Minutes - 05/14/2002 - Board of TrusteesMINUTES OF THE MAY 14, 2002 REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK APPROVED AS
WRITTEN ON MAY 28, 2002.
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 7:33 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
2. ROLL CALL:
Village Clerk Linda Gonnella called the roll with the following persons
PRESENT: President Karen M. Bushy, Trustees George T. Caleel, John W.
Craig, Susan Chase Korin and Elaine Miologos.
ABSENT: Trustee Alfred P. Savino
IN ATTENDANCE: Stephen B. Veitch, Village Manager; Michael A. Crotty,
Assistant Village Manager; Dale L. Durfey, Jr., Village
Engineer; Debra J. Jarvis, Fire Chief; Bruce F. Kapff, Director of
Information Services & Purchasing; Robert L. Kallien, Jr.,
Director of Community Development; Darrell J. Langlois,
Finance Director; Richard A. Martens, Village Attorney and
Bonnie Sartore, Bath & Tennis Club Manager.
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OPEN FORUM:
George Kleutsch, Vice President of Ginger Creek Community Association,
thanked the Board for their decision on the variation request for driveway gates.
He asked that a written opinion from the homeowners association be required
when an applicant applies to the Village for a zoning change. Attorney Martens
stated the Village makes every attempt to advise the homeowner's associations
when a request for zoning relief is filed, but legally the applicant does have the
right to apply. An application must go through the normal process before the
Village. Village Manager Veitch added that all property owners within 250 feet
of the subject property are notified of the application.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion by Trustee Caleel, seconded by Trustee Korin, to approve the Minutes
of the Regular Board of Trustees Meeting of April 23, 2002 as presented and
waive the full reading thereof. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
ANNOUNCE
MINUTES
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
All items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine in nature and will
be enacted in one motion.
Trustee Miologos requested that 5.C.1. be removed from the Consent Agenda
for further discussion.
Motion by Trustee Caleel, seconded by Trustee Craig, to approve the Consent
Agenda as amended and that the Board has determined that the circumstances
necessitating the change orders were not reasonably foreseeable at the time the
contract was signed and that the change orders are in the best interest of the
Village and are authorized by law. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 - Trustees Caleel, Craig, Korin and Miologos.
Nays: 0 - None.
Absent: 1 - Trustee Savino. Motion carried.
A. APPROVAL OF BILLS - $1,639,545.47
Significant items included above:
1) DuPage Water Commission - $195,729.37
2) Civiltech Engineering, Inc. — Payout #4 —York Road/Harger Road
Bicycle/Pedestrian Path, Phase II - $22,843.26
3) Harbour Contractors, Inc. — Payout #15 — Library Building Project -
$272,038.33
4) Earth Tech, Inc. — Payout # 22 - Municipal Complex Project - $7,291.93
5) Harbour Contractors, Inc. — Payout # 15 - Municipal Complex Project -
$627,198.71
6) Sigalos & Associates — Payout #11 — Bath & Tennis Club Project -
$53,398.00
C.AGENDA
BILLS - $1,639,545.47
B. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL FOR PAY PERIOD ENDING APRIL 27, PYRL - $646,151.36
2002 - $646,151.36
C. CHANGE ORDERS:
CHNGE ORDERS
1) CHANGE ORDERS #5, #27 -30 AND #32 — MUNICIPAL COMPLEX REMOVED
PROJECT — HARBOUR CONTRACTORS, INC. — NET AMOUNT
$26,504.00 - REVISED TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT -
$8,001,907.07 - Removed from the Consent Agenda for further
discussion.
2) CHANGE ORDERS # 69, #70 & #71— BATH & TENNIS PROJECT — BATH & TENN PROD
SIGALOS & ASSOCIATES — EXTENSION OF TIME AND
ASSESSMENT OF LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
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5. D. REFERRALS: None. REFERRALS
E. AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK BIDS OR PROPOSALS OR NEGOTIATE BIDS /PROPOSALS
CONTRACTS: None.
F. APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS — OAK BROOK RELS OF FNDS -
DP GE CONV & VIS
HOTEL, CONVENTION AND VISITORS COMMITTEE — 20% OF THE BUR. - $11,241.69
2002 FIRST QUARTER HOTEL TAX RECEIPTS TO THE DUPAGE
CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU IN THE AMOUNT OF
$11,241.69
G. RESOLUTION 2002 -BD -AFC -R -806, "A RESOLUTION RES-02-BD- AFC -R-
806 - EST CTE
ESTABLISHING AN AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF AUTMN FEST
PLANNING AND COORDINATING THE 2002 OAK BROOK
AUTUMN FESTIVAL"
H. DUPAGE COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT DPGE CTY CDBG
PROGRAM PROG
I. MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL, PAYMENT OF DUES AND DEBT MEM REN - DUPGE
AY
SERVICE ASSESSMENT - DUPAGE MAYORS AND MANAGERS CONF M & MAN &
CONFERENCE — 2002/2003
J. ACCEPT AND PLACE ON PUBLIC FILE — 2001 COMPREHENSIVE 01 COMP ANNUAL
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND MANAGEMENT LETTER FIN. RP T.
K. ACCEPT WITHDRAWAL OF VARIATION REQUEST — WARNER — 26 WITHD VAR RQST --
BAYBROOK LANE 26 BAYBRK LN
L. ORDINANCE 2002 -PP -S -1016, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ORD - 02 -PP -S -1016
- AUCTION OF
SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY PERS PROP
THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK"
6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: RMVD C AGNDA
5. C. 1) CHANGE ORDERS #5, #27 -30 AND #32 — MUNICIPAL COMPLEX CFINGE ORDERS 5
PROJECT — HARBOUR CONTRACTORS, INC. — NET AMOUNT AND N -30 MCP
$26,504.00 - REVISED TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT -
$8,001,907.07
Trustee Miologos requested that 5.C.1. be removed from the Consent
Agenda for further discussion.
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5. C. 1) Village Manager. Veitch explained the change orders for #5, #27 -30
and #32 - Municipal Complex Project - Harbour Contractors, Inc. - Net
Amount $26,504.00 - Revised Total Contract Amount - $8,001,907.07.
The Board discussed the option of laminate counter tops versus granite.
Motion by Trustee Miologos, seconded by Trustee Korin, to approve
Agenda Item 5.C.1. Change Orders #5, #27 -30 and not approve Change
Order 432 - Municipal Complex Project - Harbour Contractors, Inc.- Net
Amount $20,368.00 - Revised Total Contract Amount - $7,995,771.07
and that the Board has determined that the circumstances necessitating
the change orders were not reasonably foreseeable at the time the
contract was signed and that the change orders are in the best interest of
the Village and are authorized by law. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 - Trustees Caleel, Craig, Korin and Miologos.
Nays: 0 - None.
Absent: 1 - Trustee Savino. Motion carried.
7. BOARD & COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: BD/COMM RECOM
A. RECOMMENDATION: OAKLAND PLAT OF SUBDIVISION — 121 FNL PLT OF sUBD -
121 & 209 OAK BRK
AND 209 OAK BROOK ROAD — FINAL PLAT OF SUBDIVISION RD
Plan Commission Recommendation
Final Plat of Subdivision - By a vote of 6 to 0, the Plan Commission
recommended approval of the final plat to be known as the Oakland
Subdivision for the 7.7 acres located at 121 and 209 Oak Brook Road. The
two existing homes on the site will be demolished in order to accommodate
three new single - family homes. The Board approved the preliminary plat of
subdivision for this area on November 27, 2001.
To preserve a number of the large oak trees on the property, the subdivision
incorporates a single - private driveway /turnaround to provide access to each
of the new lots. As a result, the applicant is seeking a variation to several
provisions of the Subdivision Regulations, which are summarized in the
petition file.
In recommending approval of this final plat, the Plan Commission attached
the following condition:
1. Address the issues contained in the memorandum dated April 8,
2002 from Village Engineer Durfey including final engineering
approval.
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7. A. In making this recommendation, the Plan Commission found that the final
plat is in substantial conformance with the approved preliminary plat
including the requested variations. Also, it was found that the applicant has
addressed the applicable standards required for approval of a final plat of
subdivision.
Motion by Trustee Miologos, seconded by Trustee Caleel, to concur with
the Plan Commission and authorize the Village Attorney to draft the
necessary resolution for final consideration at the May 28, 2002 Board of
Trustees' meeting. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
8. ACTIVE AGENDA (Items for Final Action):
A. CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS:
1) 2002 OAK BROOK AUTUMN FESTIVAL COMMITTEE
President Bushy recommended the following appointments for
confirmation.
a. Village of Oak Brook (Trustee) - John Craig, Committee
Chairman
b. Oak Brook Civic Association - Carolyn Link
C. Butler School PTA - Karen Rooney
d. Brook Forest School PTA - Mariette Adrian
e. Oak Brook Women's Club - Joan Philip
f. Resident - Residing in Downers Grove School Districts #58
& #99 - Rose Boersma
g. Resident - Residing in Elmhurst Unit School District #205 -
Ralph Maxson
h. Resident - Residing in Salt Creek School District #48 and
Willowbrook High School District #48 & #88 - Nelly Naguib
i. At Large Member - Asif Yusuf
j. At Large Member - Harry Peters
k. At Large Member - Joyce Antoniolli
1. At Large Member - RonnDa Peters
m. At Large Member - Barbara Nasharr
n. At Large Member - Connie Craig
o. At Large Member - Nuha Dabbouseh
P. Commercial Sector Representative - Janis Lundquist
Motion by Trustee Caleel, seconded by Trustee Korin, to concur with
the recommendation of President Bushy and appoint the above named
individuals to the Autumn Festival Committee. VOICE VOTE: Motion
carried.
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ACTIVE AGENDA
CONFRM
APPTMNTS
AUTMN FESTIVAL
8. A. 2) POLICE PENSION FUND BOARD POL PENS FUND BD
President Bushy recommended the following appointment for
confirmation:
Police Pension Fund Board (2 Year Term)
Re- appointment of Alan J. Feldman (term expires 5/14/02) to the Police
Pension Fund Board, with his term expiring May 11, 2004.
Motion by Trustee Korin, seconded by Trustee Caleel, to concur with
the recommendation of President Bushy to re- appoint Alan J. Feldman
to the Police Pension Fund Board, with his term expiring May 11, 2004.
VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
3) BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS BRD OF FIRE & POL
COMMISSIONERS
President Bushy recommended the following appointment for
confirmation:
Board of Fire & Police Commissioners (3 Year Term)
Re- appointment of John G. Baar (term expires 5/2002) to the Board of
Fire & Police Commissioners, with his term expiring May, 2005.
Motion by Trustee Korin, seconded by Trustee Caleel, to concur with
the recommendation of President Bushy to re- appoint John G. Baar to
the Board of Fire & Police Commissioners, with his term expiring May
2005. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
B. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS:
1) ORDINANCE 2002- CB -AG -S -1017, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORD 02-CB-AG-S-
,W, CBL TEL
ORDINANCE S -607, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CABLE FRANCH AGREE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF"
The existing cable television franchise agreement between the Village
and AT &T Broadband will expire on June 8, 2002. Staff has been
working with a consultant to draft a new cable television ordinance that
will provide the framework for negotiating the new agreement. The
draft ordinance is under final review, and once it is complete, it will be
shared with representatives from AT &T Broadband for their reaction,
and then the ordinance will be brought to the Village Board for
consideration. Once the ordinance is in place, franchise renewal
negotiations can begin.
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8. B. 1) The proposed consolidation of AT &T Broadband and Comcast
Corporation would result in the transfer of control of the cable television
franchise to a new entity called AT &T- Comcast. Through the
Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, the affected franchising agencies
(including Oak Brook) enlisted Dr. Barry Orton & Municipal Services
Associates, Inc. to conduct the due diligence review of the new entity's
technical, financial and legal qualifications. That process is pursuant to
FCC guidelines and regulations, and is well underway. Incidentally, Dr.
Orton is the same consultant that the Village has enlisted to assist with
the negotiation of the new franchise agreement.
During the past 6 to 8 months, the representatives from AT &T
Broadband who will be responsible for negotiating the terms of the new
franchise agreement with the Village have been occupied with activities
necessary as a result of the transfer of control and due diligence review.
This has prevented significant negotiation to proceed with any of the
franchising agencies whose agreements are set to expire. As such, staff
recommends the adoption of the ordinance that would extend the
expiration of the existing agreement for a period of one year (or until
June 8, 2003). Both AT &T Broadband representatives and the Village's
consultant are confident that this will be sufficient time to conclude
negotiations, hold the requisite public hearing, and ensure that a new
agreement is in place.
Before the vote was taken, President Bushy stated that she wanted it
known that AT &T is a major tenant in a building that she owns.
Motion by Trustee Caleel, seconded by Trustee Miologos, to pass
Ordinance 2002- CB -AG -S -1017, "An Ordinance Amending Ordinance
S -607, An Ordinance Approving A Cable Telecommunications
Franchise Agreement and Authorizing the Execution Thereof." ROLL
CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 - Trustees Caleel, Craig, Korin and Miologos.
Nays: 0 - None.
Absent: 1 - Trustee Savino. Motion carried.
2) RESOLUTION 2002 -AG -EXI -R -807, "A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK AND
THE DUPAGE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT CONCERNING
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SALT CREEK GREENWAY
TRAIL AND THE PERFORMANCE OF PHASE II ENGINEERING
SERVICES"
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May 14, 2002
RES 02-AG-EX I -R-
807 SUPP AGR -
DPG FOR PRES DIS
- SLT CRK GRNwY
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8. B. 2) At the Village Board meeting of January 27, 1998, the Board approved
"A Revised Intergovernmental Agreement Providing for the
Establishment of the Salt Creek Greenway Trail and the Performance of
Certain Engineering Services" concerning the design and construction of
a trail along or in the general vicinity of Salt Creek from the Ned Brown
Forest Preserve in northern Cook County, south to DuPage County and
connecting with the Centennial Trail of the National Historic Chicago
Portage Site. This trail is approximately 25 miles in length and project
sponsors include the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, the
Addison Park District, the Village of Addison, the Elmhurst Park
District, the Village of Oak Brook, the Village of Lyons, the Forest
Preserve District of Cook County, and the Village of Villa Park. The
DuPage Forest Preserve District is the lead agency.
The Phase I Engineering work is essentially complete (staff is awaiting
IDOT's final approval).
The next step is to proceed with Phase II Design Engineering. On April
16, 2002, the DuPage Forest Preserve approved the first supplemental
agreement concerning Phase II Engineering services and is asking each
agency to also approve it so that the project may continue. Each agency
has a respective share of the costs. Oak Brook's share is $31,185 out of
a total $350,775. The Village expects to receive 80% reimbursement as
part of the grant process. The 2002 Budget contains $36,000 for this
project.
Staff is requesting approval of this supplemental agreement through a
resolution in order to be consistent with each of the other agencies'
actions in the past.
Motion by Trustee Miologos, seconded by Trustee Caleel, to pass
Resolution 2002- AG -EXI -R -807, "A Resolution Authorizing Execution
of a First Supplemental Agreement Between the Village of Oak Brook
and the DuPage Forest Preserve District Concerning the Establishment
of the Salt Creek Greenway Trail and the Performance of Phase II
Engineering Services."
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 - Trustees Caleel, Craig, Korin and Miologos.
Nays: 0 - None.
Absent: 1 - Trustee Savino. Motion carried.
3) RESOLUTION 2002 -TX- INCM -R -808, "A RESOLUTION OF THE RES 02- TX- INCM -R-
808 ST INC TX &
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, DUPAGE AND COOK COUNTIES, IL PHTOPROC TAX
CONCERNING STATE INCOME TAX AND PHOTOPROCESSING
TAX SHARED WITH MUNICIPALITIES."
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8. B. 3) Within the last few weeks it has become apparent that the resolution of
the State of Illinois' budget crisis could involve a reduction in the
portion of the state income tax shared with municipalities through the
local government distributive fund and elimination of the portion of the
photoprocessing tax shared through the fund.
The Illinois Municipal League and municipalities across the state are
strenuously opposed to these steps on the grounds that local
governments have already experienced revenue shortfalls in these and
other sources commensurate with those experienced by the state and that
to reduce or eliminate these longstanding sharing formulas impacts local
governments disproportionately. The impact on the Village of Oak
Brook is estimated to be an additional $77,000 annually.
Staff recommends adoption of a resolution, which would formally
register Oak Brook's opposition to these proposals.
Motion by Trustee Caleel, seconded by Trustee Craig, to pass
Resolution 2002- TX -INCM -R -808, "A Resolution of the Village of Oak
Brook, DuPage and Cook Counties, IL Concerning State Income Tax
and Photoprocessing Tax Shared With Municipalities." ROLL CALL
VOTE:
Ayes: 4 - Trustees Caleel, Craig, Korin and Miologos.
Nays: 0 - None.
Absent: 1 - Trustee Savino. Motion carried.
C. AWARD OF CONTRACTS: None.
NONE
D. ACCEPTANCE OF ACTUARIAL REPORTS — POLICE & ACT REPTS POE &
FIRE PENS FUNDS -
FIREFIGHTERS' PENSION FUNDS AND APPROVAL OF THE 2002 cONTR TO FNDS
VILLAGE CONTRIBUTION_ RATES TO POLICE & FIREFIGHTERS'
PENSION FUNDS
An actuarial study of the Police Pension Fund and Firefighters' Pension
Fund is performed annually in order to monitor the funding progress of the
two funds as well as determining the Village's contribution for the coming
year. Since it is in both the Village's interest and the two pension funds'
interest that these studies be performed, 50% of the cost of each study is
paid for by the Village and 50% is paid for by the respective pension fund.
Timothy W. Sharpe, Actuary, once again performed the studies.
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8. D. Firefighters' Pension Fund:
The actuarial report indicates that the Firefighters' Pension was 88.2%
funded as of December 31, 2001, a decrease of 8.0% from the funded
percentage in 2000. The percent funded has decreased over time from a
high of 110.9% in 1998 to 88.2% today. The first large decrease occurred
in 1999 and reduced the funded percentage by nearly 10 %, primarily due to
benefit enhancements approved by the Illinois legislature. Since that time,
the fund's investments have performed at less than the actuarially assumed
rate of 7.50 %, and thus the percent funded has continued to decrease.
During 2001, the fund actually had a negative return of $186,670, which
was due to the poor performance of the Fund's (and the entire market in
general) equity investments.
Even though the Fund is no longer 100% funded, its funded percentage still
ranks high in the State. Pursuant to state statutes, the Fund is not required to
be 100% funded until 2033. The Fund remains in excellent financial
condition. However, the Firefighters' Pension Fund is no different than any
other pension fund, it is imperative that investment returns begin to pick up
in the future in order to halt this declining trend.
The actuary has recommended a Village contribution of 19.60% of payroll
for 2002, an increase of 1.84% of payroll from the 2001 rate. Since the
Fund is less than 100% funded, an amortization payment is required in order
for the Fund to be 100% funded by 2033 (in prior years the Village actually
received a credit on its contribution since it was overfunded). An increase
in the amortization payment due to the decrease in the percentage funded is
the cause for most of the increased contribution rate. A contribution of
18.0% was assumed in the preparation of the 2002 budget. The difference
of 1.60% will be made up in other areas of the Fire Department Budget.
To date in 2002, the Village has continued to contribute to the Firefighters'
Pension Fund at the 2001 rate of 17.76 %. The past practice has been that the
contribution rate is made retroactive to January 1 of each year. A
retroactive payment of approximately $13,400 will be made to the
Firefighters' Pension Fund.
Police Pension Fund:
The Police Pension Fund was 93.8% funded as of December 31, 2001, a
decrease of 7.70% from the funded percentage in 2000.
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8. D. Like the Firefighters' Pension Fund, benefit enhancements as well as
investment returns in recent years being below the actuarially assumed rate
of 7.50% have reduced the funded percentage from a high of 109.8% in
1998 to the 93.8% funding level today. During 2001, investment earnings
were only $290,365, or approximately 1.4 %. This reduced the funded
percentage below 100% for the first time in several years.
Before the actuarial study is completed, each respective fund meets with the
actuary to review results, retirements, and the assumptions used. There was
a significant amount of concern expressed by several members of the Police
Pension Fund Board regarding the achievability of the investment return
assumption of 7.50% going forward. Obviously, everyone's faith in the
market has been shaken with the stock market performance over the last
several years and the current low interest rate environment in the fixed
income markets.
When the interest rate assumption question was posed to Oak Brook Bank,
the Fund's money manager, it was their opinion that taking into account the
market's historical performance over the last 70 years as well as the
investment mix allowed by law (45% equities /55% fixed income), that a
return of 7.50% is reasonable (this sentiment is also shared by the
Firefighters' Pension Fund money manager). At the present time the
Pension Board decided to leave the interest assumption unchanged.
However, they specifically requested that the Village President advise the
Village Board of their concern and that if the returns fall short again this
year they would likely recommend reducing the interest rate assumption
when the next actuarial study is performed. This would result in further
increases in the Village's contribution. Ultimately, any funding decision is
the responsibility of the Village Board.
The actuary has recommended a Village contribution of 13.60% of payroll
for 2002, an increase of 2.11% from the amount recommended in 2001.
The increase is due primarily to the Village now being required to make an
amortization payment for the unfunded liability since the fund is now less
than 100% funded. A contribution of 12.0% was assumed in the preparation
of the 2002 budget. The difference of 1.60% will be made up in other areas
of the Police Department Budget.
To date in 2002 the Village has continued to contribute to the Police
Pension Fund at the 2001 rate of 11.49 %. The past practice has been that
the contribution rate is made retroactive to January 1 of each year. A
retroactive payment of approximately $18,300 will be made to the Police
Pension Fund.
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8. D. Both the Police Pension Fund and Firefighters' Pension Fund boards have
approved their respective studies and concur with this recommendation.
Robin Zahran, 718 Acorn Hill Lane, stated to the Board that the earnings
and benchmarks should guide the pension funds. Finance Director Langlois
indicated quarterly studies are performed for each fund.
Motion by Trustee Miologos, seconded by Trustee Korin, that the Village
Board accept the actuarial report of the Police Pension Fund and that the
Village Board approve a Village contribution of 13.60% for police officers
retroactive to January 1, 2002.. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 - Trustees Caleel, Craig, Korin and Miologos.
Nays: 0 - None.
Absent: 1 - Trustee Savino. Motion carried
Motion by Trustee Caleel, seconded by Trustee Miologos, that the Village
Board accept the actuarial report of the Firefighters' Pension Fund and that
the Village Board approve a Village contribution of 19.60% for firefighters
retroactive to January 1, 2002. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 - Trustees Caleel, Craig, Korin and Miologos.
Nays: 0 - None.
Absent: 1 - Trustee Savino. Motion carried
E. APPROVE AND ACCEPT SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS — AcPTSUB IMP -
AUTHORIZE REDUCTION IN SUBDIVISION SECURITY — APPROVE FOR GTE SUB
CASH MAINTENANCE BOND - FOREST GATE SUBDIVISION
At the Board of Trustees' meeting of April 23, 2002, the Board approved an
Amendment to the Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Forest Gate,
subject to three conditions, which stipulate that certain remaining items do
not have to be completed at this time, but must be completed by September
15, 2005. The developer has complied with the three conditions.
The developer is now in a position to have his land improvements
completed to date approved and accepted. He has provided documentation
stating that the land improvements constructed have been completed in
substantial conformance with the engineering plans and specifications, that
the Hinsdale Sanitary District accepts ownership, operation and
maintenance of the sanitary sewer system and that the Engineering
Department computer printout of the Forest Gate Subdivision Letter of
Credit Reduction is acceptable.
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8. E. The developer has provided documentation acceptable to the Village
Attorney showing that payment has been made in full for all of the
improvements to date. The Engineering and Water Departments have
inspected the improvements and found them to be acceptable. As -built
Mylar plans have been received and found to be acceptable.
The developer has submitted a Cash Maintenance Bond and Agreement in
lieu of a Letter of Credit regarding the extraordinary wetland maintenance
requirements. These have been found acceptable as to form.
In accordance with the original Subdivision Improvement Agreement, the
original Subdivision Security can be reduced to an amount equal to 15% of
the original amount of the work, excluding the remaining items, which
amount shall constitute security for the performance by the developer for his
obligation to repair and correct defects in the work for a period of one year
following the date of acceptance of the work. This 15% amount equals
$259,000.
Motion by Trustee Miologos, seconded by Trustee Korin, that the Village
Board approve and accept the Subdivision Improvements constructed to
date for the Forest Gate Subdivision, authorize a reduction of $25,217.67 in
the original Subdivision Security and approve the Cash Maintenance Bond
for the wetlands. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 - Trustees Caleel, Craig, Korin and Miologos.
Nays: 0 - None.
Absent: 1 - Trustee Savino. Motion carried.
9. INFORMATION & UPDATES:
A. VILLAGE PRESIDENT:
President Bushy indicated that the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference
has put out a call for Village Trustees to volunteer for their working
Committees. President Bushy and Village Manager Veitch serve on
committees.
She distributed a copy of a Wall Street Journal article on the Community
Character Act relative to zoning issues in municipalities that a resident had sent
to her. She added that it was an effort by the federal government to take away
control of certain zoning issues from the local municipalities.
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INFO & UPDATES
VLLGPRES
9. B. VILLAGE MANAGER: VLLG MGR
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Village Manager Veitch stated that the Gypsy Moth first application should
occur this week if the weather is warm enough. The report of the results of the
2002 Citizens Survey is available.
The 2003 Village Board Objectives Workshop will occur on Monday, June 3,
2002 at 7:30 p.m.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS — LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS:
Community Development
Trustee Savino
Finance & Purchasing
President Bushy
Library & Technology
Trustee Korin
Public Safety
Trustee Caleel
Engineering, Public Works & Safety Pathway System
Trustee Miologos
Sports Core, Community Events & Hotel, Convention
Trustee Craig
& Visitors Committee
Village Clerk
Clerk Gonnella
Monthly Reports were accepted as presented and placed on file.
UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS:
A. DISCUSSION - TRUSTEE APPOINTMENT POLICY
The draft policy ordinance forwarded to the Board addresses questions to be
asked of a proposed appointee in both closed and open session, but does not
mandate either approach. It also would require each member of the Board
who votes on confirmation to state the reason for his/her vote. The
desirability and usefulness of some of these provisions are among the
matters that the Board may wish to discuss.
President Bushy noted that since two Trustees were not in attendance, that
the Board might wish to address this issue when the full Board was present.
Trustee Caleel commented that he felt the process used to confirm the
nomination of Stelios Aktipis worked well and that the proposed policy
ordinance set forth that process with the exceptions of items D and F.
Discussion ensued related to the legality of passing an ordinance, which was
previously distributed when the topic was listed as a discussion item and
that traditionally major policy decisions were deferred until the whole Board
was in attendance.
A. Attorney Martens indicated that there was recent litigation related to the
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11. issue of taking action on an item not listed on the agenda, but that he did
believe a listed item such as this could be acted on legally if the Board
wished to do so.
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Motion by Trustee Caleel, seconded by Trustee Craig, to amend the
ordinance to delete items D and F, reletter the remaining items, and pass the
"Ordinance Establishing the Policy of the Village President and Board of
Trustees of the Village of Oak Brook with Respect to Appointment of
Village Trustees" as amended. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 - Trustees Caleel, Craig, Korin and Miologos.
Nays: 0 - None.
Absent: 1 - Trustee Savino. Motion carried
OTHER BUSINESS PERTAINING TO VILLAGE OPERATIONS:
Robin Zahran, 718 Acorn Hill Lane, commented that in his opinion certain
residents are being excluded from committees and boards of the Village. He
stated that after September 11, 2001 views have changed on individuals in this
country. He felt that our Police Department has not investigated thoroughly an
incident that occurred at his home recently. Attorney Martens responded that if
he felt he was discriminated against because of his ethnicity, he may contact the
Police Chief or State's Attorney's Office. If it has to do with process servers,
he may contact their office in Springfield or Chicago if he felt they were
offensive and an investigation would likely occur.
Trustee Miologos suggested that the Village Board research this. President
Bushy noted that Mr. Zahran was given in writing the procedure to follow but
did not respond to the letter. Trustee Caleel asked that more information be
given to the Village Board before the next meeting explaining what has
occurred.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Trustee Craig, seconded by Trustee Caleel, to adjourn the meeting at
9:37 p.m. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
ATTEST:
Linda K: Gonnella, CMC
Village Clerk
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