Minutes - 03/12/2002 - Board of TrusteesI
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MINUTES OF THE MARCH 12, 2002 REGULAR
MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED AS WRITTEN OR AS
AMENDED ON MARCH 26, 2002.
CALL TO ORDER: CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Village Board of Trustees was called to order by
President Bushy in the Samuel E. Dean Board Room of the Village Commons
at 7:31 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
ROLL CALL: ROLL CALL
Deputy Village Clerk Carol Harty called the roll with the following persons
PRESENT: President Karen M. Bushy, Trustees George T. Caleel, John W.
Craig, Susan Chase Korin, Elaine Miologos and Alfred P.
Savino.
ABSENT: None
IN ATTENDANCE: Stephen B. Veitch, Village Manager; Michael A. Crotty,
Assistant Village Manager; Dale L. Durfey, Jr., Village
Engineer; Bruce F. Kapff, Director of Information Services &
Purchasing; Robert L. Kallien, Jr., Director of Community
Development; Ruth A. Martin, Library Director; Michael J.
Meranda, Public Works Director; Bonnie Sartore, Bath & Tennis
Club Manager and Randa Bishlawi of the Library Commission.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OPEN FORUM: ANNOUNCE
Trustee Caleel requested written information related to the management of
stormwater in the Elmhurst Quarry for homeowners who are concerned about
flooding in their back yards. President Bushy responded that the use of the
Quarry for stormwater has proven effective for keeping stormwater out of
homes, but that it cannot prevent flooding of yards, golf courses, etc. when Salt
Creek rises. Manager Veitch and President Bushy indicated that a summary
would be compiled and provided to interested trustees and homeowners. It was
also suggested that interested elected officials could take a tour of the facility to
better understand the magnitude of this project. President Bushy indicated that
she would inquire whether it was possible for homeowners to accompany
elected officials on the tour.
President Bushy noted the absence of Village Attorney Martens and expressed
sympathy for the loss of his mother.
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3. She added that if legal issues arose during the Board's deliberations, those
items might be deferred to the next meeting when Attorney Martens would be
present.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Trustee Miologos asked that the minutes be amended to include the comments
she made at the February 26, 2002 meeting related to the fireworks celebration.
Motion by Trustee Caleel, seconded by Trustee Craig, to approve the minutes
of the Regular Board of Trustees Meeting of February 26, 2002 as amended and
waive the full reading thereof. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
All items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine in nature and will
be enacted in one motion.
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C. AGENDA
Motion by Trustee Caleel, seconded by Trustee Craig, to approve the Consent
Agenda as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 — Trustees Caleel, Craig, Korin, Miologos and Savino.
Nays: 0 - None.
Absent: 0 - None. Motion carried.
APPROVAL
A. APPROVAL OF BILLS - $1,432,397.88
BILLS - 1,432,397.88
B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL FOR PAY PERIOD ENDING MARCH 2, PYRL; - $582,360.84
2002 - $582,360.84
C. CHANGE ORDERS:
CHANGE ORDERS
1) CHANGE ORDER # 2 - $2,690.28 — 2001 WATER MAIN & 2001 wTR MAIN &
DRNG PROJ
DRAINAGE PROJECT — J. CONGDON SEWER SERVICE, INC. -
REVISED TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT - $137,151.28
D. PAYOUTS:
PAYOUTS
1) HARBOUR CONTRACTORS, INC. - PAYOUT #13 - MUNICIPAL MCP
COMPLEX PROJECT - $604,288.12
2) HARBOUR CONTRACTORS, INC. — PAYOUT #14 - LIBRARY LIB BLDG PROJ
BUILDING PROJECT - $316,856.51
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5. D. 3) R. W. DUNTEMAN CO. — PAYOUT # 7 — 2001 PAVING & 01 PVG & DRNG
PROJ
DRAINAGE PROJECT - $43,990.23
4) JOHNSON BLACKTOP INC. — PAYOUT #1 — 2001 SAFETY PROD FTY PATH
PATHWAY PROJECT - $24,768.00
5)
JAMES J. BENES & ASSOCIATES INC. — PAYOUT #19 — 2001
PIROJG &DRNG
PAVING & DRAINAGE PROJECT - $187.55
6)
JAMES J BENES & ASSOCIATES, INC. — PAYOUT #5 — 2002
02 PVG PROJ
PAVING PROJECT - $661.58
7)
WIRING CONCEPTS INC. — PAYOUT #3 — FIBER OPTIC CABLE -
FBR OPTIC CBL
$43,508.00
8)
LAYNE- WESTERN - PAYOUT #1 & FINAL - ABANDONMENT
ABNDMNT -wEL #1
OF WELL #1 - $31,512.08
9)
EARTH TECH INC. - PAYOUT #20 — MUNICIPAL COMPLEX
MCP
PROJECT - $7,623.21
10)
KNOLL INC. — PAYOUT # 1 —LIBRARY BUILDING PROJECT -
L1B BLG PROJ
$69,624.34
E. REFERRALS:
REFERRALS
1 WARNER — 26 BAYBROOK LANE — VARIATION — DRIVEWAY 26 BAYBRK LN -
DRVY GTS TO ZBA
GATES — REFER TO ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING
ON APRIL 2, 2002
2) VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK -TEXT AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 14, TE 14 AMNDMNTS
-SUB
TL 14 -SUB E
REG
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS — REFER TO PLAN COMMISSION TO PLN COMM
MEETING OF APRIL 15, 2002
F. AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK BIDS OR PROPOSALS OR NEGOTIATE BIDS
CONTRACTS:
1) AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A RFP FOR RADIO- BASED, READ sYS TR
AUTOMATED WATER METER READING SYSTEMS
2) AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A RFP FOR MOVING SERVICES - MVG SERV - MCP
MUNICIPAL COMPLEX PROJECT
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F. 3) AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK BIDS FOR 2002 MICRO - SURFACING 02ROMICRO -SURF
PROJECT
G. RESOLUTION 2002 -TX -MFT -R -801, "A SUPPLEMENTAL RES02-Tx- MFT -R-
801, MAIN OF
RESOLUTION FOR MAINTENANCE OF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS STRTS & HwYS -
BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE ", 2002 MICRO SURF PROD
MFT MICRO - SURFACING PROJECT
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: None. RMVD C AGNDA
BOARD & COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: BD/COMM RECOM
A. RECOMMENDATION - VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK - ZONING zNG Rvw - TxT
AMNDMNTS-
ORDINANCE REVIEW — TEXT AMENDMENTS - TITLE 13, TITLE 13 CHAP u &
CHAPTER 11 SIGNAGE AND CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS 2
Text Amendments — The Plan Commission at its meeting on January 21,
2002, voted 4 to 0, and the Zoning Board of Appeals at its meeting on
February 5, 2002, voted 4 to 0 to recommend approval of the request from
the Village of Oak Brook for text amendments to Chapter 11, Signage and
to Chapter 2, Definitions. At the present time, the sign regulations of the
Village are scattered throughout the Zoning Ordinance. Therefore, the goal
of this amendment is to locate all sign provisions in a new Chapter 11 and to
update the existing provisions (e.g. definitions) where deemed appropriate.
These amendments represent the next phase of a multi -phase project to
update the Zoning Ordinance.
Prior to forwarding this amendment to the Plan Commission and Zoning
Board of Appeals, the Zoning Ordinance Review Committee (ZORC)
consisting of Village Manager Veitch, Village Trustee Savino (Community
Development Liaison), Village Attorney Martens, Village Engineer Durfey
and Community Development Director Kallien had met regularly to review
and recommend changes to the Zoning Ordinance.
The amendments can be divided into two categories: those that are more
general in nature which clarify conflicting and/or vague terminology, and
changes being recommended to address specific issues or concerns. In
addition, minor editing will improve readability. In some instances,
sections of the Chapter have been moved to more appropriate locations or
have been deleted if found to be repetitive.
Following are summarizations of the substantive amendments proposed for
Chapters 11 and 2:
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7. A. Chapter 11 — Si na e
General Comments: A general review and update has been made to
locate and clarify conflicting and/or vague terminology. Minor editing has
been done throughout the chapter to improve readability, which ultimately
enhances administration of the Ordinance.
Specific Comments:
13 -11 -1. Add a section entitled "Purpose" to further establish the
foundation for sign regulations.
13 -11 -2. Specifies when permits are required to install, modify, relocate, or
alter a sign.
13 -11 -3. Specifies the types of signs and attention getting devices that are
prohibited. Community Development Director Kallien stated that Oak
Brook has been consistent in prohibiting attention - getting devices, but this
section explicitly specifies the prohibitions.
13 -11 -4. Specifies the types of signs that can be located in the Village
without the benefit of a permit. Director Kallien added that this helps to
clarify which signs are permissible.
13- 11 -5 -B. Creates language to ensure that the design and scale of a sign on
a building or lot is compatible with the principal building and adjacent land
uses. Director Kallien added that this builds on the language that attempts
to guide signage on new garage decks.
13- 11 -5 -C. Creates language to ensure that ground signs and directional
signs be consistent in shape with the principal building and that all such
signs be properly landscaped.
13- 11 -5 -D. Creates language that clarifies that illuminated signs shall be
illuminated by a white light and that light sources shall be screened so the
light /glare does not spill onto adjacent property. Internally lit signs shall be
backlit on an opaque background. Exterior light sources for ground signs
shall be screened. Director Kallien commented that this provision draws
upon the successes of this type of lighting and encourages usage of this type
of sign.
13- 11 -5 -D (3). Establishes the maximum illumination of a sign or any other
light source as measured from the property line of any adjacent residential
property shall not exceed one -half (1/2) foot - candle.
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7. A. 13- 11 -6 -E. Clarifies language that limits the number of ground signs on a
residential lot. Answering Trustee Savino's question, Director Kallien
stated that the limit was one unless the property abuts two streets. In that
instance, one sign is allowed on each street.
13- 11 -7 -A (3). Adds language which confirms the maximum size of any
sign on a single business in the B -1, B -3 and B -4 Commercial Districts is
240 sq. ft.
13- 11 -8 -A (3). Adds language which clarifies that signs internal to the
shopping center (i.e., Oakbrook Center) in the B -2 District that are not
visible to any exterior street and /or parking lot are exempt from the size
limitations of the Chapter. Director Kallien commented that this provision
already exists, but this amendment clarifies the issue.
13-11-10-A(2). Creates language to limit the number of additional ground
signs in the Institutional District.
13-11-11-A(2). Adds language to confirm the maximum size of all signs in
the ORA -1 and ORA -2 Districts shall not exceed 240 sq. ft.
13-11-11-A(3). Adds language to confirm the maximum amount of ground
signage on any lot shall not exceed 160 sq. ft.
13- 11 -14 -D (2). Amends the fine on handicap parking signs to the current
Village fee of $100.
Chapter 2 — Definitions
Specific Comments:
In conjunction with the proposed amendments to Chapter 11, new
definitions were added as follows: For Sale /For Lease Signs, Governmental
Signs, Monument Signs, Nameplate Signs, Political Signs, Portable Signs,
Residential For Sale /For Lease Signs, Security System Signs, Wall Signs,
and Window Signs.
The Zoning Board of Appeals concurred with the Plan Commission in
recommending approval of all other changes as proposed including those
that clarify conflicting and/or vague terminology or improve readability,
which ultimately enhances administration of the Ordinance.
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7. A. In making these recommendations, the Zoning Board found that the
petitioner has satisfactorily addressed the applicable factors for approval of
text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance.
Motion by Trustee Savino, seconded by Trustee Caleel, to concur with the
recommendations of the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals
and authorize the Village Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance for final
consideration at the March 26, 2002 Village Board meeting. VOICE
VOTE: Motion carried.
8. ACTIVE AGENDA (Items for Final Action):
A. APPOINTMENTS: None.
B. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS:
ACTIVE AGENDA
1) RESOLUTION 2002 - JULIE -EXI -R -802, "A RESOLUTION OF THE RES 02-JULIE-EX I -
R-802
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, DUPAGE AND COOK COUNTIES, IL PARTCPT STATE -
TO PARTICIPATE IN A STATE -WIDE ONE -CALL NOTICE WIDE ONE -CALL
NOT SYS.
SYSTEM"
The Village is now mandated by State law, under the Illinois
Underground Utility Facilities Damage Prevention Act, to join a
statewide, one -call notice (not- for - profit) organization which receives
and transmits utility locate requests on behalf of its members of
underground utility operators. To insure that the Village (as well as all
other operators of underground utilities) join, the Act calls for a $100
per day penalty for any underground utility operator who does not join
the one -call notice system by December 31, 2002.
In the Oak Brook area, the only one -call clearinghouse organization is
JULIE. JULIE was originally formed and funded many years ago by the
major utilities (ComEd, Illinois Bell, Northern Illinois Gas) for the
purpose of affording themselves sufficient time to locate and mark their
facilities prior to anyone undertaking an excavation; obviously, with the
intent of mitigating damage.
Trustee Miologos noted that there are initial costs to join this
organization, but based on historical data it was estimated that the
Village would have received 2300 locate requests which would have
cost the Village $1,840. She added that although there are costs
involved, joining JULIE has benefits because of incidents where damage
has been done to our facilities and the Village incurred expenses to
repair the damages.
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B. 1) Motion by Trustee Miologos, seconded by Trustee Savino, that the
Village Board adopt Resolution 2002- JULIE -EX1 -R -802, "A
Resolution of the Village of Oak Brook, DuPage and Cook Counties, IL
to Participate in a State -Wide One -Call Notice System ". ROLL CALL
VOTE:
Ayes: 5 - Trustees Caleel, Craig, Korin, Miologos and Savino.
Nays: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None. Motion carried.
C. AWARD OF CONTRACTS: AWARD CT
1) 2002 CRACK SEALING PROJECT oz cRK SL PROJ
One sealed bid was received and opened on March 5, 2002. Two
companies obtained bid packages. Another firm, Skodeller, failed to bid
because they received the bid package (mailed on about February 25) on
March 7th. Prospective bidders were required to be IDOT pre - qualified
for this work. The bid received by SKC Construction is lower than the
engineer's estimate by $2,936.24. SKC was awarded the contract last
year and performed adequately. SKC's 2001 bid price was lower than
the two other bids received for that year's project. Bids for the 2001
project were $32,237 (SKC), $89,759 (Skodeller) and $97,873
(Fahrner).
Funds in the amount of $91,000 have been budgeted in the Roadway
Improvements Program (461) for this work. The budget amount comes
from the Roadway Maintenance Plan, which uses a unit cost factor that
has been constant for several years. Future versions will reduce the cost
factor based on our experience and the improving condition of our
roads.
Manager Veitch commented that crack sealing was the most cost -
effective maintenance of the roadways. Village Engineer Durfey
described the scheduled fifteen -year maintenance program for roadways
and added that it has been a very successful program in keeping the
costs of street maintenance in line.
Motion by Trustee Miologos, seconded by Trustee Caleel, that the
Village Board award a contract to the lowest responsive and responsible
bidder, SKC Construction, P.O. Box 1355, Des Plaines, Illinois, subject
to staff review, based on unit prices of $1.04 per pound of fiber asphalt
crack sealing material and $.365 per foot of routing and rubberized
sealant for an estimated total project cost of $50,732.26, as indicated on
the bid tabulation.
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8. C. 1) ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 - Trustees Caleel, Craig, Korin, Miologos and Savino.
Nays: 0 - None.
Absent: 0 - None. Motion carried.
9. INFORMATION & UPDATES:
A. VILLAGE PRESIDENT:
President Bushy reported that she had received requests for support of
varying viewpoints related to the issue of the expansion of O'Hare Airport.
She relayed that the Village had never taken a stand on this issue because
Oak Brook was not directly affected and support generally included
financial commitments. She offered two recent reports to the Board for
their review and comment.
President Bushy reported that the Village of Oak Brook has joined a
discussion with the communities in DuPage County who are members of the
DuPage Water Commission to address their common concerns. She
explained that the current direction of the DuPage Water Commission was
to provide Lake Michigan water to unincorporated areas of DuPage County.
She emphasized the concern of these communities is that millions of dollars
were paid into the infrastructure to provide Lake Michigan water to their
residents, and now it is being offered to unincorporated areas at a rate much
lower than our residents have to pay. She reported that all of the DuPage
County communities who are members of the DuPage Water Commission,
and especially the original members, of which Oak Brook is one, have
formed a committee to work with Chairman Schillerstrom, and have begun
to lobby legislators on behalf of their residents.
President Bushy also reported on her involvement in the Homeland Security
Planning Workshop and the meeting of the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus.
She added that she had been appointed to the Governor's Anti - terrorism
Task Force.
B. VILLAGE MANAGER:
Manager Veitch provided an update on the Gypsy Moth infestation. He
announced that there would be a Public Information Meeting on Thursday,
April 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Downers Grove Village Hall for residents in the
affected area.
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INFO & UPDATES
VLLG PRES
VLLG MGR
10. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS -LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS: DEPT. RPTS
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Community Development
Finance & Purchasing
Library & Technology
Public Safety
Engineering, Public Works & Safety Pathway System
Sports Core, Community Events & Hotel, Convention
& Visitors Committee
Village Clerk
Departmental Reports were accepted as presented.
UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS:
Trustee Savino
President Bushy
Trustee Korin
Trustee Caleel
Trustee Miologos
Trustee Craig
Clerk Gonnella
A. DISCUSSION - LIBRARY MEETING ROOM POLICY
The Library Commission has been discussing a meeting room policy to be
implemented in the new Library building. Although this process is nearly
complete, there is one issue on which direction is needed from the Village
Board. Section 2(e) in the draft policy states: "Business, civic,
informational, cultural or educational meetings of Oak Brook residents,
including corporate residents, for purposes other than selling products or
services." The question that arises is what constitutes "meetings of Oak
Brook residents ".
The only existing Village policy regarding use of meeting rooms governs
the use of the Samuel E. Dean Board Room and the Lower Level
Conference Room located in Village Hall. It was adopted January 27, 1987.
This policy states that organizations using the meeting rooms must be
comprised of at least 50% Oak Brook residents. The Library Bill of Rights
which is included in the General Policy for Oak Brook Public Library states:
"Libraries which make exhibit space and meeting rooms available to the
public they serve should make such facilities available on an equitable basis,
regardless of the beliefs or affiliations of individuals or groups requesting
their use."
The Library Commission is currently comprised of two individuals. They
have had discussions on this issue and have had differing opinions related to
restricting the use of meeting rooms and felt that they would like input from
a larger body.
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11. A. A draft policy has been prepared specifying the permissible uses by
precedence. The concern of the Library Commission was related to whether
"all other governmental bodies" should be included in the permissible uses.
Randa Bishlawi of the Library Commission described types of meetings that
she felt were beneficial to the residents of Oak Brook but were excluded in
the current draft of the policy. She felt that the Library should enhance the
cultural, civic, informational and educational opportunities of the
community.
Concern was expressed for overuse and the regulations that address that
issue were described. Several suggestions were made to take a wait and see
attitude and gather information about the types and numbers of requests.
Concern was expressed for not having any policy in place and consensus
was to take a conservative approach to begin with and broaden the
parameters, if deemed appropriate, as more information was gained. It was
felt that it is easier to become more open than to become more restrictive.
Discussion ensued related to the consideration of charging fees for the use
of the meeting rooms.
Motion by Trustee Caleel, seconded by Trustee Korin, to adopt the draft of
the Oak Brook Public Library Meeting Room Policy with the intent to track
usage requests and review the policy in approximately six to nine months.
VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
B. DISCUSSION — ADOPTION OF ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE AND ADPT IML & MMc
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METROPOLITAN MAYORS CAUCUS LEGISLATIVE PROGRAMS
Similar to action taken in 2001 on the DuPage Mayors and Managers
Conference and Illinois Municipal League programs, and action taken
February 26, 2002 concerning the 2002 DuPage Mayors and Managers
Conference Legislative Action Plan, the Village Manager requests the
Village Board consider adopting the 2002 Illinois Municipal League
Agenda and the 2002 Legislative Priorities of the Metropolitan Mayors
Caucus programs, in whole or in part, as policy positions of the Village of
Oak Brook.
If the Board is in agreement, the Village Attorney would be directed to
prepare the appropriate resolutions for Village Board consideration on
March 26. It would also be appropriate to include in direction to the Village
Attorney any provisions of either program the Board wishes to except from
such action, so that the resolution would specify the exceptions.
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11. B. Trustee Korin questioned whether any of these positions were in conflict
with any of the other programs that we support. Manager Veitch responded
that there were some overlaps, but no conflicts and that some of these issues
were very important to Oak Brook, while others were not as important to
our residents.
Trustee Miologos asked whether there was any financial impact of
supporting these programs. Manager Veitch responded that there were no
financial commitments required.
President Bushy and Manager Veitch indicated that by gaining Board
support for these programs, it helps those representing the Village of Oak
Brook on different associations to know where the Village stands on issues.
Motion by Trustee Caleel, seconded by Trustee Korin, that the Village
Board adopt the Illinois Municipal League and Metropolitan Mayors
Caucus Legislative Programs and direct the Village Attorney to draft the
necessary resolutions for Village Board approval at their March 26, 2002
meeting. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
12. OTHER BUSINESS PERTAINING TO VILLAGE OPERATIONS:
Trustee Korin asked for an update on the resurfacing of the Oak Brook Post
Office. Manager Veitch responded that he has not had any response to his
inquiries.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Trustee Craig, seconded by Trustee Korin, to adjourn the meeting at
9:29 p.m. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
ATTEST:
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inda K. Gonnella, CMC 0104 �O
Village Clerk 41/ 07/1
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