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REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 13, 2018
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Village Board of Trustees was called to order by President Gopal
Lalmalani in the Samuel E. Dean Board Room of the Butler Government Center at 7:03 pm. The
Pledge of Allegiance was given.
2. ROLL CALL
Village Clerk Charlotte Pruss called the roll with the following persons
PRESENT: Trustees John Baar, Philip Cuevas, Michael Manzo, Moin Saiyed, Edward Tiesenga, Asif
Yusuf, President Gopal Lalmalani
ABSENT: None
IN ATTENDANCE: Village Manager Rick Ginex, Finance Director Jason Paprocki, Development
Services Director Tony Budzikowski, Information Technology Director Jim Fox, Fire Chief Barry
Liss, Golf Club Superintendent / Manager Sean Creed, Head Librarian Jacob Post, Police Chief Jim
Kruger, Public Works Director Doug Patchin, Village Attorney Keri-Lyn Krafthefer
3. PRESIDENT’S OPENING COMMENTS
President Lalmalani thanked the military men and women who have served their country in honor of
Veterans Day. He asked anyone in the audience who was a veteran to please stand and be recognized.
Next, President Lalmalani commented on the celebration of the Indian New Year and the Diwali
festival. President Lalmalani discussed the Park District referendum that passed last week and the
concerns regarding the future of the soccer fields. He wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
A. Presentation of Meritorious Service Awards
Police Chief Kruger came to the podium and announced that the Oak Brook Police responded to a
roll over incident that occurred on October 5, 2018. He also presented a Dash Cam video of the
incident. Chief Kruger, Deputy Chief Cates and Commander King presented the Meritorious Award
to Sergeant Ramirez plus Officers Baca, Peterson, Walsh and Marek. Fire Chief Liss also came to
the podium and read the Unit Citation Award in recognition of the their service and commitment.
4. RESIDENT/VISITOR COMMENT
Residents Mike Feng, Ray Cesca, Raj Rajaram urged the Board to prohibit development on the
McDonald’s soccer fields and keep them as open space.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Special Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes of October 15, 2018
Motion by Trustee Tiesenga, seconded by Trustee Manzo, to approve the Minutes of the
Special Board of Trustees Meeting of October 15, 2018. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 13,
2018 REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF
OAK BROOK APPROVED AS
WRITTEN ON DECEMBER 11, 2018
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B. Regular Board of Trustees Meeting of October 23, 2018
Motion by Trustee Yusuf, seconded by Trustee Manzo, to approve the Minutes of the Regular
Board of Trustees Meeting of October 23, 2018. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
6. CONSENT AGENDA:
All items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted in one
motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in
which event, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered as the first item after
approval of the Consent Agenda.
A. Accounts Payable for Period Ending November 8, 2018 - $908,358.00
Significant Items included in Above:
1) LEGAL SERVICES:
a) Rathje Woodward, LLC - Legal Services - October 31, 2018 - $3333.33
b) Rathje Woodward, LLC - Legal Services - October 19, 2018 - $0
c) Rathje Woodward, LLC - Legal Services - October 19, 2018 - $546.02
(FY18 YTD - $77,004.52)
TOTAL LEGAL BUDGET FOR 2018 IS $293,100
TOTAL LEGAL BILLS PAID FOR 2018- YTD - $205,527.76
2) Burke, LLC - 2018 Street Improvement Project - $355,768.09
3) Paramedic Services of Illinois, Inc. - November 2018 - $44,746.75
4) Health Care Services - BCBS HMO - November 2018 - $30,454.44
5) JW Turf - John Deere Trim Mower - $29,829.57
B. Approval of Payroll for Pay Period Ending October 20, 2018 - $822,872.09
C. Ordinances & Resolutions
1. RESOLUTION 2018-PW-SALT-PG-R-1763, A Resolution Approving the Waiver Of
Competitive Bidding and Authorizing the Village to Join in the State of Illinois and DuPage
County Purchasing Programs for Deicer Salt
2. RESOLUTION 2018-PW-CTRL-SYS-AG-R-1764, A Resolution Approving and
Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement Between the Village of Oak Brook and
Concentric Integration, LLC for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Motion by Trustee Saiyed, seconded by Trustee Cuevas, to approve the Consent Agenda, and
authorize expenditures as presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Baar, Cuevas, Manzo, Saiyed, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 0 – None
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion carried.
7. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA – None presented.
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8. ACTIVE BUSINESS
A. Ordinances & Resolutions
1. ORDINANCE 2018-PSTN-COMP-SAP-EX-S-1551, An Ordinance Approving the 2019-
2020 Position Classification and Salary Plan for Employees of the Village of Oak Brook,
Illinois
Village Manager Ginex presented the Position Classification and Salary Plan and explained that he
is recommending a 2.5% increase in the Grade Ranges starting in 2019 through 2020. He said that
the revision would adjust for cost of living and market considerations.
Motion by Trustee Baar, seconded by Trustee Manzo, to approve Ordinance 2018-PSTN-
COMP-SAP-EX-S-1551, an Ordinance approving the 2019-2020 Classification and Salary
Plan, Effective January 1, 2019.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Baar, Cuevas, Manzo, Saiyed, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 0 – None
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion carried.
2. RESOLUTION 2018-SR-PP-EX- R-1762, A Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat of
Subdivision for Lot 3 of Franklin Subdivision in the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois
Motion by Trustee Tiesenga, seconded by Trustee Cuevas, to defer this item to the December
11, 2018 meeting.
Trustee Tiesenga discussed the reasons why he moved to defer the preliminary subdivision plat.
Village Attorney Krafthefer clarified that the Village Engineer has found the plat complies with the
Village Code. Opinions were expressed and discussion ensued regarding the flood plain,
stormwater engineering and deferral of the preliminary plat. Village Attorney Krafthefer explained
that deferral would not be a denial of due process; however, approval of the preliminary plat does
not constitute acceptance of building the proposed condominium tower or the stormwater
application.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 3 – Trustees Baar, Cuevas, Tiesenga
Nays: 4 – President Lalmalani, Trustees Manzo, Saiyed, Yusuf
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion failed.
Motion by Trustee Saiyed, seconded by Trustee Manzo, to approve Resolution R-1762, which
approves a preliminary plat of subdivision for Lot 3 in the Franklin Subdivision at 1900
Spring Road.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 – Trustees Baar, Manzo, Saiyed, Yusuf
Nays: 2 – Trustees Cuevas, Tiesenga
Abstain: 0 – None
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Absent: 0 – None
Motion carried.
9. INFORMATION & UPDATES
A. Village Manager
Village Manager Ginex thanked the Board for approving the Salary Plan and investing in the staff.
B. Village Clerk
Village Clerk Pruss wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
C. Trustees
Trustee Yusuf asked the general public to be safe and to wear reflective clothing when out at night.
He also reminded everyone that the Illinois Firearm Deer Season opens on November 16th.
Trustee Saiyed said that we was pleased that the Park District referendum passed for the open space
at the soccer fields.
Trustee Cuevas announced that his car was stolen off of his driveway in broad daylight. He urged
the Board to support the requests submitted by the Police Department for the resources that they
need to protect the community.
Trustee Baar mentioned that he attended the American Legion Post 250 Rededication Ceremony of
the Memorial Building in Hinsdale.
Trustee Manzo discussed the Park District referendum and noted that due process must play out for
any proposal or development.
Trustee Tiesenga said that it would be helpful to have a weekly crime summary from the Police
Department.
D. Village Attorney
Village Attorney Krafthefer wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
E. Village President
Police Chief Kruger reminded everyone of the Tip-A-Cop fundraiser for Special Olympics on
November 16th.
Public Works Director Patchin discussed the leaf issue and that they are picking up the leftover
political signs.
Golf Club Superintendent / Manager Sean Creed reported on the patio renovations.
Head Librarian Jacob Post reported that David Rush successfully broke another Guinness World
record at the library. He said that in three minutes he ate 241 sweet corn kernels using only a toothpick.
Fire Chief Liss asked everyone to be extra cautious and to keep safety tips in mind this Thanksgiving.
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10. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Trustee Cuevas, seconded by Trustee Manzo, to adjourn the Regular Meeting of
the Board of Trustees at 8:24 p.m. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
ATTEST:
/s/ Charlotte K. Pruss
Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk