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9/11 Ceremony
2013 Polo Season
O BAK ROOKnewsQuarterly Newsletter I Volume 67 - Fall 2013
2 WWW.OAK-BROOK.ORG | Fall 2013
2 POLO INFORMATION
General information about polo
3 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Welcome Message from Gopal Lalmalani
4 FROM THE MANAGER’S DESK
Streetscape Enhancement, Litigation
Matters
5 POLICE
CALEA Accredidation Project, Safety
Reminders, National Night Out Success
6 FIRE
Airbag Safety, New Ladder Truck, Fire
Prevention Week
7 PUBLIC WORKS
Autumn Leaf Pickup, Fall Projects
8 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Development Update, Water Features
9 SPORTS CORE/COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Community Calendar
10 LIBRARY
Upcoming events, What’s Happening
11 FINANCE
CAFR, New Fiscal Year Budget and Process
12 BACK COVER
2013 Polo Dates
INSIDE THIS NEWSLETTER
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
ELECTED OFFICIALS/
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Gopal Lalmalani, M.D., M.B.A | President
Charlotte K. Pruss | Clerk
Don Adler | Trustee
John Baar | Trustee
Michael Manzo | Trustee
Mark Moy, M.D. | Trustee
Gerald Wolin | Trustee
Asif Yusuf | Trustee
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
DEPARTMENTS
Police, Fire, EMS Emergency: 9-1-1
Butler Government Center General
Information: (630) 368-5000
Village Clerk: (630) 368-5052
Village Manager: (630) 368-5026
Community Development: (630) 368-5101
Economic Development: (630) 368-5022
Engineering: (630) 368-5130
Fire Non-Emergency: (630) 368-5200
Library: (630) 368-7700
Police Non-Emergeny: (630) 368-8700
Public Works: (630) 368-5270 Water Billing: (630) 368-5090
Sports Core Administration (630) 368-6400
Bath & Tennis (630) 368-6400
Oak Brook Golf Club (630) 368-6400
CONNECT WITH THE VILLAGE
Website | www.oak-brook.org
Facebook | “Village of Oak Brook”
Twitter | @OakBrookVillage
Regular meetings of the Village Board are held
on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month
at 7pm, with the exception of the fourth Tuesday
of the months of June, August and December.
Videotaped broadcasts of Village Board
meetings air on Comcast Cable Television,
Government Access Channel 6 or 110
Mondays at 7pm and online at
www.youtube.com/oakbrooktv
Questions or comments? Contact us.
Editor: Blaine Wing
bwing@oak-brook.org
Content Managers: Angela Bicos
abicos@oak-brook.org
Bethany Burns
bburns@oak-brook.org
Ticket Information:
For Oak Brook residents, the Village has reduced the General Admission ticket
price to $15 (instead of the normal $25 pre-event/ $30 event-day price).
Residents must show their drivers license when purchasing in-person or
simply enter the access code (VOBPOLO) when purchasing online. VIP tickets
are availabe for $125 each. Children under the age of 12 receive free general
admission with a paid adult. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.oak-brook.org/polo or by phone and at the following locations:
• Village Hall: Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.• Oak Brook Public Library: Monday – Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.;
Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.• Oak Brook Golf Clubhouse: Monday – Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
(Tickets may be purchased prior to or during the polo matches at this location.)
Group tickets and special event tickets are available. Please contact Blaine
Wing by phone (630) 368-5095 or by email at bwing@oak-brook.org to order.
General Admission Group Ticket Information:
Roped off & chairs*:
15 tickets = $225 + 2 free GA tickets
25 tickets = $375 + 4 free GA tickets
50 tickets = $750 + 8 free GA tickets
* Tables are extra
VIP Admission Group Ticket Information:
Tented area & chairs*:
15 tickets = $300 + 2 free GA tickets
25 tickets = $500 + 4 free GA tickets
50 tickets = $1,000 + 8 free GA tickets
* Tables are extra
2013 OAK BROOK POLO
September 15th and 22nd (1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. matches)
OAK BROOK news
“Oak Brook is a great place to work, live, play and do business.”
I am so pleased to report to you some very exciting news.
Google recently announced that Oak Brook has been named
the 2013 eCity of Illinois! The eCity Award recognizes the
strongest online business community in each state--the
digital capitals of America. The award emphasizes that
Oak Brook businesses are embracing the web to find new
customers, connecting with existing clients, and fueling the
local economy more than any other community in Illinois.
Some of the other 49 cities include Austin, Texas, Boulder,
Colorado, and New York City. What an honor, and what a
statement about the strength of our business community!
“Oak Brook’s growth and innovation in e-commerce is
an example that other cities across the state can strive to
replicate,” said Scott Levitan, Director of Small Business
Engagement at Google.
“Google is proud to recognize this growing entrepreneurial
spirit and the role it plays in creating jobs and sustaining
local economies.” Google worked with an independent
research firm IPSOS to analyze the online strength of local
small businesses in cities in all
fifty states and found that Oak
Brook is among the ranks of
America’s leading cities in the
digital economy.
In other news, the polo season
this year has been most
successful and we are hopeful
that you can join us for one or
both of the remaining matches of the season. On September
15 starting at 1pm we will have a match featuring players
from England. Our international flare continues the next
week on September 22, when players from Argentina will
face off in the final match of the year.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Board and the
Polo Committee for bringing polo back to Oak Brook last year
after a few year hiatus. This year’s season thus far has been
more festive and better attended than previous years and
we hope that 2014 season will be even better.
Included in this newsletter is a report on the 22nd Streetscape
Enhancement project. Our profound thanks go to the
members of the Commercial Revitalization and Streetscape
Committees, ably led by Mr. Jeffrey Kennedy. After having
been dormant for some time, these two committees were
revived two years ago, and their members have worked
tirelessly to make things happen in Oak Brook.
Lastly, please join us for a special September 11 ceremony to
be held on the evening of September 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the
Village Hall parking lot. Immediately following this ceremony
will be our regularly scheduled Village Board meeting. If you
have never been to a Village Board meeting, here is a chance
to see our Village Board in action. Residents can offer their
opinions and insights on issues on the Village Board agenda
by signing up with the Village Clerk at the beginning of the
meeting.
As always, the Board and I are here to serve you. Kindly feel
free to call, write or email if you have any ideas or suggestions
as to how we can serve you better.
Respectfully submitted,
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Gopal G. Lalmalani
Village President
(630) 368-5012
glalmalani@oak-brook.org
OAK BROOK ANNOUNCED AS 2013 GOOGLE eCITY
Gopal G. Lalmalani, M.D., M.B.A.
LITIGATION MATTERS
We continue to make tremendous progress in reducing
the amount of outstanding litigation the Village is
involved in. Currently, the Village has 5 outstanding
cases. In 2007 the Village was involved in 16 litigation
matters and in 2011 we were involved in 11.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PARTNERSHIP
The Economic Development Partnership is a joint project
led by the Village of Oak Brook and the Oak Brook
Chamber of Commerce. The project is supported by
a grant from the Village of Oak Brook and by financial
and in-kind investments from the large corporate and
hospitality community in Oak Brook.
One of the focuses of the partnership this year has been
on attracting international companies to Oak Brook and
enabling our local businesses to find opportunities for
partnerships and exporting abroad. Two events with
outreach to the international community were held in
Oak Brook this year. In April, the Partnership hosted
19 trade consuls from the Chicago International Trade
Commissioners Association. Countries represented
included South Africa, Spain, The Czech Republic, Turkey
and Uruguay. In May, the Partnership hosted a panel
of experts in international trade. The Partnership’s
website page has been expanded to include information
on international events and trade missions and
opportunities for local companies and our international
partners to post trade inquiries via the website.
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From the Manager’s Desk
BY DAVID NIEMEYER
David Niemeyer
Village Manager
(630) 368-5026
dniemeyer@oak-brook.org
STREET STREETSCAPE COMMITTEE
Projects that are part of the Village’s streetscape
beautification plan are now in progress:
The construction of median improvements on 22nd
Street from Spring Road to Salt Creek is just wrapping
up. The planters will be watered with an irrigation
system and include plantings with year round visual
impacts. This project is being funded primarily through
an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program grant.
Another recently awarded grant will allow extension
of the lighting and median improvements to I-294 and
north and south on York Road.
Median Planter Under Construction at
22nd Street & Jorie Boulevard
Gateway Signage
The Village is looking at
constructing gateway
signage at key business
entry corridors. We
are currently working
with the owners of the
Promenade to construct an entry sign on the westerly
approach of Butterfield Road, next to the Promenade.
The Promenade owners will contribute the majority of
the sign costs and it is expected to be constructed in
the spring. Also, a new sign will be constructed on the
southwest corner of York Road and 22nd Street in the
spring. The Committee will also explore other options
for key gateway signage including the York Road/
Graue Mill area. Both the York and 22nd St and Graue
Mill signs would be funded by the Village’s hotel tax.
Two pedestrian access projects will commence in
September. They will address accessibility issues for
people walking to the Oakbrook Center from the north
and the east. Improvements will include enhanced
pedestrian crossing markings, lighted pathway bollards,
crosswalk warning lights, countdown crosswalk signals,
and pedestrian “refuges” in medians. In coming years
additional approaches from the east, north, west and
south will be addressed.
Example of enhanced pavement markings and lighted pathway bollards
Pedestrian Access
TWO YEAR ACCREDITATION
PROJECT COMPLETED
On August 6th, the Police Department sponsored its
first National Night Out Against Crime in Oak Brook.
Several of our residents and elected officials came out
in support of the Department and this worthwhile
program. National Night Out is a nationwide program
sponsored by National Association of Town Watch
(www.natw.org). A big thank you to Target and our
CPA Alumni volunteers for coming out and helping
make our first event a wonderful experience. Be
on the lookout for NNO next year when we hope
to make it even bigger and better for our residents.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT SUCCESS!
SAFETY REMINDERS
Saturday, September 21
Qualifying Rounds and Exhibition in NORTHBROOK,
SOUTH BARRINGTON AND OAKBROOK PINSTRIPES LOCATIONS
(Sunday, September 15- Qualifying Rounds in Edina)
Sunday, September 22
Championship Rounds at pinstripes OAKBROOK
$27,000 IN PRIZE MONIES!
competition format
ALL TEAM ENTRIES MUST BE IN BY SEPTEMBER 9 WITH PAYMENT, WITH A LIMIT OF 100 TEAMS
COST: $400 PER TEAM (INCLUDES BREAKFAST AND LUNCH SATURDAY AND/OR SUNDAY)
PLEASE REGISTER BY CONTACTING SANDIE MONTGOMERY, PINSTRIPES EVENT DIRECTOR, AT
SANDIE@PINSTRIPES.COM, OR 630/575-8744
SPONSORED BY:
Annual “Pintastic”
Bocce Tournament!
4-PLAYER TEAMS
(5TH ALTERNATE ALLOWED)
MODIFIED USBF OPEN RULES, ROUND ROBIN
11-POINT GAME
1ST PLACE:
2ND PLACE:
3RD PLACE:
4TH PLACE:
5TH - 8TH PLACE:
$15,000
$5,000
$3,000
$2,000
$500
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Police
BY JAMES KRUGER
James Kruger
Police Chief
(630) 368-8710
jkruger@oak-brook.org
News
The Police Department has recently completed a nearly
two-year project to revise all of our policies and seek
accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for
Law Enforcement (CALEA). The Department had previously
been accredited for nearly fifteen years from 1997 until
2012. CALEA accreditation places the Oak Brook Police
Department in the top tier of law enforcement agencies
in Illinois and ensures that our policies and procedures
are based upon best practices in our profession. After a
lengthy review and rewrite process, the Department then
must locate “proofs” to demonstrate to the assessors that
we in fact do what we claim in our policies. This stringent
peer review process is then forwarded to the Commission
for approval and eventual award of accreditation. We
underwent this on-site review process in mid-August and
anticipate an award of accreditation in November. What
this means for our residents and businesses is a measure
of assurance that the Oak Brook Police Department is
providing the very best law enforcement services to the
community. I want to thank the many members of our staff
for their hard work and dedication to meet the deadlines
and ensure we were ready for this review.
As a reminder, should you require police response to your
home, whether emergency or not, please dial 9-1-1 to
reach our telecommunications center, DU-COMM. If you
would like to speak with a specific officer, the Records
Section, or Police Administration, continue to dial our
administrative number (630) 368-8700. I have been told
by many residents that they are reluctant to dial 9-1-1
for a non-emergency, but let me assure you that within
the suburban communities that do not operate a 3-1-1
system, dialing 9-1-1 is the primary number to have an
officer respond to your home. Please do not be reluctant
to call us. We would much rather know about a situation as
it occurs than after the fact. If you leave a voicemail on the
administrative line, it may not be picked up until the next
business day. Thank you for helping us keep Oak Brook a
safe community.
AUTOMOBILE AIRBAG SAFETY
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Fire
BY TOM MCELLIN
“Airbags deploy at speeds as high
as 200 miles per hour.”
Safety & Information
Tom McEllin
Fire Chief
(630) 368-5200
tmcellin@oak-brook.org
Another important thing to remember, along with good
posture and proper seat belt use, is for the driver to generally
keep his or her hands at the “10 and 2” positions.
The theme for Fire Prevention Week which runs from
October 6 through the 12th is kitchen safety. The
main focus is teaching fire safety in a fun and creative
manner which always includes a visit from Sparky, the
fire dog. The commercial population focuses on fire
drills and building evacuation plans during this time of
year. Fire Prevention gets involved with giving building
evacuation presentations and observing and critiquing
building evacuation drills. To schedule a presentation
for your group call Bob Robertson at (630) 368-5224.
NEW LADDER TRUCK
The Village Board approved replacement of Tower 94, which
is a 25 year old ladder truck. Due to age, it has passed its
useful service expectancy and maintenance cost has risen
rapidly within the last few years. The average service life on
a ladder truck is slightly less than 18 years. It was originally
scheduled for replacement in 2008.
The Fire Department prepared specifications and many
features were considered in the search to find a multi-
purpose vehicle that will meet the needs of the Village, with
limited staff operating the vehicle. These features include:
• Heavy duty engine, parts and manufacturing for long
term durability
• Clean, functional and rugged all metal interior
• Advanced suspension affording more maneuverability,
improved handling, and better braking performance
• Frontal & Side Roll Protection system, ABS, and
multiple airbags for enhanced safety
• Industry leading 45° cramp angle for tight
maneuvering
• 500 gallon water tank provides the initial fire attack
ability of an engine
• Custom seating and cab are designed around staffing
levels where one person can operate both the aerial
ladder and the pump panel.
• Unique “H-Style” outriggers allowing access and set-up
in reduced clearance areas such as Oak Brook Club, flag
lots and some of our commercial districts
• 750 lb ladder tip load allowing for multiple person
rescues
• 105’ main ladder for large residential setbacks
• Custom ground ladder compliment
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
BAGS MEAN BELTS:
The first rule for air bag safety requires that all vehicle
occupants be properly seated and wearing their seat belts.
This means riders should be sitting upright with both feet
on the ground. Both the lap belt and shoulder belt should
be firmly and properly in place. Airbags can cushion riders
from the impact of a crash, but they deploy at speeds as high
as 200 miles per hour. For airbags to be effective rather than
harmful, riders must be correctly wearing their seat belts at all
times.
KIDS IN THE BACK:
The safest place for a child in a vehicle is in the back seat,
fastened in a properly fitted child car seat suited for their
weight. Side or so-called curtain airbags are safe for children
riding in the back. Parents and caregivers can seek assistance
to properly fit and fasten their child seat at free clinics offered
by firefighters, law enforcement, or other organizations
Without airbags, the back seat of a vehicle is still the safest
place for a child. As vehicles increasingly include frontal
airbags, it is more important to remember that children
should be in the back seat at all times.
Experts also caution drivers and passengers from being too
close to the dashboard when the airbags are deployed. Try to
keep at least 10 inches or more between your chest and the
steering wheel or dashboard. This is especially important for
shorter drivers because they are naturally closer and the risk
of injury from airbag deployment is greater.
Riders in the passenger seat should also put their seat back
as far as possible without disrupting any passengers behind
them. This is intended to give the airbag some distance to
deploy.
PROPER POSITION:
News
FALL PROJECTS
AUTUMN LEAF PICK-UP
PICK- UP SCHEDULE
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Public Works
BY MICHAEL HULLIHAN
Michael Hullihan
Director of Public Works &
Engineering
(630) 368-5270
mhullihan@oak-brook.org
As the weather starts to cool, Public Works and
Engineering are preparing for fall and winter activities.
Leaf pickup season will soon be upon us. The program,
including service areas and schedules, is outlined to
the left. After leaf pick-up is complete, Public Works
will be doing its Fall tree planting. As tree losses from
Emerald Ash Borer increase, the reforestation program
will become more and more significant. While we are
increasing the amount of resources devoted to this
program, there may be some delay between removal of
diseased Ash trees and replacement with a more suitable
species.
Public Works will also be doing the normal scheduled
preventive maintenance on Village facilities. This is a
good time for homeowners to do likewise. Ensuring that
gutters, downspouts and drains are clear of leaves will
avoid water damage during winter freeze thaw cycles.
Heating systems and filters should also be checked.
Irrigation systems should be serviced and winterized.
Should you have any questions on the leaf pickup
program, seasonal maintenance, or street/forestry
issues, please feel free to call us at 630-368-5270.
Fall is approaching and with it comes the laborious task of
raking fallen leaves. We recommend that you mulch your
leaves and return this beneficial material back to your
lawn and landscape.
Leaves may be raked to the street pavement edge where
they will be collected four times by the Village. In order to
have an efficient and effective program, your cooperation
is needed in adhering to the following procedures:
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
Zone 5
October 14, 22 Yorkshire Woods
November 8 Steeplechase
December 6
October 15, 23 Forest Glen, Woodside
November 11 Estates, York Woods
December 9
October 16, 25 Timber Trails, Merry Lane
November 14
December 10
October 17, 29 South of 31st Street and east
November 19 of Route 83; including Lincoln,
Grant, Coolidge
October 18, 31 Brook Forest, Briarwood
November 22 Trinity Lakes
December 12
Zone 6 October 21 Ginger Creek, Saddle Brook
November 5 Heritage Oaks, White Oak
December 2, 13 Lane, Avenue Loire
•DO NOT bag your leaves if you want the Village to
pick them up. The equipment we use can only pick
up piles of loose leaves.
•Rake ONLY LEAVES into a pile. NO shrub clippings,
sticks, or other debris are permitted - these
materials clog our equipment.
•DO NOT pile leaves on the street pavement.
Leaves are to be placed behind the curb or edge of
pavement.
•Please place the leaves a day or two prior to the
dates listed below. Any leaves placed afterwards
will not be collected until the next date. Later
pickups are subject to weather conditions.
Community Development
BY ROBERT KALLIEN
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Information
Through the first six months of 2013, the Community
Development Department continues to see a significant
level of large construction projects throughout the Village.
In terms of overall number of permits issued, the 2013
activity is running approximately ten (10) percent of 2012
figures. The number of building inspections conducted
is up over 29 percent over 2012 figures. In addition, the
overall size and scope of the permits received so far this
year are for significantly larger construction projects. As
an example, the total value of the permits processed in
2013 is in excess of $40 million which reflects an increase
of over 137 percent over the first half of 2012. Because
many of our permit fees are based on project value, the
amount of permit fees collected to-date is up by more
than sixty (60) percent. Also, as the projects get larger in
size, the time needed to review and approve the plans and
ultimately conduct all of the required inspections increase
accordingly.
Residential Development – At the present time, there
are approximately 30 new homes that are under various
stages of construction. During the first six (6) months of
2013, permits have been issued for 11 new homes. Areas of
Oak Brook experiencing the most new home construction
is York Woods and along south York Road. With recent
approvals granted to Templeton Oaks (formerly known as
Brittwood Creek) and the Polo Lane Subdivision, additional
new home construction is expected to continue.
Commercial Development – At the present time, there
are over 50 “active” permits in Oakbrook Center. Several of
these are very significant renovation/expansion projects
including: Nordstrom’s, Neiman Marcus, Apple Store,
Fixtures Living, Tommy Bahama, Perry’s Steakhouse, Old
Town Pour House, Container Store, Le Meridian Hotel
and West Elm. The Red Robin Restaurant is now open for
business.
In addition to the many Oakbrook Center projects, a
number of other large commercial projects are either
under review or are already underway, including: Blistex
expansion, Advocate Healthcare renovation and parking
deck expansion, Clearwater retail out-building which
includes a Chipotle and Roti Mediteranean Grill restaurant,
Molina Health Care, Great Lakes Dredge and Dock
($800,000), and NxStage Medical Care.
As the seasons change, the Village occasionally gets
complaints on the condition of one or more of the water
features that are located throughout our community. With
regard to this issue, the Village’s Property Maintenance
Code states in subsection 302.10: Maintenance of Water
Features. All existing private and public water features,
including stormwater retention/detention facilities, must
be kept clear of garbage and debris, and any such area not
occupied by water must be kept mowed in accordance to
the provisions of this Code. Facilities designed to hold
water on a continuous basis must be maintained so as
to prevent such water from becoming a breeding site for
mosquitoes or from becoming a nuisance due to odor
or stagnation. Whenever any facility in the Village that is
designated and approved as a stormwater management
facility does not function as was originally designed,
either because of damage or because of falling into a
state of disrepair, it shall be repaired and brought into
compliance with its original design specifications, subject
to the approval of the Village Engineer.
WATER FEATURES
“There are over 50 active permits in
Oakbrook Center”
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Robert Kallien
Director of Community
Development
(630) 368-5101
rkallien@oak-brook.org
Sports Core
BY TREY VANDYKE
Information & Community Calendar
Oktoberfest
Saturday, September 21
11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Labor Day Half-Marathon
Monday, September 2
7 a.m.
RACE:
The half-marathon starts on
Kensington Road west of Jorie
Boulevard, and finishes in Oak
Brook’s Central Park.
REGISTRATION*:
Registration until 9/1: $75
Race day registration: $85
*Limited to 2,000 registrants.
PARKING:
Parking is available at the Ace
Hardware corporate parking
lot and at The Crossings Center
office complex parking lot,
directly north of the starting
line.
FOR MORE INFO VISIT:
www.oakbrookhalfmarathon.
com
Veterans Day Commemoration
Monday, November 11
1 p.m.
LOCATION:
1200 Oak Brook Road
@ Village Hall Flagpole
CEREMONY:
The Oak Brook Police and Fire
Departments will conduct a
memorial ceremony in honor
of our fellow Americans killed
on 9/11. There will be a bell
ceremony, & the OBPD Honor
Guard will be on hand, as well
as an OBFD bag piper and
Bugles Across America.
FOR MORE INFO:
Contact the OBFD at
(630) 368-5200 or
www.oak-brook.org/
remembrance
9/11 Remembrance
Tuesday, September 10
6:30 p.m.
LOCATION:
Oak Brook Park District
1450 Forest Gate Road
MUSIC:
New Invaders 1:30-3:30pm
7th Heaven: 5-7pm
TOURNAMENTS
Adult Futbol Tournament:
Saturday and Sunday
Hittn’ For the House Classic Softball
Tournament: Friday, Saturday &
Sunday
Home Run Derby:
Saturday, 6:30pm
KIDS’ ACTIVITIES:
Face Painting, pumpkin walk,
balloon animals, crafts, pony rides,
moon jump, Fire Dept. activities, &
moon jump.
FOOD & BEVERAGES:
Sweet Baby Ray’s, Two Brothers
Brewery, Ebel Weiss, & Domaine
DuPage. Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
For those of you who love changing weather, you got your wish this summer. We have had a little bit of everything
this year. I am happy to report that all of our sports venues have remained active during these summer months. At
the pool, parent volunteers are essential to operate our swim team. We owe a debt of gratitude to Lisa Griffith, Anne
Huber, and all our parent volunteers. Without their efforts, we wouldn’t have a swim team. Thank you!
Local golfers hit the links at our Oak Brook Golf Club on August 3, 4 & 5 to determine our club champions. On the
women’s side, Wendy Youngman achieved a 3-peat as champion with a score of 86. Erana Moroni led
the net division with a score of 70. Defending men’s champion Jaime Blyth of Hinsdale also achieved a
3 –peat performance with his winning score of 149 (72-77). The remaining men’s winners are:
A Flight – Jeff Bassett, B Flight – Ashok Lakhani, and C Flight
– Norm Chiodras. Congratulations to the winners and thank
you to everyone who participated.
As always we encourage you to use our beautiful facilities for
your next special event. Please contact Tammy Perri at
(630) 368-6442 for availability and rates.
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
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Trey VanDyke
Sports Core Director
(630) 368-6420
tvandyke@oak-brook.org
LOCATION:
1200 Oak Brook Road
CEREMONY:
The program will honor all Veterans
who live or work in Oak Brook.
State Senator Kirk Dillard, State
Representative Pattie Bellock and
the Oak Brook Police Honor Guard
will be among those on hand to
honor our Veterans. A reception,
with light refreshments, following
the ceremony will be held at the
Oak Brook Heritage Center located
next door to Village Hall.
DO YOU HAVE A VETERAN IN
YOUR FAMILY?
If so, please send your veteran’s
information, including photo, to
the Oak Brook Historical Society
to be included in our Oak Brook
Veterans Honor Roll Presentation.
FOR MORE INFO:
Pick up a Veterans information
Form at the Oak Brook Heritage
Center, Village Hall, or the Oak
Brook Library, or call Kathy Maher
at (630) 325-1314 to have a form
emailed directly to you. Deadline
for submissions is October 28th.
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, a time when the Oak
Brook Public Library joins with the National Library Association
and public libraries nationwide to make sure that our students
have the most important school supply of all – a free library
card.
Resources at the Oak Brook Public Library are available to
anyone who has a library card. Students can turn to the library
for materials, programs, and services that support academic
achievement. OBPL keeps copies on-hand of elementary and
middle school textbooks and owns a variety of test preparation
books for the ACT, SAT, MCAT, LSAT, and much more.
Students can use their library cards from home, too. Our
library offers access to important educational resources like
EBSCO, Gale Virtual Reference, Academic Search Premier, Kids
Search, and Searchasaurus, along with thousands of eBooks
and eAudiobooks. The library provides students with exciting
and engaging programs that make learning fun and resources
that they can access from the library and from home – all with
a free library card. It is for this reason that a library card is most
important school supply of all.
Throughout September, the library will host a number of
activities, including “Improve Your Memory” with Dr. Burton
L. Fischman and “Victorian Women Watercolorists: Agents of
Social Change” by Dorothy Mikuska. Get a running start on the
school year by attending these fun and intelligent programs.
For more information on how to sign up for a library card,
please visit the Circulation Desk. For those community
members who already have library cards, we would like to issue
a special “Thank you” so be sure to visit us soon!
Library
BY SUE MADORIN
Calendar and Events
WHAT’S HAPPENING?FALL CALENDAR
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Sue Madorin
Library Director
(630) 368-7706
smadorin@oak-brook.org
Sunday, September 29 at 2:00 pm Victorian Women Watercolorists: Agents of Social Change
Dorothy Mikuska
Dorothy Mikuska’s presentation will explore how artists like Elizabeth Forbes, Susan Isabel Dacre, Florence Caxton, Helen Allingham, Lillian and Theresa Stannard, Beatrix Potter, and Laura Herford were instrumental in changing Victorian society while creating outstanding watercolor paintings.
Saturday, September 7 at 2:00 pm Terry Andrews: Piano Classics Terry Andrews Terry Andrews will bring his musical talents to the library with a mix of Jazz, Old Standards, Blues, Ragtime, Dixieland and more. He will be playing in the lobby for the whole library to enjoy. Feel free to make song requests!
Sunday, September 15 at 2:00 pm Ready to Wear +Ready to Paint: Fashion & Modernism in Late 19th Century Paris Michelle Paluch-Mishur
This slide lecture looks at late nineteenth century artists such as Cassatt, Tissot, Caillebotte and Renoir and their relationship to exciting developments in the Parisian fashion industry. This theme relates to a special exhibition traveling to New York and Chicago in 2013.
Saturday, September 21 at 2:00 pm Improve Your Memory Dr. Burton L. Fischman
Achieve your potential and boost your confidence by learning memory improvement strategies. Discover the magic of mnemonics – methods and systems for improving your memory. Learn techniques to help you retain information more readily – including numbers, names, and faces. Everyone will walk away with several ideas on how a more powerful memory will help them be more effective in achieving their potential in life.
Finance
BY SHARON DANGLES
Information
NEW FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
& PROCESS
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL
FINANCIAL REPORT
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The updated 2012-2015 strategic plan was
presented to the Board in late July. The strategic
plan outlines and guides the annual budget
process.
The 2013 budget process begins with the
department directors submitting their funding
requests to the Village Manager and Finance
Director by mid-September.
The Village Manager, Assistant Village Manager
and Finance Director consider funding requests
as a starting point to develop a draft budget.
In September, there will be numerous meetings
with key staff to discuss and evaluate funding
requests. Adjustments are made as deemed
appropriate and reports are prepared in
October. Copies of the finalized draft budget
will be posted online and available for viewing
at the Village Hall and Library in late October.
Sharon Dangles
Finance Director
(630) 368-5072
sdangles@oak-brook.org
State law requires the Village to prepare a complete set of
audited financial statements following the close of each
fiscal year in the form of a Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report (CAFR). The CAFR is presented in three main
sections. The introductory section includes a financial
overview and an organization chart. The financial section
includes the Village auditor’s report, management’s
discussion and analysis, audited basic financial statements
and notes thereto, and the underlying combining and
individual fund financial statements and supporting
schedules. The statistical section sets forth selected
unaudited economic, financial trend and demographic
information for the Village on a multi-year basis.
For the past 35 years, the Village has received recognition
for its CAFR in the form of a Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government
Finance Officers Association. The 2012 CAFR is located
on the Village website in the Finance section. Contact the
Finance Department at (630) 368-5000 if you have any
questions regarding this document management plan.
In these difficult financial times, management is pleased
that we have been able to end the 2012 fiscal year with
an addition to fund balance. The Village’s General Fund revenues exceeded expenditures by $1.6 million. By
the end of 2013, the total cash reserves are projected at
$11.4 million, which is equal to 7.4 months of operating
expenses.
The Village Board will hold budget workshop
meetings in November to discuss the 2014 draft
budget. Residents are invited to attend these
meetings.
Before the December 10 regularly scheduled
Village Board meeting, a public hearing will take
place regarding the 2014 Budget. Residents may
participate in the public hearing.
Given the outcome of the public hearing, the
adoption of the final budget may occur during
the same Board meeting.
Budgeting is an essential tool for managing the Village’s
revenues and expenditures. The Village of Oak Brook’s process
is underway for developing its budget for the next fiscal year,
which begins January 1.
More information regarding the exact dates
of the budget timeline will be posted in the
Finance Department section of the Village
website later this fall.
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2013 OAK BROOK POLO September 15 & 22
Oak Brook Polo. Feel the excitement!
Order tickets online at www.oak-brook.org/polo
or call (630) 368-5095
Scan to learn more about Oak Brook polo:
International days: Sunday, 9/15 (British Day) & Sunday, 9/22 (Argentina Day)
Village of Oak Brook
1200 Oak Brook Road
Oak Brook, IL 60523-2255