Minutes - 03/25/1975 - Board of Trustees• VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
MINUTES OF
MARCH 25, 1975
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
A. Poll Call
The regular meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by President Howell.
All trustees were present.
II. READING OF MINUTES
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Trustee Push moved - seconded by Trustee Brown...
That the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of [larch 11, 1975 be
suspended and that they be accepted as submitted.
Voice vote - all in favor. So ordered.
III. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, VARIATIONS, PLATS, ETC.
A. Resolution 7,'181 - Samuel E. Dean
President Howell read in its entirety a proposed resolution commending
Samuel E. Dean for his past service which included Chairman of the original
Oak Brook Plan Commission from 1959 to 1967 and as President of the Village
of Oak Brook from 1967 to 1973.
Resolution #1181 was approved by acclamation.
B. Ordinance S -330 - Installment Purchase Financing - Village Commons
Discussion was held on the method of providing for the construction and
purchase of the Village Hall Building by installment contract, not to exceed
eighty -four (84) monthly installments with interest on the unpaid balance at
a rate not to exceed 52% per annum.
Trustee Rush moved - seconded by Trustee Hayes...
That Ordinance S -330 for Installment Purchase Financing in the amount of
$1,420,000 as presented be approved.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Trustees Baschen, Brown, Hayes, Rush, Swain, and
President Howell
Nayes: Trustee Congreve So ordered.
IV. FINANCIAL
A. Investments
The following investments were recommended:
1) One commingled, federally secured certificate of deposit drawn on
the Water Fund accounts in the amount of $100,000, to mature in
the First National Bank and Trust Co., on April 15, 1975 at the
rate of 6.115 %.
Trustee Baschen moved - seconded by Trustee Brown...
That the investment as presented be approved.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Trustees Baschen, Brown, Hayes, Push, Swain, and
Congreve
Nayes: None
Abstain: president Howell So ordered.
2 ) One federally secured certificate of deposit drawn on the
Corporate Fund account for $100,000 to mature in the First
National Bank and Trust Co., on May 14, 1975 at the rate of
6.41
Trustee Baschen moved - seconded by Trustee Brown...
That the investment as presented be approved.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Trustees Baschen, Brown, Hayes, Rush, Swain, and
Congreve
Nayes: None
Abstain: President Howell So ordered.
3) One commingled, federally secured certificate of deposit drawn
on the Revenue Sharing Fund account for $90,000 and on the Water
System Account in the amount of $10,000 to mature in the First
Security Bank of Oak Brook on June 11, 1975 at the rate of 6.25%.
Trustee Baschen moved - seconded by Trustee Congreve...
That the investment as presented be approved.
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Nayes: None So ordPrPd.
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IV. FINANCIAL (continued)
A. Investments
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4) One commingled, federally secured certificate of deposit
drawn on the Motor Fuel Tax Fund account for $80,700, and on
the Water Surplus account in the amount of $20,300, to mature
at the First Security Bank on June 11, 1975 at the rate of 6.25 %.
Trustee Baschen moved - seconded by Trustee Brown...
That the investment as presented be approved.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Trustees Baschen, Brown, Congreve, Hayes, Rush, Swain,
and President Howell
Nayes: None So ordered.
V. OLD BUSINESS
A. Long Rance Plan
Trustee Baschen commented on the Long Range Plan as had been previously
rev i &,-,led .
Trustee Baschen moved - seconded by Trustee Rush...
That the concept of the Long -Range Financial Plan be adopted as a guide
line, not as a ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Trustees Baschen, Brown, Congreve, Hayes, Rush, Swain,
and President Howell
Nayes: None So ordered.
B. Budget - Fiscal Year 1975 -76
Trustee Baschen commented on the Fiscal Year Budget as had been previously
reviewed.
Trustee Baschen moved - seconded by Trustee Rush...
That the 1975/76 Budget as presented be approved.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Trustees Baschen, Brown, Congreve, Hayes, Rush, Swain,
and President Howell
Nayes: None So ordered.
C. Oak Brook Com rehensive Plan
Trustee Push commented on the scope of work for the Comprehensive Plan to
be carried out by the Plan Commission, and the impact of the recent
studies completed by Oak Brook.
Trustee Rush moved - seconded by Trustee Brown...
The the approach as outlined in letter from Trustee Rush, dated March 18,
1975 and amended to include on page 3, between steps IV and V: "Recommend
to the Board of Trustees at what f requelncy the Comprehensive Plan should
be revi e�..ed" , be approved.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Trustees Baschen, Brown, Congreve, Hayes, Rush, Swain,
and President Howell
Nayes: None So ordered.-
D. Report of Chairmen:
Finance, Corp. Planning & Public Prop. Com.- Chairman Baschen
No report
Or anization, Personnel & Salary Adm. Com.- Chairman Congreve
- Talent Bank has on file the names of sixty -one 61 residents
interested in serving on the Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals,
Board of Police & Fire Commission, Library Commission, or Election
Judge.
Public Safety Committee- Chairman Brown
- Commented on the purported crime rate of Oak Brook. The total
crime index showed a 33% increase in DuPage County as a Whole in
1974 over 1973, while Oak Brook increased only 9.2 in the same period.
- The joint speed survey conducted by DuPage County and the `tillage of
Oak Brook indicated that the speed limits on County Roads ,,,,ere
proper, except for Midwest Road to have a reduction of 5 rIPH.
Trustee Brow n moved - seconded by Trustee Rush...
That a renewed effort be made for safe speeds on Village Roads.
Voice Vote - all in favor. So ordered.
Revision of Traffic Code to be reviewed by all trustees and will
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D. Report of Chairmen - (Continued)
Public Works & Utilities Committee - Chairman Nayes
Gave a status report of the 1,1ater Study being conducted by Warren & Van
Praag, Inc.
Traffic & Transportation Committee - Chairman Syvain
- Benes & Associates report on Alt. #3 showing what effects four or six lanes
on Route 83 has on other north /south roads will also be reviewed at the next
regular Board meeting.
- To expedite improvement of the Route 83 corridor, a Preliminary Feasibility
Study is a possible FAUS project.
- Resolution 7#182- Contract award -22nd Street /Spring Road
Commented on the agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation
to complete construction for the improvement of 22nd Street between Route
83 and the Tollway overpass, and Spring Road between 22nd Street and
Harger Road.
Trustee Swain moved - seconded by Hayes...
That Resolution #182 as presented be approved with the contract not to
exceed $2,417,360.97.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Trustees Baschen, Brown, Congreve, Hayes, Rush, Swain,
and President Howell
Nayes: None So ordered.
Zoning & Planning Committee- Chairman Rush
- Under consideration are preliminary proposals submitted unofficially for
the Clayton property, Hawthorn Group, and aMayslake.
- Oak Brook, Hinsdale, and the County have developed a proposed Institutional -
Cultural Zoning which is to be sent to the Plan Commission for review.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Purchase Requisition - Fire Dept.
Fire Chief Ehle requested app
which had been researched for
Trustee Brown moved - seconded by
That the purchase requisition
that the requirement for bids
Roll Call Vote: Ryes:
Nayes:
Unit 7920, Rescue Unit
roval for tools and equipment for unit #920,
price, quality and durability.
Congreve...
in the amount of $7,816.55 be approved and
be waived.
Trustees Baschen, Brown,
and President Howell
None
Congreve, Hayes, Rush, Swain,
So ordered.
B. Purchase_ Requisition - Fire Dept. Home Receivers
Fire Chief Ehle requeSted purchase approval for ten 00) Home Receivers for
new Firemen and Paid on Call men.
Trustee Brown moved - seconded by Congreve...
That the Home Receiver purchase in the amount of $2,325.00 be approved
and that the requirement for bids be waived.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Trustees Baschen, Brown, Congreve, Hayes, Rush, Stigain,
and President Howell
Nayes: None So ordered.
C. Purchase Requisition - Police Dept.- Radios
Police Chief Ceren requested approval for the purchase of two (2)
portable radios.
Trustee Brown moved - seconded by Trustee Baschen
That the purchase request in the amount of 52,506.00 be approved and that
the requirement for bids be waived.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Trustees Baschen, Brown, Congreve, Hayes, Rush, S�gain,
and President Howell
Nayes: None So ordered.
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VI. NEW BUSINIESS ( Continued)
D. Oak Brook National Marching Band Reg est
Request received from the Oak Brook National Marching Band Competition
Association to hold their first Classic in Oak Brook on flay 24/25, 1975,
and to close Jorie Blvd. to vehicular traffic for Sunday, May 25, 1975.
The additional costs incurred for special police detail would range
bet�,,een S400 to $700, and they further request that the fees be waived.
Trustee Hayes moved - seconded by Trustee Congreve...
That the request for the parade be approved with the stipulation that
access to the Oak Brook Park District Racket Club be kept open, and on the
basis that the additional costs to the Village of approximately 5400 to $700
be paid.
Poll Call Vote: Ayes: Trustees Baschen, Brown, Congreve, Hayes, Push, Swain,
and President Howell
Nayes: None So ordered.
E. Amendment to Zoning Ordinance- Excavation and Fill Permits
Reference was made to the Plan Commission recommendation that the Zoning
Ordinance lacks a definition relative to "existing grade ".
Trustee Brown moved - seconded by Trustee Swain...
That the Village Attorney prepare an ordinance that would require permits for
any substantial change by reason of excavation or dumping.
Voice vote - all in favor. So ordered.
F. _Amendment to Zoning Ordinance- Building Height & Ground Elevation
Reference was made to the March 17, 1975 Plan Commissions recommendation
relative to clarification of the Zoning Ordinance definition of
"Structure Height ".
Trustee Brown moved - seconded by Trustee Rush...
That the Village Attorney prepare an administrative modification to amend
the Zoning Ordinance.
Voice vote - all in favor. So ordered.
G. Oak Brook Disposal - request for rate increase
Deferred to the next regular Board meeting of April 8, 1975.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Congreve moved - seconded by Trustee Brown...
That this meeting be adjourned. Time 10:15 P.M.
Voice vote - all in favor.
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So ordered.
Respectfully submitted,
Marianne Lakosil
Village Clerk