Minutes - 10/24/2017 - Board of TrusteesMINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 24,2017
COMR41TTEE-OF―THE WHOLE AND
REGULARヽ 〔EETING OF THE PRESIDENT
AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK APPROVED AS
WRITTEN ON NOVEMBER 14,2017
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting of the Village Board of Trustees was called to order by
President Gopal Lalmalani in the Samuel E. Dean Board Room of the Butler Govemment
Center at7:01pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
2. ROLL CALL
Village Clerk Charlotte Pruss called the roll with the following persons
PRESENT: President Gopal Lalmalani, Trustees John Baar, Philip Cuevas, Michael Manzo,
Moin Saiyed, Edward Tiesenga
ABSENT: Trustee Asif Yusuf (arrived at approximately 7:07 p.m.)
IN ATTENDANCE: Village Manager Rick Ginex, Finance Director Jason Paprocki, Village
Attorney Greg Jones, Public Works Director Doug Patchin, Information
Technology Director Jim Fox, Deputy Police Chief Jason Cates, Fire Chief Barry
Liss, Head Librarian Jacob Post, Bath & Tennis Club Manager Chris Thompson,
Development Services Director Tony Budzikowski, Golf Club Superintendent /
Manager Sean Creed, Head Golf Professional Jeff Kawucha
3. PRESIDENT'S OPENING COMMENTS
President Lalmalani mentioned the passing of long-time resident, Lars Okmark, and also
remarked about the Lions Club's centenary celebration of services to humanity.
He then moved Agenda Item #9 to the beginning of the agenda.
A. Carvana, LLC - 720 Enterprise Drive - Planned Development to Construct a 7,700 Square
Foot Automotive Sales Establishment for the Sale of Used Cars in an Online Automotive
Dealer Format
Motion by Trustee Baar, seconded by Trustee Cuevas, to concur with the
recommendation from the Planned Development Commission and approve the proposed
Carvana planned development at 720 Enterprise Drive subject to the following
conditions:
1. Development is to be in substantial conformance with the approved plans
including all requested waivers and variations from the Village Code for the
Carvana automotive dealership including:
A. To permit and allow an automotive sales establishment on the property;
B. To permit and allow wall sign(s) to be installed at the center of each
building fagade;
C. To permit and allow an increase in the maximum gross surface area for
signage on the property; and
D. To permit and allow the maximum permiffed height for a company logo to
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be taller than the height of the lettering of the principal wall sign.
2. Automobiles are to be unloaded on the interstate side of the property;
3. The landscape plan will be approved by Village Staff prior to the issuance of a
building permit;
4. Compliance with all other Village Ordinance requirements at time of building
permit application except as specifically varied or waivedl and
5. Authorize the Village Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance for final
consideration at the November 14, 2017 Board of Trustees meeting.
Vanessa MacDonald provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding Carvana.
Resident Bill Lindeman came to the podium and spoke in opposition to Carvana.
Lenny Asaro, attorney for Carvana, and Ms. MacDonald responded to questions from the
Board.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 - Trustees Baar, Cuevas, Manzo, Saiyed, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
Motion carried.
President Lalmalani stated that the Board would begin conducting a Committee-of-the-Whole
Meeting to discuss the Sports Core, and that the regular Board meeting will follow.
4. RESIDENTA/ISITOR COMMENT
Comments are listed under the pertinent topics.
5. A. 2017 Polo Season Summary Presentation - James Drury
Trustee Baar introduced Daniel O'Leary who provided a PowerPoint presentation recapping the
2017 Polo Season. Some comments were made from the audience and questions were
addressed by Mr. O'Leary and Trustee Baar.
B. Sports Core Discussion
President Lalmalani and Trustee Baar spoke briefly about the Sports Core.
Golf Club Superintendent / Manager Creed provided a PowerPoint presentation with
information included about replacement of the cart fleet, golf course improvements and the
surcharge fund. Head Golf Professional Kawucha provided a PowerPoint presentation
regarding golf expenditures and revenues, including food and beverage numbers. He discussed
golf course goals, food and beverage goals and marketing.
Jason Dews, son of residents, questioned about the reduction in golf rounds and Head Golf
Professional Kawucha responded to him. Comments were made by the Board. Resident Don
Adler came to the podium and questioned some of the numbers in the report. Resident Al
Savino remarked about a tennis dome in the past. Other comments were made from the Board.
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Bath & Tennis Club Manager Thompson provided a broad PowerPoint presentation regarding
the Bath and Tennis clubhouse, pool, and cafe allocations and needed improvanents.
Jason Dews retumed to the podium and remarked about the neglect of the Bath & Tennis
facility. Residents Lyn Tietz and Mike Stevens spoke about the tennis program. Residents
Melissa Martin and Laura Barber expressed dissatisfaction about the pool management and Ray
Cesca discussed general management issues.
Bath & Tennis Club Manager Thompson discussed issues that contributed to the problems this
summer at the pool, and addressed comments made by residents. Village Manager Ginex talked
about a meeting with the pool management company in regard to the lifeguard requirement,
adult management, recruitment and corporate support. Comments were made from Board
members. President Lalmalani suggested that residents who have expertise might want to be on
the Sports Core Long Range Planning Committee to review the issues. Trustee Baar clarified
that the Committee is an advisory committee, more for reviewing policy, not micro-managing
operations. He added that all Committee members agreed that the Sports Core is an amenity
urd un investment in both the facility and staff need to be made. President Lalmalani stressed
that management is lacking. Other comments were made from Board members regarding issues
expressed.
Laura Barber returned to the podium with recommendations regarding pool management.
Resident Karen Bushy spoke regarding recruiting experienced management people. Melissa
Martin retumed to the podium and stressed that the aquatics program can be an income
producing opportunity. Resident Bill Lindeman expressed dissatisfaction that Committee-of-
it "-Wt
oG meetings were not scheduled during the summer to discuss the Sports Core, and
suggested appointing a new chairman for the Sports Core Long Range Planning Committee.
fruitee Baai addressed Mr. Lindeman's comments. Resident Grace Wilkie spoke about the
Bath & Tennis Club and facility management in general. Lyn Tietz returned to the podium and
spoke regarding income opportunities in the tennis program.
THE REGULAR MEETING COMMENCED AT APPROXIMATELY 10:02 P.M.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Special Executive Meeting Minutes of September 26,2017
Motion by Trustee Cuevas, seconded by Trustee Manzo, to approve the Special Executive
Meeting Minutes of September 26,2017. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
B. Special Meeting Minutes of October l0,20l7
Motion by Trustee Yusuf, seconded by Trustee Cuevas, to approve the Special Meeting
Minutes of October l0,20l7.VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
C. Regular Meeting Minutes of October 10,2017
Motion by Trustee Tiesenga, seconded by Trustee Manzo, to approve the Regular
Meeting Minutes of October 10,2017. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
6.
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7. CONSENT AGENDA
All items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted in
one motion. There will be no separatc discussion of these items unless a Board nlelnber so
requests,in which event,the iteln will be rellnoved ttorn the Consent Agenda and considered as
the flrst itcIIn after approval ofthe Consent Agenda.
A.Accounts Payable for Period Ending October 19,2017-$1,933,669.01
Signiflcant ltelns included in Above:
1)Ancel,Glink,Diamond,Bush,DiCiaruli&Krafthefer,PoC.,―Lcgal Serviccs―
September 2017
-$8,500.00(FY17-YTD‐$136,500.84)
2)Rattte W00dWard,LLC―Lcgal Services―September 2017-$3,333.33(FY17-YTD―
$29,999.97)
3)Clark,Baird,Smith,LLP―Legal Selvices―September 2017-$5,203.00(FY17-YTD
―$14,369.25)
TOTAL LEGAL BUDGET FOR 20171S S293,100-TOTAL LEGAL BILLS PAID
FOR 2017-YTD―$200,689.06
4)DuPagc Convention and Visitors Bureau Quarterly Ducs―July 2017 Through
September 2017-$30,311.28
TOTAL DUPAGE CONVENTION&VISITORS BUREAU BUDGET FOR 20171S
$344,460.00-TOTAL PAID FOR 2017-YTD―$194,972.70
5)Haggerty Buick GMC―Fire Vehicle一 Yukon XL―$50,804.00
6)Intergoverlmental Risk Managelnent Agency(IRMA)一 Scptember Deductible―
$29,018.89
7)Hcalth Care Services Corporation…Bluc Cross Bluc Shield PPO―Scptember 2017-
$270,380.22
8)DuPage Watcr Commission―Septelnber 201 7-$566,880.32
9)ChriStOpher Burkc Engineering,LTD―Professional Services ttom August 27,2017 to
Septernber 30,2017-$27,398.64
10)11linOis Department ofTransportation-22nd street Bcatiflcation‐$391,965.73
11)11linOis Department ofTransportation一 York Road一 MFT Roadway Pr●eCt―
$141,415.98
12)DU¨COMM―Fire Department Quarterly Shares Nov.1,2017-Jan 31,2018‐
$42,589.50
13)DU¨COMM―P01ice Department Quarteny Shares Nov.1,2017-Jan.31,2018-
S107,748.25
B. Approval ofPayroll for Pay Pe五 od Ending October 7,2017-$749,511.01
C. Community Devcloplnent Referrals
l)1200 0ak Brook Road―Amend Special Use Pe.11lit―Expand Municipa1 0fflces for
P01ice Department Building Addition
D.Ordinances&Resolutions
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1) ORDINANCE20L7-TX-UT-G-l115, An Ordinance Further Amending Ordinance G-
470, Establishing a Utility Tax Within the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois
2) RESOLUTION 2017-PW-V-PG-R-1671, A Resolution Approving The Waiver Of
Competitive Bidding And AuthoizingThe Purchase Of Public Works Vehicles From
Currie Motors
3) RESOLUTION 2017-BGC-RNV-R-1672, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing
the Award and Execution of a Contract for the Butler Govemment Center Lower Level
Restroom Renovations Project By and Between the Village of Oak Brook and Bee
Liner Lean Services
4) ORDINAN CE 2017 -TELECOM-TWR-S- I 5 12, An Ordinance Approving a Ground
Lease for Communication Purposes Between the Village of Oak Brook and Verizon
Wireless
E. Village of Oak Brook - Monthly Financial Report - September 20ll
Motion by Trustee Manzo, seconded by Trustee Tiesenga, to approve the Consent Agenda
and authorize the expenditures, with the exception of ltems 7.A.12.'7.A.13. and D.1., as
presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 - Trustees Baar, Cuevas, Manzo, Saiyed, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
Motion carried.
8. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
7.A.12) DU-COMM - Fire Department Quarterly Shares Nov. 1, 2017 ' Jan 31 ,2018 -
$42,589.50
7.A.13) DU-COMM - Police Department Quarterly Shares Nov. l, 2017 - Jan. 31, 2018 -
s107,748.25
Motion by Trustee Manzo, seconded by Trustee Tiesenga, to discuss both DuComm items.
Fire Chief Liss clarified how these items are budgeted.
Motion by Trustee Yusuf, seconded by Trustee Manzo, to approve both DuComm items.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 - Trustees Baar, Cuevas, Manzo, Saiyed, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
Motion carried.
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7.D.1) ORDINANCE 2017-TX-UT-G-1 I 15, An Ordinance Further Amending Ordinance G-
470, Establishing a Utility Tax Within the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois
Motion by Trustee Manzo, seconded by Trustee Tiesenga, to approve this Ordinance.
Finance Director Paprocki addressed tax questions in regard to the ramifications of McDonald's
leaving the Village. Comments were made by the Board.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 - Trustees Baar, Cuevas, Manzo, Saiyed, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
Motion carried.
9. BOARD & COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Carvana, LLC - 720 Enterprise Drive - Planned Development to Construct a7,700 Square
Foot Automotive Sales Establishment for the Sale of Used Cars in an Online Automotive
Dealer Format
This item was moved to the beginning of the agenda.
10. INFORMATION & UPDATES
A. Village Manager
Village Manager Ginex had nothing to report.
B. Village Clerk
Village Clerk Pruss had nothing to report.
C. Trustees
Trustee Tiesenga related good comments about Deputy Chief Cates and the Police
Department.
Trustee Manzo remarked about the Village submitting a bid for Amazon and being one of
the lllinois communities chosen as a finalist.
Trustee Baar commented on Amazon and thanked all the residents who spoke regarding
the Sports Core.
Trustee Cuevas urged residents to lock their cars because of a theft he experienced. He
also suggested telling landscapers to keep the leaves on the grass and behind the curb.
Trustee Saiyed thanked the residents for coming and speaking regarding the Sports Core
issues.
Trustee Yusuf urged caution driving after school and especially for Halloween. He
remarked about Amazon also. He talked briefly about resources and plans to fix issues at
the Bath & Tennis Club.
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D. Village Attorney Jones had nothing to report.
E. Village President
Information Technology Director Fox thanked the Board for passing the communication
tower ordinance.
Deputy Chief Cates responded to the comments about the car and garage thefts.
Public Works Director Patchin stressed piling the leaves behind the curb and not mixing
with brush.
Golf Club Superintendent lManager Creed stated the tennis door would be fixed.
Bath & Tennis Club Manager Thompson discussed the comments made by residents and
Board members, and that it will take time to fix long-neglected issues, especially without
necessary resources, and all the time spent dealing with the pool management issues. He
stated that the Park District has made it very clear that they do not want to be part of the
pool management.
Finance Director Paprocki mentioned that the budget workshops are coming up.
Fire Chief Liss urged against not parking a vehicle over a pile of leaves. He also
mentioned that DuComm will be transferring over to a new 9-l-l system, and added that
the previously-approved new fire vehicles have been delivered.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Trustee Yusuf, seeonded by Trustee Baar, to adjourn the Regular Meeting of
the Board of Trustees at 10:33 p.m. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk
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