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2017 FallO BAK ROOKnewsQuarterly Newsletter I Volume 82 - Fall 2017 2 WWW.OAK-BROOK.ORG | Fall 2017 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 Fire Prevention Week 7 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Economic Development Update 8-9 PUBLIC WORKS Leaf Pick Up Water Meter Replacement Program 10 -11 LIBRARY Calendar & Events 12 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES Mobile Technology 12 BATH & TENNIS CLUB 13 FINANCE INFORMATION 2018 Budget 14 CLERKS NEWS Live Stream Board Meetings 15 SPORTS CORE INFORMATION Golf News 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 Fall 2017 | WWW.OAK-BROOK.ORG 3 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Village President (630) 368-5012 glalmalani@oak-brook.org Gopal G. Lalmalani, M.D., M.B.A. Dear Friends and Neighbors: The summer went by so quickly, kids are back in school, leaves are changing colors, and crisp mornings are upon us. Recapping the summer months, Mother Nature graced us with another beautiful summer day for the annual Taste of Oak Brook. We had a great turnout again this year with approximately 25,000 + people enjoying the 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. With McDonald’s future plans to relocate their headquarters, we hope they will continue to sponsor and support the Taste of Oak Brook. The 2017 Oak Brook Athlete of the Year Award winners were also recognized on stage at the Taste of Oak Brook. The Athlete of the Year Award was started by Oak Brook founder Paul Butler in 1974. Nominations are sought for outstanding senior athletes each from nine public and private high schools serving Oak Brook residents. This year, Jessica Lee from Hinsdale Central High School was presented with the award for her exceptional participation in golf, and Sam Fathizadeh also from Hinsdale Central High School, was presented with the award for his extraordinary participation in cross country and track and field. The names of each winner are engraved on a trophy that is on display at the Oak Brook Park District Family Recreation Center. Each winner receives a certificate and is recognized by the Village Board at a Board meeting with a proclamation plaque. Polo in Oak Brook is growing in popularity. Pineoak Partners held seven great matches this year with three international teams competing. I was very delighted to see so many in attendance enjoying themselves. In early September, the True Patriots Care Foundation and the Village of Oak Brook hosted the Healing Field that ran from September 7th until noon on September 11th. There were 2,976 American Flags posted in perfect rows in an awe inspiring tribute honoring those killed in the 9/11 terrorists attacks in 2001. It was truly a solemn experience. I want to thank Police Chief Jim Kruger for bringing this memorable event to Oak Brook and the many volunteers who worked behind the scenes. I also want to thank Fire Chief Barry Liss for putting together the memorable Patriots Day 9/11 ceremony that was also held on the Healing Field. Recently, the District 86 School Board proposed a possible change to school attendance boundaries for Oak Brook residents and their children who live within their district boundaries. This was in response to issues and solutions addressing facilities and overcrowding at Hinsdale Central High School. District 86 School Board has been contemplating busing our students to Hinsdale South High School. The Village Board and I strongly support our residents, and do not view this as the best solution for their issues when other alternatives are available. To emphasize our support of our residents, the Village Board passed Resolution 1664 in strong support of keeping current student attendance boundaries for Oak Brook students, and in strong opposition to the reassignment of our Oak Brook students to Hinsdale South. This resolution has been delivered to the members of the District 86 School Board and School Superintendant. Finally, as you may have heard, Amazon is looking for a second corporate headquarters within the United States. The Village Board and I, as well as our Staff and Greater Oak Brook Chamber of Commerce are working with the representatives of the State of Illinois in an effort to bring Amazon to Oak Brook. Amazon will be making a decision over the next few months, and we will keep you updated as to any progress in the national redevelopment effort. 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: Another summer has passed us by as we move into a wonderful fall. Just as in previous years, The Taste of Oak Brook was another huge success with over 25,000 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. As I stated in our last newsletter, Bob Kallien, our former Community Development Director retired after 18 years with the Village. We conducted a search and interview process to fill the Community Development Director position. Tony Budzikowski was selected as the new Community Development Director for the Village. Tony was serving as the Community and Economic Development Director at the Village of Lisle. He held that position for the last 17 ½ years, leading his department and providing similar services including building/code enforcement, planning and zoning engineering, economic development and floodplain management. During his tenure in Lisle, Tony was instrumental in bringing several large scale commercial, mixed-use and residential developments to that Village. Tony also served as a development planner with Carol Stream and Naperville from 1994 to 1999. He is a professional planner, an administrator with 27 years of local government experience and a member of the American Planning Association and American Institute of Certified Planners. He is a graduate of Iowa State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Community and Regional Planning. Tony earned his Master’s Degree in Urban Planning and Public Policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago. We are very excited to have such a qualified individual join the management team at Oak Brook. Tony’s experience in development, knowledge and his calm demeanor will be a great asset to Oak Brook. Polo, run by Pineoak Partners, had their most successful season in years. They had record attendance at the matches especially brought about by the presence of three International Teams, the Indian Polo Team, Jamican Polo Team and the Wales Polo Team. We congratulate them and wish them continues success. Finally, the Village staff has begun to work on the 2018 Annual Budget. The public is invited to attend budget discussions which will be held in November. Since the Village is on a calendar year budget, the 2018 budget will be adopted at the December Village Board meeting. 4 WWW.OAK-BROOK.ORG | Fall 2017 From the Manager’s Desk BY RICCARDO F. GINEX Riccardo F. Ginex Village Manager (630) 368-5026 villagemanager@oak-brook.org IN THE NEWS The Village has experienced a slight uptick in vehicle thefts or burglaries to vehicles in the last month. These crimes had been occurring in all of the communities surrounding us and just recently came over our border. While these events are still extremely rare, you can be assured that the Police Department is vigorously working to prevent crime and also investigate these incidents to prosecute the offenders. However, we need your help. Nearly all of the vehicles involved were unlocked and some even had their ignition fob kept inside the vehicle. Unfortunately, that usually means a suspect would also have the garage door operator available to them as well to get into the garage, or worse yet, a home. The Police Department has been repeatedly sending out the message on social media to please lock your cars and take the key/fob with you. These criminals are lazy and looking for the easy target. Please lock your cars at night and also set burglar alarms on your residence even if leaving for a short amount of time. Oak Brook is a wonderful and safe community, but we should always remain vigilant. We appreciate your help in keeping it that way. Fall 2017 | WWW.OAK-BROOK.ORG 5 Police BY JAMES KRUGER News During the month of September, the Village through the Police Department had the honor of hosting the Healing Field September 5th through the 11th at the Sports Core, honoring the sacrifice of the nearly 3,000 people who perished on September 11, 2001. We were fortunate to work with the True Patriots Care Foundation to bring this awe inspiring display to Oak Brook. While I had been mentioning this event for several months prior, I know that mere words could not do it justice. That certainly came to be as a tremendous number of our residents came out to experience the display and many came up to us to tell us how profoundly it had affected them. As with any large endeavor, we could not have done it without the wonderful support of our volunteers and sponsors. Corporations such as HUB Group, Ace Hardware, A. Marek Jewelers, Mullin Food Products Inland, Gibson’s Steakhouse, Jim’s Towing, the Hyatt Lodge, Egg Harbor and Blueberry Hill, as well as community organizations such as the Oak Brook Women’s Club and the Oak Brook Rotary, along with many community members, made this event possible. I would also like to thank the Fire Department, Public Works, Library, and Sports Core staff for assisting in this endeavor and taking time out of their normal routine to help make this a very special event. Those that could not make it to see it in person can go to our web site and check out the photos and videos of the events. I would also be remiss not to mention our Technology Services and the great job Mr. Ejaz Kahn did in recording the events for posterity, including a time lapsed video of the field getting installed. That particular video made it to the local and national news media and broadcast all over the country. Let us never forget.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 6 WWW.OAK-BROOK.ORG | Fall 2017 Fire BY BARRY LISS Safety & Information FIRE PREVENTION WEEK Barry Liss Fire Chief (630) 368-5200 bliss@oak-brook.org October 8th through October 14th is National Fire Prevention Week. This year’s them – “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!” reinforces the need for everyone to have an effective and well thought out escape plan before emergencies strike. Families should take the time to openly discuss and determine two best and effective ways out of every room in the home. Practice exit drills in the home with all members of the family at least twice a year. Remind children that when faced with an emergency that necessitates evacuating the home, to never go back for favorite toys or pets. Fast and appropriate action can mean the difference between life and death. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the leading cause of residential fires in the United States is unattended cooking. Electrically related fires are the third leading cause for fires in the United States. Electrical failure or malfunction serve as the ignition source for a yearly average of 45,210 home fires, resulting in 420 deaths, 1,370 injuries and over $1.4 billion in property damage per year between 2010 and 2014. We encourage our residents to remain vigilant and aware of good fire safety practices, and to take proactive measures to prevent fires from happening before they occur. Fire Department personnel will be visiting schools, businesses and daycare centers during the entire month of October providing helpful fire prevention tips and information. Prevention is everyone’s responsibility. Residents are asked to ensure there is a working smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector installed on every floor of their home, and that they are installed within 15’ of any room used for purposes of sleeping. Visit www.firepreventionweek.org for more fire safety information or contact the Oak Brook Fire Department at 630-368-5200. As the cooler weather moves in, and the leaves begin to fall, we wish to remind our residents of a few safety tips: ■ Never park a vehicle over a pile of fallen leaves. The heat from the vehicle’s exhaust system can ignite the leaves below. The resulting fire could be extensive. ■ Check all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to make sure they properly work. Change the batteries at least twice a year for maximum reliability and dependability. ■ Have heating appliances, fireplaces and chimneys examined and serviced by professionals before using them. ■ Never leave a burning fireplace unattended. Make sure you have a screen to keep sparks or embers from flying out. Make sure the fire is completely out before retiring for the evening. ■ Always allow at least 3 feet of open unobstructed area around an electrical space heater. Never hang anything on or next to a space heater. ■ Never leave candles burning or unattended if you have small children or pets, or if you leave your home, or go to sleep. WHAT TYPE OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER SHOULD BE IN YOUR HOME? The best type of residential style fire extinguisher is one that has a rating of 2A 10BC. This kind of fire extinguisher is often labeled as an A-B-C extinguisher. Having an A-B-C extinguisher is smart because you can put out the following: A: Wood, paper, cloth and other basic material fires B: Oils (including paints with oil) and gasoline fires C: Electrical fires caused by small appliances, circuit breakers, wiring and other small electrical items. HOW TO USE YOUR EXTINGUISHER If you train yourself, it’s important to remember the keyword PASS: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep = PASS. Pull the pin on the fire extinguisher. Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire. Squeeze the activation handle of the extinguisher. Sweep the nozzle from side to side while continuing to direct the extinguishing agent at the base or bottom of the fire. Above all, when discovering a fire, before attempting to extinguish it, CALL 9-1-1 immediately. “Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month!” Development Services BY TONY BUDZIKOWSKI Information ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE – FALL 2017 Lizzadro Museum – Planned development and re-use of the existing office building located at 1220 Kensington Road for the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art. The Lizzadro Museum intends to move from Elmhurst to operate and showcase their collection of semi-precious stones and art pieces. The 33,000 square foot, two-story building will include the museum on the first floor with offices on the second floor. Exterior and interior renovations, including painting/staining a new façade, signage, new sidewalks, a patio area; a formal drop-off area for visitors; new landscaping and modifications to the existing parking lot are all proposed. The Village Board authorized the preparation of an ordinance approving the project in late September and final action is anticipated in October. Michael Jordan’s Restaurant – Michael Jordan’s Restaurant opened for business in mid-July at 1225 22nd Street (i.e. Executive Plaza). The 9,000 square foot restaurant also includes two outdoor dining areas that accommodate approximately 82 customers. Hyatt House - The Village Board approved the Hyatt House planned development in January 2016 and the five- story, 144-room hotel has now been completed and was approved for occupancy in late September 2017. The hotel offers rooms with equipped kitchens, one and two bedroom suites, dens and guest rooms with open floor plans. The project is located at 210 22nd Street at the northeast corner of Windsor Drive and 22nd Street. Rock Sugar Southeast Asian Kitchen – The Village Board approved a special use permit for an outdoor dining area consisting of 64-seats in mid-July 2017 for Rock Sugar restaurant located at 2022 Spring Road (adjacent to the Cheesecake Factory) in the Oakbrook Shopping Center. The restaurant will showcase the cuisines of Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and India. Sears Renovations and KidZania – Sears has temporarily closed as of early September 2017 and is moving out of all but the lower level of their existing 3-story, 250,000 square foot store. Sears will be occupying about 80,000 square feet of space on the lower level of the store and is targeting a reopening in summer 2018. In concert with this renovation, KidZania, a children’s entertainment business will be occupying the 3rd floor of the Sears store and this space will be about 80,000 square feet in total. In the KidZania concept, kids independently explore a kid-sized city with over 100 exciting careers that they can participate in and role-play. The Oak Brook store will be one of the first two U.S. locations for Kidzania, which currently has 24 locations worldwide and is expected to open in 2019. FROM THE DIRECTOR’S DESK I’m looking forward to working in Oak Brook and appreciate the well wishes and hospitality that has been extended to me thus far in my first month on the job as Development Services Director. I think that Oak Brook has so much to offer and I hope that I can positively contribute to this community by helping to create better places to live, work and play in an environment that is collaborative, creative and transparent. Fall 2017 | WWW.OAK-BROOK.ORG 7 Tony Budzikowski Director of Development Services 630-368-5104 Tbudzikowski@oak-brook.org Below is the 2017 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). PICKUP SCHEDULE 8 WWW.OAK-BROOK.ORG | Fall 2017 NewsPublic Works BY DOUG PATCHIN 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 this page. 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. 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. Village Board approves a water meter replacement program and advanced metering infrastructure The Village of Oak Brook has recently approved the replacement of its water meters beginning in late 2017. These new water meters and transceivers will allow the Village to implement an automated meter reading process that will provide better customer service, greater data accuracy and reduced operational costs. The Village has selected the Sensus product line due to its high level of accuracy, good performance record, ZONE DATES AREAS 1 October 9, 17 November 7 December 1 Yorkshire Woods, Steeplechase, Woodside Estates, 2 October 10, 18 November 7 December 4 Forest Glen, York Woods 3 October 11, 20 November 10 December 5 Timber Trails, Merry Lane 4 October 12, 24 November 15 December 6 South of 31st Street and East of Route 83; including Lincoln, Grant and Coolidge 5 October 13, 26 November 20 December 7 Brook Forest, Briarwood, Trinity Lakes 6 October 16, 31 November 27 December 8 Ginger Creek, Saddle Brook, Heritage Oaks, White Oak Lane, Avenue Loire advanced software system, and overall service, as well as the experience of the manufacturer and the warranties they offer. United Meters, Inc. of Morris, IL has been contracted to install the water meters in the interior of the home or business while the transceivers will remain on the exterior. Installation of these devices will be done at no cost to the customer. The following information is important to understand in advance of our visit to your home or business: ■ This is a mandatory water meter replacement project and the Village and United Meters, Inc. will work to make this as convenient as possible for residents and businesses. ■ The replacement of most water meters will require access to your residence or business, as nearly all of them are located inside. ■ You will receive a mailed notification from United Meters, Inc. prior to installers arriving in your neighborhood. This notification will provide instructions on how to set up an appointment for your water meter to be replaced. ■ An adult age 18 or older must be present at all appointments, which will take approximately 30 to 60 minutes. ■ The automated water meters will transmit water usage data wirelessly to the Village, but they present no health or data security risks. We appreciate your cooperation in making this project a success. For other questions or concerns related to this process, please contact United Meters, Inc. at (815) 941-1061 or the Oak Brook Public Works Department at (630) 368-5270. TASTE OF OAK BROOK P R E S E N T E D B Y McDonald’sPRESENTED B Y McDonald’sPRESENTED B Y McDonald’sPRESENTED B Y McDonald’sPRESENTED B Y McDonald’sPRESENTED B Y McDonald’s Festival of Food, Fun and Fireworks Fall 2017 | WWW.OAK-BROOK.ORG 9 Doug Patchin Director of Public Works (630) 368-5272 dpatchin@oak-brook.org iPERL Meter OMNI Meter SmartPoint Transceiver July 3, 2017 was an absolutely beautiful day for the annual Taste of Oak Brook and was once again a big succcess! This annual community event could not have been accomplished without the support of our dedicated sponsors. The Village would like to thank the following buisnesses for their support of the 2017 Taste of Oak Brook: Sponsors Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, DiCianni & Krafthefer, P.C. * Christopher Burke Engineering * Evergreen Bank * Inland Real Estate * Loyola Medicine * McDonald’s Corporation * Paramedic Services Inc. * Republic Services * The Hub Group * VISOgraphics We would also like to thank the following buisnesses for their active participation in the 2017 Taste of Oak Brook: Guest Booths Oak Brook Park District, The Village of Oak Brook, Oak Brook Polo Club, The Hub Group and Loyola Medicine Restaurants Gibsons Steakhouse, Kona Grill, Labrioal Bakery & Cafe, McCormick & Schmick’s, Michael Jordan’s Restaurant, Novi’s Beef, Paul’s Pizza & Hot Dog Inc., Pinstripes Bowling Bocce & Bistro, Real Urban Barbeque, and Shree FALL CALENDAR OCTOBER Fall Evergreen Concert Sunday, October 22 @ 3 pm This concert will feature the Chicago- based Jan Sobieski String Quartet. The program will include works by Tchaikovsky and the contemporary American composer Kenji Bunch. The Evergreen Concert is free to the public and no reservations are required for this event. We will hold a drawing for a free CD, and refreshments will be served following the performance. Uplift Your Spirit with Laughter Meditation Thursday, October 26 @ 7 pm Research shows that laughter is good for the body, mind, and soul. At this workshop you will find ways to replenish your positive energy, let go of worry, and connect with your spirit through meditation. Join Markus Schramm, CEO of an international company and long-time meditator, for this powerful workshop. NOVEMBERAlternatives for Joint Replacement Surgery Thursday, November 2 @ 7 pm Arthritis and sports injuries can often lead to a need for joint replacement surgery. During this session, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Chadwick Prodromos will share with you an alternative method: injections of biologics made up of a patients’ own blood and tissue which have been effective in treating various joints. Jason Kollum: See the Show! Become the Pro! Saturday, November 4 @ 1 pm It’s the super hit, total-participation, interactive program where kids of ALL ages become “Rock-Star” jugglers and balancers just like Pro Juggler Jason Kollum! The show will wow kids and families, as balls, clubs, rings, spinning balls, giant beanbag chairs, and much more will all be sent flying through the air. This all leads up to the big balancing and juggling finale that will have everybody on the edge of their seats! Then, it’s the total-participation, hands-on workshop where kids of all ages get to actually try out skills seen in the show! Library BY JACOB POST Calendar and Events LIBRARY NOTES Fall is a busy time of year for families. Kids are back in school and parents return to the tasks of homework help and planning fun and educational activities to enjoy the season. The Oak Brook Public Library is the perfect place during this time of the year. Our skilled librarians can direct students to the best resources that will help keep them at the top of their classes. Whether it is research help or standardized test preparation, the Oak Brook librarians can help. Be sure to chat with our librarians when the next term paper is coming due, and keep watch in late October for free ACT practice testing. Once all the homework is turned in and it is time for a little Fall fun, the Library hosts a wide variety of entertaining programs. The last couple of weeks of October are especially eventful. Join us for Mini Pumpkin Decorating on October 21 at 1 pm. If kids are in the mood for some spooky stories, the Books & Bites Book Discussion will be reading Night Gardener by Jonathan Auxier, and discussing the book on October 26 at 4:30 pm. The Library will end the month with our annual Halloween party on October 28 from 1 to 2 pm. Be sure to save your spot and register for each of these events. The Library offers exciting programs for adults as well. A highlight of every year at the Library is the Fall Evergreen Concert, which will take place on October 22nd at 3 pm and is sponsored by the Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library. This year will feature the Jan Sobieski String Quartet. The group is based in Chicago and will play works by Tchaikovsky and the contemporary American composer Kenji Bunch. Seating begins at 2:30 pm and fills up fast. We hope to see you at many of these fun events! Jacob Post Head Librarian 630-368-7706 jpost@oak-brook.org 10 WWW.OAK-BROOK.ORG | Fall 2017 An Afternoon of Aria & Piano Sunday, November 5 @ 2 pm Let accomplished singers JinUk Lee (baritone) and Yunju Kim (soprano) dazzle you with opera arias with accompanied by the fabulous pianist Seungjin Han. Navigating the Complexities of Long-Term Care Planning Wednesday, November 8 @ 7 pm The impact of a long-term care event can have devastating consequences on your family: financially, physically, and mentally. The costs are escalating and people are realizing that their money can rapidly be depleted by a debilitating illness or injury. Learn strategies for discussing and planning long-term care. Busting Beauty Myths Thursday, November 9 @ 7 pm You will learn inside knowledge from Samantha Dench, a local expert esthetician. Understand how daily exfoliation can be causing dry or sensitive skin, the truth about masking and why the products in your bathroom may be aging you! Dench, owner of Skin Deep Spa in Oakbrook Terrace, is also the author of “Skin Deep: Demystifying Skin Care Solutions to Achieve Healthy, Glowing Skin” which offers readers healthy skin care solutions. Sahaja Meditation Saturday, November 11 @ 10 am Sahaja is a unique method of meditation based on an experience called Self Realization. An inner transformation takes place through this process, resulting in a more moral, united, integrated, and balanced individual. This “thoughtless awareness” is a state of relaxation and clarity. Autumn Leaves Concert Saturday, November 18 @ 2 pm Join talented dynamo Kym Frankovelgia on a cozy autumn afternoon for what promises to be a beautiful concert. She will sing standards from the American songbook and delights in audience requests. Her vast repertoire and unique brand of energy will thoroughly entertain you. DECEMBERMeditation for a Stress-free Holiday and Beyond Saturday, December 2 @ 2 pm Finding balance in this fast-paced (left-brained) world requires mindful reflection and a good amount of creative expression. Join us for this educational and hands- on program by art therapist Terri Gregory. Terri is an artist and art therapist who works out of her studio in downtown Elmhurst, where she creates art, leads art workshops for adults, and teaches art to children. Young Artists Workshop: Winter Birdhouse Scene Saturday, December 16 @ 10:30 Professional artist, Terri Murphy, will instruct the children in making a community of birds come alive once they have used a bit of watercolor, markers, fun, and creative housing options. Ages 8-12 are welcome. Space is limited. Registration is required. The Essential Christmas Carol Sunday, December 17 @ 2 pm In this storytelling program, William Pack will perform a reading of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” enhanced with a modern recreation of a magic lantern slide show popular during Dickens’ lifetime. Fall 2017 | WWW.OAK-BROOK.ORG 11 Information Technology Services BY JIM FOX STREAMLINE DATA COLLECTION WITH MOBILE TECHNOLOGY One of the greatest challenges for local governments is the management of assets throughout the community. The Village of Oak Brook maintains many assets throughout the community including local roads, water system components, storm water systems, roadway signage, and forestry. The process of collecting data on these assets on paper typically doubles the workload for Village staff, for it eventually requires transcription into digital systems. Manual data collection and entry also results in transcription errors, non-standardized values and an overall lack of control over the data. Recognizing these challenges and in order to improve staff efficiency, the Village began utilizing a Collector App for use by Public Works employees to easily go out and capture Village asset data using mobile cellular and tablet devices. With the help of the Global Positioning System (GPS) on the device, The Collector App also allows Village staff to quickly find a feature on a map and to navigate to it. The employee is able to record new or update information and take a photograph. Staff is also able to easily capture the location of new features, for instance following a roadway improvement project that includes new street signage and lighting. The new data and photographs are all automatically updated in real time into the Village’s Geographic Information System (GIS). The real-time integration with the GIS system is a significant improvement over more traditional, paper-based data collection efforts. To learn more about how the Village is using GIS and using technology to reduce costs and improve efficiencies, please visit the Village website at http://www.oak-brook.org/93/Maps Jim Fox Director of Information Technology Services (630) 368-5174 jfox@oak-brook.org 12 WWW.OAK-BROOK.ORG | Fall 2017 WHERE RUSTIC CHARM MEETS SOPHISTICATED ELEGANCE Oak Brook Bath & Tennis www.OakBrookBathandTennis.com 630-368-6440 BATH & TENNIS CLUB Chris Thompson Bath & Tennis Club Manager (630) 368-6422 cthompson@oak-brook.org The Oak Brook Bath & Tennis Club offers spectacular views of the lush 20-acre green outdoor setting and an extraordinary clubhouse with 35-foot vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows that amplify the aura of sophistication and nature. With its tranquil and secluded feel, our clubhouse makes the perfect spot for your next corporate retreat, seminar, holiday party, fundraiser, meeting, baby shower, wedding shower, wedding, birthday party, private event, graduation or anniversary. Call today and set an appointment and begin planning your next memorable event at the Oak Brook Bath & Tennis Club! Finance BY JASON PAPROCKI Information 2018 BUDGET PROCESS 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, 2018). 1. The 2018 budget process begins with the Village department directors submitting their funding requests to the Village Manager and Finance Director in early September. 2. The Village Manager and Finance Director consider funding requests as a starting point to develop a draft budget. During September, there were numerous meetings with key staff to discuss and evaluate funding requests. Adjustments to budget requests are made as deemed appropriate by the level of projected revenues for the upcoming year. 3. During October, a proposed 2018 budget will be prepared by the Finance Department. 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 2018 proposed budget. Residents are invited to attend these meetings. The meetings are currently scheduled for Thursday, November 2nd and Wednesday, November 8th beginning at 6pm each day. 5. At the December 12th regularly scheduled Village Board meeting, a public hearing will take place regarding the 2018 Budget. Residents may participate in the public hearing. 6. Given the outcome of the public hearing, the adoption of the final 2018 budget may occur during the same Board meeting. 7. In early 2018, the adopted budget will be sent to the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for consideration for its Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. Oak Brook has previously won this award six times. 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) or Finance Director Jason Paprocki (jpaprocki@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 at Village Hall (November 2nd and November 8th at 6pm). Jason Paprocki Finance Director (630) 368-5070 jpaprocki@oak-brook.org Fall 2017 | WWW.OAK-BROOK.ORG 13 LIVE STREAMING — VILLAGE BOARD MEETINGS Live streaming of Village Board meetings is now available. The Village Board typically meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Live streaming can be viewed via the Village’s website at www.oak-brook.org under the Government heading, then go to Village Board, and then to Live Stream. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Charlotte Pruss, Village Clerk, at 630/368-5052. LIVE STREAMING — VILLAGE BOARD MEETINGS Live streaming of Village Board meetings is now available. The Village Board typically meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Live streaming can be viewed via the Village’s website at www.oak-brook.org under the Government heading, then go to Village Board, and then to Live Stream. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Charlotte Pruss, Village Clerk, at 630/368-5052. LIVE STREAMING — VILLAGE BOARD MEETINGS Live streaming of Village Board meetings is now available. The Village Board typically meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Live streaming can be viewed via the Village’s website at www.oak-brook.org under the Government heading, then go to Village Board, and then to Live Stream. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Charlotte Pruss, Village Clerk, at 630/368-5052. The Fire Department is extremely excited to announce the arrival of its newest apparatus, a 2017 Pierce Enforcer Rescue Engine. This newest addition is a state-of-the-art vehicle combining the functionality of a rescue squad and an engine. It incorporates a wide variety of features and safety components that will provide a unique platform for which the department can more safely and efficiently operate from. This newest design allows the ability for quick and effective extinguishment of fires, the rescue of trapped victims, addressing hazardous material spills, water rescues, technical rescues, as well as provide emergency paramedical care and treatment. Arriving in the next two weeks, the vehicle will take another month or so to be fully equipped and placed into full active service. Identified as “SQUAD 93”, this new vehicle replaces two existing vehicles that are no longer capable of providing service. As a result of combining two vehicles into one, response times out of Station 93 will improve. FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES NEW ARRIVAL 14 WWW.OAK-BROOK.ORG | Fall 2017 Sports Core BY SEAN CREED Information As Fall approaches with its milder temperatures and beautiful colors, the Oak Brook Golf Club is full of activity. September highlighted many premier events and golf outings with extensive community support. We hosted Special Olympics Torch Run, Christ Church, Imperial Crane and Elmhurst College Men’s and Women’s Invitationals. October golf will feature the Barile Cup Finals, Freeman Cup and the Bob Miller Shoot Out. It is with high regard that we host these golf events as they honor the passing of Hank Barile, Randy Freeman and Bob Miller. The Kanuri Open will be played on November 11th and honors the life and dedication of our dear friend Dr. Rao Kanuri. Our fall golf events highlight one of the most important reasons we play golf….to spend time in a beautiful and natural setting with friends and loved ones. Golfers, as our weekday leagues and weekend permanent tee times are coming to an end, please know that you can schedule your preferred golf time up to 8 days in advance by phoning the golf shop directly at 630-368-6400 or booking online at www.golfoakbrook.org. Special thanks to the Golf Course Maintenance Crew for their hard work and efforts in maintaining a Club that we are all very proud of. The feedback from Residents and Golf Members has been overwhelming. On behalf of the entire staff at Oak Brook Golf Club, I’d like to extend my sincere thanks and gratitude for contributing to the wonderful culture we have at the golf club. There aren’t many public golf facilities in the Chicagoland area that foster such a deep sense of community and friendly atmosphere. We are all blessed to have this great facility. GOLF NEWS Fall 2017 | WWW.OAK-BROOK.ORG 15 Sean Creed Golf Club Manager (630) 368-6460 screed@oak-brook.org PRESORTED FIRST CLASS MAIL U.S. POSTAGE PAID OAK BROOK, IL PERMIT NO. 19 Village of Oak Brook 1200 Oak Brook Road Oak Brook, IL 60523-2255