Minutes - 04/23/2013 - Board of TrusteesMINUTES OF THE APRIL 23, 2013 REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK APPROVED AS WRITTEN ON
MAY 14, 2013
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Regular 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 Government Center at
7:04 p.m. 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 Stelios Aktipis, Michael Manzo, Mark
Moy, Gerald Wolin, Asif Yusuf, and Elaine Zannis,
ABSENT: None
IN ATTENDANCE: David Niemeyer, Village Manager; Blaine Wing, Assistant Village
Manager; Robert L. Kallien, Jr., Community Development Director;
Sharon Dangles, Finance Director; Tom McEllin, Fire Chief; Sue Madorin,
Library Director; James Kruger, Police Chief; Michael Hullihan, Public
Works Director; Trey VanDyke, Sports Core Director; and Peter Friedman,
Village Attorney.
3. PRESIDENT'S OPENING COMMENTS
President Lalmalani addressed the recent flood event and stated that the Village issued a
Declaration of Emergency. He asked residents and business owners to fill out a
preliminary damage assessment form via the Village website. Forms need to be
completed by April 241h at 10:00 am. He also stated that the Village will waive permit
fees for those who have flood damage. He thanked Village staff for all their hard work.
He further stated that the American Red Cross provided a limited number of emergency
clean-up kits.
Trustee Wolin, Assistant Manager Wing and Sports Core Director VanDyke provided
additional updates regarding the response and recovery phases of the recent flood event.
President Lalmalani congratulated Trustee Mark Moy on his recent re- election and also
Don Adler and John Baar for their election to the Village Board. The swearing in
ceremony will be held on May 141h at the Bath and Tennis Clubhouse beginning at 7:00
pm. Trustees Aktipis and Zannis will also be recognized for their years of service to the
Village.
A. Oakbrook Center Presentation
Chuck Fleming, General Manager of the Oakbrook Center, discussed updates, upgrades
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and renovations that are taking place at the mall. He discussed four major projects: 1)
common area renovation project, 2) update and reuse of the Bloomingdale building, 3)
reallocation of the Neiman Marcus lower level to two high -end restaurants, and 4) the
development of La Meridien Hotel at the old Renaissance Hotel site. He also discussed
expanding the camera security system, restriping the parking lot, and the Father's Day
auto show.
B. Proclamation — National Public Works Week
The Proclamation was read by Clerk Pruss
C. Proclamation — National Police Week
The Proclamation was read by Clerk Pruss
4. RESIDENTNISITOR COMMENT
Trustee Elaine Zannis discussed constant discord among Board members and how it
inhibits transparency. She also discussed the action seen as a violation of the Open
Meetings Act by some members of the Board and the reprimand on the agenda.
Resident John Towers discussed his disappointment of the use of PACs for financing
election campaigns.
Resident Al Knuth spoke about the sense of community within Oak Brook and the hopes
of it continuing.
Resident Fred Cappetta discussed his disappointment of the reprimand of Trustees Aktipis
and Zannis and the bad publicity it brings to Oak Brook.
Resident Tony DiCanio discussed his disappointment with the actions of the Board and
stated important matters that affect Oak Brook need to be addressed.
Alan Hanzlik, President of School District 53, thanked the Village for allowing the district
to go to referendum and stated that the district will no longer pursue Sports Core property.
Resident Connie Xinos stated that the Village should be working on a solution to the
underfunded pensions and the Basic Life Institute who want to take over the vacant Drake
Hotel property.
Resident Ed Castellan stated that there was nothing confidential in the flyer that was
distributed during the election season.
Trustee Stelios Aktipis discussed the allegations of violations to be discussed at tonight's
meeting. He stated that the Village Board should not be involved in a spectacle of mutual
allegations and accusations among Trustees. He also stated that he and Trustee Zannis
filed a request to the Illinois Attorney General's Office to investigate all three alleged
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violations.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Special Committee -of- the -Whole Meeting of March 11, 2013
Motion by Trustee Yusuf, seconded by Trustee Moy to approve the minutes of the Special
Committee -of- the -While meeting of March 11, 2013. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
B. Regular Board of Trustees Meeting of March 12, 2013
Motion by Trustee Moy, seconded by Trustee Manzo to approve the Regular Board of
Trustees meeting of March 12, 2013. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
D. Regular Board of Trustees Meeting of March 26, 2013
Motion by Trustee Wolin, seconded by Trustee Manzo to approve the Regular Board of
Trustees meeting of March 26, 2013. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
6. 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 separate discussion of these items unless a Board
member so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda
and considered as the first item after approval of the Consent Agenda.
A. Accounts Payable for Period Ending:
1) April 5, 2013 - $186,929.79
2) April 19, 2013 - $1,143,885.18
Significant Items included in Above:
1) Holland & Knight, LLC — Legal Services — February, 2013 - $11,726.38
(FY13 — YTD - $21,568.26)
2) Seyfarth, Shaw, LLP — Legal Services — February, 2013 - $102.50
(FY13 — YTD - $1,468.30)
3) Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, DiCianni & Krafthefer, P.C. — Legal Services —
March, 2013 $2,708.75 (FY13 — YTD - $7,262.80)
4) Rathje & Woodward, LLC —Legal Services— March, 2013 - $3,333.33
(FY13 — YTD - $9,999.99)
5) Hervas, Condon & Bersani, P.C. — Legal Services — March, 2013 - $2,582.02
(FY13 — YTD - $2,890.52)
TOTAL LEGAL BILLS PAID FOR 2013- $43,451.49
6) DuPage Water Commission —March 31, 2013 - $255,081.14
7) Christopher B. Burke Engineering — Payout 43 — 2013 Paving Project -
$17,500.92
8) Bryce Downey & Lenkov, LLC — SLEP Investigation - $25,000
B. Approval of Payroll for Pay Period Ending:
1) March 30, 2013 - $628,547.74
2) April 13, 2013 - $680,110.43
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C. Community Development Referrals
1) Aerotek and Parvin - Clauss Sign Co. — 903 Commerce Drive — Variation — Sign
Regulations
2) Advocate Health and Hospital Corp. — 2025 Windsor Drive — Variation — Parking
Regulations
3) Canterberry Lane Subdivision — 204 Canterberry Lane — Final Plat — Two Lot
Subdivision
D. Authorization to Seek Bids or Proposals or Negotiate Contracts
1) 2013 Street Improvement Project
2) Traffic Control and Street Lighting System Maintenance
E. Budget Adjustments —NONE
F. Ordinances & Resolutions
1) RESOLUTION 2013- BD- F &P- RFP -EX -R -1255, A Resolution Accepting a
Proposal and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with Selection Works,
LLC for Testing Services
2) ORDINANCE 2013 - STRTSCP -COM -G -966, An Ordinance Amending the
Village Code Concerning the Village Streetscape Committee
3) ORDINANCE 2013- LC- TA- CO- DR -C -G -997, An Ordinance Amending
Sections 4 -2 -3, 4 -2 -4 and 4 -2 -5 of the Village Code of the Village of Oak Brook
Relating to Taxicab Licenses
4) ORDINANCE 2013- PD -OF- ADJUD -G -998, An Ordinance Amending the Oak
Brook Village Code to Allow for Violations of the Village Taxicab Regulations
to be Adjudicated Before the Village Code Hearing Department
5) RESOLUTION 2013- GOLF - CNTRCT -R -1259, A Resolution Approving the
Award of a Contract for the Purchase of an Aerator for the Oak Brook Golf
Course
6) RESOLUTION 2013 - BSLMUSEUM - CNTRCT -EX -R -1258, A Resolution
Authorizing the Award of Contract to Restoric, LLC for the 2013 Oak Brook
Heritage Center Window Restoration Project
7) Ordinance 2013 -PP -S -1367, An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale Through
Electronic Auction or Broker, Donation or Disposal of Certain Items of Personal
Property Owned by the Village Of Oak Brook
G. 2013 First Quarter Hotel/Motel Tax Receipts
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H. Monthly Treasurer's Report – March 31, 2013
Motion by Trustee Aktipis, seconded by Trustee Manzo, to approve the Consent Agenda
and authorize expenditures as presented or amended.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Aktipis, Manzo, Moy, Wolin, Yusuf, and Zannis
Nays: 0 –None
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 0 –None
Motion carried
7. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
1) Item 6.A.8. Bryce Downey & Lenkov, LLC – SLEP Investigation - $25,000
Moved to Section 10.G. for discussion.
8. BOARD & COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
A. SFERS Real Estate Corporation– Oak Brook Executive Plaza – 1211- 1301 -1315
22nd Street – Variation – Parking Regulations
Motion by Trustee Moy, seconded by Trustee Zannis to concur with the recommendation
from the Zoning Board of Appeals with regard to the approval of the requested variation
to permit 49 additional parking spaces in the required front yard for the properties located
at 1211, 1225 and 130122 nd Street subject to the following conditions:
1. The proposed parking spaces and landscaping shall be constructed in substantial
conformance to the conceptual landscaping plan. At the time of installation the
earthen berm and evergreen plant material shall meet the minimum height of 48"
over the entire length of the proposed landscape screen. The landscape screen
shall be maintained and replaced in accordance with the approved plans;
2. Add the condition "Notwithstanding the attached exhibits, the applicant shall
meet all Village Ordinance requirements at the time of building permit
application except as specifically varied or waived "; and
3. Adoption of an ordinance necessary to grant the requested variation, which
ordinance the Village Attorney shall by this motion be directed to prepare for
consideration at the May 14, 2013 Board of Trustees meeting.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Aktipis, Manzo, Moy, Wolin, Yusuf, and Zannis
Nays: 0 –None
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 0 –None
Motion carried
B. MTL Insurance Company – 1200 Jorie Blvd. – Variation – Parking Regulations
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Motion by Trustee Moy, seconded by Trustee Zannis to concur with the recommendation
from the Zoning Board of Appeals with regard to the approval of the requested variation
to permit the elimination of interior landscaping within the parking lot in order to
construct additional parking spaces on the property located at 1200 Jorie Boulevard
subject to the following conditions:
1. The proposed parking and landscaping shall be constructed and maintained in
substantial conformance with the approved plans;
2. Add the condition "Notwithstanding the attached exhibits, the applicant shall
meet all Village Ordinance requirements at the time of building permit
application except as specifically varied or waived;" and
3. Adoption of an ordinance necessary to grant the requested variation, which
ordinance the Village Attorney shall by this motion be directed to prepare for
consideration at the May 14, 2013 Board of Trustees meeting.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 — Trustees Aktipis, Manzo, Moy, Wolin, Yusuf, and Zannis
Nays: 0 —None
Abstain: 0 —None
Absent: 0 —None
Motion carried
C. Canterberry Lane Subdivision — 204 Canterberry Lane — Final Plat — Two Lot
Subdivision
Motion by Trustee Wolin, seconded by Trustee Manzo to concur with the
recommendation from the Plan Commission to approve the requested final plat to
resubdivide the parcels at 204 Canterberry Lane into two lots subject to the following
conditions:
1. All requirements of the Village's stormwater ordinance, Title 9 of the Village
Code would be fully met at time of any future development; and
2. Adoption of a resolution necessary to grant the requested final plat of subdivision,
which resolution the Village Attorney shall by this motion be directed to prepare
for consideration at the May 14, 2013 Board of Trustees meeting.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 — Trustees Aktipis, Manzo, Moy, Wolin, Yusuf, and Zannis
Nays: 0 —None
Abstain: 0 — None
Absent: 0 —None
Motion carried
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS —NONE
10. ACTIVE BUSINESS
A. Confirmation of Appointments
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1) Streetscape Committee
Motion by Trustee Aktipis, seconded by Trustee Zannis to approve the appointment of
Mort Kouklan to the Oak Brook Streetseape Committee to fulfill a term to expire in
December, 2013. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
B. Ordinances & Resolutions
1) RESOLUTION 2013 - LEGAL -HM -TAX- LIT -EX -R -1257, A Resolution Approving a
Legal Services Agreement for the Recovery of Unremitted Hotel Tax Revenue Due and
Owing from Online Travel Companies
Resident Don Adler suggested that there are other remedies and means to collect hotel
rooms taxed from internet travel companies that would be more cost effective to the
Village.
Manager Niemeyer stated that the law firms have developed specialized knowledge and
have been successful in collecting the extra taxes in several other states. He also stated
that there is no fee if they are unable to collect the additional taxes. He further stated that
they have had success collecting these taxes in Maryland and Hawaii.
Trustee Yusuf feels that it is not viable for the Village to try to collect these taxes without
the help of legal counsel.
Motion by Trustee Manzo, seconded by Trustee Zannis to approve an agreement by and
between the Village of Oak Brook and the law firms of Robert K. Finnell, The Bird Law
Group, P.C., the Crongeyer Law Firm, P.C., the Clifford Law Office, and the Law Firm of
Peterson, Johnson & Murray Chicago, LLC for the purpose of collecting of hotel room
taxed from internet travel companies pending final review by staff and Village Attorney,
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 — Trustees Aktipis, Manzo, Moy, Wolin, Yusuf, and Zannis
Nays: 0 —None
Abstain: 0 — None
Absent: 0 —None
Motion carried
C. Award of Contracts — NONE
D. Authorization to Seek Bids or Proposals or Negotiate Contracts
1) Branding Initiative/Residential Marketing Plan RFQ
Trustee Yusuf stated that this gives staff the authority to request qualification statements
from firms for the branding initiative and residential marketing plan. He also stated that
there is no money being expended at this time.
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Trustee Zannis stated that she conducted a survey regarding who is moving into Oak
Brook and that the results are significant and should be considered as part of the branding
and marketing plan.
Motion by Trustee Yusuf, seconded by Trustee Aktipis to authorize staff to conduct the
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process for the Oak Brook Branding Initiative and
Residential Marketing Plan. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
E. Police and Firefighters' Pension Fund Actuarial Studies
Trustee Wolin stated that he supports the study and the recommended contributions and
that the Village needs to be aware that there may be a potential problem making these
payments in the future.
Trustee Zannis asked Finance Director Dangles for the actual payment amounts. Finance
Director Dangles stated that the Village's contributions are $1,198,816 for fire and
$1,066,225 for police.
Trustee Yusuf stated that the Village has always made its obligated payments and that one
reason for high contributions rates is because people are living longer.
Resident Don Adler discussed the Village's unfunded pension liabilities and urged that
this matter be fully reviewed.
Trustee Moy stated that he looks forward to Don Adler educating the Board on the
pension liability issue.
Trustee Zannis recommended conducting a Committee of the Whole meeting regarding
pension liabilities and funding.
Trustee Aktipis stated that contribution rates are dependent on the economy and that the
contribution rates are based on assumptions.
Manager Niemeyer pointed out that the Village never missed a payment and that the
pensions are not underfunded. He also stated that the Village tries to be very conservative
with its contributions and that it will be a good idea to conduct an educational meeting
with the actuary. He further stated that voting on this matter today does preclude the
Village from increasing its contribution rate.
Motion by Trustee Aktipis, seconded by Trustee Manzo that 1) The Village Board accept
the attached actuarial reports of the Police Pension Fund and Firefighters' Pension Fund
and 2) The Village Board approve a Village contribution of 33.06% of payroll for police
and 38.83% for firefighters retroactive to January 1, 2013.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
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Ayes: 6 — Trustees Aktipis, Manzo, Moy, Wolin, Yusuf, and Zannis
Nays: 0 —None
Abstain: 0 — None
Absent: 0 —None
Motion carried
F. Personnel Manual - REMOVED
G. Bryce Downey & Lenkov and SLEP Investigation
Trustee Zannis stated that the report was inaccurate and included many misquotes. She
also stated that the invoice should have included more detailed information. She
recommended deferring payment since this matter was referred to the States Attorney's
office and does not believe that the Village should pay for a report riddled with false
information.
Trustee Manzo stated that the report was meant to answer how the SLEP matter occurred
and not as a criminal investigation. He clarified the rumors of a relationship between
himself and Bryce Downey and Mr. Bill Seith. He also stated that the Board's first choice
to conduct the report was Mr. Patrick Collins, who would not lower his hourly rate. He
further stated that the Village needs to aggressively work on changing the legislation that
allowed this to occur.
Trustee Aktipis stated that the real issues are 1) did the Village hire the best person to do
the report and 2) is there a relationship between Trustee Manzo and Mr. Patrick Seith that
was not disclosed, which is potentially an ethics code violation. He also stated that the
quality of the report was bad and was unsuccessful in answering the question of how
former Police Chief Sheahan was able to receive the SLEP pension. He does not agree
with paying the invoice.
Trustee Wolin stated that the report was not of high quality but the Board is obligated to
pay for the services rendered.
Manager Niemeyer stated that the Village received very detailed billing for Bryce
Downey & Lenkov. He also stated that he delayed submitting the report to the State
Attorney's office in order to allow Trustees to include their comments on the quality of
the report.
Motion by Trustee Manzo, seconded by Trustee Wolin to approve payment to Bryce
Downey & Lenkov for $25,000.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 — Trustees Manzo, Moy, Wolin, and Yusuf
Nays: 2 — Trustees Aktipis and Zannis
Abstain: 0 —None
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Absent: 0 —None
Motion carried
H. RESOLUTION 2013- BD- BOT -EO -R -1254, Resolution of Reprimand — Trustees
Aktipis and Zannis and Related Issues
President Lalmalani stated that during the election season, residents received a political
mailing from Trustees Aktipis and Zannis that disclosed confidential information that was
discussed at the December 13, 2012 closed session meeting which has not been approved
or released.
Resident Harry Peters stated that the Board must take action and let it be known that
inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. He hopes that the Board makes a decision on
this matter tonight.
Resident Bill Kenny discussed the information in the political mailing and the source of
the confidential information.
Resident Rich Allison stated that this matter is not good for Oak Brook and that it should
be discussed in closed session.
Trustee Manzo stated that personal attacks and animosity within the Village needs to stop
and is not good for Oak Brook. He also stated that the problem with the political mailing
is that it quotes the closed session meeting.
Trustee Zannis stated that there are two differing legal opinions regarding this matter.
She also stated that it would be irresponsible to vote on this matter prior to the opinion of
the States Attorney's office.
Attorney Friedman stated that the Open Meetings Act states that the Board decides when
to release closed session minutes, not individual Trustees. He stated that he has no
opinion on whether this resolution should be adopted or not.
Trustee Aktipis stated that judges are the only ones who can make legal decisions. He
also discussed judicial decisions that emphasize the need to view OMA as the open
meetings act rather than the closed meetings act. He also stated that the Board is being
asked today to make a decision that it does not have the authority to make. He also stated
that this is a political burden. He further stated that he and Trustee Zannis did what they
thought was in the best interest of the Village.
President Lalmalani stated that he has a duty and a responsibility to the residents.
Trustee Wolin believes that the Board cannot make a decision tonight. He also believes
that the Board has the right to reprimand Trustees. He stated that information discussed in
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closed session meetings should remain confidential until released by the Board. He
suggested trying to get an answer from the States Attorney's office on this matter within
three months and making a decision then.
Trustee Yusuf believes that it is wrong to break confidentiality. He stated that this matter
is not only about Trustees Aktipis and Zannis, but also about setting future expectations.
He also stated that a reprimand is a record of disapproval.
Trustee Moy believes that the reprimand should not be viewed lightly and should be
reserved for egregious acts. He stated that non - sensitive information was released. He
feels the reprimand is inappropriate.
President Lalmalani requested that Trustees Aktipis and Zannis allow Attorney Friedman
to review what they filed with the Attorney General's office.
Motion by Trustee Manzo, seconded by Trustee Yusuf to defer a decision on this matter
for a three month period to provide an opportunity to get clarification from the Attorney
General as to whether or not a Trustee can receive a reprimand for disclosing information
from a closed session.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 — Trustees Manzo, Wolin, Yusuf, and Zannis
Nays: 2 — Trustees Aktipis and Moy
Abstain: 0 —None
Absent: 0 — None
Motion carried
I. Reprimand of Trustee Manzo — Allegation Regarding Trustee Manzo's Possible
Violations of the Village Ethics Ordinance
Trustee Aktipis recommended not voting on this matter and waiting until an opinion from
the Attorney General's office is given. He also stated that there is substantial
circumstantial evidence supporting the claim of an ethics ordinance violation.
Trustee Manzo stated that he would like this matter voted upon today. He stated that there
is no evidence of wrong doing.
Trustee Moy agrees with deferring the vote.
Trustee Zannis asked Manager Niemeyer why he did not disclose that Trustee Manzo
knew Mr. Bill Seith. Manager Niemeyer stated that he disclosed to the Board that Trustee
Manzo suggested Mr. Bill Seith to be added to the list of candidates to be interviewed.
Trustee Manzo stated that he also told Manager Niemeyer that he has concerns about Mr
Bill Seith because he did not think that he would be aggressive enough.
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Trustee Aktipis stated that there is plenty of evidence showing that Trustee Manzo
violated the ethics ordinance by not revealing his relationship with Mr. Bill Seith.
Trustee Yusuf stated that he would like to see the evidence as soon as possible.
Motion by Trustee Aktipis, seconded by Trustee Moy to defer this matter for three months
or until the Attorney General rules on this matter, whichever comes first.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 — Trustees Aktipis, Moy, Wolin, Yusuf, and Zannis
Nays: 1 — Trustee Manzo
Abstain: 0 — None
Absent: 0 —None
Motion carried
J. RESOLUTION 2013- BD- BOT -EO -R -1260, A Resolution of Reprimand — Action
Regarding Compliance with Village Ordinance on Approval of Minutes
Trustee Zannis asked that this resolution be drafted because there are many sets of
minutes that have not been reviewed or approved in accordance with state law.
Manager Niemeyer stated that a special meeting is scheduled for the following week to
review and or approve the minutes not yet reviewed or approved.
President Lalmalani stated that the minutes should be approved in a timely manner and
that it is the Boards responsibility to see that they are.
Attorney Friedman stated the six month time frame in the state statute is not to approve
minutes but it relates to whether or not to release approved minutes. There is not a
specific timetable in the statute as to when minutes should be approved.
Trustee Yusuf views this as an oversight that will soon get cleaned up.
Trustee Moy does not agree with the reprimand and see it as a frivolous matter.
Trustee Wolin is not in favor of this reprimand.
Trustee Aktipis stated this matter has been referred to the States Attorney's office and
does not believe that a vote should be taken tonight.
Motion by Trustee Zannis, seconded by Trustee Aktipis to defer passage of the resolution
for three months or until a decision is made by the States Attorney's office, whichever
comes first.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 2 — Trustees Aktipis and Zannis
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Nays: 4 — Trustees Manzo, Moy, Wolin, and Yusuf
Abstain: 0 —None
Absent: 0 —None
Motion failed.
11. INFORMATION & UPDATES
A. VILLAGE MANAGER
Manager Niemeyer stated that Administration will come up with a procedure to get
minutes approved in a timely manner. He also asked the Trustees to please send in their
changes in a timely manner. He thanked the staff for all their hard work during the flood
event.
B. VILLAGE CLERK
Clerk Pruss mentioned that Village staff can register voters at Village Hall. She also
stated that 41.8% of registered voters casted a vote during the last election.
C. TRUSTEES
Trustee Yusuf thanked everyone for their efforts during the flood event. He also sent out
sympathies to victims of the Boston Marathon bombing.
Trustee Zannis sent out her deepest sympathies to the victims of the bombing. She
thanked everyone for their hard work during the flood.
Trustee Moy sent out his condolences to victims of the bombing and commended the
emergency response teams in Boston.
Trustee Aktipis echoed Trustee Moy's comments. He stated that tonight was a night of
accusations and a very ugly night for the Village of Oak Brook.
Trustee Manzo sent his condolence to the victims of the bombing. He also commended
the police department for apprehending those responsible for the bombing.
Trustee Wolin echoed all comments made about the Boston tragedy and the flood event.
D. VILLAGE ATTORNEY - NONE
E. VILLAGE PRESIDENT
President Lalmalani apologized to the residents for the happenings at tonight's meeting.
He stated that better days are ahead and that the Village will continue to improve.
Chief Kruger thanked the Board for the Proclamation at the beginning of the meeting.
Chief McEllin thanked the Board for their kind words about the first responders.
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Library Director Madorin reminded everyone of the May 4h recycling event at the
Library.
Assistant Manager Wing stated that the recycling event is the perfect time to get rid of
electronic items lost due to the flood.
Resident Kathleen Maher mentioned the Texas tragedy and the tremendous loss of life.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Trustee Yusuf, seconded by Trustee Wolin, to adjourn the Regular Meeting of
the Board of Trustees at 11:44 pm. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
ATTEST:
/s/ Charlotte K. Pruss
Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk
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