2018 SummerO BAK ROOKnewsQuarterly Newsletter I Volume 85 - Summer 2018
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OAK BROOK news
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 FIRE
Citizen’s Fire Academy
7 PUBLIC WORKS
Department News
8 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Department Information
9 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
The Challenges of Improving
Cellular Service
10 -11 LIBRARY
Summer Calendar
12 TASTE OF OAK BROOK
13 FINANCE
Annual Financial Audit
14 SPORTS CORE
Golf
14-15 BATH & TENNIS CLUB
INSIDE THIS NEWSLETTER
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
ELECTED OFFICIALS/BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Gopal Lalmalani, M.D., M.B.A | President • Charlotte K. Pruss | Clerk
John Baar | Trustee • Philip Cuevas | Trustee • Michael Manzo | Trustee
Moin Saiyed | 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
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:
Since Spring is arriving a little later this year, let’s hope
the warmer weather of summer is around the corner. I
thoroughly enjoy seeing more residents out to enjoy their
yards, walking or riding on our bike paths and connecting
with their neighbors.
The Sports Core Advisory Committee under the leadership
of Ms. Angie Lopez has held several meetings to assist the
Village in improving services at the Bath & Tennis Club, Golf
Course and open fields. The first major undertaking was
partnering with the Oak Brook Park District to run the Bath &
Tennis Club pool operations for the 2018 season. As I write
this article, the pool cleaning and maintenance has begun,
and filled with water so lifeguards can begin their training
prior to the pool’s opening on Saturday, May 26th. I think
you will find that the Bath & Tennis Club pool will have highly
trained staff for the 2018 season and beyond. The Park
District has been most cooperative in assisting the Village
with all the details involved in the opening, hiring of staff and
daily operations of the swimming pool. The Tennis season
has already begun and there are several programs offered
for the 2018 season. You should have received a Sports Core
brochure with all of the Membership information, Swim,
Tennis and Golf programs offered this summer. If you have
not received your copy, please contact 630-368-5000 and
request to have one mailed to you.
The Village will be hosting another fun summer of events in
Oak Brook with the Annual Taste of Oak Brook on Tuesday,
July 3, from 4 to 9 pm at the Oak Brook Polo Fields. Some
of the Oak Brook area’s finest restaurants will serve delicious
samplings from their menus. We will have wonderful
children’s activities and live entertainment with the day
concluding with a spectacular fireworks display that all will
enjoy. Come and join us for some food, fun and fireworks!
Right around the corner is the 2018 Polo Season. Pineoak
Partners have been working very hard to make this season
bigger and better than ever. This year, Oak Brook will be host
to nine matches beginning June 10th through September 23,
2018. The final match of the year will have the USPA U.S. Polo
Alumni match. Information on ticket prices and dates/times
of Polo matches are located elsewhere in this newsletter
and online at www.oakbrookpoloclub.com. Come out and
experience Polo in Oak Brook!
With the warmer weather comes road construction. Our
Public Works/Engineering Departments (and in some
locations IDOT) will be busy this summer with the upkeep
and maintenance/improvement of some of our roadways.
Information on locations of these projects are also found in
this newsletter.
Finally, Trustee Tiesenga and I were in Springfield on April
25 and 26, along with other DuPage County elected officials
and Village Managers, to lobby our legislators on matters
that affect our municipalities. We focused on supporting our
resolutions to eliminate the 2% administrative fee currently
being charged to municipalities to process local sales taxes,
and to protect the local government distributive fund. These
monies rightly belong to the municipalities. Another bill that
we are strongly supporting is SB 2483, which would allow
municipalities to use up to 25% of revenue collected from
Hotel-Motel taxes for economic development and capital
infrastructure, while still requiring 75% to be dedicated to
promoting tourism.
As always, the Trustees, the staff, and I are available to you at
all times. Feel free to call, email or meet any of us if you have
any thoughts and concerns. We are here to serve you.
Kind regards,
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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
Dear friends and residents;
Summer has finally arrived after a very cool Spring. As
you know, President Lalmalani created the Sports Core
Advisory Committee. It is made up of several residents of
the Village that represent, golf, tennis, swimming and the
open fields. They have held a number of meetings and are
working with the Park District to provide management of
the pool for the 2018 season.
The pools are filled and the Park District began training
their lifeguards on May 1st. We look forward to a great
season with opening day for the pool on Saturday, May
26th. With this partnership with the Park District we will
be receiving enhanced management with a professional
organization running the pool.
Additionally, for over two years, the Village has been
discussing new signage for the entrance for of the Bath
and Tennis Club. The Sports Core Advisory Committee
viewed a number of sign concepts and recommended the
following new sign which the Board approved. Work to
install the new signage will begin soon.
We are also going to begin some renovations at our Golf
Clubhouse. The plan was presented to the Sports Core
Advisory Committee and they gave unanimous approval
to move forward. Residents will see phased upgrades to
the facility which include a new patio and renovations to
the pro shop. These funds are budgeted and will come
out of the golf surcharge.
Finally, the 2018 budget process will begin during the
summer months. Staff will be preparing their budget
requests as we continue to maintain our excellent financial
status while providing exceptional services.
Summer Festivities
The Village will continue its private partnership with
Pineoak Partners LLC., to conduct polo. This year, they
have added an additional day of polo. Scheduled matches
will be held on the following dates:
• Sunday, June 10, 2018
• Sunday, June 24, 2018
• Sunday, July 15, 2018
• Sunday, July 22, 2018
• Sunday, August 5, 2018
• Sunday, August 19, 2018
• Sunday, September 9, 2018
• Saturday, September 22, 2018
• Sunday, September 23, 2018
Through this partnership, the Village has agreed to
contribute a total of $65,000 for sponsorship of the 2018
Oak Brook Polo Club season. $20,000 of this contribution
will be reimbursed to the Village for the maintenance
of the polo field. Tickets are now on sale for the 2018
polo season and you can obtain them by going to www.
oakbrookpoloclub.com. Children under the age of 13 are
admitted free of charge.
The Taste of Oak Brook will be held on Tuesday, July 3rd
at our Sports Core. It will be a wonderful event capped
off by our dazzling fireworks display at dusk. There will be
exciting entertainment and great food. Please come out
to join us!
I hope everyone has an enjoyable summer.
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Police
BY JAMES KRUGER
News
If you’ve made a trip to the Butler Government Center
lately you may have noticed some exciting things going on.
Since I came to Oak Brook, almost seven years ago, I have
been very concerned about an officer and public safety
issue that had been in existence. It’s an area of the building
not many residents get to see, thankfully, but one that our
staff works in every day.
Our lock up and sally port area was originally designed
in the 1970’s and truth be told was flawed in its original
design even then. As you know Oak Brook is a very safe
community, especially in its residential subdivisions. Oak
Brook is also a thriving and vibrant place for business and
commerce, which we continually work hard to keep our
community safe for residents and visitors alike. However,
you may not realize the Police Department is very active
in the commercial and business zones not unlike many of
our neighboring communities. This does mean we do
use our detention and processing facilities frequently and
need to have the necessary means to do our jobs safely and
effectively.
After many years of working on this concern, the Village
Board approved the construction of a new sally port and
remodeling of our lock up and booking facilities. This
project will also mean that our facility will be up to current
codes and provide a much higher level of safety for both
sworn and civilian staff members. We will also finally solve
the plaguing water infiltration issues we have experienced
nearly every heavy rain by retrofitting a new roofing system
over the poorly conceived walkway across the north side of
the building.
We have appreciated the numerous comments of support
from residents that have firsthand seen the conditions
during tours or while attending our Citizen’s Police
Academy. I for one, would like to thank our residents and
the Village Board for their support in providing a much safer
environment for everyone to work in, and in the process
allow us to deploy our officers in a more efficient way to
keep all of you safe.
Follow me on Twitter: @chiefkruger
Follow us on Twitter: @oakbrookpolice
Follow us on FaceBook:
@oakbrookpolicedepartment
IN THE NEWS
Please pardon our dust while we work through this with a
projected completion date of September 1st. We will be
posting update photos on Twitter to follow along with us
as we make milestones towards completion. I would also
like to thank the Westmont Police Department for their
assistance during the construction by allowing us to use
their booking facility temporarily. I again would like to offer
my sincere appreciation to our residents for providing us
with the means to serve you better and continue to keep
Oak Brook a safe and terrific community.
James Kruger
Police Chief
(630) 368-8710
jkruger@oak-brook.org
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Fire
BY BARRY LISS
Safety & Information
Citizen’s Fire Academy
The Oak Brook Fire Department was extremely pleased
to have recently engaged in promoting and providing its
very first Citizen’s Fire Academy program for the general
public.
The new program is part of
the Fire Prevention and Public
Education division, and is
designed to give participants
insight into how firefighters/
paramedics perform their
duties, as well as how the
Oak Brook Fire Department
operates and serves the
community.
The new seven (7) week
program consisted of weekly
3-hour sessions that ran
concurrently beginning on
Wednesday, March 7th. The program was designed
to include classroom instruction and discussions by
department certified firefighter/paramedics, officers,
supervisors, and other department personnel with
expertise in a wide variety of areas. Classroom education
was included, but was not limited to a history of the
department, current workings of the department, fire
prevention inspection activities, fire investigations,
Emergency Medical Services, public education and a
tour of both facilities and equipment.
Unlike most classroom
settings, this program also
offered all participants the
opportunity to engage
and focus on hands-on
exercises that included
a vast array of physical
activities which included
handling charged hose
lines, climbing ladders,
rope repelling, use of
self-contained breathing
apparatus, search and
rescue, hazardous materials mitigation, technical rescue
applications, vehicular extrication techniques and cardio
pulmonary resuscitation/first-aid training.
The inaugural class of eight
diverse participants were
outfitted from head-to-
toe in personal protective
firefighting gear to assist
in providing a full realistic
experience during their
practical skills portion of the
program.
The program is scheduled to
repeat next year toward the
beginning of March. Future
participants must be at least
18 years of age, must live, work or be associated with
the Village of Oak Brook. No one is excluded based on
physical limitations and there is no cost to anyone who
participates in the academy.
Barry Liss
Fire Chief
(630) 368-5200
bliss@oak-brook.org
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NewsPublic Works
BY DOUG PATCHIN
Doug Patchin
Director of Public
Works & Engineering
(630) 368-5272
dpatchin@oak-brook.org
Public Works is gearing up for summer even though warm
weather hasn’t been keeping up with us, winter is truly
behind us. Staff has been working on spring landscape and
utility restorations. If you notice any utility or snowplow
damage restoration areas that may have been missed,
please call Public Works at (630) 368-5270.
Staff has also been working with Homer Tree Care at the
Bath and Tennis Club, removing dead standing trees and
buckthorn along Bath and Tennis Drive and areas around
the pool. These areas will be leveled off, and restored
with black dirt and seed; grass will soon be growing in all
restored areas.
Residents may have noticed white and blue street sweepers
working throughout the Village. We have contracted with
Lakeshore Recycling Service to sweep our streets May
through October at our current schedule and frequency.
Commercial areas are swept bi-weekly, residential curbed
areas are swept monthly, and non-curbed areas are swept
three (3) times per season.
Street Repairs scheduled for 2018:
Street Skip Patching
• Brook Forest
• On Kingston, Kimberley Circle, Hamilton, Devonshire
• Jorie Boulevard
Street Patching and Overlay
• Trinity Lakes
• On Trinity Lane
Here is an update to the ongoing Tollway work on the York
Road bridge over the I88 Tollway. The new northbound
lanes are scheduled to be opened in late June, and
demolition on the southbound lanes will begin after
the lane reconfiguration. The completion of the Bridge
work,is scheduled for early October with all lanes opened
with restoration work to be ongoing.
The response to the Villages water meter replacement
program has been outstanding. The Village was separated
into six (6) zones for meter replacement, letters were
sent out to these zones in order to allow the plumbers
installing the meters to focus on the smaller areas and
not have to schedule appointments across the entire
Village. If you have not received a letter requesting that
you schedule an appointment, the letter will be coming.
When you receive your letter, please call UMI to schedule
your meter replacement appointment
Water Conservation Reminder -
outdoor watering is permitted as follows:
Odd-Numbered Street Addresses
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Even-Numbered Street Addresses
Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
6:00 AM until 10:00 AM & 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM
WATERING IS PROHIBITED
ON MONDAY
Watering cans or hand-held watering devices may be used
at any time on any day.
Customers with private wells are encouraged to utilize
their wells for all outside watering purposes.
Newly planted sod or seed may be watered for a maximum
period of two (2) weeks from the date of installation. Please
notify Public Works at (630) 368-5270.
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Tony Budzikowski
Director of Development Services
(630) 368-5104
Tbudzikowski@oak-brook.org
Development Services
BY TONY BUDZIKOWSKI
Information
Economic Development Update –
Summer 2018
Houseal Lavigne is continuing work on the Village’s
Commercial Revitalization Plan. Several stakeholder
meetings were held with Village Staff and our Commercial
community to understand opportunities and issues
of concern. A draft Plan went to the Community
Enhancement Committee on February 15th and the
Plan received an affirmative recommendation. The draft
Plan will now go before the Village Board on May 22nd
for Board discussion and then be referred to the Plan
Commission for a public hearing, additional review and
a recommendation. Final Village Board consideration is
anticipated later this summer.
OAKBROOK CENTER
On-going construction projects and new tenants in
Oakbrook Center.
• 2 Oakbrook Center – Kidzania - Permit issued for 3rd floor
with construction in progress and inspections ongoing.
• 2 Oakbrook Center – Sears – First floor remodel – Permit
issued with construction in progress and inspections
ongoing.
• 89 Oakbrook Center – The Shade Store – Window
Treatment store opened in February.
• 513 Oakbrook Center – Lolli & Pops – New candy store
opened in February.
• 60 Oakbrook Center – Escape the Room – Immersive
reality entertainment with live action puzzles designed
for participants of all ages. Opened at the end of March.
LIFE SAFETY - CO DETECTORS
Recently, the news reported that a family from Iowa were
found dead in their vacation apartment. Initial reports
indicate that it was most likely carbon monoxide (CO)
poisoning.
Although these unfortunate deaths occurred outside
the United States, the danger is very real for us, here
at home. Unintentional CO exposure accounts for an
estimated 15,000 emergency department visits and
500 unintentional deaths in the United States each year.
Unfortunately, CO death and injury has not avoided the
Village of Oak Brook.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, tasteless
toxic gas produced by incomplete combustion in fuel-
burning devices such as motor vehicles, gas-powered
furnaces, and portable generators. Persons with CO
poisoning often overlook the symptoms (e.g., headache,
nausea, dizziness, or confusion), and undetected
exposure can be fatal.
Although it may be good advice to take a battery
powered detector with you on vacation, it’s even more
important to protect yourself at home. It’s a relatively
simple matter. CO detectors are required by state law
in every residence- with a few specific exceptions- they
are relatively inexpensive, easy to install, and require very
little maintenance.
CO detectors come in a variety of configurations including:
combination smoke/CO, plug-in, battery powered, hard
wired, and integrated into a home security system. Any
detector that is hard wired or part of a home security
system becomes a permanent part of the home, and a
permit-with inspection- is required. Please call 630/368-
5101 or e-mail bhudson@oak-brook.org for further
information concerning CO detectors.
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Information Technology Services
BY JIM FOX
Jim Fox
Director of Information
Technology Services
(630) 368-5174
jfox@oak-brook.org
The Challenges of Improving
Cellular Service
New cellular communication services like the Fifth
generation (5G) wireless connectivity is integral to the
widespread internet of things (IoT) deployment. Gartner
predicts there will be 25 billion connected devices by
2020; Cisco predicts 50 billion. If sufficient bandwidth is
going to be available to support these devices and the
related IoT applications, cellular companies are going
to need to efficiently and cost-effectively deploy 5G
infrastructure.
The State of Illinois General Assembly recently passed
the Small Wireless Facilities Act Enacted into Law. SB
1451 was signed into law on April 12, 2018. This law will
affect all municipalities in Illinois (including home rule
municipalities with the exception of Chicago). The law
takes effect on June 1, 2018. The Village is in the process
of revising the Village Code to bring the code in line with
SB 1451.
Section 15 of the new Act restricts the regulatory authority
of Illinois municipalities and certain other units of local
government over small wireless facilities. Small wireless
facilities are defined under the new law as wireless
facilities that (1) have antenna that are no more than 6
cubic feet in volume and (2) all equipment associated
with the antenna does not cumulatively exceed 25 cubic
feet in volume. These are usually attached to existing
utility poles or other support structures.
In order to maintain signal strength for 5G wireless
connectivity, cellular companies will utilize small cells and
will need more wireless infrastructure and towers within
close proximity of one another — a concept known as
“densification.” Constructing the requisite number of
towers to deliver robust 5G connectivity will require a
large capital expense by these companies. It would also
require significant capital to obtain the rights to deploy
this infrastructure on private land, as wireless providers
have traditionally had to do for macro sites. It is much
cheaper, however, for these companies to obviate the
need to pay for private lease rights and instead place
the small cell infrastructure in the public rights-of-way.
Hence where the conflict arises — cellular companies
have lobbied for state legislation that gives them virtually
unlimited rights to use public rights-of-way and Village-
owned facilities for 5G expansion.
By researching cellular service, including tower
alternatives, The Village can ensure that we comply with
the Telecommunication Act while protecting residents
from unsightly installations and potential health risks.
Planning also can help preserve property values and, at
the same time, create revenue sources for the Village.
JULYYour Financial Longevity – Part 3
Saturday, July 7 @ 10 am
Anne Morgan, a 30-year Oak Brook resident
and advisor with a fortune 400 company,
continues your financial journey with asset
growth, succession planning and just
getting your retirement right!
Jackie, Janet & Lee: The Secret Lives of Janet Auchincloss and Her Daughters, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Lee Radziwill
Saturday, July 14 @ 2 pm
Think you know all there is to know about
Jackie Kennedy? There is more to learn about how she
interacted with her mother and sister. Jenny Riddle reveals
the secrets of the Bouvier women in her dramatic review
based on Randy Taraborelli’s fascinating biography.
Cha Cha Cha: Latin American
Dance & Music
Wednesday, July 18 @ 7 pm
Join Nelson and Paola Sosa as they take
the audience on a trip through Central
and South America, Mexico and the Caribbean. Participants
can learn how to play instruments for Latin Rhythms as well
as learn how to dance basic steps of Cumbia, Merengue,
Cha Cha Cha, Bachata and Polka. The idea is to have fun
playing and dancing while learning about countries in Latin
America! Sponsored by Friends of the Oak Brook Public
Library. All ages welcome.
Meditation: Garden of Peace
Thursday, July 19 @ 7pm
Join Sara Schiffer in this workshop to
learn how to approach meditation.
Then experience an actual sitting. Sara
has found that meditation can benefit everyone to feel more
stability, joy and compassion, to focus better, experience
less pain and feel more happiness.
Scales and Tales
Friday, July 20 @ 2 pm
For over 20 years, Scales & Tales and
Beth Wagner have been providing
Chicagoland with professional,
insightful and just plain fun animal shows. Always a hit with
kids and parents alike, Beth and her animal crew make even
the most timid person comfortable enough to encounter
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Library Calendar and Events
BY JACOB POST
LIBRARY NOTES
Summer is a great time of year to visit the Oak Brook Public
Library. The Library is almost always bustling with activity
and offers exciting and engaging programming for all ages.
Not only are there the programs listed here, but most weeks
there are story times, movie matinees, knitting, and group
discussions on current events to take part in as well. The Library
provides these opportunities, and more, as a way to fulfill its
mission to the community: “To promote the development of
independent, self-confident and literate citizens through the
provision of open access to cultural, recreational, intellectual,
and informational resources.”
For those taking trips this summer, the Library has a vast
collection of travel guides available for loan. These guides
provide great insight on dining, places to stay, entertainment
and cultural customs. Bring along a guide to your next
destination and expand your options and knowledge. Do you
need a beach read? The Library has those. Long road trip? Try an
audio book or two. Suitcase too full already? Try downloading
an eBook to your device. If you are travelling abroad, don’t
forget to check out materials on learning a foreign language,
including audio CDs, phrases books and dictionaries.
For those looking for fun closer to home, stop by the Library
and check out a Museum Adventure Pass. Passes are on a
first-come, first-served basis, and are typically good towards
general admission. Popular destinations in the program
include Brookfield Zoo, Cantigny Park, Chicago Botanic
Garden, Legoland Discovery Center and the Lizzadro Museum
of Lapidary Art in Elmhurst. There are a limited number of
passes and the passes are good for one week. Visit the Library
to learn more and see a full listing of participating museums.
Once again this summer the Library encourages residents to
participate in the Summer Reading Programs for adults and
children. Each program provides incentives for reading and
allows you to track the titles you’ve read. The real benefit of
the programs though are not the prizes awarded, but the
increased literacy. Numerous studies show that the more
adults and children read, the better prepared they are for
life’s obstacles. So stop into the Library this summer, sign up
for Summer Reading, and take advantage of the numerous
resources that are available. You’ll be glad you did!
SPRING CALENDAR
Jacob Post
Head Librarian
(630) 368-7706
jpost@oak-brook.org
her menagerie. Everyone is encouraged to touch, pet,
and ask questions about any of these tame, handleable
animals — like sloths, pot-belly pigs, chinchillas, and more!
Sponsored by Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library. Ages
3 and up.
Broadway Hits with Robyn Vitson
Saturday, July 21 @ 2 pm
Robyn Vitson returns to “tickle the
ivories” while performing the most
popular Broadway show tunes on the
piano. You will enjoy singing or humming along to these
beautiful classic melodies!
LGBTQ: Past and Present
Monday, July 23 @ 7 pm
College of DuPage Instructor and Oak
Brook resident, Frank Serafino, will
explore sexual orientation and gender
identity through history, the arts, law,
science, medicine, politics and justice. Join us as we discuss
LGBTQ: past and present - for our children, our parents, our
co-workers, our neighbors and ourselves.
AUGUST
Illinois Watercolor Society Meeting and
Artist Demonstration
Saturday, August 4, 2018 @ 10 am
The Music and Influence of Johnny Cash
Saturday, August 4 @ 2 pm
Welcome back Steve Justman as he showcases
the music of one-of-a-kind American legend
Johnny Cash.
Navigating the College Planning Process
Thursday, August 9 @ 7 pm
Don’t miss the opportunity to learn new
strategies available to families for planning,
saving or paying for college that can save
you thousands of dollars while finding the best-fit college for
your child. Parents are encouraged to attend. Presentation
by My College Planning Team.
RTA Mobility Outreach
Monday, August 13 @ 7 pm
Accessible Metra, Pace and CTA buses
and trains are easy to use and the Regional Transportation
Authority (RTA) would love to show you how! Sarah Blair,
RTA Mobility Outreach Coordinator will discuss topics
that include Accessible Travel, Fare Programs, Ventra,
Trip Planning, Travel Training and Local Transit Options
(including ADA Paratransit). There will be time for questions
and signing up for a Reduced Fare card to get half off on
Metra, Pace and CTA, if eligible.
SEPTEMBERMagic Show with Gary Kantor
Saturday, September 8 @ 1:30 pm
Come watch a thrilling and entertaining
magic show by Gary Kantor. The show
is packed with vanishing acts, mind-
reading tricks and a variety of hilarious
tricks that will have the children rolling
on the floor with laughter. Abracadabra! It will be a magical
time for all! Sponsored by Friends of the Oak Brook Public
Library. All ages welcome.
Mozart: His Life and His Music
Sunday, September 9 @ 2 pm
Join opera enthusiast Young Kim for
an entertaining and informative look
at the influential composer, Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart. Whether you’re a
regular opera goer or a classical music
lover, you’re sure to learn something new.
Creating a Lasting Legacy
Thursday, September 13 @ 7 pm
A representative from Bott & Associates,
a law firm specializing in elder care,
probate and estate planning, will discuss the pitfalls of not
establishing a will or trust, and how to avoid those pitfalls.
Kym Frankovelgia Concert
Saturday, September 15 @ 2 pm
Kym Frankovelgia returns to celebrate
the wonders of Fall. Her unique blend
of warmth and humor along with her
vast repertoire of music will surely bring cheer. Please join
in to sing along, dance a little or just sit back and listen.
Classical Concert: Hariman & Hagen
Saturday, September 29 @ 2 pm
Violinist Robert Hariman and Pianist
Nancy Hagen return to the Library for
an exciting classical music program. Robert Hariman, a
local resident of Oak Brook, studied under the mentorship
of various famous violinists. Besides playing the piano,
Nancy Hagen is the principal oboist for the Park Ridge Civic
Orchestra.
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DETAILS
Live Entertainment
Martini Lunch Trio
97Nine
Nashville Electric Company
DJ X
Fireworks
Show after Dusk 9:15
Balloon Artists
Face Painting
Oak Brook Park District-
Bounce House
Petting Zoo
Stilt Walkers
SPECIAL THANKS
Sponsors to Date
McDonald's Corporation, Hub Group, Loyola Medicine, Ancel, Glink, Diamond,
Bush, DiCanni & Krafehefer, P.C., Inland Real Estate, Christopher Burke Engineering
Participating Oak Brook Area Restaurants
Gibsons Steakhouse
Labriola Bakery & Cafe
McCormick & Schmicks
Michael Jordan's Restaurant
Novi's Beef
Paul's Pizza
Pinstripes Bocce & Bistro
Real Urban Barbeque
Rock Sugar
Shree
Free admittance with parking available for $10.
The Police Department will provide families with lost and found tattoos.
Some children’s activities, food and beverages will require the purchase of tickets.
The beverage tent will be featuring beer, wine, Sangria, water and soda drinks.
Rain date for the fireworks only display is Wednesday, July 4th.
VillageofOakBrook @OakBrookVillage www.oak-brook.org
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(630) 368-5096
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Information
Annual Financial Audit
The Village’s fiscal year 2017 annual audit was completed
this spring by Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP. The audit
report was presented to the Village Board at the May 22,
2018 Board meeting. The 2017 Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report (CAFR) received an unmodified (“clean”)
opinion from our auditors. The 2016 CAFR received the
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting from the Government Finance Officers
Association (GFOA). This was the 40th consecutive year
the Village received this award. The 2017 CAFR has been
submitted to the GFOA for review and we believe it
continues to meet award standards.
The Village’s overall net position increased from $81.2
million to $86.0 million during 2017. Net position
measures the resources (cash, investments, receivables,
capital assets, etc.) of the Village and any claims
(payables, deposits, debt, pension liabilities, etc.) against
those resources. Over time, increases or decreases in
net position may serve as a useful indicator of whether
the financial position of the Village is improving or
deteriorating.
Sales tax revenue continues to be the Village’s largest
revenue source. Sales tax revenue in the General
Corporate Fund totaled $12.4 million in 2017, a decrease
of $0.6 million over last year. Non-home rule sales tax
in the Infrastructure Fund (which help support the
maintenance and construction of roadways) totaled $5.6
million in 2017, a decrease of $0.4 million over last year.
The decreases were primarily the result of non-routine
sales tax receipts received during 2016.
As of December 31, 2017, the Village had $39.9 million in
cash and investments on hand, an increase of $6.4 million
from last year. The General Corporate Fund (the Village’s
main operating fund) had a balance of $17.5 million,
which is equal to 9.5 months of 2018 budgeted operating
expenses. The Village has a policy of maintaining a cash
and investments reserve in the General Corporate Fund
that meets or exceeds six months of annual operating
expenses.
The Village contributes to three defined benefit pension
plans: the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF),
the Police Pension Plan, and the Firefighter’s Pension
Plan. Related to these pension plans, the Village reports
an unfunded pension liability of $47.4 million as of
December 31, 2017. Current State statutes require the
Village’s pension contributions to accumulate to the
point where the Police and Firefighter’s Pension plans
are 90% funded by the year 2040. As of December 31,
2017, the Police Pension Plan is 64.9% funded and the
Firefighter’s Pension Plan is 56.0% funded. For fiscal
year 2017, combined pension contributions for the IMRF,
Police, and Fire pension plans totaled $4.5 million.
Popular Annual Financial
Report
The Village of Oak Brook is pleased to release its 2017
Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR). This is the fifth
annual PAFR the Village has produced. 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. Information contained
in this report is a summarized version of that found in
the Village’s annual CAFR. The 2016 PAFR received the
Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual
Financial Reporting from the GFOA. This was the fourth
consecutive year the Village has received this award. The
2017 report has been submitted to the GFOA for review
and we believe it continues to meet the award standards.
Both of these financial reports, along with other financial
documents, are available on the Village’s website at
http://www.oak-brook.org/180/Finance.
Jason Paprocki
Finance Director
(630) 368-5070
jpaprocki@oak-brook.org
Finance
BY JASON PAPROCKI
BATH & TENNIS CLUB
Blog Spots from the Knot
We love it when we can help our clients’ wedding experiences
surpass their expectations.
Such was the case
with the wedding of
Amanda Duncan and Joe
Palazzolo. One look at
our clubhouse with the
patio and surrounding
green landscape and
they knew right away
that it was everything
they wanted and more. We invited them to make our venue
uniquely theirs in every way they desired. Their wedding
reception was simply splendid, and by the time it was over,
these beautiful newlyweds couldn’t be happier.
The Perfect Wedding Menu from Tasty Catering
With 110 guests, Amanda and Joe needed a wedding menu
with lots of classic variety. As our exclusive caterer, Tasty
Catering prepared a menu with passed hors d’oeuvres and a
dinner buffet full of several delicious items.
A Romantic Wedding Venue Atmosphere
Amanda and Joe wanted an atmosphere for their reception
that exuded romance and sophistication right from the start.
Our coordinator, Marianne, was with them every step of the
way to ensure all vendors were on the same page and that the
venue space would be everything they envisioned.
Guests were thoroughly amazed at the visuals and lighting.
The space was comfortable and warm, and the window views
of lush surrounding green landscapes elegantly embraced the
space. The outdoor patio became a unique dance floor area with
string lights and a warm summer feel. The pond and fountain
in the back of the clubhouse also made for a picturesque
backdrop that many guests used to take pictures and capture
memories. Best of all, the clubhouse air conditioning provided
a welcome escape from the summer heat on this special day.
A Pleasantly Secluded Wedding Reception
Our clubhouse’s element of seclusion really sets us apart
among wedding venues. As Amanda and Joe found, bringing
your wedding here feels like a welcome retreat from the noise
and commotion of the surrounding city and suburbs. Guests
were invited to capture every stunning and classic visual, from
the first dances to the bouquet toss. It was a beautiful summer
evening that no one wanted to see end.
Describing their wedding afterwards, Amanda proclaimed
that, “I could not be happier.” We are so grateful that Amanda
and Joe overcame their planning challenges and found their
way to our venue. What’s more, we’re honored to have received
them and made their special day so incredible.
“The Oakbrook Bath and Tennis club was the perfect space
for our wedding reception. Marianne,
our coordinator, was a pleasure to work
with and went out of her way ensure all
our vendors were on the same page.
The space itself really “wowed” all of
our guests. It was romantic but also
comfortable. You can also really make
it exactly what you want as far as food/tables/decor/lighting
go. We had 110 guests and it filled out the room nicely. We
received a lot of compliments on the venue. If you have your
reception here- you will not regret it!”
— Amanda Palazzolo. The Knot. Reviewed 6/06/2017.
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Sean Creed
Golf Club Manager
(630) 368-6460
screed@oak-brook.org
Sports Core
BY SEAN CREED
GOLF
The weather has been a little slow to warm up, but finally
summer golf at the Oak Brook Golf Club has begun. Our in-
house tournament called the Barile Cup started in May and
runs through the summer.
If you haven’t signed up for the August 11 and 12th Club
Championship there is still time.
Junior programs are ongoing hopefully you have your kids
enrolled in a golf lesson of his/her choosing. Our golf pro Jeff
Kawucha is ready and eager to add your children to the list.
There are many opportunities, at many different levels of skill,
so don’t be afraid to give Jeff a call. (630-368-6402)
Don’t forget the Sports Core hosts the Taste of Oak Brook
on July 3rd which includes fireworks and where some of our
great restaurants from the surrounding area come to show
off their fares.
Hope to see everyone here at the Sports Core in some
capacity. Whether its golf, swimming, tennis, soccer or bike
riding, we hope you enjoy your summer at the Sports Core.
Our incredible venue includes some of the most
astounding indoor or outdoor visual elements in
architecture and nature. The unparalleled qualities begin
with a towering 35-foot vaulted ceiling and floor-to-
ceiling windows, commanding spectacular views of the
wooded acres, lush landscaping and the sparkling pond
with fountain creating an aura of sophistication unique to
our space and community. Our venue is ready and
waiting for you to express your imagination and
share
in your
vision.
800 Oak Brook Road | Oak Brook, IL 60523 |www.oak-brook.org/weddings | 630.368.6442 | mlong@oak-brook.org
800 Oak Brook Road | Oak Brook, IL 60523 | oakbrookbathandtennis.com| 630.368.6440 | mlong@oak-brook.org
Photo credit:Becky Brown Photography
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