Minutes - 10/12/1999 - Board of TrusteesVILLAGE OF OAK BROOK Minutes OCTOBER
12, 1999 UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED AS
WRITTEN _ t./OR AS AMENDED _ BY VILLAGE
BOARD ON
1. MEETING CALL: MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to order by President CALL
Bushy in the Samuel E. Dean Board Room of the Village Commons at 7:30
p.m. Pledge of Allegiance was given.
2. ROLL CALL: ROLL
The Village Clerk called the roll with the following persons CALL
PRESENT: President Bushy, Trustees Butler, Caleel, Craig, Kenny,
McInerney and Savino.
ABSENT: None
IN ATTENDANCE: Stephen B. Veitch, Village Manager; Michael A. Crotty,
Assistant Village Manager; Debra J. Jarvis, Fire Chief, Robert L. Kallien, Jr.,
Community Development Director; Darrell J. Langlois, Finance
Director/Treasurer; Richard A. Martens, Village Attorney; Ruth A. Martin,
Library Director; Bonnie Sartore, Bath & Tennis Club Manager; Trey
VanDyke, Golf Club Manager; and Anthony Ko, Senior Project Engineer, JE
Sverdrup and Jack Olson, President, Sundek of Illinois.
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS & OPEN FORUM: ANNOUNCENIEN
Trustee McInerney reminded our residents that it is the time of year where the &orEN FORUM
Oak Brook Civic Association sponsors our annual Thanksgiving with the naval
recruits from the Great Lakes Base. Resident George Mueller is coordinating
these efforts and hopes to have two busloads of recruits come to our
community and spend Thanksgiving day with residents who will open their
homes to these young men and women. President Bushy suggested that if you
are unable to accommodate any recruits that you may contact Oak Brook Civic
Association Board or Trustee McInerney if you wish to assist in some other
manner.
Trustee Craig commented when they opened their home to recruits that they
allowed them to call home to their families, which they found to be very
rewarding.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: IMINu-res
Motion by Trustee McInerney, seconded by Trustee Caleel, to approve the
minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 28, 1999.
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Trustee Butler requested the minutes be amended on page 4, 7. C. 1. To read:
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: 5 - Trustees Caleel, Craig, Kenny, McInerney and
Savino. Nays: 0 - None. Absent: 1 - Trustee Butler. Motion carried.
Motion by Trustee McInerney, seconded by Trustee Caleel, to amend the
Minutes of the Regular Board of Trustees Meeting of September 28, 1999 and
waive the full reading thereof. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
OMNIBUS AGENDA:
All items on the Omnibus 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 Omnibus Agenda and considered as the first item after
approval of the Omnibus Agenda.
Motion by Trustee McInerney, seconded by Trustee Caleel, to approve the
Omnibus Agenda. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 - Trustees Butler, Caleel, Craig, Kenny, McInerney and Savino.
Nays: 0 - None.
Absent: 0 - None. Motion carved.
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APPROVAL OF BILLS: Approved Omnibus Vote. APPR -
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APPROVAL OF PAYROLL FOR PAY PERIOD ENDING PAYROLL-
OCTOBER 2, 1999: Approved Omnibus Vote. S375.892.21 (gross)
CHANGE ORDERS: None.
PAYOUTS:
1) JAMES J. BENES & ASSOCIATES INC. — PAYOUT 426 — 1997 PAVING PR1.
1997 PAVING PROJECT - $209.92: Approved Omnibus Vote.
2) JAMES J. BENES & ASSOCIATES INC. — PAYOUT # 12 — 1999 PAVING PRJ.
1999 PAVING PROJECT — ROADWAY - $17,099.43: ROADWAY
Approved Omnibus Vote.
3) HALLORAN & YAUCH — PAYOUT 92 — GOLF COURSE GOLF COURSE
IRRIGATION SYSTEM REPLACEMENT - $129,600.00: IRRIGATION
Approved Omnibus Vote. SYS. RI'LCNIN-r.
REFERRALS: None.
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F. -AUTHORIZATION TO SEEK BIDS OR PROPOSALS:
1) GOLF CAR FLEET: Approved Omnibus Vote.
G. OAK - BROOK HOTEL, CONVENTION & VISITORS
COMMITTEE — AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A
CONTRACT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2000 MARKETING CAMPAIGN:
Approved Omnibus Vote.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM OMNIBUS AGENDA: None.
ACTIVE AGENDA (Items For Final Action):
A. APPOINTMENTS: No Business.
B. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS:
1) ORDINANCE 1999 -F1 -EX I -S -954 AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, IL:
Public Act 90 -0688, signed into law during 1998, requires that every
unit of government in Illinois adopt a written investment policy by
January 1, 2000. The legislation specifies that the investment policy
address twelve different areas governing the Village's investment
activities. Although the Village's existing investment policy already
contains most of the requirements of P.A. 90 -0688, minor
adjustments are needed in order to be in full compliance with the new
legislation.
The following are the recommended revisions to the investment
policy:
• All references to the Finance Officer position have been changed
to Finance Director, reflective of the change in title made in 1998.
• The section titled "Return on Investments" has been removed
from the "Objectives" section and has been moved and renamed
"Performance Standards ". This change was made since the new
legislation specifically separates performance standards from
objectives.
• The language in the "Responsibility" section requiring the
Finance Director to establish a system of controls has been
strengthened to require that these controls be in written form. The
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Cash and Investment Procedures and Internal Controls Manual
documents the controls that the Finance Department has had in
place for several years.
• The "Reporting" section now requires that market value be
reported on the monthly Treasurer's ' Report. The prior
requirement that the annual report include "a projection of what
may be anticipated in the future" has been deleted in that it is
difficult, even for investment professionals, to predict the future
of interest rates.
• The section previously titled "Bidding Procedures on
Investments" has been removed from the Investment Policy and is
now addressed in the Cash and Investment Procedures and
Internal Controls Manual.
When deciding to purchase agency securities, the analysis is usually
based on the incremental yield over U.S. Treasury securities, the
"call" provisions, etc. The agency securities the Village has
purchased so far have been new issues, which trade at par, and are
priced the same from broker to broker. In this case competitive
bidding doesn't make sense. The situation may arise later where a
broker would hold a specific agency issue that is not widely traded but
is a good investment from a yield and call provision standpoint. In
this case competitive bidding would be very difficult when staff tries
to find another broker holding exactly the same issue.
A provision has also been made to forgo competitive bidding when
time constraints preclude the use of competitive bidding. This
situation happens infrequently and occurs when a broker is not
available or fails to deliver their bid at the specified time. Whenever
possible and practical we will continue to seek competitive bids on all
investment purchases.
Motion by Trustee Caleel, seconded by Trustee Savino to adopt
Ordinance # 1999 -F 1 -EX 1 -S -954 "An Ordinance Amending The
Investment Policy For The Village Of Oak Brook, IL," as presented
and waive the full reading thereof. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 — Trustees Butler, Caleel, Craig, Kenny, McInerney and
Savino.
Nays: 0 — None.
Absent: 0 — None. Motion Carried
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7. B. 2) ORDINANCE 1999 -SC -S -955 AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A $93,88156
REFUNDING NOTE OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
DUPAGE AND COOK COUNTIES IL:
Ordinance #1999-SC-S-955 authorizes the issuance of a Sports Core
Refunding Note in the amount of $93,881.56 with Oak Brook Bank.
The original borrowing of $300,000 commenced in 1992 and
provided for the purchase of the Tennis Dome. The financing has
been accomplished by means of a series of 1 -year notes due on
October 28`h of each year, with the remaining principal balance being
refinanced for an additional one year term. The interest rate on the
note is 4.81% and the monthly payment on this obligation is
$2805.78, the same terms as those in effect when the note was
originally issued. The payments have been budgeted for in the Tennis
Operations- Indoor Program (814), which is then reimbursed by the
General Corporate Fund through a monthly transfer.
Motion by Trustee Caleel, seconded by Trustee Butler to adopt
Ordinance #1999-SC-S-955 "An Ordinance Authorizing The Issuance
Of A $93,881.56 Refunding Note Of The Village Of Oak Brook,
DuPage And Cook Counties, IL," as presented and waive the full
reading thereof. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 — Trustees Butler, Caleel, Craig, Kenny, McInerney and
Savino.
Nays: 0 — None.
Absent: 0 — None. Motion Carried
3) ORDINANCE 1999- AL -RR -G -643 AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 3 ENTITLED "ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK ILLINOIS:
Ordinance #1999-AL-RR-G-643 amends Chapter 3, Alcoholic
Beverages, of the Village Code of Ordinances. Section 3 -31.
Temporary License is being revised to extend the time a temporary
liquor license may be valid for a period of up to six (6) months rather
than two (2) months. The Village Clerk is requesting this amendment
since the Illinois State Police and Federal Bureau of Investigation are
unable to complete approximately sixty (60) fingerprint requests from
the Village for all of our liquor licensed establishments within a
reasonable time frame. All thirty (30) licensed establishments have
been issued their second temporary liquor licenses which will expire
at the end of the month.
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ALCOI IOL BEV.
The Village Clerk is working with the Unit Manager of the Civil
Processing Division, Illinois State Police, to resolve this problem.
Our Police Department has budgeted (through the Technology Plan)
for requisition of the "Live Scan" automated fingerprint and booking
system, which will allow electronic submission/processing of
background checks.
Motion by Trustee Caleel, seconded by Trustee Butler to adopt
Ordinance #1999-AL-RR-G-643 "An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3
Entitled, "Alcoholic Beverages" Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The
Village of Oak Brook, Illinois," as presented and waive the full
reading thereof. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 —Trustees Butler, Caleel, Craig, Kenny, McInerney and
Savino.
Nays: 0 — None.
Absent: 0 —None. Motion Carried
7. C. AWARD OF CONTRACTS:
1) TIMBER TRAILS/MERRY LANE PRELIMINARY
DRAINAGE STUDY:
The Village Board, at its August 10, 1999 meeting, authorized staff to
negotiate a professional services contract with Patrick Engineering,
Inc. The scope of services includes a background review and resident
survey, field survey and data collection, three resident meetings, and
preparation of a final project report. Patrick will be paid based on the
number of hours worked at the agreed upon rates and for direct
reimbursable costs up to the $43,800 maximum.
This phase of the project is scheduled to begin this month and
conclude by the end of March 2000.
Funds for this preliminary drainage study are included in both the
1999 and draft 2000 budgets in the Stormwater Management
Improvements Program (41 -462).
Motion by Trustee McInerney, seconded by Trustee Caleel to award a
contract to: Patrick Engineering, Inc., 4985 Varsity Drive, Lisle,
Illinois, 60532, in the not -to- exceed amount of $43,800 (includes an
estimate of $1,100 for direct costs) to provide a preliminary drainage
study for the Timber Trails/Merry Lane area. ROLL CALL VOTE:
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Ayes: 6 — Trustees Butler, Caleel, Craig, Kenny, McInerney and
Savino.
Nays: 0 — None.
Absent: 0 — None. Motion carried.
7. C. 2) HEAVY RESCUE EQUIPMENT — FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Sufficient funding is available in account number 721 -9010 of the
1999 Budget for this purchase. With the purchase of the new rescue
squad the timing is appropriate to upgrade and modernize our tools
and equipment. Much of the equipment on the old squad is
approximately 20 to 25 years old. The new equipment will enhance
capabilities in rescue situations due to its lighter weight, speed and
ease of operation, and increased strength. It is necessary to proceed
with this purchase as soon as possible in order to insure installation on
the new rescue squad prior to its delivery in December.
The total cost of the rescue equipment (power units, tools, and
cribbing) is $22,416, including a $5,000 allowance for the trade -in of
the department's old rescue equipment. Price quotes were obtained
from the three primary rescue equipment brands in use in the fire
service, GENESIS, AMKUS, and HURST. Overall, the prices for the
Genesis equipment were the lowest. Staffs decision was based not
only on price, but on ease of use. The Genesis tool actuation device
allows for hand repositioning during cutting and prying operations.
The other two brands were actuated by handle twisting or slide thumb
actuators that require stopping operations each time hand
repositioning is needed. In addition, Genesis was the only brand that
offered the mini - cutter tool. The three brands do not have
interchangeable parts, therefore standardization with one brand is
essential.
Equipment Management Company is the only authorized dealer for
Genesis rescue equipment in the area.
Motion by Trustee Kenny, seconded by Trustee Caleel to authorize
staff to issue a purchase order in a not -to- exceed amount of $22,416
for the Genesis rescue equipment specified to the only authorized
dealer of Genesis rescue tools in this area, Equipment Management
Company, 1323 N. Raynor, Joliet, Illinois 60435. ROLL CALL
VOTE:
Ayes:' 6 — Trustees Butler, Caleel, Craig, Kenny, McInerney and
Savino.
Nays: 0 — None.
Absent: 0 — None. Motion carried.
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FIRE DEPT.
7. D. ADOPTION OF 2000 — 2004 FIVE - YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN:
Pursuant to the discussion at the September 13, 1999, Committee -of-
the -Whole meeting, various substantive changes were made to the
Plan as follows:
• Implementation of the telecommunications tax is reflected as
of January 1, 2000. Revenue is designated for the Infrastructure
Fund for the first four months. Thereafter, the revenue is
allocated to the General Corporate Fund.
• Use of installment contract certificates to fund $3.5 million of
the Municipal Building project.
• Maintenance of an unrestricted cash balance in the General
Corporate Fund equal to at least six months operating
expenditures.
• No increase in Bath & Tennis Club membership fees for the
2000 summer season. -
New narratives and financial exhibits reflecting these changes were
distributed to the Board on September 24, 1999 and no further
comments have been received.
Motion by Trustee Caleel, seconded by Trustee McInerney, to adopt
the 2000 -2004 Five -Year Financial Plan as modified pursuant to the
discussion at the Committee -of -the -Whole meeting of September 13,
1999. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 - Trustees Butler, Caleel, Craig, Kenny, McInerney and
Savino.
Nays: 0 — None.
Absent: 0 — None. Motion carried.
7. E. LIBRARY PROJECT FINAL DESIGN AND COLOR PALETTE:
On Friday, October 1, 1999 staff met with the construction managers
(Harbour Contractors, Inc.) and architect ( Carow) to review the
results of additional value engineering on the design for the new
Library. A number of opportunities for significant savings were
identified that HCI and Carow believe bring the project budget into
line with the S5.0 million target level. Preparation of final drawings
is underway reflecting these changes.
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2004 5 -YR
FIN. PLAN
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COLOR PALETTE
8/4/99 HCI estimate $5,488,700
(Excluding Village expenses for computer hardware,
security system, phones and moving)
COST REDUCTION
Adjust cost for lighting fixtures $519800
(change in specified manufacturer)
Substitute laminated wood beams for steel 25,800
beams on interior of dome
Substitute aluminum power assisted 26,000
doors for stainless steel balance doors
Substitute aluminum for stainless steel 699700
in curtain wall
Adjustment for re- designed HVAC and 96,400
access floor system
Reduce height of curtain wall system from 33,500
13 feet to 12 feet
Revise structural design for 12 -foot 33,500
aluminum curtain wall system
Revise sunscreen design from 9 feet/ 157,900
stainless steel to 4 feet 6 inches /aluminum
TOTAL REDUCTIONS $494,600
REVISED ESTIMATE $4,994,100
The exact dimensional change, and therefore the savings, is
dependent on determination of the minimum size that accomplishes
the functional objective relative to heat gain. It is possible that the
savings will be less. On the other hand, there will be additional
savings from the reduction in ceiling height (drywall, studs, clerestory
glass, interior finishes, etc.) that have not been factored into the above
estimates.
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7. E. continued
COLOR PALETTE
The architect presented the revised the color palette based on a new
carpet recommendation and green window glass. The color scheme is
considerably warmer than the one reviewed in August.
Trustee Kenny commended staff for finding the significant savings in
the project to bring it in line with the $5.0 million targeted budget.
Village Manager Veitch indicated Harbour will generate one more
project estimate. Then the Village will go to bid with all the
subcontractor bid packages. The staff will present a list of
subcontracts to be awarded and assigned to Harbour Contractors. A
contract with Harbour that sets the guaranteed maximum price (also
referred to as the G -max) for the building above which the Village
will not be exposed. That will be negotiated based on the sum of all
of those subcontractor bids, plus a negotiated fee for Harbour. The
estimate for the fee is in these numbers but that still has to be
negotiated.
Trustee Caleel inquired if Architect Carow was in full agreement with
these changes. Village Manager Veitch remarked that Mr. Carow
would prefer a nine foot sunscreen but with that caveat he was in full
agreement.
President Bushy indicated the Village Board is directly responsible
for this project and they do monitor all of the major decisions that are
made on this project.
Trustee Kenny asked if the exterior metal on the building could be in
an earth tone color. Village Manager Veitch explained that the
exterior metal is the window and door frames for the building. He
will investigate if the window frames come in other colors.
Trustee Caleel asked if the glass has a rating for retaining heat, air
conditioning and reflection of the sun.
There was a consensus among the members of the Village Board to
accept the revised estimate and proposed cost reduction items as
presented by staff. They also indicated approval of the proposed
color palette.
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8. INFORMATION & UPDATES:
A. VILLAGE PRESIDENT:
President Bushy explained that the Village residents have received an
invitation to a Y2K Town meeting this Thursday evening, which is
being co- sponsored by the Oak Brook Civic Association.
Representatives from the various utilities will be present to answer
any questions residents may have regarding the upcoming event.
McDonald's Corporation had their Founders Week and it was an
opportunity for the company's employees to offer their services to the
Village. A crew from McDonald's painted the Sports Core building.
McDonald's recognized the charitable activities held at the Sports
Core and offered their services again for next year. They would likely
send a larger crew, and would like to do some heavier work, like
clearing pathways in the woods or working along Salt Creek.
FEMA(Federal Emergency Management Agency) has requested help
from the general public to help the hurricane victims especially in the
Carolinas. They need manpower or cash donations. You may call 1-
800- HELP -NOW or the Village at 990 -3000 for a list of fifteen
agencies that need assistance in providing their services to the stricken
areas.
President Bushy asked for a consideration of changing the
Committee -of -the -Whole meetings from the Monday before the
second Tuesday of the month. The Village had previously requested
other boards in Oak Brook to consider changing their meeting dates
but they have declined to do so. She suggested we change the
Committee -of -the -Whole meeting to the Monday before the fourth
Tuesday of the month.
The Village Board of Trustees concurred with this recommendation
and this item will be placed on the next Village Board agenda to
amend the ordinance and reflect the change of the meeting schedule.
She then discussed the recent Oak Brook Civic Association newsletter
in which their President indicated in his cover letter that Village
improvements of the Bath & Tennis Club and proposed Library are
being paid for by taxing our residents. She explained that the
construction that is occurring does not fall to property taxes. Our
local government is in the business of providing service to its
residents. She would like to meet with their president to clarify this.
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VILLAGE PRES.
Trustee Kenny exited the meeting at 8:34 p.m.
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Trustee Savino suggested that a letter be sent to the president of the
Oak Brook Civic Association to correct his comments and asked that
he print a correction. President Bushy suggested the possibility of a
"letter to the editor" to respond to his comments but did not know if
they would print it.
B. VILLAGE MANAGER:
Village Manager Veitch explained that he participated in a Midwest
electricity summit moderated by U. S. Secretary of Energy, William
Richardson, in which he defined the federal role to legislate efficiency
standards, insure equal access to the national electric transmission
system, helping to monitor at the national and super - regional level
with planning for generation and transmission capacity and adequacy
and controlling the electric loads at federal facilities. The idea of the
federal government setting reliability standards for the states or
localities was not well received by the panel participants. They spoke
of impact, demand and regional cooperation with electric service
reliability. The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus was cited as a model as
well as the intergovernmental cooperation with the suburban council
of governments. They discussed infrastructure and investment where
local reliability is concerned. The concern is the wiring and ComEd
Chairman Rowe stated that system wide numbers of reliability are of
little use but rather it is the numbers by community, feeder and
customer that are needed.
Village Manager Veitch then gave a slide presentation of the Oak
Brook reliability indices. The percentage of underground failures are
being reduced as ComEd has addressed some of the underground
systems in Oak Brook. There are seven main problem areas in Oak
Brook in the electrical feeder system from ComEd. As generally
described, area one is Yorkshire Woods and Timber Trails; area two
is the Oaks of Oak Brook and Oak Brook Court (16`h Street and Rte.
83 area); area three is Midwest Road and 22 "d Street area; area four is
a portion of Ginger Creek; area five is the southwest portion of Brook
Forest; area six is a stretch of Midwest Road that feeds more of
Westmont than Oak Brook and area seven is an area on 35" Street. A
lot of work has been done in the Briarwood subdivision. A work
program has been initiated by ComEd for these seven areas that need
to be improved. Some work is already complete and some is being
done presently. ComEd has identified a percentage of the feeders that
serve Oak Brook that they consider to be high priority circuits for
inspecting poles and inspecting underground facilities in which they
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are looking for problems or doing preventive maintenance.
Approximately half of the feeders in Oak Brook have been identified
for inspection work in the year 2000. A tree trimming program has
also been developed by ComEd. He noted the quality of information,
its usefulness and the attitude of ComEd has improved greatly and the
Village appreciates their efforts.
President Bushy commended Village Manager Veitch for his
excellent efforts on behalf of the Village for improved electric
reliability in Oak Brook.
9. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS — LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS:
Community Development: Trustee Savino - Commercial Development -
Construction is progressing on a five -story, 200,000 square foot office building
at 700 Commerce. By the end of October, the buildings super structure will be
complete.
The John Buck Co. is the developer of a five -story, 180,000 square foot office
building at 2001 York Road. Ninety -nine percent of the building exterior has
been enclosed.
Construction for 306 Windsor continues on a two -story building, which will
connect the structures at 300 and 310 Windsor. To date, the footings and
foundation are complete.
Residential Development - Four new home permits have been issued at 113
Livery Circle, 202 St. Michael Ct., 13 Natoma, and 3403 Adams.
One demolition permit was issued for the home located at 3 Shelburne Drive.
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The four permits that had been issued in August in the Forest Gate Subdivision
all have completed foundations. Work also continues on the perimeter wall
and installation of site utilities.
Plan Commission/ZBA/Assessment Plats - There are no new petitions that
have been filed. The Northridge First Assessment Plat (aka 3404 Adams) has
been received. 'A meeting was held with the property owner and surveyor to'
discuss /remedy issues relating to the legal description for the parcel.
On October S. 1999, Staff from Community Development and Legal
coordinated a combined workshop meeting with the Plan Commission and
Zoning Board of Appeals to provide a refresher on such issues as: board duties
and responsibilities, process, types of requests, comprehensive plan, etc.
Projects Under Discussion - Staff met to review and offer comments on the
proposed expansion of Christ Church. The proposed expansion will require an
amendment of the special use for the Church. Staff met with representatives of
the Centerpoint building at 1808 Swift to discuss issues relating to a planned
30,000 square foot addition to the building. Such an expansion will result in a
maximum FAR (floor area ratio) of 0.45 on the site.
Special Projects - Staff from Community Development and Legal has been
meeting to begin the work of drafting language for a telecommunications
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ordinance for the Village. Once adopted, such an ordinance would be the
primary tool to manage the location of future telecommunications facilities in
the Village.
Finance, Information Services & Purchasing: Trustee Caleel — Finance - The
2000 Municipal Budget was the most significant project worked on during
September. To date, most departmental submissions have been received and
individual departmental meetings began on September 23, 1999. The draft
budget is scheduled to be distributed to the Village, Board on November 5,
1999.
The Finance Department conducted testing of its major financial systems on
September ITh and 14 to assess whether the software is Y2K compliant. The
testing involved setting the system clock forward to 2000 and we tested
transaction processing in the year 2000. The test was very successful in that
there was only one minor problem noted with water billing, which will be
addressed in October when the implementer from Pentamation is scheduled to
be here.
Information Services & Purchasing - A short -term solution to Fire Department
data communications between stations is being implemented in October. The
long -term solution to improve communications between all Village buildings
will likely be to install fiber optic cable. Coordination with DuPage County's
31" Street project and routing through the Sports Core to service the new
Library and Sports Core activities are likely parts of this phased project.
Y2K upgrades to PC's and network systems are complete. The final Y2K
project to replace the current gateway to the County (for Police access to
records) will be completed in October.
The Village is entering the final phase for this year's PC replacement program.
We are checking with all school districts serving Oak Brook to determine
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nterest in receiving this equipment. If we are unable to find enough local
interest, we intend to expand our efforts to other districts and public agencies
in both the Chicago area and nationwide.
Other recent activity includes contract preparation and review for the 2000
paving project, Timber Trails/Merry Lane drainage study, bicycle pathway
construction, sealcoating of the pathway system, banking, and ambulance
billing services. Bid review for the pool deck replacement project was also
completed with construction to begin within a few weeks. Other projects
include alphanumeric pagers, disposition of surplus property, and completing a
grant request for bullet-proof vests.
Interizovemmental Relations: Trustee McInerney — No report was given.
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Library & Community Events: Trustee Butler — Library — Work continues
with our architect and value engineers in bringing the design into conformance
with Village Board budget guidelines.
The Groundbreaking for the new building was held on September 19, 1999 and
provided an opportunity for residents who have worked and waited so long for
their new library building to participate in a positive, uplifting event. Thanks
to the Village Board and the Friends of the Library for the lovely event and
refreshments. Thanks also to Harbour Contractors, Inc. who provided shovels
and hard -hats for all participants.
Susan Schwartz joined the Library staff in September as a Youth Services
Assistant. Her duties include children's programming, readers' advisory and
helping to make the Youth section a bright and attractive place to be. Susan is
an Oak Brook resident and we welcome her contribution to the Village's
Library services.
The Library's Evergreen Concert will be held Sunday, October 17, 1999, at the
Bath & Tennis Clubhouse at 4:00 p.m. Enjoy The Best of Brass, featuring the
Barrington Brass compliments of the Friends of Oak Brook Public Library.
Fright Night is coming! The Samuel E. Dean Boardroom will host goblins and
spooks, or at least stories about them, on Wednesday evening, October 27,
1999 at 7:30 p.m. Call the Resource Desk at 990 -2222 for further information.
The Library's Opera Talk on Verdi's opera Macbeth will occur on Thursday,
October 21, 1999 at 7:30 p.m. Call the Resource Desk at 990 -2222 to register
for this program.
Community Events — The Autumn Festival and Preview Party took place on
September 18`h and 19' and were successful and well attended events. We
believe the attendance exceeded 2500 and the range of activities seemed to be
very pleasing to all ages. A detailed report will be submitted to the Board
following the Autumn Festival Committee meeting of October 20, 1999, which
will detail the financial results. Trustee Butler thanked Bonnie Sartore and her
staff for a well orchestrated event.
The Graue Mill Antique Show will again take place on the Sports Core on May
12`'' and 13`'', 2000.
The Highland Games has committed to the date of Saturday, June 17, 2000.
We are very pleased that again these two great events have rebooked.
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He announced the family event Halloween Party is scheduled for October 29,
1999 at the Bath & Tennis Club from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Children are
$8.95 and adults are $17.95 with reservations needed.
The Drake Hotel has been a sponsor of the Oak Brook Polo since 1962 and has
displayed photos of Oak Brook Polo players in action on their room keys and
"Do Not Disturb" signs for the hotel.
Public Safety: Village Manager Veitch — Fire Department — Month of
September, 1999 Fire Rescue calls totaled 100, with Mutual Aid given four (4)
times and received five (5) times. Ambulance calls totaled 91, with Mutual
Aid given four (4) times and received three (3) times. Fire Prevention contacts
included 169 Fire Inspections, 28 Call Back Inspections and 42 Alarm System
Tests. At 8:25 p.m. on Monday, September 13, 1999, the Oak Brook Fire
Department responded to a possible drowning at a retention pond in Forest
Glen. An elderly woman visiting relatives in the area was reported missing
since 2:00 p.m. that afternoon. A DuPage County bloodhound picked up a
possible scent near the pond. The dive rescue boat was brought to the scene in
order for the cadaver dog to search above the water for a scent. As the boat
was being launched, the Chicago Police Department called and advised that
they had found the woman walking around in Chicago.
At 11:02 a.m. on Tuesday, September 14, 1999, the Oak Brook medics
responded to an ambulance request for a person suffering multiple bee stings at
Fullersburg Woods. Initial reports from Forest Preserve personnel indicated
that they had approximately six patients with bee stings. A formal medical
command incident structure was initiated and additional mutual aid
ambulances were requested. After the scene was thoroughly assessed, it was
determined that a total of 16 patients had bee stings. Fourteen of these
required basic first aid, and two required advanced life support measures. The
patients were transported to three area hospitals. Mutual Aid was received
from eight area fire departments.
One paramedic attended an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) class.
Three paramedics attended a Pre - Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
seminar. Twenty -two Fire Department personnel attended a "Preparation for
Strategic Planning" seminar at McDonald's Hamburger University. Weekly
drills covered water rescue and confined space training. Two firefighters
attended a course on Emergency Vehicle Driving Techniques hosted by IRMA.
One C.P.R. class was conducted at the Oak Brook Park District, where four (4)
people attended. The Fire Department attended the Trinity Lakes picnic with
ladder truck, an engine and an ambulance. Firefighters set up the aerial ladder,
gave out balloons and showed the children the tools and equipment on their
vehicles. The Fire Department set up an information display with fire
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prevention literature at the Autumn Festival. Blood Pressure screening was
given to 26 residents at the Oak Brook Club.
President Bushy asked about a C.P.R. class for children (infant C.P.R.) and
suggested marketing this to our residents, including the many grandparents
who live here. Fire Chief Jarvis will research this further for our community
marketing.
Police Department — Probationary Officer Robin Froehlich, graduated from the
West Suburban Law Enforcement Academy at the College of DuPage on
Friday, September 24, 1999. Officer Froehlich started her three month Field
Training Program on Monday, September 27, 1999.
While on routine patrol, Sgt. Haas observed a car occupied by two male
subjects stopped in the travel lane of 16" Street near the Oaks of Oak Brook.
He observed a female subject exit the PrivateBank and jump into the waiting
vehicle. As the vehicle left the area at a high rate of speed, Sgt. Haas made a
traffic stop on the vehicle. He ascertained that the driver had a suspended
driver's license. Further investigation revealed that the female had been in the
bank and had cashed a stolen payroll check for approximately $3,000.00. The
female subject was identified as the offender and was taken into custody.
Charges were filed against the female for forgery. In addition, she was wanted
on a warrant for a parole violation. This action resulted in the arrest of the
subject, the recovery of the cash from the stolen check and the clearance of two
forgeries in Elmhurst.
This is a fine example of alert, aggressive and thorough police work and is
worthy of the Police Department's Honorable Mention.
Public Works & Engineering: Trustee Craig — Street division — Due to our
upcoming leaf collection program, which requires the deployment of all of our
street division personnel, crews have been busy tying up loose ends on a
variety of tasks. Mainly this has entailed hauling spoil (broken concrete,
asphalt, dirt etc.) from our staging area to the landfill, repairing/replacing
damaged street signs, miscellaneous pavement striping and brush chipping,
restoring parkways and pavement excavations from past water main breaks,
and readying our leaf collection equipment.
Water division — In addition to monitoring and inspecting private contractors
for utility installations, crews remain busy replacing residential water meters
per our replacement program and have repaired numerous water main breaks
over the past month. For the year, we have experienced 56 water main breaks
compared to 23 for the same period last year. Historically, we experience
approximately 60 breaks per year.
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Engineering - 1999 Paving and Water Main Project. - In Yorkshire Woods,
paving is complete and only restoration remains. The reconstruction portions
of Commerce Drive, McDonald's Drive and Clearwater Drive have been
completed and the remaining work (patching, grinding, resurfacing, and
restoration) should be accomplished soon.
1999 Safety Pathway Project — Work should commence within the next week
or so and should be done by late November.
Forest Gate Subdivision — All of the water mains and sanitary sewers have
been installed, most of the mass grading has been accomplished, and most of
the storm sewers have been installed. Installation of bicycle path should
proceed soon along Forest Gate Road. Four residential building permits have
been approved along with the guard house.
2000 Paving Project — James J. Benes & Associates, Inc. has commenced
design work and we have met with the two residents of Old Harger Road
regarding the installation of concrete shoulders.
Village Clerk: Clerk Gonnella — 24 Tobacco Product License applications
were processed and renewed licenses issued.
On September 30, 1999 the Secretary of State's Mobile Drivers Services
Facility issued 44 driver's licenses at the Village Hall.
The Metro Mobile Coordinator asked our Village to host this service during the
winter months. We hope to offer this service again for a five day period this
winter.
The Village Clerk offered to register voters and disperse Village information
and brochures at the Autumn Festival.
Village President: President Bushy — Bath & Tennis Club — The Bath &
Tennis pool remained open an additional week past Labor Day and was
utilized during some of the very warm September weather.
The deck, whirlpool, and slide projects will be completed by Thanksgiving,
which will allow the Club to open the 2000 season with these improvements in
place.
The Club activities continue to increase, with staff having worked to prepare
menus and cooperative food service staffing at the newly completed Golf
Clubhouse.
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Golf Club — As of year -to -date, there have been 39,909 rounds of golf played,
which has declined by 3,378 from last year; $730,735 in green fees, which has
declined by $22,033 from last year; $248,033 in cart fees, which has declined
by $14,718 from last year; $115,482 in driving range fees, which has declined
by $10,876 from last year; $123,598 in lounge sales, which has declined by
$34,801 from last year; and $81,233 in pro shop sales, which has declined by
$75,641 from last year. The combination of a wet spring and the clubhouse
construction, have caused the decline in revenue from the Golf Club.
President Bushy appeared as a panelist on a Y2K program. The program was
filmed in Aurora and tapes are being provided and will be shown on cable
television.
President Bushy recessed the meeting at 9:23 p.m. The meeting convened at
9:32 p.m.
10. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS (Final Action Not Anticipated):
A. DISCUSSION: ACCEPTANCE OF ALTERNATE — POOL DECK:
The Village Board awarded the contract for this project to Schaefges
Brothers, Inc. (SBI) at their meeting of September 28, 1999, accepting
the alternative to delete the "Sundek" coating material. They also
requested further information as well as samples of the Sundek
product, which was specified in the base bid.
Staff has received the samples, photos and technical information on
the product and had them available at the meeting for the trustee to
see.
Anthony Ko, Senior Project Engineer from JE Sverdrup, introduced
Jack Olsen, Sundek dealer in Illinois, who explained the product to
the Board. Sundek is approved by the State of Illinois Public Health
Department for shower rooms, locker rooms and public swimming
pools. The textured material comes in sixteen different colors and
provides a slip resistant finish on concrete.
Trustee Caleel withdrew his objection to the product, as his
experience is not associated with the product presented. President
Bushy indicated that the product has been installed at the Hyatt Hotel
in Oak Brook and the Versailles apartment in Oabkrook Terrace.
There is also a small installation at our golf course clubhouse.
Regarding cost, Village Manager Veitch explained that the low base
bid submitted by SBI (including the Sundek finish) was $112,000.
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ALTERNATE -
POOL DECK
The contract awarded on September 28, 1999 was in the amount of
$77,500, which reflected acceptance of the alternate to delete the
Sundek coating in the amount'of $34,500.
Trustee Caleel stated that it has been the Board's policy to consider
items in the long term and with the utility, safety and attractiveness of
the features of this product that it would be prudent to accept the
Sundeck addition to the pool deck.
Trustee Savino asked if there wAs a warranty of this product. Mr.
Olsen stated there is a two year warranty on the product.
President Bushy commented that with the enhancements at the pool of
the exercise hot tub pool, slide and the pool deck finish that the
members will appreciate these improvements when the Club opens
next spring.
Motion by Trustee Caleel, seconded by Trustee Butler to approve the
addition of the Sundek to the Bath & Tennis Club pool deck
improvements at a cost of $34,500.00. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 - Trustees Butler, Caleel, Craig, McInerney and
Savino.
Nays: 0 - None.
Absent: 1 - Trustee Kenny. Motion carried.
10. B. AN ORDINANCE FURTHER AMENDING ORDINANCE G -470
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A UTILITY TAX WITHIN
THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK DUPAGE AND COOK
COUNTIES, ILLINOIS:
Pursuant to the direction give in the 2000 -2004 Five -Year Financial
Plan, a draft ordinance has been prepared which extends the utility tax
on natural gas and electricity, at the existing rates of 3 %, for an
additional one year tern through and including December 31, 2000.
The revenue generated from this tax will continue to be deposited
directly in the Infrastructure Fund, which is dedicated solely for
roadway, drainage, and safety pathway projects. The 3% utility tax
previously assessed on intrastate telephone service will be eliminated
effective January 1, 2000.
Motion by Trustee Caleel, seconded by Trustee McInerney, to place
this item on the active agenda of the Village Board meeting of
October 26, 1999. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
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DRAFT ORD.
AMEND G470
UTILITY TAX
OB. Dr & COOK
COUNTIES
10. C. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK BY THE
ADDITION OF ARTICLE VI IMPOSING A MUNICIPAL
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TAX:
Pursuant to the direction given in the 2000 -2004 Five Year Financial
Plan, the draft ordinance shows implementation of a 2% (the
maximum allowed by law is 5 %) telecommunications tax effective
January 1, 2000. This tax will replace the existing 3% utility tax on
intrastate telephone service, which has been in effect at varying rates
since 1991.
The existing utility tax has been dedicated to the Infrastructure Fund
for funding roadway, drainage, and safety pathway projects. It is
recommended that the new telecommunications tax continue to be
deposited in the Infrastructure Fund through and including the April
2000 liability period. Thereafter, the revenue will be deposited in the
General Corporate Fund. The telecommunications tax, which is
applied to a larger base, is anticipated to yield approximately $1.1
million annually. This is an increase of approximately $400,000 over
the revenue generated from the existing utility tax on intrastate
telephone service. This new revenue source will enable the Village to"
fund the operating enhancements (most notably in the Fire
Department), as well as the capital program (most notably the new
Library and Municipal Building Project), included in the 2000 -2004
Five -Year Financial Plan. The provision in the existing utility tax
ordinance which exempts school districts and other units of local
government from tax has been included in the new
telecommunications tax ordinance.
Motion by Trustee Caleel, seconded by Trustee McInerney, to place
this item on the active agenda of the Village Board meeting of
October 26, 1999. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
D. COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENT TO AN ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING CERTAIN FINANCE TAXATION AND
BUDGET POLICIES OF THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK:
The ordinance proposes certain revisions to the Village Board's
policies on Finance, Taxation, and Budget based on the recent
discussions regarding the 2000 -2004 Five -Year Financial Plan. These
changes include:
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DRAFT ORD.
AMEND CH. 13
ADD. TELE-
COMM. TAX
DRAFT ORD.
FIN.. TAX. &
BUDGET POLICY
VLLG. PRES. &
TRUSTEES
• Section 5 has been revised to indicate that the Village Board
objectives discussion will be held in June rather than July.
• Section 9 has been revised to provide that only the utility tax on
natural gas and electricity be imposed for periods not to exceed
one year. This change has been made due to the recommendation
that the utility tax on intrastate telephone service be eliminated on
January 1, 2000 and replaced with a 2% tax on all
telecommunications to be deposited in the General Corporate
Fund.
• Section 11 has been revised to increase the minimum uncommitted
cash balance from four months to six months of operating
expenditures.
• Section 15 has been revised to reflect that the title Finance Officer
has been changed to Finance Director. The provision that
interfund loans be repaid with interest has been deleted.
Motion by Trustee Caleel, seconded by Trustee McInerney, to place
this item on the active agenda of the Village Board meeting of
October 26, 1999. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
11. OTHER BUSINESS PERTAINING TO VILLAGE OPERATIONS: No
Business.
12. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Trustee McInerney, seconded by Trustee Craig, to adjourn the
meeting at 9:56 p.m. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any
individuals who is in need of a reasonable accommodation in order to
participate in or benefit from attendance at a public meeting of the Village of
Oak Brook should contact Michael Crotty, The Village's ADA Coordinator, at
(630) 990 -5738 as soon as possible before the meeting date.
ATTEST:
Linda k. Gonnella, CMC /AAE
Village Clerk
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