2013 Summer Quarterly Newsletter I Volume 66 - Summer 2013
AK ROOKO B news
Let the games begin!
The Taste of Oak Brook
2013 Polo Season
Summer Safety
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3 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Welcome message from Gopal Lalmalani
4 FROM THE MANAGER
Sports Core Survey, Red Light Camera,
SLEP Update, New Trustees
5 POLICE
Summer Safety, National Night Out
7 FIRE
Summer Heat, Drowning Information,
Sunscreen
8 PUBLIC WORKS
Scheduled Improvements, Irrigation Sewer
Rate, Sprinkler Restrictions
9 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Development Update, Tall Grass Info and
complaints
10 SPORTS CORE
Salt Creek Flood, Tennis, & Membership
11 LIBRARY
Upcoming events & “Have Book, Will
Travel” summer theme
12 FINANCE
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
13 COMMUNITY NEWS
Registering with FEMA
14 OAK BROOK POLO
Dates and ticket information
15 THE TASTE OF OAK BROOK
Event information
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
Finance: (630) 368-5070
Fire Non-Emergency: (630) 368-5200
Library: (630) 368-7700
Police Non-Emergency: (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 Manager: Angela Bicos
abicos@oak-brook.org
OAK BROOK news
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From the President
BY GOPAL LALMALANI
Summer is finally here, and I hope this newsletter finds
you in good spirits as we all enjoy the beautiful season.
There is lots going on around here! First up is the Taste
of Oak Brook on July 3rd beginning at 4 pm at the Sports
Core grounds. Also, polo is back bigger and better
than ever! This year we have expanded polo to 6 dates
beginning with a special late afternoon inaugural polo
event on July 19th at 3:30 pm. Information on polo is on
page 14 and the Taste on page 15.
April was unfortunately marred by a rainstorm that
brought more than 7.5 inches of rain to the area. Many of
you were hit hard by this flooding and hopefully you were
able to apply for the FEMA assistance that was available.
On an upbeat note, I am happy to report to you that
the Village has just won the lawsuit filed by Skybar/Tom
Sheahan/JohnCraig who together sued a number of
our current and former elected and appointed officials.
The wide ranging complaint included allegations of
defamation, loss of reputation, conspiracy to prevent
former Police Chief Sheahan from discharging his duties,
and Sky Bar’s claim that it was denied due process in the
revocation of the tavern’s liquor license. By this action,
the court has effectively dismissed this federal case. In the
order, the federal judge declined to accept jurisdiction
of former President John Craig’s defamation claim based
on Illinois law. The case was defended by and paid for by
the Village’s insurance carrier, the Intergovernmental Risk
Management Association (IRMA).
One of the most talked about elections in Oak Brook
history is over. I want to congratulate Trustees Don
Adler and John Baar as well as reelected Trustee Mark
Moy. I look forward to working together with them in
the coming years. Also, as I am sure you are aware, the
referendum that asked voters if they wanted the Village to
sell a portion of the Sports Core land to the school district
WELCOMING SUMMER
Gopal G. Lalmalani
Village President
(630) 368-5012
glalmalani@oak-brook.org
was overwhelmingly defeated. The message from our
residents was crystal clear, and I wholeheartedly support
the results of the referendum.
Finally, Trustee Don Adler, Village Manager David
Niemeyer and I recently attended the annual Illinois
Municipal League Lobby day in Springfield. We talked
with many of our legislators and also met Treasurer Dan
Rutherford. There were many hot button municipal issues
discussed, including requiring the state to direct deposit
our share of the income tax and other state shared tax
revenues. We also met with State Representative Sandra
Pihos, who is an expert on school issues and has agreed
to speak with our school working group on school
consolidation issues. Sadly, as you are aware the major
issue in Springfield was and remains the pension reform.
Yet another session has passed without any action. Until
pension reform happens, the state’s fiscal mess will not
improve.
As always, please know that our staff, our Trustees, and I
are available to you at all times and are here to serve you.
Feel free to email, call, or meet any one of us. Let us know
how we are doing, and what else we need to be working
on, as together we strive to make Oak Brook an even
better place to work, live, and play.
Respectfully submitted,
Gopal G. Lalmalani, M.D., M.B.A.
Sports Core Survey
The Village recently heard a presentation on the
Sports Core survey sent out to all residents and non-
member residents last year. 635 Oak Brook residents
responded and 86 non-resident members responded
to the survey. Some of the residents who responded
suggested maintaining and bolstering open space
and trails, developing a 3 hole practice course, and
improving the bathhouse and pool. Also, the consultants
who completed the survey suggested increasing
and expanding marketing, formalizing the village’s
relationship with the park district, and reviewing the
Sports Core organizational chart. The next steps in the
process of reviewing and implementing survey results
are currently being discussed with the Sports Core Long
Range Planning Committee. The full report is located on
the Village website under the Sports Core section.
Red Light Camera
We recently learned that the Illinois Department of
Transportation has denied Oakbrook Terrace’s Application
for a red light camera at 22nd and Route 83. IDOT does
not normally allow a red light camera when there are
not 3 years of new traffic data. This intersection was just
recently improved by the state, and accidents have been
reduced 50% since the construction was completed. In
addition, a recent Oak Brook Police Department study
concluded that during the three year period of 2010-
2012, of the 160 traffic crashes only 16 were intersection
related and 104 or 66% were rear end collisions. The
study concluded that at least 78% of the crashes had no
connection with disobeying a traffic signal. It is believed
new traffic data will have to be collected between 2012
and 2015 prior to IDOT making a determination on the
intersection again.
SLEP Update
It has been mentioned in many past newsletter articles the
unfair assessment the Village was hit by in 2011 by IMRF
as a result of former Police Chief Tom Sheahan being able
to unfairly transfer many of his past pension credits from
Deerfield and Chicago to his Oak Brook pension. Oak Brook
got stuck with most of the bill, with our entire SLEP liability
for his tenure exceeding $750,000. We recently learned
that we did not win our administrative appeal to IMRF on
this issue, but the Board has recently authorized the Village
Attorney to appeal this in decision court.
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From the Manager
BY DAVID NIEMEYER
David Niemeyer
Village Manager
(630) 368-5026
dniemeyer@oak-brook.org
Welcome, New Trustees!
Congratulations to newly elected trustees Don Adler, John Baar and Mark Moy.
Trustee Adler is a 23 year resident of Oak Brook and his
positions in private industry were in tax and auditing.
He was the President, Treasurer, and Board member
of the York Woods Community Association. He was
Chairman of the Citizen’s Finance Advisory Committee
and a member of the Village’s Adhoc Legal Services
Audit Committee. He was also an Oak Brook Historical
Society board member and a member of the Oak
Brook Chamber of Commerce.
Trustee Baar is a 21 year resident of Oak Brook and was
the assistant principal at Butler School until his recent
retirement. He was a member of the Board of Police and
Fire Commissioners for 15 years, including 8 years as its
chair. He also has been president and a member of the
York Woods Homeowners Association and Oak Brook
Civic Association. He also has been a member of the Oak
Brook Village Caucus and the Historical Society Board.
Also, congratulations to recently re-elected trustee
Mark Moy. All three trustees will serve until 2017.
From left to right: John Baar, Don Adler, Mike Manzo, Asif Yusuf,
Gopal Lalmalani, Charlotte Pruss, Mark Moy, Jerry Wolin.
Governor Quinn has on his desk a bill to eliminate handheld
cell phone use across the State. Please consider purchasing
a hands-free kit for your phone if your vehicle does not
support Bluetooth technology. Many motorcyclists are
killed every season by drivers who stated they did not “see”
the motorcycle coming. This is especially true when making
a left turn.
National Night Out events involve citizens, law
enforcement agencies, civic groups, neighborhood
organizations, neighborhood crime watch groups, and
local officials from all over Oak Brook. These events are
designed to:
1. Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness;
2. Generate support for, and participation in, local
anti-crime programs;
3. Strengthen neighborhood spirit; and
4. Send a message to criminals letting them know that
neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
The Oak Brook Police Department’s event is scheduled
on August 6, 2013 at the Oak Brook Police Department –
north-west parking lot, from 5:00pm-8:00pm.
Events for the evening will include: Police Department
Tours. Squad Display, meet the new department K-9 – Torro
and Officer Franczak, games and prizes for the kids, a table
with Crime Prevention and Drug Prevention handouts, DJ,
and Child Safety seat installations.
*Seat installations must be scheduled in advance with
Officer Huff by calling (630) 368-8734.
All Citizens and Public Officials are invited.
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Police
BY JAMES KRUGER
Summer is upon us and with it, more people are out
enjoying the weather. Summer is also the time of year that
historically is busier in most police departments. School
children have hopefully put down the electronic gadgets
for a few moments and are out walking to parks, riding
bicycles, and playing sports. Please take extra care driving
through our neighborhoods.
We also see an increase in motorists coming to Oak Brook
to visit the many restaurants and stores that our community
has to offer. That increase in traffic also brings with it the
possibility of some individuals frequenting our shopping
areas for ulterior motives. The Police Department asks that
everyone remember to lock their vehicles when going into
a store and not leave cars running. Also with the higher
temperatures, should you observe children or pets left
in a vehicle to please call 9-1-1, so that we can ensure the
safety of all involved. The Weather Channel advises that the
interior temperature of a vehicle in 90 degree heat can hit
133 degrees in one hour, even if the windows are cracked
open.
As you receive this newsletter two new probationary
police officers will be graduating from the Suburban Law
Enforcement Academy at the College of DuPage. Officer
Deanne Wasielewski and Officer Blake Swegler graduate on
June 28th at ceremonies to be held at North Central College.
Both probationary officers will be assigned to field training
officers for twelve weeks after completing the twelve-week
police academy required by State statute. After successfully
completing the nearly six month training process, they
will then be able to assume solo patrol duties in the Patrol
Division. We look forward to having Deanne and Blake on
the street by the holiday season.
Some of our residents may not know but I am a motorcycle
touring enthusiast. It is a very rewarding pastime where I
have been able to see parts of our wonderful country that I
would not have otherwise. It is also an endeavor that must
include consummate safety practices.
I always recommend wearing a helmet, and I would ask all of
you to please heed the Illinois Department of Transportation
warning of “Start Seeing Motorcycles.” Another great
concern is distracted driving and texting while driving, even
with the national information campaigns that have been in
the media.
SUMMER SAFETY
& NEW OFFICERS
“Please take extra care driving through our neighborhoods”
James Kruger
Police Chief
(630) 368-8710
jkruger@oak-brook.org
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
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School is out! It’s time to pack those bags and go on
vacation! Unfortunately, burglars know this also. FBI
statistics show burglaries rise during the summer months
of July and August, as these are the months when most
families are away. Below are some important tips and
reminders for you before you pack those bags:
Remember, burglars focus on convenience, concealment,
and camouflage. Think twice before posting upcoming
vacations on Facebook, Twitter or any other social media
outlets. You’d be surprised how fast that information
can travel. Vacations are meant to be fun times with the
family and friends, not a time of convenience for thieves
and potential burglars. Keep your homes safe and secure
and make your trip a memorable one with these simple
precautions.
Police
BY GEORGE PETERSON
What’s all that buzz about?
Insects such as wasps, bees, and hornets sting when
they feel they are in danger. They inject poisonous
venom into the skin. For most people, stings can be
painful, but are not life threatening. Some people
may have an immediate allergic reaction to being
stung, which can be very dangerous. Call 9-1-1 or
seek emergency medical treatment if, immediately
after being stung, you experience any of the
following symptoms:
Swelling or itching anywhere else on your body;
wheezing; headache; nausea; fast heart rate;
dizziness or feeling faint; difficulty swallowing;
and or/swollen face or mouth.
If you notice the stinger left in your skin, remove it as
soon as possible. Do this by scraping it off using a
hard blunt surface. Don’t try to pinch the stinger out
using your fingers or tweezers as this risks spreading
venom. Wash the area with soap and water, and put
a cold cloth on the area. Raise the part of the body
that was stung to prevent swelling. Use a spray or
cream containing local anesthetic or antihistamine
on the affected area to help prevent itching and
swelling. Avoid scratching this area, as it may
become infected. Consult your doctor if any redness
or itching remains after 48 hours.
SUMMER VACATION
CHECKLIST
“...burglars focus on convenience, concealment, and camouflage.”
• Make sure you have effective locks that are being used.
Even the best locks can’t protect you if you don’t use
them.
•Do some yard work before you leave the house for an
extended period of time. Trim your hedges and bushes
so thieves can’t have a chance to hide out, or that you
won’t give the impression your home has been left
unattended and vacant.
•Get to know your neighbors before your trip. Neighbors
who look out for each other are among the best and least
expensive defenses against neighborhood crime.
•Remember to secure your spare. Leave your spare key
with a trusted neighbor. Never hide it on the property.
Burglars have more experience looking for keys than you
do hiding them.
•Let there be light and make sure all outside entrances of
the home are well-lit. A timer or solar-powered lights on
the front, back and side of the house make it difficult for
burglars to hide.
•Invest in an alarm. An alarm system controls access
points to your home and lets you know if someone has
invaded your space. Also, advise your alarm company
that you will be away on vacation and no one will be
entering the home during your absence.
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SUMMER HEAT & RECENT NEWS
•Head low in the water, mouth at water level
•Head tilted back with mouth open
•Eyes glassy and empty, unable to focus
•Eyes closed
•Hair over forehead or eyes
•Not using legs – vertical
•Hyperventilating or gasping
•Trying to swim in a particular direction but not making
headway
•Trying to roll over on the back
•Appear to be climbing an invisible ladder
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Fire
BY TOM MCELLIN
Preparation for any emergency begins well before the
alarm bell rings. Along with regular drills and practice for
the standard calls for service such as fires and car accidents,
we also prepare for anything out of the ordinary for our
Village. We never want to be caught unprepared.
Please prepare yourself for the months ahead. Use safety
precautions and prepare your family for heat related
illnesses, water and weather safety, cooking, and instead
of using fireworks at home, celebrate the Independence
Day by attending the Taste of Oak Brook’s grand firework
display on July 3rd.
I would like to invite you all to attend the Village of Oak
Brook’s annual September 11th Memorial Ceremony. This
year it will take place on Tuesday, September 10th at 6:30
PM at the Village Hall. Last year we had over 100 residents
joining us in remembering the lives that were lost during
the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
I would also like to mention that the Oak Brook Women’s
Club, through their philanthropic search, will be donating
$460.00 towards the purchase of a Tactron Incident
Management Command Kit. Command boards assist
the Incident Commander in tracking the location and
assignments of vehicles and fire companies operating
during the scene of a fire.
On May 10th, Probationary Firefighter Jacob Arzer
was promoted and sworn in to the rank of Firefighter/
Paramedic in the SED Board Room. He is already an
experienced paramedic. Our expectation is that he will
continue improvement in his career, be a valuable member
of the department, and provide a high level of service to
the community.
DROWNING DOESN’T LOOK
LIKE DROWNING
Sometimes the most common indication that someone is
drowning is that it doesn’t look like the drowning that most
people perceive. There is very little splashing, and seldom
waving, yelling, or calls for help of any kind. It may look like a
person is treading water and looking up at the deck. One way
to be sure? Ask them, “Are you alright?” If they can answer “yes”
– they probably are. If they return a blank stare, you may have
less than 30 seconds to get to them. And parents – children
playing in the water make noise. If they get quiet, get to them
and find out why. Look for these signs of drowning when
persons are in the water:
“We never want to be caught unprepared.”
Sunscreens made specifically for babies and children are the
safest, rather than suntan products. If necessary, use suntan
products with higher SPF to better protect a child until an
appropriate children’s sunscreen product can be purchased.
Look for a sunscreen that:
•Provides broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection.
•Has an SPF of at least 30, which typically provides protection
against 97-98% of UVB rays. Also note that a higher than
30 SPF sunscreen might provide more protection when
sunscreen can’t be reapplied as often.
•Is water-resistant. Even if you aren’t going swimming, if your
child is outside, he/she will likely be sweating, so a water
resistant sunscreen may provide better protection than a
regular sunscreen.
•Is hypo-allergenic and fragrance free, especially if your child
has sensitive skin.
•Is in a form that is easy to use on your child, whether that
means it is a stick, gel, lotion, spray, or continuous spray, etc.
SUNSCREEN FOR BABIES & KIDS
Safety & Information
Tom McEllin
Fire Chief
(630) 368-5200
tmcellin@oak-brook.org
Public Works and Engineering are already in full
“summer mode.” Scheduled 2013 Oak Brook
improvements include repaving streets in York
Woods, which were affected by a 2012 water main
replacement project there. Croydon Lane and
Chatham Lane will be repaved along with parts
of Sheffield Lane and Windsor Drive. Along with
repaving, the York Woods streets will get significant
drainage improvements and replacements of curbs
and gutters.
The Village will also be starting pedestrian
access projects around the Oakbrook Center,
including enhanced crosswalk markings, improved
pedestrian signals, and sidewalks. The first phase
of streetscape improvements along 22nd Street are
to be completed this spring and summer, including
the installation of median planters and irrigation
systems between Spring Road and Salt Creek.
Work on pumps, valves, and 800 feet of water main
beneath 22nd street also is scheduled.
A DuPage County project calls for the resurfacing
of 31st Street, from York Road to Interstate 294.
York Road is to be resurfaced by the county,
from 31st Street north to Golf Drive. The Illinois
Department of Transportation (IDOT) project
which was to have resurfaced IL Route 83 through
the Village has been delayed until 2014.
Your patience and forbearance with construction
activities is much appreciated. If there are any
issues with construction, please let us know at
the Engineering Department (630-368-5130). The
Public Works crews have gotten well into the
summer tasks including: sign replacement, street
painting, drainage structure maintenance, and
repair of landscape damaged by winter utility digs.
Please let us know if there are any Public Works
issues we should be addressing (630-368-5270).
SUMMER IRRIGATION SEWER RATE
The Flagg Creek Water Reclamation District recently
established a policy for metered water used for
irrigation by Oak Brook residents. The Seasonal Irrigation
Cap Program restricts the sewer user charge during
the seasonal period to a maximum limit of 1.5 x the
average “winter” use. To be eligible for the program,
the residential user must complete a Seasonal Irrigation
Cap Program Application and submit the application to
the District. An application fee of $20.00 is required for
administrative set-up of the cap. Only one application
for such cap and meter will be allowed per calendar year
per residence. For more information please visit the
Village website at www.oak-brook.org.
SPRINKLING RESTRICTIONS
As summer approaches you should keep in mind the
water conservation requirements found in our Village
code. Landscape watering is permitted as follows:
1. Odd-Numbered Street Addresses: Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday _ six o’clock (6:00) A.M. until ten o’clock
(10:00) A.M. and six o’clock (6:00) P.M. until ten o’clock
(10:00) P.M., provided that newly seeded areas as well
as planted sod may be sprinkled at any time on any day
for a maximum period of two (2) weeks from the date of
installation.
2. Even-Numbered Street Addresses: Wednesday, Friday
and Sunday _ six o’clock (6:00) A.M. until ten o’clock
(10:00) A.M. and six o’clock (6:00) P.M. until ten o’clock
(10:00) P.M., provided that newly
seeded areas as well as planted sod may be sprinkled at
any time on any day for a maximum
period of two (2) weeks from the date of installation.
B. Hand-Held Watering Devices: Hand-held watering
devices (including watering cans)
may be used at any time on any day.
SCHEDULED IMPROVEMENTS
“A DuPage County project calls for the resurfacing
of 31st street, from York Road to Interstate 294.”
News
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Public Works
BY MICHAEL HULLIHAN
Michael Hullihan
Director of Public Works &
Engineering
(630) 368-5270
mhullihan@oak-brook.org
With all of the recent rains, the Department has
been actively involved in a growing number of tall
grass complaints. The Department enforces its tall
grass complaints per Section 302.4 of the Property
Maintenance Code. The following is a brief synopsis
of how this code section works:
a. All weeds and grass exceeding eight (8) inches in
height found growing on any lot or tract of land
within the village are hereby declared to be a
nuisance;
b. If it is determined that a property is in violation
to eight (8) inch height restriction, the Village will
serve a notice upon the owner of any premises
on which weeds or grass are permitted to grow
in violation of the provisions of this section
demanding the cutting of such weeds and grass
within five (5) days from the date of such notice.
The notice shall be personally served on, or sent
by certified mail to the person who was sent the
tax bill for the general taxes on the property for
the last preceding year; and
c. If a person so served does not cut the weeds or
grass within ten days of receiving notice, the
village may proceed to cut the weeds or grass
keeping an account of the expense of the cutting
and such expense shall be charged to and paid
by such owner.
If anyone has any questions regarding the complaint,
please email me at rkallien@oak-brook.org.
Community Development
BY ROBERT KALLIEN
Through the first five 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 volume of permits is approximately the same as
2012 figures. However the main difference is that the
overall size and scope of the permits received so far is for
much larger projects. As an example, the total value of
the permits processed during this same time period in
2012 was approximately $5 million. In 2013, the value
skyrocketed to nearly $30 million. Because many of our
permit fees are based on project value, the amount of
permit fees collected to date is up by more than fifty (50)
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 increases.
Residential Development – There are over a dozen new
homes that are under various stages of construction.
Examples of the size of some these homes can be seen
driving through York Woods or driving south on York
Road. Once the lots in Templeton Woods become
available, Staff expects that number to continue to grow.
Commercial Development – Currently, there are over
50 “active” permits in Oakbrook Center. Several of these
are very significant projects including; Nordstrom’s
remodel ($6.5 million), Neiman Marcus remodel ($3.7
million), Apple expansion ($6 million), Perry’s Steakhouse
build-out ($2 million), Le Meridian Hotel – window work
($2.6 million), West Elm tenant build-out ($900,000),
Pottery Barn tenant build-out ($900,000), and Red Robin
Restaurant tenant build-out ($875,000). Many other
smaller projects are either under review or are underway.
In addition to the many Oakbrook Center projects, a
number of other large commercial projects are either
under review or are already underway including;
Advocate Healthcare renovation and parking deck
expansion ($8 million) which will increase employment
by 150 in Oak Brook, Clearwater retail out-building ($1.4
million), Molina Health Care tenant build-out ($1 million),
Hub Group interior tenant build-out ($TBD), Great Lakes
Dredge and Dock ($800,000), and NxStage Medical Care
tenant build-out ($592,000).
Finally, Blistex is in the process of finalizing detailed
construction plans for a significant, 60,000+ sq.ft.
expansion of their facilities located on Swift Drive.
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE “Currently there are over 50 active
permits in Oakbrook Center...”
TALL GRASS COMPLAINTS
Information
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Robert Kallien
Director of Community
Development
(630) 368-5101
rkallien@oak-brook.org
Sports Core
BY TREY VANDYKE
“The Sports Core is our
community’s backyard.”
FLOODING, TENNIS, & MEMBERSHIPS
Information
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Spring came late to the Sports Core this year. However, all
outdoor activities are now in full swing. Memberships are still
available, so please feel free to call for more information.
As you know, our community sustained another Salt Creek
flood event in April. The north nine holes of our golf course
took on significant water. The driving range had as much as 7
feet of water of water on it during the event. Thanks to the very
hard work of Sean Creed our Golf Course Superintendent and
his staff, the golf course returned to full operation just 10 days
after this flood event. We are extremely fortunate to have such
a highly skilled and dedicated staff.
We are pleased to note that Greg Spencer has returned as
our Head Tennis Professional and that Cindy Jones returns as
our Head Swim Coach. Additionally, PGA golf professionals
Gary Pinns, Dan Kochevar, Ian Grant, Claudine Boettger, and
Jeff Kawucha all return as well. All of these staff members are
ready, willing, and able to take your sporting life to the next
level. Please feel free to contact them to create a plan for your
success.
As always we encourage you to use our beautiful clubhouse
facilities for your next corporate event, or even a personal
event such as a wedding, shower or birthday party. Contact
Tammy Perri at (630) 368-6442 for availability and rates.
The Sports Core is the communities backyard. Please come
and enjoy it.
Membership Spotlight: The B&T Associate Membership
This membership classification is perfect for the resident
who wants to use the B&T 4 times per year. Please see the
description to the right. For information about this or any of
our other membership programs, please call Michelle at (630)
368-6420.
Go play at the Sports Core!
Trey VanDyke
Sports Core Director
(630) 368-6420
tvandyke@oak-brook.org
WHAT’S HAPPENING?
During the school year, the library staff devotes themselves
to the education of the Oak Brook community. From
toddlers in preschool engaging in socialization and reading
programs to college students seeking help with academic
research, and all the way to seniors needing introductions
to the latest technology, the Oak Brook librarians are
equipped to meet all education needs.
During the summer, the library strives extra hard to provide
activities and programs to entertain as well as educate.
“Have Book, Will Travel” is the theme for this summer’s
reading program. To enhance everyone’s enjoyment, the
library has a number of exciting events lined up. To name
a few, the Youth Services department will host a program
on June 21st that allows children’s imaginations to travel
to Australia and experiment with aboriginal dot painting.
On a grander scale, the World Music Tour on July 30th will
take children from continent to continent and explore the
music of different cultures. For adults, June 29th will see a
visit from Kym Frankovelgia: Cabaret and More. Kym has
played night clubs and cruise ships, and promises to wow
with songs from the 1920s and later. We hope you will join
us for these exciting events!
Thank you to all who made the Friends Annual Used Book
Sale a success in spite of the weather! The Friends use these
proceeds to help make your Library an even better place.
Look for new book returns, which the Friends have
purchased for us, to be installed sometime in June.
Library
BY SUE MADORIN
Calendar and Events
Summer 2013 | WWW.OAK-BROOK.ORG 11
SUMMER CALENDAR Saturday, June 29 at 2:00 pm Kym Frankovelgia: Cabaret and More
Underwritten by the Friends of OBPL
Join us for Cabaret and More! with esteemed
Cabaret singer, Kym Frankovelgia. Kym has played night
clubs and cruise ships and specializes in Cabaret, Big Band,
Broadway, and Jazz and will be singing songs from the 1920s
and up. She has played with the Sammy Kaye Orchestra,
Glenn Miller, and Maxine Andrews just to name a few.
Sunday, September 15 at 2:00 pm Ready to Wear + Ready to Paint: Fashion and Modernism in Late 19th Century Paris
Underwritten by the Friends of OBPL
This slide lecture by Michelle Paluch-Mishur 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.
Sunday, October 6 at 2:00 PM Piano Classics: Anatoliy Torchinskiy
Underwritten by the Friends of OBPL
Oak Brook Public Library is pleased to welcome back
esteemed pianist, Anatoliy Torchinskiy. A native of Kiev,
Mr. Torchinskiy has lived in the US since 1992, earning both
bachelor’s and master’s degrees in piano performance. He has
won many awards and competitions and is known as both a
performer and accompanist. Mr. Torchinskiy has performed in
Italy, New York, Michigan and Wisconsin as well as the
Chicago area with companies such as Corneto Opera, and
Genesis Opera and has played live on WFMT radio.
Sue Madorin
Library Director
(630) 368-7706
smadorin@oak-brook.orgSummer Theme: Have Book, Will Travel
Finance
BY SHARON DANGLES
Information
12 WWW.OAK-BROOK.ORG | Summer 2013
VILLAGE RECEIVES
“DISTINGUISHED BUDGET
PRESENTATION AWARD”
The Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, which
is the highest award in governmental budgeting, was
awarded to the Village of Oak Brook whose budget
adhered to Government Finance Officers Association
(GFOA) program standards. The award will be presented
at an upcoming Village Board meeting. The 2013
Budget has been completely
redesigned with more
visual charts and graphs
depicting financial data and
comparisons to prior actual
data. There was much effort
put into redesigning the
2013 Budget in order for the
document to be submitted
to the Government Finance
Officers Association (GFOA)
for the Distinguished Budget
Presentation Awards Program. The GFOA established
the Distinguished Budget Presentation Awards Program
(Budget Awards Program) in 1984 to encourage and
assist state and local governments to prepare budget
documents of the very highest quality that reflect both
the guidelines established by the National Advisory
Council on State and Local Budgeting and the GFOA’s
best practices on budgeting and then to recognize
individual governments that succeed in achieving that
goal. In the history of the Village of Oak Brook, we
applied and received the Budget Award back in 1999.
PENSION REFORM
There has been a lot of discussion in the media
pertaining to pensions and the need for pension reform
in the State of Illinois. We have put together a 9-page
report on the history of Oak Brook’s pension funds,
which provides significant insight into the Village’s
pension plans. You can access the report on the Village’s
website, under Finance. The Village Board will be
discussing the pension’s unfunded liability and other
pertinent factors at a future Board meeting.
Call (630) 368-6442
to reserve your wedding reception
at the Bath & Tennis Clubhouse today!
timeless beauty
DESERVES TIMELESS ELEGANCE
RACE:
The half-marathon starts on Kensington Road west of
Jorie Blvd., and finishes in Oak Brook’s Central Park.
REGISTRATION*:
Registration through 7/1: $65
Registration through 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:
To learn more about the race and the spectator areas,
visit www.oakbrookhalfmarathon.com.
LABOR DAY HALF-MARATHONMonday, September 2nd @ 7 a.m.
Sharon Dangles
Finance Director
(630) 368-5072
sdangles@oak-brook.org
COMMUNITY NEWS
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· Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 or
(TTY) 800-462-7585
· For those who use 711 Relay or Video Relay Services,
call 800-621-3362
· Online at www.disasterassistance.gov
· Via web-enabled phone at m.fema.gov
MANY RESIDENTS MAY
MISTAKENLY BELIEVE THEY
HAVE REGISTERED WITH
FEMA
After the spring storms and flooding that took place
between April 16 and May 5, many affected residents
have spoken to representatives from insurance
companies and state and local agencies about disaster
assistance and may be under the mistaken impression
they have registered with FEMA.
The way to know for sure that you have registered
with FEMA is if you have been assigned a nine-digit
Registration Identification Number, which verifies your
registration status. Following are the several ways of
registering for FEMA disaster assistance:
The toll-free numbers operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
daily. Multilingual phone operators are available on the
FEMA helpline. Choose Option 2 for Spanish and Option
3 for other languages. The deadline to register for FEMA
disaster assistance is Tuesday, July 9.
FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first
responders to ensure that as a nation we work together
to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare
for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and
mitigate all hazards.
Follow FEMA online at:
Also, follow Administrator Craig Fugate's activities at
twitter.com/craigatfema.
The social media links provided are for reference only.
FEMA does not endorse any non-government websites,
companies or applications.
· twitter.com/femaregion5
· www.facebook.com/fema
· www.youtube.com/fema
Oak Brook Polo
BY BLAINE WING
News
14 WWW.OAK-BROOK.ORG | Summer 2013
Match Dates:
• Friday, July 19th (3:30 p.m. match) - Inaugural Match
• Sunday, July 28th (1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. matches)
• Sunday, August 18th (1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. matches)
• Sunday, August 25th (1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. matches)
• Sunday, September 15th (1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. matches)
• Sunday, September 22nd (1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. matches)
Ticket Information:
Through July 19th non-resident General Admission season passes
cost $125 each and the VIP season passes cost $625 each. The
VIP season pass includes tented field-side seating, a VIP parking
space at the Golf Clubhouse, and more! Individual tickets are
available for $25 pre-event/$30 event-day price and individual VIP
tickets are available for $125 each. Season passes are available
for purchase online at www.oak-brook.org/polo. Oak
Brook will start selling paper tickets by phone and at the following
locations on June 26th:
• 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 also be purchased prior and
during the polo matches at this location.)
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
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
2013 OAK BROOK POLO
The special feature of this newsletter is the 2013
Oak Brook Polo Season, which starts off with an
inaugural match at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, July 19th.
As we build up to the start, you’ll soon be seeing
polo posters around town, promotional materials
at the Taste and neighboring parades, special deals
online, additional details released on Facebook,
Twitter, the Village’s website, and the July cover of
Hinsdale Living.
As we enter July, themes for each date will be
released, with highlights including the Ronald
McDonald House Charities Family Day on July 28th
and the final match on September 22nd featuring
Argentina competing against a yet-to-be named
United States team.
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 will need to show their drivers license
when purchasing tickets in-person or simply
enter the following access code (VOBPOLO) when
purchasing tickets online. Children under the age
of 12 receive free general admission with a paid
adult and through July 19th a residential General
Admission season pass will continue to cost $75
each (a $15 savings), while a VIP pass will cost
$625 each (a $125 savings). Residents interested in
group tickets or special events should email me at
bwing@oak-brook.org or call (630) 368-5022.
My admiration and special thanks goes to the
members of our community that have worked so
hard to bring polo back, the passionate players
that will be competing, our 2013 sponsors, the
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland
& Northwest Indiana and the Village of Oak Brook.
I know the United States Polo Association, players
around the world, and the soon to be gathering
crowds are truly excited to enjoy a PIMMS Chukker
(maybe 2) as well as watch some world-class polo.
Blaine Wing
Assistant Village Manager
(630) 368-5022
bwing@oak-brook.org
TASTE OF
OA KBROOK
P R E S E N T ED
B Y McDonald’s
201131313 TASTE OF OAK BROOK
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
From 4-9 PM
Fireworks Display at Dusk
Oak Brook Polo Fields
[Entertainment]
[Participating Restaurants]
For the latest information
please visit www.oak-brook.org
or call (630) 368-5005.
Vito Zatto 4:30-5:30 PM
Gone to Paradise 6-8 PM
DJ X 8-Dusk
[Kids Activities]
Meet Ronald McDonald * Face Painting
Oak Brook Park District Activity
Stilt Walkers * Balloon Artists * Petting Zoo
[Additional Information]
Please, no open-grilling, sparklers, or dogs.
Scan to
learn more
about the 2013
Taste of
Oak Brook.
Join us for Food & Fireworks!
Freshii * Gibsons Steakhouse * Kona Grill * Pinstripes * Shree
Labriola Bakery Café * Tuscany * Pauls Pizza & Hot Dog, Inc.
Devon Seafood * Real Urban Barbecue
McDonald’s® will be serving McCafé® Cherry Berry Chillers
On-site parking will be available for $10/vehicle with
additional parking lots within walking distance of field.
Rain date for the fireworks display only is July 4th.
Handicap parking will be available at the Golf
Clubhouse with courtesy carts to shuttle to field.
Beer, wine, sangria and Coca-Cola products available.
The Village of Oak Brook will host the
annual Taste of Oak Brook, sponsored by
McDonald’s Corporation, followed by its
award-winning fireworks display. The event
will be held on Wednesday, July 3, from 4:00
– 9:00 p.m. on the Village of Oak Brook Polo
Grounds on 31st Street between Spring and
York Roads.
Beginning at 4:00 p.m. this memorable
event will feature cuisine from some of
the finest restaurants in Oak Brook and
the surrounding area. Live music featuring
Vito Zatto (Vegas-style Singer/Entertainer)
from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., Gone to Paradise
6:00 – 8:00 p.m., followed by DJ X, in time
for the fireworks event. Also starting at 4:00
p.m. the Taste will have a variety of kids’
activities, including a petting zoo, balloon
artists and face painters. Stilt walkers will
appear throughout the event to add to the
festivities. The Oak Brook Park District will be
sponsoring an inflatable “bounce jump” from
4:00 – 6:00 p.m. New this year beginning at
5:00 p.m., McDonald’s® will be featuring their
refreshing McCafé® Cherry Berry Chillers,
free while supply lasts. Ronald McDonald is
scheduled to make a couple of appearances
as well.
“We encourage everyone to come early
and enjoy the food, musical entertainment,
and fun activities while visiting with friends
and neighbors. Be sure to come for more
than the spectacular fireworks display!
We are truly excited to couple new fun
activities and family entertainment with the
outstanding restaurants participating in this
year’s events,” said Village President Gopal
Lalmalani.
As always, the Village wants to thank its
premier sponsor, McDonald’s. In addition,
we wish to thank the following other
sponsors: Evergreen Bank, Republic Services
(Allied Waste), Mesirow Financial, Holland
& Knight, VisoGraphics, Inland Real Estate,
Paramedic Services Inc., Coke, the HUB
Group, Christopher Burke, Good Samaritan
Hospital, ING Financial Services, Cadillac,
Chicago Tribune, Hitchcock Design Services
and Bath Planet.
2013 Taste of Oak Brook
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2013 OAK BROOK POLO Sundays: July 28; August 18 & 25; September 15 & 22 Oak Brook Polo. Feel the excitement!
Special Match: Friday, July 19 @ 3:30 p.m.
ORDER TICKETS ONLINE
www.oak-brook.org/polo OR CALL (630) 368-5095
Scan to learn
more about
Oak Brook polo.
Village of Oak Brook
1200 Oak Brook Road
Oak Brook, IL 60523-2255