2016 FallO BAK ROOKnewsQuarterly Newsletter I Volume 78 - Fall 2016
Village Clerk
BY CHARLOTTE PRUSS
There will be a General Election on November 8, 2016, including the President of the United States. If you have recently
moved, be sure to Register to Vote. Voter registration occurs from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the
Butler Government Center.
The last day for registration of voters or transfer of registration within the offices of the election authority, municipal/
township clerks and deputy registrars is October 11, 2016, for the November 8, 2016 election. There will be a grace period
from October 12 through November 7 to register and vote at the DuPage County Election Offices. Starting October 24th,
there will be several Early Voting sites throughout DuPage County that will offer registration and early voting as well. You
will also be able to register and vote at your local precinct on Election Day in DuPage County. Contact DuPage County
Election Office at 630-407-5600 for their hours of operation and location.
Vote by mail and early voting at the Election Commission office begins on September 29, 2016. Early voting outside the
Election Commission office will begin October 24 and end on November 7, 2016. Early Voting sites and information will
be posted on the Village of Oak Brook website www.oak-brook.org as soon as that information is available.
In addition, please remember to check the Village of Oak Brook website (on the
website, located under Government, Village Clerk’s Oflice, Elections) for polling
places prior to Election Day to confirm the location where you should vote. Or, you
may go the DuPage County Election Commission site www.dupageelections.com
to find that information. On the first page, there is a section on the right-hand side
“Voter Status Lookup” which will provide the information.
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Charlotte Pruss
Village Clerk
(630) 368-5052
OAK B ROOK news
2 VILLAGE CLERK
Message from Charlotte Pruss
3 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Message from Dr. Gopal Lalmalani
4 FROM THE MANAGER’S DESK
Message from Rick Ginex
5 POLICE
In The News
6-7 FIRE
Safety & Information
8 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Department Information
9 INFORMATION SERVICES
Document Imaging System Cost Savings
9 2016 OAK BROOK ATHLETE OF THE YEAR WINNERS
10 -11 LIBRARY
Fall Calendar
11 FINANCE
Finance Report
12-14 PUBLIC WORKS
Department News
15 SPORTS CORE
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 President: (630) 368-5012
Village Clerk: (630) 368-5052
Village Manager: (630) 368-5026
Development Services: (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
Gopal G. Lalmalani, M.D., M.B.A.
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Where did summer go? As we enjoy the changing of the
seasons, don’t forget to notice the vibrant colors of fall. So
many times we get busy and forget to enjoy the view and the
splendor of nature around us!
September begins a new school year and we are reminded
that our school age residents will be going to/from schools
and bus stops. Please drive cautiously to help keep our
children safe!
I am happy to report that the Taste of Oak Brook was once
again a great success 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! Five
dates held great matches and I was delighted to see so many
in attendance.
As you know, we recently learned that McDonalds will be
leaving Oak Brook sometime in the early part of 2018. They
presently own over 150 acres of property within the Village.
Some of that includes over 35 acres of open space but the
remainder of their property encompasses their headquarters,
university campus, and technology offices. All of these
locations are prime areas for redevelopment, specifically the
80 acres next to our Village Hall.
What I can say to everyone is that we have been in contact
with representatives from McDonalds. They are in the
process of selecting a broker to put together a marketing
plan of all their properties. As we have had a long-standing,
great working relationship with McDonalds, we have been
assured that they will be at the table with their broker when
they meet with the Village to discuss future plans for their
properties.
With that in mind, I have already combined the Streetscape
and Commercial Revitalization Committees into the new
Community Enhancement Committee. The makeup of
this Committee not only consists of Village leadership but
that of our commercial, office and retail stakeholders. The
Committee held their first meeting on Monday, August 8th.
The majority of the Village Board was in attendance. A great
deal of information was discussed; from the past successes
of the former Streetscape and Commercial Revitalization
Committees to several projects that are in the process of
being completed or approved at the state level.
The Committee had a robust discussion on what to focus
on moving forward. They are in agreement with the Village
Board and their recommendation to retain Houseal Lavigne
Associates to update the Commercial Areas Revitalization
Plan. Specifically, providing some insight as to what uses
would be beneficial on the McDonald’s properties prior to
their leaving the Village. I know the Board is very excited
about the Committee’s role in working with our residents, the
business community and our staff by improving the Village’s
Streetscape Plan, the Village’s Commercial Revitalization
Plan, and the Village’s Economic Development Program.
Finally, our Finance Director/Treasurer/Assistant Village
Manager Sharon Dangles has accepted the position of
Finance Director for the Homewood Flossmoor Park District.
I would like to thank Sharon Dangles for her dedication and
hard work she gave the Village over her eleven and a half
year tenure and wish her well in her new endeavor. In the
interim, Assistant Finance Director Jason Paprocki will be
Acting Finance Director/Village Treasurer until a replacement
is in place.
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,
Dear Friends and Residents:
It is hard to believe that another summer has passed us by.
The Taste of Oak Brook was another huge success with over
15,000 people in attendance on a beautiful summer evening.
The food, festivities and fireworks were all wonderful. I want
to express my thanks to the Village staff for all their hard
work to make this event successful.
Another one of our long-term employees has decided
to pursue a new career change. Assistant Manager and
Finance Director, Sharon Dangles, has resigned from the
Village after eleven great years. She has taken the position
of the Superintendent of Finance and Administration at the
Homewood-Flossmoor Park District. This was an incredible
opportunity for Sharon and she should be congratulated for
moving on to another important step in her career. She has
done a great deal to make Oak Brook a better community.
During her time here, we have won countless financial
awards for the work she and the Finance Department have
produced. She will be missed by everyone. During the
interim, I have promoted our Assistant Finance Director
Jason Paprocki to the Acting Finance Director’s position.
Jason will also be filling the role as Acting Village Treasurer.
Jason has a great deal of financial experience and will do a
great job for the Village. Jason is a CPA with over 10 years
of experience in finance and accounting, primarily in the
municipal sector. He holds an MBA from Aurora University.
He has served as an Audit Supervisor with Sikich, LLP for
over 5 years, was a Senior Accountant with DeVry University,
and came to us from the Village of Oak Park where he served
as the Deputy Chief Financial Officer for 3 years. Jason
understands our budget process and is very adept with the
Munis system. I am excited that he will be filling this role on
our management team and look forward to working very
closely with him on our budget process.
The Village staff has begun to work on the 2017 Annual
Budget. 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 2017 budget will
be adopted at the December Village Board meeting.
July 3, 2016 was a beautiful day for the annual
Taste of Oak Brook . as the event 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 2016 Taste of Oak Brook:
Sponsors
McDonald’s Corporation, Evergreen Bank
Group, Republic Services, VisoGraphics,
Inland Real Estate, Paramedic Services Inc.,
Hub Group, Christopher Burke Engineering,
and Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, DiCanni &
Krafthefer, P.C.
Guest Booths
Oak Brook Park District,
Oak Brook Polo Club, and
Hub Group
TASTE
OF OAK BROOK
P R E S E N T ED
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Festival of Food, Fun and Fireworks
Restaurants
Gibsons Steakhouse
Kona Grill
Labriola Bakery & Café
McCormick & Schmicks Seafood & Steaks
Paul’s Pizza & Hot Dog Inc.
Pinstripes Bowling Bocce & Bistro
Real Urban Barbeque
Shree
Tuscany Oak Brook
Novi's Beef
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From the Manager’s Desk
BY RICCARDO F. GINEX
Riccardo F. Ginex
Village Manager
(630) 368-5026
villagemanager@oak-brook.org
mom and her children started the blue
ribbon campaign to show support for
the police and have been selling blue
ribbons throughout the Village. The
proceeds will go to COPS, Concerns
of Police Survivors, that support the
families of fallen officers all across the
country. Due to the need for both police
officers and the community to come
together, we very quickly scheduled our
own local memorial to the fallen officers.
This event on July 26 was attended
by about 150 officers and members of the community,
both residents and business members. It was a wonderful
morning and I cannot thank everyone enough for their
support and taking the time to come out and be with us that
day. Please keep all of law enforcement in your thoughts
and prayers. We are working hard as a profession to break
down barriers and open lines of communication with all
segments of our community. In my role as President of the
DuPage County Chiefs of Police Association, we are working
with the recently formed DuPage Diversity Council and
attended a recent event
at Benedictine University
to insure the kinds of
misunderstanding and
apprehension seen in
other communities does
not occur in DuPage
County. We need everyone to partner with Law Enforcement
to keep our communities safe and foster understanding.
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Police
BY JAMES KRUGER
News
Well, it’s that time of year again to get back into the swing
of things and the familiar routines of fall. Summer vacations
are over, children are back to school, and football preseason
has started. While summer is often a time for relaxation and
recharge, the Police Department has been very busy. One
of our major accomplishments has been preparing for and
undergoing our on-site assessment by the Commission on
Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, or CALEA.
The Oak Brook Police Department is a nationally accredited
police agency and every three years (moving to four for the
future) we must go through the reaccreditation process
and demonstrate that we do the things we say we do. All of
our policies are examined to insure that we have met all of
the standards set, and we must also supply proofs for each
standard. This third party validation is a tremendous way to
insure we are living up to our mission and values as well
as providing the very best law enforcement services to the
community. Now that we have gone through the on site
assessment, we will attend the next national conference
and testify in front of the Commission who will then make
the final determination on our reaccreditation status. We
will be sure to share with you the outcome later this year.
During the month of July the
law enforcement community
lost twelve officers to gunfire.
Eight of these officers came in
two instances, one in Dallas and
the other in Baton Rouge just in
a ten-day period. These losses
affected police officers all over the
country in a profound way. It has
been very heartwarming however, of the many showings
of support and affection for law enforcement throughout
the area and especially in Oak Brook. Besides the cards, and
gift baskets, and cookies dropped off at the police station, a Follow me on Twitter: @chiefkruger
Follow us on Twitter: @oakbrookpolice
Follow us on FaceBook:
@oakbrookpolicedepartment
James Kruger
Police Chief
(630) 368-8710
jkruger@oak-brook.org
FIRE SAFETY TIPS FOR FALL
As the season changes
and the leaves begin
dropping from the trees,
our weather begins to turn
colder. Many individuals
decide to spend more time
inside their homes using
fireplaces, furnaces and heaters to stay warm. It’s important
to keep a few important fall safety tips in mind. With proper
precautions and safety awareness, your family can enjoy
that crisp autumn weather while avoiding some of the
dangers that come with the season.
Service Your Furnace
Before the cold autumn and winter weather sets in, be sure
to call your professionally qualified heating and cooling
company to service your furnace. A specialist should inspect
the furnace to make sure everything is in working order and
that there are no leaks.
Use Fireplaces Safely
Keep that fire in its proper place by using a fireplace screen
to keep sparks from flying out of the fireplace. Never leave a
burning fire unattended, and make sure a fire in a fireplace
is completely out before going to bed.
Use Caution with Space Heaters
A space heater can be an effective way to provide warmth,
but it’s essential that you read and follow the manufacturer’s
instructions provided with the unit before you use it. If your
space heater requires venting, make sure you have vented
it to the outdoors. Never use your stove or oven to heat
your home; only use space heaters that are Underwriters
Laboratory (UL) approved for this purpose. Always allow at
least three feet of empty area around space heaters.
Exercise Candle Caution
Candles are a great way to give any room that warm glow, but
they can also cause fires. According to the National Candle
Association, almost 10,000 home fires start with improper
candle use. Never leave candles burning if you go out or go
to sleep, and keep your candles away from pets and kids.
Change Smoke Alarm Batteries
Change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon
monoxide detectors when you turn back your clocks for
Daylight Saving Time. Make sure to check the alarms with
the new batteries installed. Check and replace any home
fire extinguishers that have expired.
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September 11th marks the 15th
Anniversary of Patriot Day, a national
day of observance and remembrance
honoring those who either lost their
lives or were injured during that tragic
day in history. Please join the Village of
Oak Brook’s Fire and Police Department,
in a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Sunday, September
11, 2016 beginning at 09:00 A.M. at Village Hall, 1200 Oak
Brook Road.
Fire Prevention week officially kicks off on October 9-15, 2016.
This year’s theme is: “Don’t Wait Check the Date! Replace
Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years.” A good time to change the
batteries and check your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide
detectors to ensure they are in working order is when
Daylight Saving ends on November 6. Make fire prevention
a high priority at home.
During the entire month of October, firefighters will be
visiting schools and daycare centers to teach children how
smoke alarms as well as firefighters protect people from fire
and keep them safe. We will also be visiting businesses to
make the public more aware of how fires start, how to prevent
them, and how to use caution and protect themselves.
Teaching fire prevention shouldn’t be limited to kids and the
school and should be spread among adults.
Visit www.firepreventionweek.org for more fire safety
information, or for fire safety quizzes, games, and activities
for children please visit http://www.firesafetyforkids.org
Carbon Monoxide detectors save lives and are also required
by law. All residents are required to have a working carbon
monoxide detector installed within 15’ of every area within
the 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 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Please call ahead at (630) 368-5200
to confirm availability.
Fire
BY BARRY LISS
Safety & Information
Barry Liss
Fire Chief
(630) 368-5200
bliss@oak-brook.org
AUTUMN HOME MAINTENANCE
SAFETY TIPS
Fall is the time for yard
clean-ups and readying your
house for the cold winter
ahead. Keep these safety
tips in mind as you work.
Look Up Before Pruning
Trees
If you have decided that your
yard needs to be spruced up
by trimming your trees, be
sure to look up and survey the area carefully before you
start. Make careful note of where power lines are located
before you set up your ladder so that it is positioned away
from them.
Use Caution on Ladders
Wearing appropriate footwear is important when using a
ladder; shoes or boots may be wet, causing you to slip as
you climb the ladder. The ladder should be positioned on a
flat surface before use. Be sure that the tools you are using
are specifically designed for this purpose and are in good
condition before starting work.
Clean up Fallen Leaves
Keep your driveway and walkway clear of falling leaves.
Wet leaves can create a hazard for pedestrians in the fall by
making sidewalks slippery. Later in the season, snow may
mix with leaves to increase the risk of falling. Homeowners
should mulch or rake up fallen leaves and dispose of them
according to local bylaws.
SAFELY ENJOY THE BEAUTY
OF THE SEASON
By keeping these important fall safety tips in mind, you can
be sure you are doing everything you can to protect yourself
and your family from seasonal dangers. This will leave your
mind free to enjoy the beauty of this glorious season.
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FALL DRIVING
There’s nothing more beautiful than a fall drive, but the
season brings some unique hazards for drivers. Being
aware of these potential dangers can help keep you and
your family safe and prevent accidents.
Be Aware of Poor Visibility
Falling leaves, while beautiful, can obscure your vision, as
can rain and fog. Shorter days are part of the fall season,
making it more difficult to see children playing or people
walking and riding bicycles. Be aware of limitations in
your visibility, and slow down if you can’t see well. Use
your dimmed headlights in bad weather with decreased
visibility. If possible, try not to be on the roads when it’s
hard to see.
Watch for Children
Children love to play in piles of leaves, so use extra caution
where leaves are piled at curbside. In addition, the school
bus will be making its rounds now that school is back in
session. In addition to educating children about back-to-
school safety, it’s important to stay vigilant as a driver.
Slow Down on Wet Pavement
In many areas of the country, rain is common during the
autumn. If it’s raining, keep a safe distance from the car in
front of you. Wet roads make it more difficult to stop. When
wet leaves are on roadways, they make the pavement
slippery, and it can be difficult for drivers to get good
traction.
Be Prepared for Bright Sunlight
While sunrise occurs later in the morning, it can also present
challenges for drivers. Have a pair of sunglasses in the
vehicle to wear when the sun is bright is a good strategy. If
it becomes too difficult to see because of bright sunlight or
glare, a good strategy is for the driver to pull over until he
or she can see again.
Watch Out for Ice
As the temperatures drop further at night, a driver will
need to spend some extra time in the morning scraping
frost off his or her vehicle. Shady spots on the roadway may
be home to black ice, which a driver may not be aware of
until his or her car starts to skid on it.
Development Services
BY ROBERT KALLIEN
Information
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Oakbrook Center Theater Project – Construction on the
12 screen cinema, 300 space parking deck and space for
three (3) formal restaurants and an eight (8) vendor food hall
is proceeding as planned. The Cinema should be complete
and ready for occupancy by the end of October 2016. The
restaurants and food hall elements should be on-line by
December 1st.
Duchossois HQ Building – Construction of the building and
all site work is in final stages. Occupancy is now expected in
November 2016.
Rush Medical Center – The 103,000 sq.ft. medical office/
surgery center was approved by the Village in January 2016.
The project is now going before the State of Illinois Facilities
Licensing Board. Construction is expected to begin by April
2017.
Gibsons Restaurant – Permits have been issued for an 8200
sq.ft. addition to Gibsons which is located on Commerce
Drive. This addition will increase the space available for
banquets and special events and will provide approximately
70 additional valet parking spaces directly adjacent to the
building.
Hyatt House Hotel – A 144 room Hyatt House Hotel and
separate 4500 sq.ft. restaurant were approved by the Village
Board in January 2016. Building permits for the Hotel have
been issued. The owner/developer for the project reports
that most who are interested in the restaurant site want to
see the work on the hotel complete and open to the public
before committing to the location.
Ryan Company Development – Announced the acquisition
of the now vacant 185,000 sq.ft. office/warehouse building
at 2000 York Road. Demolition of the existing building is
anticipated. Plans are now being formulated that could
include one or more future multi-story Class A Office
buildings and structured parking on the site.
Executive Plaza (Oak Brook 22) – The Cornerstone
Restaurant Group has announced that a Michael Jordan’s
Restaurant will be coming to a vacant space located at 1225
22nd Street. A mid-2017 opening is expected.
Clearwater – The new owners of Clearwater (Lincoln
Properties Group) are moving forward with a number of
initiatives with the goal of improving the project and getting
it fully developed. The Village Board will be reviewing at
their September meeting requests to amend their existing
special use and variation to add 123 parking spaces and
new landscaping to the site.
2100 Swift Road – Work is now underway on a complete
renovation/update of the existing office building and
parking structure.
Drake Hotel – Ownership for the property is proposing
a number of site improvements including the possible
construction of a new luxury condominium building. An
introductory presentation before the Village Board will
take place on August 9th. Once that meeting takes place,
the formal submittal of a planned development application
could be forthcoming sometime in the fall of 2016.
Friendly Reminder – If you are contemplating any
construction work in your home or on your property, please
obtain all required permits from Development Services
before you begin work. Permit applications and instructions
can be obtained on the Department’s web page found at
www.oak-brook.org or can be obtained at our Department’s
customer service counter located in the Village Hall. If you
are unsure if your work requires a building permit, contact
our Department at 368-5101. Also, please make sure to
get prior approval from your Homeowners Association (if
applicable).
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Robert Kallien
Director of Development Services
(630) 368-5107
rkallien@oak-brook.org
Information Services
BY JIM FOX
DOCUMENT IMAGING SYSTEM COST SAVINGS
The Village of Oak Brook was one of the first communities
in the area to implement a document imaging and
management system in 2000. The original system focused
primarily on documents generated within the Village Clerk’s
office. Over the past two years, the Village has expanded the
system to include every Village department as we continue
to look for ways to save money and improve efficiencies,
Village staff must keep track of millions of documents. Many
of them are still in paper form filling filing cabinets and
storage rooms. The space needed to store them and staff to
manage and retrieve them is costly without contributing to
service delivery.
Our document imaging project plan has two primary goals:
• First, we are changing the culture of printing and copying
documents to file manually. We are implementing
workflows for all new documents we receive and
process to allow Village staff to process these documents
electronically from their desktop, eliminating the need for
costly printing and filing.
• Second, we are focusing on the millions of pages of
historical paper documents that the Village is required to
store. In 2014, we implemented a program to assign staff
to work specifically on reducing the amount of “physical”
paper files we maintain by reducing the physical space
dedicated to these files. We have hundreds of feet of
office space dedicated to physical file storage that can be
eliminated and/or used for more productive purposes.
The overall goals of the document imaging system is to:
reduce filing space, provide easy access to documents, and
provide for secure and reliable storage of information. This
project is an example of how the Village is using technology to
maximize internal efficiencies and generating cost savings by
integrating people and automating their manual processes.
Jim Fox
Director of Information
Technology
(630) 368-5174
jfox@oak-brook.org
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2016 OAK BROOK ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS
Matt Allen followed the path of older brothers
Jack and Brian in winning state high school
wrestling championships and heading to
Michigan State University to play college
football.
Now, the 2016 Hinsdale Central graduate has
followed the older footsteps of his father,
John, and uncle, Jim Zajicek.
Allen is the boy winner of the 2016 Oak Brook
Athlete of the Year Award, the same honor
given to his father in 1976 and again in 1980,
and to his uncle in 1989, both as Central student-athletes.
“It’s a pretty great honor,” said Allen, who already has been
honored as an all-state wrestler and football player. “It kind of
means a lot to me, especially with my dad and uncle having won
it before.”
The father of the girl winner for 2016 — Alyssa
Sclafani — played a key role in her becoming
a four-time all-state softball player and the
starting catcher for this year’s Class 3A State
champ, “I played baseball before I started
softball, and my dad got me into baseball,”
said Sclafani, who is headed in the fall to
Loyola University to continue playing softball
and study environmental science. “I played
baseball in the Oak Brook Little League and
continued with baseball until seventh grade.”
The Oak Brook Athlete of the Year Award was started by Oak
Brook founder Paul Butler in 1974. Nominations are sought for
outstanding senior athletes each year from nine public and
private high schools serving Oak Brook residents.
Winners have attended Hinsdale Central, York, Downers North,
Willowbrook, Benet, Montini, Timothy Christian, Immaculate
Conception and Fenwick high schools.
The names of each winner are engraved on a trophy that is
on permanent display at the Oak Brook Park District Family
Recreation Center. Each winner receives a certificate.
“It’s nice to be recognized with all the other athletes who won in
the past,” Sclafani said. “I like representing Oak Brook and Montini.”
Allen agreed that it will be nice to have his name permanently
displayed on the Athlete of the Year Award trophy.
“I go to the Oak Brook Park District sometimes and have seen the
display,” he said. “It’s pretty cool they can point out some of the
people who grew up in town and had some success.”
Jeffrey Marek of Benet Academy was the only other boy
nominated this year. The other girl nominees were Lysandra
Bankston and Kaylin Kenny, York; Alyse Dutcher, Downers Grove
North; Catherine Klostermann, Nazareth; Hannah Bosman,
Timothy Christian; and Giana Scarpiniti, Hinsdale Central.
Jeanette Andrews: Magic
Saturday, October 15 @ 2 pm
Jeanette Andrews has developed an entirely
new and thought-provoking take on the
art of the impossible. In this performance
Jeanette will present a distinctive blend of
magic and illusions, inspired by ideas about
the importance of perception. Registration
is requested; please call (630) 368-7725.
NOVEMBER
Young Kim Presents Musicians
from the University of Illinois
Sunday, November 6 @ 3 pm
Join violinist Seul Lee, baritone JinUk Lee,
and pianist Young Whun Kim for an
afternoon of classical music featuring
pieces from Franck, Mussorgsky,
Schubert, and Giordani. Registration is required; please call (630)
368-7725. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Chicago On FireSaturday, November 12 @ 2 pm
William Pack will tell the story of the
Great Chicago Fire in narrative fashion,
discussing what led to the fire and how it
changed Chicago forever. Registration is requested; please call
(630) 368-7725. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Classical Concert: Hariman & HagenSunday, November 13 @ 2 pm
One hour performance by local resident Dr.
Robert Hariman on violin, accompanied by
pianist Nancy Hagen performing classical
music. Registration is required. Please call
(630) 368-7725.
DECEMBERHoliday Tunes: Robyn VitsonSaturday, December 3 @ 1 pm
Join Robyn Vitson for a medley of holiday
songs sure to delight the hearts of all ages.
Registration is requested; please call (630)
368-7725. Sponsored by the Friends of the
Library.
The Whizbangs of Oohs and Ahs:
Those Magnificent Traveling
Salespeople of Illinois
Saturday, December 10 @ 2 pm
Ron Solberg, the author of several books
on the topic, will recount the amazing
stories of our traveling salesmen and saleswomen. Registration is
requested; please call (630) 368-7725. Sponsored by the Friends of
the Library.
SEPTEMBERMusic of World War IISaturday, September 10 @ 2 pm
Bandleader, trumpet player and Big Band
historian Steve Cooper presents a program
of rare films and videos featuring the
great music of the World War Two era.
Registration is requested; please call (630)
368-7725. Sponsored by the Friends of the
Oak Brook Public Library.
Classical Concert: Anatoliy TorchinskiySunday, September 18 @ 2 pm
Perennial favorite Anatoliy Torchinskiy
returns to showcase his magnificent talent
on the piano. Registration is requested;
please call (630) 368-7725. Sponsored by
the Friends of the Library.
Thanks for Your Memories: An Introduction to Writing MemoirSaturday, September 24 @ 2 pm
Writing memoir is a powerful way to
stimulate your mind and your memory. Join
Dr. Linda Sasser to learn what memoir is,
how it differs from autobiography, the benefits of writing memoir,
and its various formats and types. Registration is required; please
call (630) 368-7725. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
OCTOBERLights Out, Everybody: Mystery & Horror During the Golden Age of RadioSunday, October 2 @ 2 pm
Using sound clips from some of the radio’s
best known mystery and horror programs
including “Escape,” “Inner Sanctum,” and
“Lights Out,” radio personality Steve
Darnall illustrates how radio could truly be a “theater of the mind”.
Registration is requested; please call (630) 368-7725. Sponsored
by the Friends of the Library.
Big Run Wolf RanchSaturday, October 8 @ 1 pm
Big Run Wolf Ranch, a non-profit, federally
licensed, educational facility, will bring a
wolf, coyote, skunk, porcupine and ground
hog so patrons can learn about and have
an up-close and personal encounter with
these North American animals. Registration
is requested; please call (630) 368-7733.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Library
BY SUE MADORIN
Calendar and Events
FALL CALENDAR
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Pine Cone Ornaments
Sunday, December 11 @ 2 pm
Let Amanda Marolf provide you with some
new ideas about holiday decorations. This
craft turns pinecones into cute ornaments
that you can hang from your tree, your
door, or anywhere that needs a little holiday spirit. All materials
provided. Registration is required; please call (630) 368-7725.
Young Artists Workshop: Watercolor WonderlandSaturday, December 17 @ 1 pm
Terri Murphy conducts this workshop for
ages 8-13. Young artists will use liquid
concentrate watercolors, salt, and a wax-
resist technique to create a sparking winter scene. Space is limited.
Registration is required; please call (630) 368-7733. Sponsored by
the Friends of the Library.
FROM THE DIRECTOR’S DESK
One of the benefits of having a library card is access to a whole
realm of e-resources, whether at home or travelling. Digital
materials offer rich and extraordinary opportunities to expand
community access to information. Zinio, for example, allows
patrons to download the latest issues of magazines. Lynda.com
offers more than 3,000 courses on topics such as web design,
software training, photography, and much more. Mango can help
you learn a new language using native speakers. In addition, the
Library subscribes to three different services to provide a great
selection of downloadable books: Axis360/eRead Illinois by Baker
and Taylor, OneClickdigital by Recorded Books, and eMediaLibrary
by Overdrive. On our website, there is a clear presentation of the
differences between the services plus guides on how to download.
Remember that if you have any difficulties, our librarians are more
than happy to assist you.
One of our endeavors has been to analyze the use of the building
and transform the environment to be more accessible for our
users. Those who frequent our facility will notice that we now
have a more spacious feel to the interior of the library. Our feature
film collection occupies the entire space opposite the circulation
desk. The new books are now located on a path to the reference/
information desk and our magazines now lead the way to the youth
services desk. Large print materials and audio books have been
repositioned behind the reference/information desk. The rotunda
now houses lower shelving units, which allow for clear sightlines
between desks. As always, please ask if you have difficulty locating
any materials. We are here to help.
Finance
BY JASON PAPROCKI
Jason Paprocki
Interim Finance Director/
Village Treasurer
(630) 368-5070
jpaprocki@oak-brook.org
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, 2017).
1 Board discussion took place at the August 9th Village Board
meeting to discuss the 2017 strategic plan to guide the annual
budget process.
2 The 2017 budget process begins with the department directors
submitting their funding requests to the Village Manager and
Finance Director by September.
3 The 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.
4 The Village Board will hold budget workshop meetings in
November to discuss the 2017 proposed budget. Residents
are invited to attend these meetings.
5 At the December 13th regularly scheduled Village Board
meeting, a public hearing will take place regarding the 2017
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 Village Manager, Rick Ginex, rginex@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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Sue Madorin
Library Director
(630) 368-7706
smadorin@oak-brook.org
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VILLAGE OF OAK BROOKREFUSE AND RECYCLING GUIDE
The Village of Oak Brook has contracted with Republic Services to provide refuse, recycling and
yard waste collection. While not all inclusive, this guide is designed to provide information on the
Oak Brook residential waste collection and recycling program. Please feel free to contact either
Republic Services or the village if you need additional information.
The Village of Oak Brook program is designed to be flexible and convenient. You can choose
between weekly or twice weekly refuse collection either at the curb or a backdoor location. These
options allow you to select the type of service that best meets your household’s needs and budget.
GUIDELINES
There is no limit to the number of items that may be put out for collection, however the
following rules apply:
• Items must be placed out at the designated pick-up location by 6 a.m. on the scheduled
collection day. Items may be placed at the curb no earlier than 6 p.m. the day before
collection. Empty containers should be removed from the curb no later than 6 a.m. the day
following collection.
• All recycling, yard waste, and large items are collected at the curb.
COLLECTION SCHEDULE
Collection will take place on Monday, with optional refuse collection by subscription on
Thursday. Recycling and yard waste are collected on Monday only.
The following holidays are observed by Republic Services:
• New Year’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
When one of these holidays falls on or before your normal service day, collection is delayed
one day, during that week. Other holidays do not affect the service schedule.
(708) 345-7050
RepublicOnline.com
5050 W Lake Street
Melrose Park, IL 60160
Village of Oak Brook
(630) 990-3000
2016 2017 2018 2019
Prices-Per Month
Weekly Curbside Collection $21.65 $22.41 $23.19 $24.01
Twice-weekly Curbside Collection $40.23 $41.64 $43.10 $44,61
Weekly Backdoor Collection $40.49 $41.90 $43.37 $44.89
Twice-weekly Backdoor Collection $60.35 $62.46 $64.65 $66.91
Yard Waste Sticker (each)$3.15 $3.25 $3.40 $3.50
Refuse Cart Rental $2.95 $2.95 $2.95 $2.95
Weekly Yard Waste (95-gallon)$285(8 months)$294(8 months)$303(8 months)$3128 months)
Oak Brook residents can choose
a service plan that’s right for their
household. Four service plan options
are available. A recycling cart is
included as part of all service plans.
To make service convenient, refuse
carts are available. Customers are
billed quarterly by Republic Services.
Automatic payment options are
available at republiconline.com.
Please note that all recycling, yard
waste and large household items are
collected from the curb.
SERVICE PLAN OPTIONS
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What’s New: Easy Online Management
Republic Services’ new account management tool allows you
to pay bills, report a missed pickup, order container repairs
and request additional services through your smartphone or
computer. My Resource TM can be accessed on the web at
www.republiconline.com or by downloading the My Resource
app at the App Store or Google play.
YARD WASTE DISPOSAL STICKERS
One sticker should be affixed to each yard waste bag or gar-
bage can placed at the curb. If a garbage can is used, please
loop stickers through the handle of the can. Stickers must also
be attached to each bundle of yard waste. Containers larger
than 33 gallons will not be emptied as they pose a safety risk
to workers; yard waste carts are available on a subscription
basis if you regularly need yard waste collection.LOCATIONS
Please be sure to specify Oak Brook yard waste stickers when
purchasing from these locations:
Jewel Food 4 E. Ogden Ave., Westmont
Jewel Food 944 York Rd., Elmhurst
Village Hall 1200 Oak Brook Rd, Oak Brook
RECYCLING
WASTE
Waste can be set out for collection in a garbage can, plastic bag or Republic Services refuse
cart. Bags and cans must not exceed 33 gallons in volume or 50 pounds in weight. Please
check the container size before purchasing a garbage can; oversize containers will not be
collected.
YARD WASTE
Yard waste will be collected from the curb from April through November. In order to be
collected, a yard waste sticker must be attached to each container or bundle. Yard waste
may be placed in a designated garbage can, biodegradable paper bag or bundle. Garbage
cans and bags must not exceed 33 gallons in volume or 50 pounds in weight. If used for
yard waste, garbage cans should be clearly marked “Yard Waste.” Decals are available
at Village Hall. Yard waste carts are also available on a subscription basis.
Brush and tree branches may not exceed 4 feet in length and 3 inches in diameter and
must be bundled together with jute twine or uncoated string. Bundles must not exceed 2
feet in diameter, 4 feet in length or 50 pounds in weight.
VILLAGE LEAF COLLECTION
The Village of Oak Brook schedules the collection of leaves from the curb in the fall
beginning in late October. Information is mailed to residents in early October explaining
the leaf removal program and schedule. Detailed information on the curbside leaf
collection program can be found at www.oak-brook.org.
CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION
Free Christmas Tree collection is offered during the first two full weeks of January on the
regular service day. Trees must be free of tinsel and ornaments and should not be placed
in bags.
ELECTRONIC WASTE
Electronic items such as televisions, computers, monitors, printers and computer and
cable peripherals are banned from landfill disposal. These items must be recycled. For
information on options for recycling these items, please contact the Village at (630) 990-
3000 or Republic Services at (708) 345-7050. For more information on drop off locations,
please visit www. Earth911.com (“recycle search” tab).
LARGE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND APPLIANCES
Most large household items and appliances that do not fit in a refuse container may be
placed at the curb for pickup. Bulk items include chairs, tables and mattresses and other
pieces of furniture that can be loaded safely; large items include refrigerators, stoves and
water heaters. Rolls of carpeting and small amounts of construction debris may be set
out for collection provided that they are securely tied in bundles not exceeding 2 feet in
diameter, 4 feet in length or 50 pounds in weight. More than two cubic yards of carpeting
or other construction debris will require a special pickup. Please call Republic Services at
(708) 345-7050 if you have any questions. Due to handling requirements, electronic items
are excluded from curbside collection.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
Flammable, toxic, corrosive or reactive products cannot be included with regular refuse for
disposal. Materials such as oil-based paint, pesticides, poisons, cleaning solvents, gasoline,
motor oil and other automotive fluids are considered Household Hazardous Waste. The
State of Illinois sponsors several collection facilities that accept these materials at no
charge. For information on options for disposal of these items, please contact DuPage
County’s Environmental Division at (630) 407-6700 or visit www.dupageco.org/waste/.
SPECIAL PICKUP AND TEMPORARY CONTAINERS
If you have a large amount of refuse, Republic Services offers temporary containers or
a special pickup. Arrangements must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Republic
Services will quote a price for a temporary large container or special pickup based on the
volume to be removed. Call Republic Services for details at (708) 345-7050.
In support of the Village’s goal of environmental sustainability, residents are encouraged
to reduce their waste by taking advantage of the recycling program. Recycling is collected
at the curb. Republic Services furnishes each household a recycling cart as part of their
service plan. Recycling does not need to be separated. All approved recyclables can be
mixed together. Please rinse all cans and bottles and flatten all boxes. Please note the
guidelines on acceptable and unacceptable items. If unacceptable materials are present,
the cart may be left. For information on how to recycle items not included in the curbside
program, please visit www.earth911.com or www.dupageco.org/recycling/.
PAPER
YES: Mixed paper such as advertisements, directmail, office paper, stationery, envelopes,
paperbags, giftwrap, Magazines, newspaper, catalogs and telephone books
NO: Disposable diapers or rags, soiled items such as pizza boxes, napkins and tissues
PLASTIC
YES: Plastic bottles and containers coded #1 through #5 and #7. Six- and 12-pack rings
NO: Plastic bags and film, Styrofoam packing peanuts or other items coded #6, plastic
take-out containers, cups, plates, or utensils, electronic items, printer or toner cartridges,
insecticide and hazardous chemical containers, and toys
CARTONS
YES: Cardboard and boxboard, soda and beer carrying cases, milk and juice cartons
METAL
YES: Aluminum cans and foil, tin and steel cans including empty aerosol cans
NO: Needles or syringes
GLASS
YES: Clear, green and brown glass bottles and jars
NO: Window glass and mirrors, compact fluorescent and other light bulbs, ceramics
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS
NO: Tires, engine parts, auto body or interior parts, motor oil, paint, car batteries,
antifreeze or liquids of any kind, garbage and food waste, wood pallets or construction
lumber, yard waste such as grass clippings, leaves, and tree or plant branches
ESTABLISHING SERVICE
In addition to weekly curbside collection, refuse carts and three optional service plans
are available. Twice-weekly (Monday and Thursday) refuse and back door refuse service
are available as an alternative to standard curbside service. Please note that all recycling,
yard waste and large items are collected at the curb. To establish service, contact Republic
Services by email at newtoter@republicservices.com or by phone at (708) 345-7050.
Customers are billed by Republic Services on a quarterly basis.
COLLECTION GUIDELINES
Below is the 2016 Autumn Leaf Schedule. Inquiries
regarding the leaf pick up program and schedule may be
directed to the Public Works Department at (630) 368-
5270. A map depicting the pickup areas and schedule
dates is also available on the Village website (www.oak-
brook.org).
Fall is also a good time to schedule preventive maintenance
around your house. Cleaning your gutters, downspouts, and
yard drains of leaves and debris will avoid water damage
during the winter freeze/thaw cycles. Your home heating
system and filters should also be cleaned and checked;
irrigation systems should be serviced and winterized.
PICKUP SCHEDULE
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NewsPublic Works
BY DOUG PATCHIN
Doug Patchin
Director of Public
Works & Engineering
(630) 368-5270
dpatchin@oak-brook.org
As the seasons change and the weather starts to cool,
Public Works is preparing for fall and winter activities.
Leaf pickup season will soon be upon us, followed by
snow. Staff has begun to service our leaf equipment and
prepare plow trucks for snow. I know that with warm
weather it sounds and feels too early to mention snow,
but with quick changing seasons we need to have our
plow equipment ready to go at the drop of a snowflake.
Before we get into winter, let’s slow down and discuss
autumn leaf pickup.
We recommend you mulch your leaves and return this
beneficial material back to your lawn or landscape. If
you are going to utilize the Village’s leaf pickup, please
follow the Autumn Leaf Schedule on the right. If you
employ a landscape contractor, please schedule their
leaf clean up with our scheduled pickup dates. The leaf
pickup equipment we utilize has a large vacuum unit
which picks up leaves on the right side (the passenger
side of the unit). The vacuum equipment works best with
the pickup straight out to the side, any leaf piles placed
in the street limits our ability to efficiently pick up leaves
because our trucks must drive on the opposite side of the
road into oncoming traffic lanes. This is only one reason
it’s important for leaves to be placed behind the curb
and not in the street. Secondly, when leaves are placed
in the street, and if it rains, leaves can block street drains
and cause streets/yards to flood. Most importantly, when
leaves are placed on the street pavement, leaf piles can
cause a dangerous situation for pedestrians and vehicles.
Where leaves are piled on both sides of the street, the
street may become impassable for one vehicle. In order to
have an efficient, effective, and safe leaf pickup program,
we need your cooperation in adhering to the following
procedures.
• DO NOT pile leaves on the street, leaves are to
be placed behind the curb or at the edge of the
pavement.
• 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 the pile. NO shrub clippings,
sticks or other debris are permitted as these other
materials will clog our equipment.
• Please place your leaves a day or two prior to the
scheduled pick up dates. Any leaves placed afterwards
will not be collected until the next scheduled pickup
date.
Inquiries regarding the above schedule may be directed
to the Public Works Department at (630) 368-5270. A
map is available at the Village website (www.oak-brook.
org) depicting pickup areas.
ZONE DATES AREAS
1 October 10, 18
November 4
December 1
Yorkshire Woods,
Steeplechase, Woodside
Estates,
2 October 11, 19
November 8
December 2
Forest Glen, York Woods
3 October 12, 21
November 11
December 5
Timber Trails, Merry Lane
4 October 13, 25
November 16
December 6
South of 31st Street and East
of Route 83; including Lincoln,
Grant and Coolidge
5 October 14, 27
November 21
December 7
Brook Forest, Briarwood,
Trinity Lakes
6 October 17
November 1, 28
December 8
Ginger Creek, Saddle Brook,
Heritage Oaks, White Oak
Lane, Avenue Loire
Sports Core
BY CHRIS THOMPSON
Information
B Flight – Ray Manz, C Flight – Dan Kramer, Senior Champion
– Ernie Davis, Super Senior Champion – Ray Manz and
Senior Net Champion – Remesh Melvani. Congratulations
to the winners and thank you to everyone who participated.
Special thank you to Head Pro Jeff Kawucha and Assistant
Pro Claudine Boettger for putting on a great tournament.
If it’s not sports that you like, there are many miles of walking
paths and bike paths to enjoy the colors of autumn here at
the Sports Core.
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Sean Creed
Golf Course Superintendent
(630) 368-6420
screed@oak-brook.org
OAK BROOK GOLF CLUB
As we look to the end of summer, our eyes will be on the
warm days and cool nights of fall. Many golfers at Oak Brook
Golf say they love the fall to play golf. Please keep Oak
Brook golf course in mind, whether it’s nine holes, couples
night out or a foursome of friends to play 18. We also have
the Freeman Cup and lastly the Raniur Open (formerly the
turkey shoot) that is held in November. Stop in and sign up.
As I write this, we will be finishing up our ever so popular
Junior program that over 80 kids participated in. Fun was
had by all as they learned the game of golf.
To round out July, local golfers hit the links at our Oak Brook
Golf Club on July 30th and July 31st to determine our club
champions. Tom Arduino won the Open Division. The
remaining men’s winners are: A Flight – Frank Scarpiniti,
Chris Thompson
Bath & Tennis Club Manager
(630) 368-6422
cthompson@oak-brook.org
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