Minutes - 07/28/1998 - Board of Trusteeso is
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK Minutes ,1JLYY 2.1998
UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED AS WRITTEN
OR AMENDED _ BY VILLAGE BOARD ON
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The Regular Meeting of the 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. Pledge of Allegiance was given.
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The Clerk called the roll with the following persons
PRI- SENT: President Bushy, Trustees Caleel, Kenny, MClnerney, Savino and
Shumate.
ABSENT: Trustee Bartecki.
IN ATTENDANCE: Stephen B. Veitch, Village Manager; Dale L. Durfey, Jr.,
Village Engineer; Tom Hawk, Director of Community Development; Debra J.
Jarvis, Fire Chief/Building Commissioner; Bruce F. Kapff, Director of
Information Services & Purchasing; Darrell J. Langlois, Finance
Director/Treasurer; Richard A. Martens, Village Attorney; Ruth A. Martin,
Library Director; Michael J. Meranda, Public Works Director; Allen W.
Pisarek, Chief of Police; Bonnie Sartore, Bath and Tennis Club Manager; Trey
VanDyke, Golf Club Manager; Gail Peterka. Communication Supervisor; Dr.
Howard Trier and Kathy Mano {sky, Oak Brook Park District Commissioners;
and Roy Cripe, Oak Brook mark District Parks and Recreation Director.
Ted M. Kuper, Countryside, spoke to the Village Board for consideration of
extending the opening time of the Golf Club from 6:00 a.m. to 5:45 a.m. Tee
times begin at 6:00 a.m., and golfers would like to come in to the clubhouse
before their tee time rather than having to wait outside. Village Manager
Veitch will discuss this request with the appropriate staff.
Dan Harrison, 17 Natoma Drive, addressed the Board of his concern of the
surfas: a change of Spring Road prior to the intersection of Oak Brook Road.
Village Manager Veitch explained that this section of Spring Road has not
been resurfaced, as DuPage County will be replacing the road area in
conjunction with the widening of Oak Brook Road. A warning sign could be
installed before this area on Spring Road indicating rough road ahead.
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MEETING CALL
ROLL CALL
ANNOUNCEMENITS
AND
OPEN FORMi
President Bushy distributed to the Board of Trustees a National League of
Cities itinerary of an information technology conference in Dallas, Texas for
any members who may wish to attend.
4. APP,OVAL, O� IXNjjIES: MINUTES
Motion by Trustee Mcta:e*ney, seconded by Trustee Caleel, to amend the
minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 14, 1998 on page 6, after Agenda Item
7.13.3. to read as follows and waive the full reading thereof "President Bushy
asked the Village Board to consider Agenda Item 7.I1., "Golf Clubhouse
Expansion - Preliminary Design ", at this point, as Item 7.H. needed to be
addressed before consideration of Agenda Item 7. C.I ., "Final Design. And
Construction Services -Golf Clubhouse "; and Agenda Item 8, page 18, to read:
"Discussion at the DuPage Mayors and Managers and Metropolitan Mayors
Caucus has centered around electrical service deregulation and the validity of
service by Commonwealth Edison." VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
Motion by Trustee Caleel, seconded by Trustee Savino, to approve the
Omnibus Agenda. ROLL CALL, VOTE:
Ayes: 5 - Trustees Caleel, Kenny, McInerney, Savino and Shumate.
Nays: 0 - None.
Absent: 1 - Trustee Bartecki. Motion +parried. APPROVAL OF:
BILLS --
A. APPROVAL OF BILLS: Approved Omnibus Vote. $477,809.69
B. APPROVAL GF PAYROLL EOM PERT D FANG PAYROLL -
.JULY 11. 1998: Approved Omnibus Vote. $387,176.23 (gross
C. CKANc'�F ORDERS: None.
D. EAYO S: PAYOUTS:
1) PENTAMATION - PAYOUT #1 -COMPUTER SYSTEM- COMPUTER
Approved Omnibus Vote. SYSTEMS
E. REFIiRMALS: None.
1) 1298 DRAINAQE PRQJECI Q• fat. Q• ". w 1998 DRAINAG
7-2 ROYAL VALE 1291YEO 13-14 MEADQWQQD-12BI PROJECT
Approved • •
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LIP GRADE: •t Omnibus Vote. • ; _ •� :w r ••; SAFETY
• •` PATHWAY
RQA12 03Y YOM LAKE S11BD VISION)- YQRK ROAD (BY
GATEWAY SLT[jD1VISIQN): Approved Omnibus Vote.
JUNE. 1298,: Approved Omnibus Vote.
QRILL: Approved Omnibus Vote.
A. APPOINTMENTS: No Business.
Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances enumerates the fees and services
at the Oak Brook Library. Previously, it has listed the specific price
of Library cards for nonresidents which is set according to the
formula established by State law and changes annually.
The ordinance changes the wording to "Established by State law" and
matches the other fees and services to those enumerated in the
Library's General Policy. By approving this ordinance, the Board
will need to approve revisions to Chapter 7 only when there are
revisions to the G=eneral Policy.
Motion by Trustee Caleel, seconded by Trustee Savino, to pass
Ordinance 98- LY- Gr614, "An Ordinance Amending Chapter 7
Entitled "Library" Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The Village Of
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TREASURER'S
REPORT -JUNE, 1998
REJECT BID -
BATH & TM- I S
CLUB OUTSIDE GRILL
ORD. 98 -LY -G -614
AMEND CHAPTER 7
ENTITLED
"LIBRARY"
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Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances enumerates the fees and services
at the Oak Brook Library. Previously, it has listed the specific price
of Library cards for nonresidents which is set according to the
formula established by State law and changes annually.
The ordinance changes the wording to "Established by State law" and
matches the other fees and services to those enumerated in the
Library's General Policy. By approving this ordinance, the Board
will need to approve revisions to Chapter 7 only when there are
revisions to the G=eneral Policy.
Motion by Trustee Caleel, seconded by Trustee Savino, to pass
Ordinance 98- LY- Gr614, "An Ordinance Amending Chapter 7
Entitled "Library" Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The Village Of
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TREASURER'S
REPORT -JUNE, 1998
REJECT BID -
BATH & TM- I S
CLUB OUTSIDE GRILL
ORD. 98 -LY -G -614
AMEND CHAPTER 7
ENTITLED
"LIBRARY"
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Oak Brook ", as presented and waive the full reading thereof. ROLL
CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 - Trustees Caleel, Kenny, McInerney, Savino and
Shumate.
Nays: 0 - None.
Absent.: 1 - Trustee Bartecki. Motion carried.
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The Library's General Policy was adopted in August, 1994. Serving
Our Public: Standards for Illinois Public Libraries requires and this
policy provides for a biennial review. 'The ordinance includes an
updated mission statement. The form is in keeping with Pianning for
Results, the Public Library Association planning and development
tool which replaced Role Setting for Public Libraries in 1997. The
previous statement used the role identification model. The other
substantive change is in Section III, letter D which sets a policy for
the length of time children may be left at the Library without
caregiver attention. Other changes are minor and meant to clarify
existing policy or match wording between the General Policy and
Chapter 7 of the Village's Code of Ordinances. The Library
Commission has reviewed these proposed changes and adopted them
at their meeting on July 14, 1998.
Motion by Trustee Caleel, seconded by Trustee McInerney, to pass
Ordinance 98 -LY -EX 1 -S -907, "An Ordinance Adopting A Revision
Of The General Policy For The Oak Brook Free Public Library ", as
pre: ---nted and waive the full reading thereof. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 - Trustees Caleel, Kenny, McInerney, Savino and
Shumate.
Nays: 0 - None.
Absent: 1 - Trustee Bartecki. Motion canned.
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The Library is in the process of making the Internet publicly
accessible to Oak Brook Library users. It is in the best interest of the
Village and the Library to have a written policy which computer users
must read before given access to the equipment. This policy lists
what may and may not be done on and with Village -owned
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ORD. 98- LY —EX1-
S -907
REVISION OF
GENERAL POLICY
FOR LIBRARY
ORD. 98— LY —E1-
S -908
POLICY FOR USE OF
I BLIC ACCESS
COMPUTERS AND
ELECTRONICALLY —
DELIVERED INFOR-
MATION FOR
LIBRARY
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The Library's General Policy was adopted in August, 1994. Serving
Our Public: Standards for Illinois Public Libraries requires and this
policy provides for a biennial review. 'The ordinance includes an
updated mission statement. The form is in keeping with Pianning for
Results, the Public Library Association planning and development
tool which replaced Role Setting for Public Libraries in 1997. The
previous statement used the role identification model. The other
substantive change is in Section III, letter D which sets a policy for
the length of time children may be left at the Library without
caregiver attention. Other changes are minor and meant to clarify
existing policy or match wording between the General Policy and
Chapter 7 of the Village's Code of Ordinances. The Library
Commission has reviewed these proposed changes and adopted them
at their meeting on July 14, 1998.
Motion by Trustee Caleel, seconded by Trustee McInerney, to pass
Ordinance 98 -LY -EX 1 -S -907, "An Ordinance Adopting A Revision
Of The General Policy For The Oak Brook Free Public Library ", as
pre: ---nted and waive the full reading thereof. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 - Trustees Caleel, Kenny, McInerney, Savino and
Shumate.
Nays: 0 - None.
Absent: 1 - Trustee Bartecki. Motion canned.
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The Library is in the process of making the Internet publicly
accessible to Oak Brook Library users. It is in the best interest of the
Village and the Library to have a written policy which computer users
must read before given access to the equipment. This policy lists
what may and may not be done on and with Village -owned
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK Minutes 4 of 18 July 28, 1998
ORD. 98- LY —EX1-
S -907
REVISION OF
GENERAL POLICY
FOR LIBRARY
ORD. 98— LY —E1-
S -908
POLICY FOR USE OF
I BLIC ACCESS
COMPUTERS AND
ELECTRONICALLY —
DELIVERED INFOR-
MATION FOR
LIBRARY
equipment. Copies of the policy and procedures will be given to each
person registering to use the equipment and will be posted by the
Public Access Computers. The Library Commission and staff
researched this policy. The Commission has reviewed it and adopted
it at the July 14, 1998 meeting.
Motion by Trustee Calee.l, seconded by Trustee Kenny, to pass
Ordinance 98 -LY -E I - S -90F,, "An Ordinance Adopting A Policy For
Use Of Public Access Computers And Electronically- Delivered
Information For The Oak Brook Free Public Library ", as presented
and waive the full reading thereof.
Trustee Savino questioned the use of filters for electronically
blocking, undesirable sites for Library users on the Internet. He noted
this had not been included in the proposed ordinance as had been
previously agreed upon by our Library Director and most members of
the Village Board. Library Director Martin explained that the filters
are not presently adequate at this time. Staff considered many of
these options but have not found them to adequately protect sites.
Staff will guide users in accessing the Internet rather than limiting
them. Director Martin explained that a single site has been designed
for Internet use on the second floor of the Library that is visible from
the Resource Desk.
She indicated that the Library does not have the right to filter a
communication tool that is used by adults. The Communications
Decency Act was struck down by a United States Supreme Court
ruling that filtering is not allowable. In the case of minors, filtering is
allowed, but presen ►'y the Library only has one area designated for
Internet access by all users. She stated it is a parental responsibility
to monitor dieir children's activities in our Library. The Library
Commission discussed this thoroughly and reviewed policies
throughout the country and northern Illinois. This was their
recommendation not to filter. Trustee S -vino commented that he did
not agree with this recommendation nor the American Library
Association's decision not to monitor nor filter Internet access and
would not support the proposed ordinance.
Library Director Martin suggested that a toggle switch for filters may
be designed for a Reference Librarian. Senate Bill 1619 is presently
addressing this problem. Trustee Shumate recommended, for
children under the age of 18, parental consent to access the Internet.
President Bushy inquired if a time limit has been designated for this
use. Library Director Martir specified that users must abide by our
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Library police and procedures. The procedures state that users are
designated a thirty minute session and may continue use after thirty
minutes if no orte is waiting. They will be given ten minutes to exit
the Internet. These procedures are not included in the Library policy
so that it may be changed if the time allotments need to be ?.gusted.
President Bushy asked if a user caused any damage to the equipment
is there a fine or punishment to occur. Library Director Martin
explained that Point # 20 of their procedures indicates that failure to
comply ,Mth Oak Brook Public Library policies and procedures will
cause the user session to terminate. If damage occurs, it is treated as
misuse of any Library material and they are responsible for payment
of repair.
Trustee Shumate asked if a list of users would be kept. Director
Martin commented that a registration form is used. The name and
address must be completed, filed and the user completes an Internet
tutorial demonstration. If the user is under the age of 18, this form
requires a parent signature. An Oak Brook Library card is not
required for Internet use, as many users are from our commercial
sector and the Library would like to offer this activity to them.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 - Trustees Caleel, Kenny, McInerney and Shumate.
?'Jays: I - Trustee Savino.
Absent: 1 - Trustee Bartecki. Motion carried.
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The Village Board, at its meeting of August 8, 1995, passed
Ordinance 95 -PP -S -827 declaring the Tennis Dome and certain
associated equipment surplus and authorizing the Village
Manager to seek proposals for its purchase., The current
proposal from Air Structures is the only solid proposal
received to date. The only other negotiation that held some
promise was begun in 1995, but was terminated by the
prospective buyer in 1997.
Earlier this year Purchasing Director Kapff requested, and
received the assistance of Yeadon Fabric Domes, the
manufacturer, in marketing the Village's Dome. A number of
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leads were developed, but only the current proposal has
progressed to a solid offer.
The proposal from Air Structures offers to purchase, take down
and remove the Village's Dome from the site for a price of
$37,500. The sale would include the Dome and all associated
mechanical. lighting and other equipment. They desire to
remove the Dome %% ithin a few weeks of authorization, as a site
on the East Coast is being prepared in anticipation of the
purchase.
L :reviewing the proposal, it is worth noting that the final
revioval and disposal of the Dome (afler its useful life) is
estiu *gated to cost $15,000, and would be avoided as a result of
the Aga Structure purchase. Also to consider is the $10,000 to
$20,000 annual operating loss of the Dome, which until now
has been covered by other Sports Core Fund revenues and
would be avoided by selling the Dome.
President Bushy observed that the Tennis Dome was initially
installed to provide more activities during the winter season and to
provide a different playing surface for its users. It was in the process
of being discussed by the Village Board of Trustees when a staff
member informed the Board that it had been manufactured and was
being delivered to the Village. That staff member is no longer
employed with the Village, as a v -endor contract had not been signed
by the Village President but by the former employee. The Village
Board, at that time, determined the Village would accept, the Dome.
During that winter, the Dome's concrete base broke and the Dome
collapsed. Trustee Shumate assisted the Village in obtaining
contractors to repair the foundation. The original intention of the
Tennis Dome was to remove it from the property during the summer
months. The original estimate of the cost of removal was inaccurate,
and the cost later found to be much higher. Shortly thereafter, the
Village Board determined that the Tennis Dome was surplus property
and authorized staff'to solicit offers. The Tennis Dome has never had
a marketed year and, in spite of this, it has begun to do well. The
tennis players have never had a year in v�hich they knew court time
would be available during the winter months without the possibility
of it being sold midseason.
A petition has been received from Village , ;, -)idents who wish to have
the Tennis Dome remain. Several issues need to be addressed, such
as the 1995 ordinance declaring the Tennis Dome to be surplus
property and a proposal from Air Structures to purchase the Dome for
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$37,500. The book value of the Dome is considerably more than the
otTer, and the Village would still have to address the debt on the
Dome. President Bushy asked the Village Board for their comments
and direction.
President Bushy read into the record a written comment received
from Trustee Bartecki, since he was unavailable this evening: "There
is enough support to keep the bubble operating as long as it meets its
annual operating costs (which I am told it does). Whether we remove
it or not, the debt service remains. I would also suggest we make a
commitment to keep it operating for at least a three -year period to
give users enough time to commit to the facility. If we see there is a
problem after three years, we can review the situation again at that
time. The current selling price being quoted does not warrant any
immediate sale as long as interest in the facility remains at or above
current levels."
Trustee Kenny asked if the Village retained the Tennis Dome for a
period of time, would it be realistic that the Village could pay down
the debt. Trustee McInerney noted the Village Board received
information several weeks ago that the average annual revenue of the
Tennis Dome has been approximately $96,000. The average loss,
prior to debt service, is $25,000 with an accumulative loss, including
debt service, of $285,000 over a five -year period. The Village is not
a taxing body 'ike the Park District, and cannot subsidize programs to
such an extent. This would still fall short of a revenue neutral
program offered by the Park District. He suggested that the Tennis
Dome has never paid its operating expenses but has come closer
recently.
Trustee Savino noted there are five years remaining of the debt
service, which is approximately $35,000 annually. This totals
$175,000. The $37,500 offer would at least cover one year's debt
service. He further suggested the Village Board needs to address the
removal and inflation of the Tennis Dome, or a fire suppression
system, and the aesthetics of the site. He commented, from an
aesthetic viewpoint, that the Tennis Dome does not belong in the
Village of Oak Brook.
Trustee Caleel asked if the Dome needs to be sprinklered. Village
Manager Veitch explained that if the Dome is dismantled during the
summer, then it not considered a permanent structure as he
understands the interpretation of the applicable code. If it remains
standing year round, then it would be required to have sprinklers. If
the 'Village determines to continue its use, then it must be determined
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whether to install sprinklers or dismantle the facility during its off
season. Staff has learned that the Wheaton Park District is able to
deflate their dome, detach it from its foundation, fold it and tarp the
site. They have not experienced any ill affects on their dome. This
method is far less expensive than having to remove it from the site.
This would allow the Village to avoid the fire suppression issue and
have it dismantled during the off season. The only other issue to
address would be the occupancy in excess of 50. Some sort of
permanent support structure must be placed in the Dome if this were
to occur. Our use patterns do not approach that figure, and it would
be feasible to prevent this. Our Public Works, Sports Core staff and
supplemental manpower, if needed, could be utilized for annual
removal and inflation of the Dome.
President Bushy noted that energy costs would be reduced once the
facility is dismantled during the summer months. Village Manager
Veitch remarked that the courts would be open to the weather
conditions during the summer months which would require incurred
costs for reconditioning the courts for play. Village Manager Veitch
summarized the Tennis Dome has come close to covering its
operating expenses. He suggested with the energy costs saved during
the summer months and more confident marketing, the Village could
cover its operating costs.
Trustee Savino stated that the Village should not provide indoor
tennis at a loss, as the Park District offers this program and the
Village has no experience with dismantling and inflating the Dome.
President Bushy noted the Dome has been on the ground twice and is
easy to clean. Repairs to the Dome are relatively simple and not
expensive. Trustee Shumate stated he agrees that the Dome has never
been marketed for a year nor landscaped. He agreed with Trustee
Savino that it is not aesthetically attractive. Other acf vities on -the
Sports Core are subsidized, and he considers the facility as a service
to our residents.
Trustee Caleel noted that the Village would still have the debt service
if sold and recommended that a period of time be offered for its
continued use.
President Bushy acknowledged Oak Brook Park District Board
commissioners, Dr. Harold Trier and Kathy Manofsky, and Parks and
Recreation Director, Roy Cripe. Dr. Trier indicated that the Park
District would not install soft courts if the Tennis Dome were to
close. He asked the Board to consider the same fee the Park District
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charges its resident members: $100.00 season membership fee plus
court time fees.
Harold Scott, former employee of the Park District, reported that the
District's tennis fee structure is $16.00 per hour from 6:30 a.m. and
increases to $24.00 to 10:00 p.m. A $7.00 guest fee also is assessed,
plus court time i �e. There are times when they are over capacity but
not that frequently.
Motion by Trustee Caleel, seconded by Trustee Shumate, to reject the
proposal from Air Structures in the amount of $37,500 to purchase
the Tennis Dome.
George M. Hahn, 66 Greenleaf, Timber Trails, commented that he
was the initiator of the petition to keep the Tennis Dome. He asked
for a clarification from the Park District that their facility is at full
capacity during the six months of the winter time. He stated the
Tennis Dome petition does not represent all the users, and the number
is larger which would indicate a lesser amount of subsidy per
resident.
Dr. Raymond Dunn, 208 Indian Trail Road, asked why the Village is
in competition with the Park District, and why the Park District is in
competition with the Village. He asked the Village Board to consider
the bid, as another one may not be received for the purchase of the
Dome.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 - Trustees Caleel, Kenny, Shumate and President Bushy.
Nays: 2 - Trustees McInerney and Savino.
Absent: 1 - Trustee Bartecki. Motion carried.
Motion by Trustee Shumate, seconded by Trustee Savino, to repeal
Ordinance 95 -PP -S -827 and continue operation of the Tennis Dome
and market its sale.
President Bushy requested consideration by the Board of Trustees to
specify that the Tennis Dome would not be available for delivery
until a specific date. If an offer is accepted during that playing
season, the Dome would not be delivered until such date. This would
give staff the opportunity to offer a full season of operation. Trustee
Caleel asked this be included as an addendum to the original motion.
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Bath and Tennis Club Manager Sartore indicated that staff' .,ds sold
court time in two sessions at this point, and it has been successful.
Permanent court time ceases the first week in May of each year.
Trustee Shumate suggested continue operation of the Tennis Dome
for a period of two years, market its sale with the proviso that
delivery occur the second week in May and if not sold, that it be
dismantled for the off season.
Trustee Savino requested the motion include the facility be finally
dismantled at a date certain in the future, perhaps two or three years.
Trustee Kenny voiced a concern to set a deadline for closing the
facility. The Village Board could face two hundred residents next
time who wished that it remain. He asked that the usage of the
facility be reviewed after it has been marketed successfully for a year.
Purchasing Director Kapff asked the Village Board for a
recommended minimum bid for the structure and equipment. Village
Manager Veitch noted the book value of the structure is currently
about $72,000.
Trustee Savino withdrew his request for amending the motion.
Edward McElroy, 33 Robin Hood Ranch, asked if the Tennis Dome
could be a mixed -used facility, as an indoor driving range. Golf Club
Manager VanDyke indicated the facility is too small for this 'type of
activity, and that the new Golf Clubhouse will be able to operate
more on a year round - basis.
Motion by Trustee Shumate, seconded by Trustee Savino, to revise
the earlier motion and to continue operation of the Tennis Dome, with
the structure deflated during the summer months and then resurrected
for its winter operation, market its sale with a minimum bid of book
value, with the stipulation that the delivery occur during the spring or
summer. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 - Trustees Caleel, Kenny, Shumate and President Bushy.
Nays: 2 - Trustees McInerney and Savino.
Absent: 1 - Trustee Bartecki. Motion carried.
C. AWARD OF CONTRACTS: No Business.
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A. Communications Center
B. Community Development
C. Engineering Department
D. Finance Department
E. Fire Department /EMS
F. Information Services/
Purchasing
G. Legal Department
H. Library
1. Police Department
J. Public Works
K. Recycling
L. Risk Management
M. Sports Core - Bath & Tennis and
Golf
N. Village Clerk
All Departndental Quarterly Reports were discussed and accepted as presented.
Trustee Shumate commended the Engineering Department for the road
improvement project in the Saddle Brook Subdivision. He requested a street
sweeper clean the subdivision streets, as lose gravel from the new surface is on
the roadway. Village Manager Veitch explained that a few sweeps will be
required from lose gravel due to the new road surface.
President Bushy acknowledged the new Citizen Police Academy initiated by
our Police Department for interested persons. It will be held on Wednesday
evenings, and interested residents may contact the Oak Brook Police
Department for further information.
Public Works Director Meranda noted that last Sunday was this summer's
largest intake of Lake Michigan water from the Du Page Water Commission -
7.6 million gallons. This was more than double our normal daily usage.
President Bushy asked if sprinkling enforcement will be monitored. Public
Works Director Meranda stated that it will occur if we do not have rain soon.
President Bushy explained that the DuPage Water Commission is part of a
treaty with the United States government and Canada regulating potable water
from Lake Michigan. The Village must follow their regulations of water
usage.
President Bushy recessed the meeting at 9:23 p.m. The meeting convened at 9:42 p.m.
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Discussed at the Regular meeting of June 23, 1998.
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QUARTERLY
REPORTS
BARBARA. -
APPEAL OF
BUILDING
INSPECTOR
DETERMINATION &
TEXT AMENDMENT -
FENCE DEFINITION
(25 Breakenridge)
A. Communications Center
B. Community Development
C. Engineering Department
D. Finance Department
E. Fire Department /EMS
F. Information Services/
Purchasing
G. Legal Department
H. Library
1. Police Department
J. Public Works
K. Recycling
L. Risk Management
M. Sports Core - Bath & Tennis and
Golf
N. Village Clerk
All Departndental Quarterly Reports were discussed and accepted as presented.
Trustee Shumate commended the Engineering Department for the road
improvement project in the Saddle Brook Subdivision. He requested a street
sweeper clean the subdivision streets, as lose gravel from the new surface is on
the roadway. Village Manager Veitch explained that a few sweeps will be
required from lose gravel due to the new road surface.
President Bushy acknowledged the new Citizen Police Academy initiated by
our Police Department for interested persons. It will be held on Wednesday
evenings, and interested residents may contact the Oak Brook Police
Department for further information.
Public Works Director Meranda noted that last Sunday was this summer's
largest intake of Lake Michigan water from the Du Page Water Commission -
7.6 million gallons. This was more than double our normal daily usage.
President Bushy asked if sprinkling enforcement will be monitored. Public
Works Director Meranda stated that it will occur if we do not have rain soon.
President Bushy explained that the DuPage Water Commission is part of a
treaty with the United States government and Canada regulating potable water
from Lake Michigan. The Village must follow their regulations of water
usage.
President Bushy recessed the meeting at 9:23 p.m. The meeting convened at 9:42 p.m.
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QUARTERLY
REPORTS
BARBARA. -
APPEAL OF
BUILDING
INSPECTOR
DETERMINATION &
TEXT AMENDMENT -
FENCE DEFINITION
(25 Breakenridge)
H. Library
1. Police Department
J. Public Works
K. Recycling
L. Risk Management
M. Sports Core - Bath & Tennis and
Golf
N. Village Clerk
All Departndental Quarterly Reports were discussed and accepted as presented.
Trustee Shumate commended the Engineering Department for the road
improvement project in the Saddle Brook Subdivision. He requested a street
sweeper clean the subdivision streets, as lose gravel from the new surface is on
the roadway. Village Manager Veitch explained that a few sweeps will be
required from lose gravel due to the new road surface.
President Bushy acknowledged the new Citizen Police Academy initiated by
our Police Department for interested persons. It will be held on Wednesday
evenings, and interested residents may contact the Oak Brook Police
Department for further information.
Public Works Director Meranda noted that last Sunday was this summer's
largest intake of Lake Michigan water from the Du Page Water Commission -
7.6 million gallons. This was more than double our normal daily usage.
President Bushy asked if sprinkling enforcement will be monitored. Public
Works Director Meranda stated that it will occur if we do not have rain soon.
President Bushy explained that the DuPage Water Commission is part of a
treaty with the United States government and Canada regulating potable water
from Lake Michigan. The Village must follow their regulations of water
usage.
President Bushy recessed the meeting at 9:23 p.m. The meeting convened at 9:42 p.m.
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BARBARA. -
APPEAL OF
BUILDING
INSPECTOR
DETERMINATION &
TEXT AMENDMENT -
FENCE DEFINITION
(25 Breakenridge)
All Departndental Quarterly Reports were discussed and accepted as presented.
Trustee Shumate commended the Engineering Department for the road
improvement project in the Saddle Brook Subdivision. He requested a street
sweeper clean the subdivision streets, as lose gravel from the new surface is on
the roadway. Village Manager Veitch explained that a few sweeps will be
required from lose gravel due to the new road surface.
President Bushy acknowledged the new Citizen Police Academy initiated by
our Police Department for interested persons. It will be held on Wednesday
evenings, and interested residents may contact the Oak Brook Police
Department for further information.
Public Works Director Meranda noted that last Sunday was this summer's
largest intake of Lake Michigan water from the Du Page Water Commission -
7.6 million gallons. This was more than double our normal daily usage.
President Bushy asked if sprinkling enforcement will be monitored. Public
Works Director Meranda stated that it will occur if we do not have rain soon.
President Bushy explained that the DuPage Water Commission is part of a
treaty with the United States government and Canada regulating potable water
from Lake Michigan. The Village must follow their regulations of water
usage.
President Bushy recessed the meeting at 9:23 p.m. The meeting convened at 9:42 p.m.
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BARBARA. -
APPEAL OF
BUILDING
INSPECTOR
DETERMINATION &
TEXT AMENDMENT -
FENCE DEFINITION
(25 Breakenridge)
Trustee Savino explained that the Appeal of the Building Inspector's
Determination has not been heard by the Zoning Board of Appeals
pending the Village Board's determination on the text amendment.
The Plan Commission, by a vote of 6 to 0, recommended changing
the definition of a fence to read: "Fence - a structure having a
structure height greater than 28 inches and used to delineate a
boundary or as a barrier or as a means of confinement or for
confinement." This would permit solid fence structures up to 28
inches to fall outside the definition of a fence. They reduced the
height from 36 inches to 28 inches as originally proposed by the
petitioner. This change would still allow the petitioner to have his
architectural landscape feature as currently built. The Zoning Board
of Appeals, by a vote of 5 to 0, concurred with the Plan Commission
recommendation, and both referring bodies found the text amendment
proposal in keeping with the factors to be considered for such
amendments.
Motion by Trustee Savino, seconded by Trustee McInerney, to
authorize Village Attorney Martens to draft the necessary ordinance
to revise the definition of a `fence" as recommended by the Plan
Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals.
Trustee Savino commented that a fence is required to be 50% open.
Director of Community Development HE-vk clarified that there are
presently landscape timbers, stone and short retaining walls in the
Village, that with are current definition, could be considered a fence.
It is a judgmental decision by our Building Inspectors to classify
these architectural structures.
Trustee Caleel noted the Barbara masonry is attractive, but he wished
to specify what zoning districts would allow such structures. Trustee
Kenny suggested that a definition of a masonry or stone structure
with a height of 28 inches be implemented and other variations be
addressed when necessary.
Trustee Shumate recommended that the ordinance remain as stated, as
this change would set a precedent. He concurred with Trustee
Bartecki's comment that this project should have been properly
communicated through our Building Department, and this structure
would not have been built. Any change to the ordinance would set a
precedent, and the structure should be modified to conform to the
Village's definition of a fence.
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Dr. Raymond Dunn, 208 Indian Trail Road, recommended that an
appearance commission or Building Department personnel approve
petitions for fences in Oak Brook.
Village Attorney Martens indicated that homeowner associations
have architectural review committees, and that it is more difficult for
a public entity to set standards and sustain them in the courts. It
remains more within the private domain of the covenants of
homeowner associations.
Robert Waite, 3609 Madison, asked the Village Board not to regulate
the aesthetics of a fence and allow the fence to remain as built.
Dr. Michael Forutan, 21 Natoma Drive, suggested that the Board
either modify the ordinance to allow this fence and let everyone else
install such a fence or force the petitioner to modify his fence to be in
compliance with the present ordinance.
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John Brechin, representing the petitioner, suggested that the structure
does not fit the definition of a fence as stated in the ordinance. The
fence does not delineate the property, wrap around the entire border
of the property or confine anything. He asked that some type of
defuiitive answer be given as soon as possible so whatever work
could be completed during this landscape season.
Trustee Kenny remarked that the most expeditious approach Haight be
to allow the Zoning Board of Appeals to make their decision on the
Appeal. If, in fact, it is found that it is not a fence within the
definition of the ordinance, then it renders the text amendment moot.
Attorney Brechin pointed out that a lack of a minimum height in the
definition of a fence would mean that future situations would
continue to require interpretations. They wanted to give more
precision to the definition of a fence so there would be some
definitive guidance as to what is a fence. An appeal would address
their issue. It wouldn't necessarily resolve issues that may arise in
the future.
President Bushy agreed with Trustee Kenny that one method would
be for the Zoning Board of Appeals to consider the appeal and then,
as a separate issue, have the Zoning Board of Appeals and Plan
Commission discuss this as a philosophy rather than addressing a
specific application.
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Trustee Savino restated president Bushy's request that the Zoning
Board of ,appeals det°n-nine the Appeal of the Building Inspector's
decision before the Viliagv Board reviews the Village's definition of
a fence. If the Zoning Board of Appeals ruses that the Building
Inspector is correct in his determination in this matter, then this will
be again presented before the Village Board in its same form. Village
Manager Veitch clarified the decision of the Zoning Board of
Appeals. The appeal of the determination of the Building Official is
final and will not come before the Village Board. If the Building
Official determination is upheld, then the Village Board would be
faced with the same text amendment issue. Trustee Savino asked
Director of Community Development Hawk to consider any
recommendations to the Village Board on how the inspectors could
handle timbers and other structures in the form of fences, since staff
has not considered theft. as fences. Director of Community
Development Hawk suggested the structure height provision resolved
this issue without defining the type of structure.
President Bushy read into the record Trustee Bartecki's written
comment: "I have spent a lot of time thinking about this petition and
after careful consideration have concluded that the structure in
question is a fence and needs to be reduced or changed to meet our
Code. The only alternative would be to open the fence ordinance,
which I do not want to do. I feel this entire issue was avoidable if the
contractor properly communicated with the Village, and consequently
will not be pushed into making a change because the structure has
already been build."
President Bushy suggested that some of the sections of the brick wall
could be removed so that it would not fall into the definition of a
fence.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 2 - Trustees McInerney and Savino.
Nays: 3 - Trustees Caleel, Kenny and Shumate.
Absent: 1 - Trustee Bartecki. Motion failed.
Village Attorney Martens suggested that to complete the discussion
of the text amendment request, a motion to deny would be in order.
Motion by Trustee Caleel, seconded by Trustee Shumate, to deny the
request to revise the definition of a "fence" as recommended by the
Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. ROLL CALL
VOTE:
Ayes: 4 - Trustees Caleel, Kenny, Shumate and President Bushy.
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Nays: 2 - Trustees McInerney and Savino.
Absent: 1 - Trustee Bartecki. Motion carried.
B. RF QOM ENDADON - FORESI GAIE SUBVIVISI M . -- FOREST GATE SUB.-
CALLAQUAN (MRIHEASI QUA12RANT _OF QAK BROOK CALLAGHAN -- TEXT
,ROAl2 AN12 ROQI 83) -- TEXI AEN DMENI - SULIA`USE: MENDMENT -
S 1 SPECIAL USE
R� TO
Q ATIONS - ERELIMIN RY_PLAT OF SUBDIVISIQN: ZOO . ORD .
AND
SUB. BEGS.
Trustee Savino clarified that the Zoning Board of Appeals, due to on (Northeast
oversight, had not recommended to the Village Board the Special Use Quadrant of Oak
and Variation request by the petitioner. Therefore, the Village Board Brook Road and
does not have the necessary recommendations to proceed with the Route 8 3 )
entire Forest Gate Subdivision petition this evening.
Motion by Trustee Savino, seconded by Trustee Kenny, to refer this
petition to the Zoning Board of Appeals for completion at their
August 4, 1998 meeting. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
President Bushy explained that the Village Board is required to have
the record reflect a complete recommendation by the Zoning Board of
Appeals and must vote on all the issues presented by the petitioner.
C. RECOMMENDATION - VILLAQE QF OAK BROQK (1200 OAK
VILLAGE OF OATS
BROOK ROAD) - 'TEXT AMENDMENT -_ RESIDENTIAL
BROOK -- TEXT
STRUCTURE HE1Q11
AMENDMENT -
RESIDENTIAL
Review of Zoning Ordinance provisions relative to Residential
STRUCTURE HEIGHT
Structure Height tabled at the Regular meeting of March 10, 1998 and
discussed at the Committee -of- the -Whole meeting of April 13, 1998.
Discussed and direction given at the Regular meeting of May 12,
1998 for referral for public hearing at the Regular meeting of May 26,
1998.
The Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals have held the
required hearings for the Zoning Ordinance Text' - Amendment to
revise the Residential Structure Height provisions in R -I and R -2
zoning districts.
Both the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals, by a vote of
6 to 0, recommended approval of the text amendment with the staff
suggested revision to add a new conditional element to both the R- I
and R -2 sections as follows:
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(4) in order to evaluate compliance with the increased height
provision, a dimensioned front elevation plan shall be drawn
and submitted by an architect. The front evaluation plan shall
show the ordinance setbacks and heights permitted and indicate
setbacks and heights proposed.
This revision will help the Building Department staff to insure
compliance.
Motion by Trustee Savino, seconded by Trustee Caleel, to direct the
Village Attorney to draft the necessary Zoning Ordinance Residential
Structure Height revision to add a new conditional element to both the
R -1 and R -2 zoning districts for final action at the Regular meeting of
August 11, 1998. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 - Trustees Caleel, Kenny, McInerney, Savino and
Shumate.
Nays: 0 - None.
Absent: 1 - Trustee Bartecki. Motion carried.
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The Zoning Boar;l of Appeals concluded the public hearing regarding
the McElroy variation request. Prior to the hearing, the petitioner, in
response in part to concerns raised by the neighbor at 5 Robin Hood
Ranch, had reduced the size of the proposed addition. The variation
requested to the 40 -foot corner lot side yard requirement is now to 25
feet rather than 27 feet as initially requested and, more significantly,
the variation to the 60 -foot rear yard requirement is now at 29 feet
instead of 16 feet. The petitioner is also willing to route all gutter and
downspout drainage coming off the addition directly (by pipe or
conduit) into a storm sewer, if available, on or near the property or out
to the street. The Zoning Board of Appeals concluded that these
variations satisfy the standard for variations in that the small lot size
and positioning of the home represent a unique circumstance and a
hardship, and are not of the making by the present owners. A motion
recommending approval was passed by a vote of 6 to 0, and included
the condition regare: -ig the gutter and downspout drainage as
described.
Edward A Gierczyk, builder for the petitioner, explained the request
to the Village Board.
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MC ELROY -
VARIATION -
CORNER LOT SIDE
YARI) hv!N REAR
YARD SETBACK
(33 Robin Hood
Ranch)
Trustee Shumate indicated that since Robin Hood Ranch was brought
into the Village after it was built, it is not precedent setting for the
variation. The request would qualify for granting the variation. With
respect to the balance on the building, it would assist in yielding a
better value on the property. A. hardship was not created by the
owner, and it would not affect adjacent property. Where the addition
is being rlaced, it has the least adverse impact on the adjacent
neighbors.
Trustee Savino also agreed that it is not precedent setting, as seven of
the twenty -one ponies in Robin Hood Ranch have received variations.
Motion by Trustee Savino, seconded by Trustee Kenny, direct the
Village Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance for the requested
variation of a side yard to 25 feet and a rear yard to 29 feet for final
consideration at the Regular meeting of August 11, 1998. VOICE
VOTE: Motion carrie.i.
Village Attorney Martens requested a new site plan be submitted with
the altered dimensions so that it may be attached to the petition
indicating the project is built to the pursuant plans.. The site plan will
be made available for final review by the Village Board.
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Director of Community Development Hawk asked for a clarification as to FOREST GATE SUB
when the Village Board would address the Callaghan request. Director Hawk CALLAGHAN
indicated that staff would be able to place it on the August 11, 1998 Village
Beard meeting, as a public notice is not necessary for the Zoning Board of
Appeals meeting to address the remaining issues before them on this project.
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Motion by Trustee Caleel, seconded by Trustee Savino, to adjourn the meeting
at 10:44 p.m. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
ATTEST:
,inda K,t onnella, CMC
Village Clerk
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