2015 FallO BAK ROOKnewsQuarterly Newsletter I Volume 74 - Fall 2015
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AUTUMN LEAVES 2015 SCHEDULE
Fall is approaching and with it 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 follow-
ing procedures:
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 ma-
terials clog our equipment.
DO NOT pile leaves on the street pavement. Leaves are to be placed behind the curb or edge of pave-
ment.
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.
ZONE 1 October 12, 20 Yorkshire Woods,
November 6 Steeplechase, Woodside
December 3 Estates
ZONE 2 October 13, 21 Forest Glen, York Woods
November 10
December 4
ZONE 3 October 14, 23 Timber Trails, Merry Lane
November 13
December 7
ZONE 4 October 15, 27 South of 31st Street and east of
November 18 Route 83; including Lincoln, Grant,
December 8 and Coolidge
ZONE 5 October 16, 29 Brook Forest, Briarwood,
November 23 Trinity Lakes
December 9
ZONE 6 October 19 Ginger Creek, Saddle Brook,
November 3, 30 Heritage Oaks, White Oak
December 10 Lane, Avenue Loire
Inquiries regarding the above schedule may be directed to the Public Works Dept. at 368-5270.
A map is available at the Village web site (www.oak-brook.org) depicting pickup areas.
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2 AUTUMN LEAVES SCHEDULE
Zones & Dates
3 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Message from Dr. Gopal Lalmalani
4 FROM THE MANAGER’S DESK
2016-2017 Strategic Plan
5 POLICE
In the News
6 FIRE
Fire Prevention Week & Safety Tips
7 PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING
Fall and Winter Activities
8 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
When Do I Need a Building Permit?
9 SPORTS CORE
Sports Core Update
9 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Village Website Re-Design
9 VILLAGE CLERK
Live Streaming – Village Board Meetings
10 LIBRARY
Fall Calendar &
Director's Message
11 FINANCE
Budgeting for the Future
12 BACK COVER
B&T Club House
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
Edward Tiesenga | 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
Engineering: (630) 368-5130
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, except no fourth Tuesday meetings in
the months of June, August and December.
Live streaming of Village Board meetings now
available. 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: Donna Bettin
dbettin@oak-brook.org
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Village President
(630) 368-5012
glalmalani@oak-brook.org
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Gopal G. Lalmalani, M.D., M.B.A.
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I hope everyone had an enjoyable summer despite the
rainy beginnings and are looking forward to the fall season.
Schools are now open and I would like to ask our residents to
help keep our kids safe as they walk to/from our schools and/
or bus stops by driving cautiously around bus stops, walking
students and our schools.
I am happy to report that the Taste of Oak Brook was a
tremendous success! Numbers were larger than we have
seen in many years and we were graced with an absolutely
beautiful day! Many thanks to all of our sponsors, especially
the McDonald’s Corporation, whose co-sponsorship of the
Taste of Oak Brook and the fireworks display allows the Village
to host this community event annually. The polo season was a
great addition to the summer activities! Six dates held great
matches and I was delighted to see so many of you at the
polo matches. I was especially pleased to have the Delhi Polo
team visit and play polo in Oak Brook on August 23rd. Their
presence at polo brought out a huge crowd, which was fun
and exciting to watch!
If you have not heard the news, the Village’s Public Works
Director/Village Engineer Mike Hullihan, has accepted the
position of Executive Director for the DuPage County Forest
Preserve. I would like to thank Mike Hullihan for his dedication
and hard work he gave the Village over his seven-year tenure
and wish him well in his new endeavor. Efforts are currently in
motion to fill the position of Public Works Director.
At the August 11th Village Board meeting, a presentation
was made by representatives of the Rush University Medical
Center who have announced plans to construct a 95,000 sq.ft.
orthopedic facility and a parking deck for 400+ cars on vacant
property located at 2011 York Road. In order to construct this
facility, Rush Medical will be required to submit an application
and appear before the Village’s Planned Development
Committee (which is expected to occur by the end of this
year). This announcement is great news for Oak Brook!!
As always, the Trustees, the staff, and I are available to you at
all times. We are here to serve you. Feel free to call, email or
meet any of us if you have any thoughts, ideas or concerns.
Kind regards,
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Dear Friends and Residents:
It is hard to believe the autumn is upon us. During the summer
months, the Village Board and staff completed the 2016-2017
Strategic Plan in preparation for the 2016 budget process. The
strategic planning process is done to provide a long range vision
for the organization. The Village’s Strategic Plan consists of goals,
objectives and strategies for completion of each objective. These
objectives are the measures which we will gauge the Village’s
performance in completion of our goals. Most importantly, our
budget expenditures are tied directly to these items.
In preparation for the Strategic Planning process, the
Department Directors held a planning session on Friday, May
8th. Then on Wednesday, June 17th, the Village Board and
Department Directors held a combined Strategic Planning
Session. The session consisted of discussion and interaction
concerning specific goals the Board wished to focus their
efforts on for the years of 2016-2017. The Board selected 6
specific goals and objectives to move forward with at the
August 11th Board Meeting:
1. Promote Economic Development
a. Plans and Codes That Encourage New Development
b. Diversify Housing Options
c. Promote Public/Private Partnerships
2. Financial Stability
a. Address Pension Obligations
b. Preserve Management Rights in Negotiations
c. Lean Principles In Operations
3. Provide Safe, Efficient, Well Maintained Infrastructure
a. Explore Funding Sources for Long-Termed Projects
b. Have a Reliable, Funded Capital Improvement Plan
c. Municipal Campus Capital Improvements
4. Promote And Enhance Oak Brook’s Image
a. Invest in High Quality Streetscape
b. Create a Sense of Community
c. Re-Foresting the Village
5. Maintain and Enhance Village Services to Residents,
Businesses and Visitors
a. Re-Focus on Core Services
b. Explore Intergovernmental Cooperation
c. Fiber Optic Availability to the Village
6. Human Resource Management
a. Invest in the Village Work Force
b. Empowerment and Trust
c. Adherence to the Board/Manager Form of
Government Enhanced Communication
Additionally, the public is invited to attend budget discussions
which will be held in October and November. Since the Village
is on a calendar year budget, the 2016 budget will be adopted
at the December Village Board meeting.
On a final note, I wish to thank Michael Hullihan, our outgoing Public Works and Engineering Director for his service to the
Village these past seven years. Mike has accepted the Executive
Director position with the DuPage County Forest Preserve
District. Mike’s last day with Oak Brook was August 21st.
July 3, 2015 was a beautiful day for the annual
Taste of Oak Brook. A record crowd was out
enjoying the day and the Taste was once
again a tremendous success. This annual
community event could not have been
accomplished without the support of our
dedicated sponsors. The Village would like
to thank the following businesses for their
support of the 2015 Taste of Oak Brook:
Sponsors
McDonald’s, Evergreen Bank Group,
Republic Services (Allied Waste), Mesirow
Financial, Holland & Knight, VisoGraphics,
Inland Real Estate, Paramedic Services Inc.,
Hub Group, Christopher Burke Engineering,
Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, DiCanni &
Krafthefer, P.C. and Hitchcock Design Services
Guest Booths
Oak Brook Park District
Oak Brook Polo Club
Hub Group
Evergreen Bank Group
TASTE
OF OAK BROOK
P R E S E N TED
B Y McDonald’sPRESENTED
B Y McDonald’sPRESENTED
B Y McDonald’sPRESENTED
B Y McDonald’sPRESENTED
B Y McDonald’sPRESENTED
B Y McDonald’s
Festival of Food, Fun and Fireworks
Restaurants
Freshii Oak Brook
Gibsons Steakhouse
Kona Grill
Labriola Bakery & Café
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks
Paul’s Pizza & Hot Dog Inc.
Pinstripes Bowling Bocce & Bistro
Real Urban Barbeque
Shree
Tuscany Oak Brook
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Riccardo F. Ginex
Village Manager
(630) 368-5026
villagemanager@oak-brook.org
From the Manager’s DeskBY RICCARDO F. GINEX
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PoliceBY JAMES KRUGER
James K ruger
Police Chief
(630) 368-8710
jkruger@oak-brook.org
NewsThe Oak Brook Police Department, as I am sure most of you
have, had a very busy summer once we made it through
the cool, wet June and summer finally arrived. July brought
the Taste of Oak Brook with its record crowds again this
year. We are pleased to report that there were no arrests
or major incidents and that traffic leaving at the end of the
night did so in a very orderly fashion. We appreciate the
cooperation of all who attended. It is a great family event
for our community.
Over the past several months our Special Olympics Torch
Run Committee have been hard at work planning the first
ever charity golf outing at the Oak Brook Golf Club on August
28th. We wish to thank our major sponsors, including the
Palumbo Family Foundation, Ditka’s, The Drake Hotel and
Real Urban Barbeque, as well as the seventeen other hole
sponsors that made this event such a success. We will hit
the gold level again this year with all of the wonderful
community support we receive.
This summer also saw our third ever National Night Out
celebration held in Oak Brook. We sponsored our second
National Night Out Pool Party for the community with
the wonderful help of the Bath and Tennis Club staff and
Director Trey VanDyke. Our attendance of over 250 residents
was double from the previous year. Many of our off duty
personnel were there as well as were our great Citizen’s
Police Academy Alumni. Thank you to all of our residents
who continue to support the Police Department and help
us to make Oak Brook a truly special place to live and work.
I also want to take this opportunity to remind all our
residents of the importance of keeping your personal
identity and credit secure. Cybercrime affects all of us in
one form or another. Keep your credit cards safe and when
possible use credit rather than debit cards for purchases,
especially restaurants when your card may leave your
site. We continue to get calls about the IRS Scam and the
Grandparent’s Scam. The IRS will never call you; they will
send you legitimate information by US Mail if you have
any taxes owed, etc. The Grandparent’s scam is especially
insidious because it plays on the emotions of a person for
their family. Take the time to verify the person you are
speaking to and call them back at a known number. A
legitimate family member will understand. We also are
getting word that the new chip credit cards may be able to
be captured by someone with a smart phone app standing
near you. There are new protective sleeves you can purchase
to block the signal and keep your cards protected. Experts
say the chances are slim as compared to hackers taking
entire databases, but it may give some piece of mind.
As you receive this newsletter, school will already be in
session. Please be careful driving near and around both of
our schools and remember to stay off of cell phones while
driving. Please help us keep Oak Brook safe.
In preparation for Fire Prevention
Week please join the Fire and
Police Departments on Saturday,
September 26, 2015 for our 3rd
Annual Village of Oak Brook Police
& Fire Charity Pancake Breakfast
and Open House. Starting at 8:00
AM, come join us for food and fun
at Fire Station 94 located at 1200
Oak Brook Road. All donations
received will be shared between a
number of charities.
3 r d A N N UAL CHARITYPANCAKE BREAKFAST& OPEN HOUSE
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FireBY BARRY LISSSafety & InformationTHE HISTORY OF FIRE PREVENTION
WEEK
Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago
Fire, the tragic 1871 conflagration that killed more than 250 people, left
100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned
more than 2,000 acres. The fire began on October 8th, but did most of its
destruction on October 9, 1871.
While the Great Chicago Fire was the best-known blaze to start during
this fiery two-day stretch, it wasn't the biggest. That distinction goes to
the Peshtigo Fire, the most devastating forest fire in American history. The
fire, which also occurred on October 8th, 1871, roared through Northeast
Wisconsin, burning down 16 towns, killing 1,152 people, and scorching
1.2 million acres before it ended.
Those who survived the Chicago and Peshtigo fires never forgot what
they'd been through; both fires produced countless tales of bravery and
heroism. But the fires also changed the way that firefighters and public
officials thought about fire safety. On the 40th anniversary of the Great
Chicago Fire, the Fire Marshals Association of North America (today
known as the International Fire Marshals Association), decided that the
anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire should henceforth be observed not
with festivities, but in a way that would keep the public informed about
the importance of fire prevention.
In 1920, President Woodrow Wilson issued the first National Fire
Prevention Day proclamation, and since 1922, Fire Prevention Week has
been observed on the Sunday through Saturday period in which October
9th falls. According to the National Archives and Records Administration's
Library Information Center, Fire Prevention Week is the longest running
public health and safety observance on record. The President of the United
States has signed a proclamation proclaiming a national observance
during that week every year since 1925.
Fire Prevention week officially kicks off on October 4-10, 2015. Firefighters
will be visiting schools, daycare centers, and businesses during the entire
month of October to make the public more aware of how fires start, how
to prevent them, and how to be protected during a fire. Teaching fire
prevention shouldn’t be limited to kids and the schools and should be
spread among adults. Make Fire Prevention a high priority at home.
Visit www.firepreventionweek.org for more fire safety information.
“HEAR THE BEEP WHERE YOU SLEEP”
Fires can start at any time without warning, therefore it is extremely
important that the members of your household know how to react in the
event of a fire. It is good practice to review fire prevention and safety tips
with your family every fall, and several times throughout the year. There
is nothing more important than the safety of your family.
Did you know that roughly half of home fire deaths result from firesreported between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., when most people are asleep?
Having and maintaining a working smoke alarm properly installed within
15 feet of every area within your home used for sleeping purposes saves
lives. If there is a fire in your home, smoke spreads fast and you need
smoke alarms to give you time to get out. In fact, having a working smoke
alarm cuts the chances of dying in a reported fire by half.
Carbon Monoxide detectors save lives and are also required by law. All Oak
Brook residents should be protected, having a working carbon monoxide
detector installed within 15’ of every area within your home used for
sleeping purposes. Due to a donation provided by First Alert and Ace
Hardware Corporation, the Oak Brook Fire Department is able to offer
carbon monoxide detectors, free of charge to our residents, while supplies
last. You can obtain a free detector (one per household) at our main fire
station at 1200 Oak Brook Road between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00
PM. Please call ahead at (630) 368-5200 to insure we still have detectors
available.
Daylight Savings ends on November 1st, when you change your clocks
also check your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, ensure
they are working and change the batteries if necessary. It is also a good
idea to verify that all fire extinguishers are fully charged and in working
order. A good time to remember to check your smoke alarms and change
the batteries is when you change your clocks twice a year as daylight
savings time begins and ends.
SEASONAL FIRE SAFETY TIPS
As the weather begins to change and we enter into the autumn season,
please follow a few safety hints.
Service Your Furnace
A qualified and licensed heating, ventilation and cooling specialist should
inspect your furnace to make sure it is in proper working order.
Use Fireplaces Safely
Never leave a burning fire unattended. Make sure you have a screen to
keep sparks or embers from flying out of the fireplace. Make sure the fire
is out before going to bed.
Use Caution with Space Heaters
Always allow at least 3 feet of open area around a space heater. Never
hang wet clothing on a space heater to dry.
Exercise Candle Caution
Never leave candles burning and unattended if you have kids or pets or if
you leave your home or go to sleep.
Barry Liss
Fire Chief
(630) 368-8700
bliss@oak-brook.org
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Leaves may be raked to the street pavement edge wherethey 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:
• 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.
PICK- UP SCHEDULE
News
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Doug Patchin
Interim Director of Public
Works & Engineering
(630) 368-5270
dpatchin@oak-brook.org
FALL AND WINTER
ACTIVITIES
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 in the next article.
After leaf pickup 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. Insuring 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.
AUTUMN LEAVES
2015 SCHEDULE
Fall is approaching and with it the task of raking fallen
leaves. We recommend that you mulch your leaves and
return this beneficial material back to your lawn and
landscape.
Inquiries regarding the above schedule may be directed
to the Public Works Dept. at (630) 368-5270. A map is
available at the Village website (www.oak-brook.org)
depicting pickup areas.
ZONE DATES AREAS
1
October 12, 20
November 6
December 3
Yorkshire Woods
Steeplechase
2
October 13, 21
November 10
December 4
Forest Glen, Woodside
Estates, York Woods
3
October 14, 23
November 13
December 7
Timber Trails, Merry Lane
4
October 15, 27
November 18
December 8
South of 31st Street and east
of Route 83; including Lincoln,
Grant, Coolidge
5
October 16, 29
November 23
December 9
Brook Forest, Briarwood
Trinity Lakes
6
October 19
November 3, 30
December 10
Ginger Creek, Saddle Brook
Heritage Oaks, White Oak
Lane, Avenue Loire
Public Works/EngineeringBY DOUG PATCHIN
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Community DevelopmentBY ROBERT KALLIEN
WHEN DO I NEED A
BUILDING PERMIT?
The following is a list of activities REQUIRING permits from the
Department of Community Development:
• Accessory structures including sheds, garages, retaining walls, etc.
• Additions to any structure, including decks and patios
• Alarm systems (electrical permit required for low voltage)
• Attached or detached garages
• Changes to an electrical system, including electric service
upgrade
• Changes to the plumbing system
• Commercial telecommunications equipment including antennae
and satellite dishes
• Concrete/Flat work (including steps, porches, and patios) - call for
verification (630-368-5110)
• Demolition of any structure or interior which involves any
structural change or removal/disconnection to the electric, gas,
plumbing or water.
• Driveways - Contact the Engineering Department at (630) 368-
5130
• Exterior changes to the façade, includes any changes to exterior
wall covering including siding or Dryvit
• Fences, dog runs, gates, and entry monuments
• Generators and HVAC Equipment, including new, replacement,
and additional units and/or equipment (Furnace, A/C Unit, Hot
Water Heater, etc.)
• Interior remodeling which involves any structural change
or modification/addition to the plumbing or electric system
(Examples: changes to the interior walls including adding a wall,
modifying an existing wall or removing any wall, etc.)
• Lawn sprinkler/irrigation systems
• New construction of residential, commercial, and office structures
• Office partitions
• Portable storage units, PODS, Etc., Ordinance G-861
• Replacing cabinets with structural alterations
• Roofing of any existing structure
• Swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas
• Temporary Uses - Permits are required for tents, portable
generators, temporary signs, etc.
• Windows and doors - New or Replacement
The following is a list of activities that DO NOT REQUIRE a building
permit:
• Changing cabinet faces or counter tops (If a sink is not affected)
• Changing ceiling tiles
• Changing existing light fixtures or removing and resetting toilets
(If not being relocated)
• Gutters and downspouts
• Replacing/repairing exterior siding or Dryvit if being replaced or
repaired with same materials
• Normal “plug and cord” installation of household appliances,
fixtures and systems.
• Painting, carpeting, tile, flooring, or floor covering
• Tuck pointing, caulking
• Glass-only window repairs
Still have questions? Please the Department of Community
Development at 630-368-5101
NOTE: Properties located within certain subdivisions may be
required by their homeowners association to obtain written
architectural approval for any exterior changes on the
property, per individual subdivision covenants. Check with
the homeowner association prior to starting or applying for
a permit for any exterior projects, including roofing, fences,
detached garages, decks, patios, etc.
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
• Duchossois Redevelopment Project – The phase 1 foundation
permit was issued last month for the commencement of the
project located at 300 Windsor Drive to construct a new $60+
million 245,000 square foot corporate facility for the Duchossois
Group. Completion of construction is anticipated by early 2017.
• Oakbrook Center – There have been many changes and
improvements in Oakbrook Center.
o The AMC 12 movie theater core and shell permit was issued
in May for the $35 million commercial theater building.
o The AMC 4 theaters located in the Center’s lower level
interior area has completed its work and is in full operation.
o A Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams signature furniture store was
issued a permit for the $1.7 million space renovation. They
are a multi-state and international high end furniture store.
o Lilly Pulitzer is nearing completion of its interior $450,000
renovation project.
o The Gap continues with inspections in the $753,000
renovation of its space.
• Other Commercial/Office Sites – New Tenants/Renovations
o The tenant space for the new Labriola Pizza Bar is under
renovation in a portion of the former Grotto restaurant
space.
o Xfinity has taken over the space at 3041 Butterfield and the
renovations are in progress.
o KeyLime Tie is about halfway through the interior
renovation to the space at 3011 Butterfield.
o U.S. Signal located at 810 Jorie Blvd has been issued a
permit for $439,000 in renovations.
o Forward Space to be located at 1111 22nd Street was issued
a permit for $720,000 in interior renovations to construct an
office design showroom.
o Kellogg’s completed its $1.25 million renovation project at
700 Commerce Drive.
o An amended “limited and partial” occupancy permit was
issued for the Drake Hotel as part of their recent ribbon-
cutting ceremony.
• Through August, permits for 14 new homes have been issued.
Information
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Robert K allien
Director of Community
Development
(630) 368-5101
rkallien@oak-brook.org
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Sports CoreBY TREY VANDYKE Information
Village Clerk
BY CHARLOTTE PRUSS
For those of you who love changing weather, you got your wish this summer. We have had a little bit of everything. 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 Anne Huber, Lara Barber, 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 1 & 2 to determine our club champions. Ed Kelly won
the Open Division. The remaining men’s winners are: A Flight – Alan Unikel, B Flight – Arman Hussein, C Flight – Amit
Puri, Senior Champion – Ajay Singh, and Super Senior Champion – Tim
Creighton. 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.
LIVE STREAMING — VILLAGE BOARD MEETINGS
Live streaming of Village Board meetings is now available.
The Village Board typically meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the
month at 7 p.m. Live streaming can be viewed via the Village’s website
at www.oak-brook.org under the Government heading, then go to
Village Board, and then to Live Stream. If you have questions regarding
this, please contact Charlotte Pruss, Village Clerk, at 630/368-5052.
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Trey VanDyke
Sports Core Director
(630) 368-6420
tvandyke@oak-brook.org
Information Technology Department
BY JIM FOX
VILLAGE WEBSITE RE-DESIGN The Village website www.oak-brook.org just underwent a 6 month re-design process.
With the new design the Village will be able to increase our community engagement and enhance the communication
between Village residents, businesses, and visitors' with the Village government and local resources.
The new website offers improved functionality, faster access to information, more online services, simplified navigation, and
more. Going beyond Oak Brook residents' requests for improved communication and online services, the new site offers
much improved organization and an enhanced aesthetic showcasing the community. Specific improvements include a
"Notify Me" feature, where individuals are able to subscribe to specific news items, such as news or calendar postings, which
will appear on the Village website. When any of these items are posted, the subscriber will receive either a text message
or email containing the requested information. Another new feature includes the ability to "Report a Concern" from a link
off the homepage. After completing a short online form, the user will
receive notification that their report has been received and subsequent
updates regarding their submission.
Visit our site today to learn about the new tools at your fingertips. Stay
connected to the Village and the things that matter most to you. Visit
www.oak-brook.org and see for yourself!
Jim Fox
Director of Information
Technology
(630) 368-5174
jfox@oak-brook.org
Charlotte Pruss
Village Clerk
(630) 368-5052
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Director’s Message
Fall in love with Oak Brook Public Library this season! Whether
it is travel books detailing a weekend getaway or the latest
cooking magazine with a rustic recipe, the Library has your
interest needs covered. Recently, the Library added a hundred
new travel guides, removing many that were outdated.
Need a place to study? The Library has quiet personal study
rooms, tables where you can spread out, or cozy chairs to
curl up in. When studying becomes too overwhelming, take a
break and flip through one of the 100 magazines to which the
Library subscribes.
Are you looking for a new recommendation for a book? Talk
to our one of our knowledgeable staff members. They can
suggest a great book or DVD.
Not certain where to hold your next meeting? Talk with our
Office Coordinator who can give you details about reserving
the Library’s Meeting Room space. With brand new flip-top
tables and chairs, the Meeting Room can accommodate up to
100 people. Be warned, you must have an Oak Brook Library
card to reserve the room.
Whether it is for fun, business or school, the Oak Brook Public
Library has a wealth of resources. As the seasons change, so
does the Library.
Library Calendar and EventsFALL CALENDARBY SUE MADORIN
10 WWW.OAK-BROOK.ORG | Fall 2015
Sue Madorin
Library Director
(630) 368-7706
smadorin@oak-brook.org
Sunday, September 27 @ 2 pm
Anatoliy Torchinskiy
Perennial favorite Anatoliy Torchinskiy comes back to the
library to showcase his magnificent talent. A native of Kiev, Mr.
Torchinskiy has performed in Italy, New York, Michigan and
Wisconsin as well as Chicago with companies such as da Corneto
Opera and Genesis Opera and has played live on WFMT radio.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Saturday, October 3 @ 2 pm
Classical Music Concert, with Violin and Piano
This one hour performance by local resident Dr. Robert Hariman
on violin is accompanied by pianist Nancy Hagen performing
classical music. Refreshments are provided after the ceremony,
courtesy of the performers.
Saturday, October 10 @2 pm
Roadmap to the Stars: the Night Sky Explained
Astronomer Kevin Manning returns! When you wish upon a star,
wouldn't it be good to know which star it is and what constellation
it lies in? Objects in the night sky can be pinpointed with a little
understanding of the celestial sphere and its coordinates. Hands-
on activities using star charts will serve to bring the point home.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Saturday, October 24 @ 2 pm
Jeanette Andrews: Magic
Nationally hailed as “an inspiration,” Jeanette Andrews has a
thought-provoking take on the art of the impossible. Jeanette has
performed live for thousands across the country at private events.
Jeanette presents a distinctive blend of interactive pieces of magic
and illusions choreographed to music inspired by ideas about the
importance of perception.
Saturday, November 7 @ 2 pm
The Chicago Stories of Edith Wyatt Performance:
“Every One His Own Way”
This exquisite historical fiction performance of the lives of Chicago
characters in the 1890’s is reenacted by renowned actress
Michele LaRue. Learn about the history of Chicago through
brilliant characters brought to life.
Saturday, November 14 @ 2 pm
Sentimental Journey
Sentimental Journey features the vocals of Nora Drysch
performing standards ranging from the 30s to the early 60s,
showcasing various artists, tempos, and languages, accompanied
by a full sound of recorded background instrumentation. This
one-hour musical excursion to the past includes more than a
dozen vocal numbers interspersed with musically-related trivia
questions. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Saturday, November 21 @ 2 pm
Remembering Marshall Field’s
For more than 150 years, Marshall Field and Company reigned as
Chicago’s leading department store. Join historian Leslie Goddard
in this lavishly illustrated talk that traces the store’s history from its
beginnings as a dry good store in 1852 into a world-class fashion
and service trendsetter. Discover the traditions behind the 28
Shop, Uncle Mistletoe, the bronze clocks, and, of course, Frango
Mints. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Saturday, December 5 @ 2 pm
Robyn Vitson: Christmas Music
Join Robyn Vitson for a medley of Christmas songs sure to delight
the hearts of all-ages. For those brutal Midwest Winters, Robyn is
here to warm up the spirits. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
Saturday, December 12 @ 2 pm
The Battle of the Bulge
War historian Robert Mueller gives a powerful and emotional
presentation with original footage and behind the scenes
biographies of some of the most outstanding soldiers. Mueller’s
books give original photos along with geographically accurate
coordinates to find exactly where the incidents happen: by foot
or by armchair travel on Google Earth. This is a lecture not to be
missed by any history fan.
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FinanceBY SHARON DANGLESInformation
Sharon Dangles
Finance Director/
Assistant Village Manager
(630) 368-5072
sdangles@oak-brook.org
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CITIZEN’S FINANCIAL REPORT
The Village of Oak Brook is pleased to release its second
“Citizens Annual Financial Report”. This report is designed to
provide transparency and accountability of Village financial
information, which is a key organizational goal. The report is
designed to provide a summary view for citizens who wish to
gain a general understanding of the Village’s financial activities
and position. The 2013 Citizens Annual Financial Report
received a national award from the Government Finance
Officers Association (GFOA) and the 2014 report has been
submitted for review. The Village has also received national
recognition from the GFOA for 37 consecutive years on its
annual Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the quality
of its disclosures and presentation. In addition, the Village’s
annual budget received its 3rd award from the GFOA for its
usefulness as a planning tool and policy document.
All of these financial reports along with other financial
documents are available on the Village’s website at
www.oak-brook.org.
UPDATE ON PENSION FUNDING
Recently, the Village Board approved a 2015 Village contribution
of 36.95% of payroll for police officers and 49.70% of payroll
for firefighters. This will result in an estimated $2.8M of 2015
Village pension contributions.
In addition, the Board plans to consider providing additional
funding to the pension funds based upon further review of
finances in November. The additional funding of pensions
will reduce the Village’s unfunded liability of Police and Fire
pensions, which currently is over $35M.
SALES TAX UPDATE
General Sales tax (General Corporate Fund) - Through
September, we are $108,694 or 1.1% lower than budget
projections and $220,264, or 2.4% higher compared to the
prior year.
Non-home rule sales tax - (which supports the construction
and maintenance of roadways, drainage and safety pathway
systems) Through September, we are $205,642, or 5.1% higher
compared to budget projections and $275,980, or 6.9% higher
compared to the prior year.
BUDGETING FOR THE FUTURE
The Village’s budget is a management plan that details how
valuable resources will be allocated to address community
priorities and organizational objectives for the Village of
Oak Brook. The Village of Oak Brook’s process is underway
for developing its budget for the next fiscal year (January 1 –
December 31, 2016).
1 The strategic plan was presented to the Board at the August
11th Village Board meeting. The strategic plan outlines and
guides the annual budget process.
2 The 2016 budget process begins with the department
directors submitting their funding requests to the Village
Manager and AVM/Finance Director by September.
3 The Village Manager and Assistant Village Manager/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.
4 The Village Board will hold budget workshop meetings in
November to discuss the 2016 proposed budget. Residents
are invited to attend these meetings.
5 At the December 8th regularly scheduled Village Board
meeting, a public hearing will take place regarding the 2016
Budget. Residents may participate in the public hearing.
6 Given the outcome of the public hearing, the adoption of
the final budget may occur during the same Board meeting.
GET INVOLVED
The budget is an ongoing process combining citizen input,
Village Board vision and direction, and staff recommendations
to meet community needs. The Village of Oak Brook is required
by law to adopt a balanced budget that is open to citizen input
and participation. Each resident can have a voice in deciding
what the budget will be spent on and how it will be paid for
before it is adopted.
Budget comments and suggestions may be submitted in a
number of ways:
§Email AVM/Finance Director Sharon Dangles, sdangles@
oak-brook.org
§Reach out to the Village President and Board of Trustees
§Attend a Village Board meeting (second and fourth
Tuesdays of the month at 7 p.m., 1200 Oak Brook Rd.) and
speak during the Public Comment portion.
§Attend a Budget Workshop held during November, 1200
Oak Brook Rd.
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