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2017 SpringO BAK ROOKnewsQuarterly Newsletter I Volume 80 - Spring 2017 2 WWW.OAK-BROOK.ORG | Spring 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 7 ELECTION INFORMATION 8 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Development Update 9 SPORTS CORE Welcome 2017 Golf Season! 10 LIBRARY Spring Calendar 12 PUBLIC WORKS Spring 2017 13 FINANCE Financial Report 2017 Budget Approved 12 INFORMATION SERVICES Making Government More Efficient 14 OAK BROOK SWIM & TENNIS Youth Summer Camps 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 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 Spring 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, What a winter we have had. Not too long ago, we began the season with snow, the bitter cold and/or the beginning of spring warm up. Flowers and trees do not know whether to hibernate or begin to bud as we all anxiously await the warmer weather. We will indeed welcome the pleasures of spring and enjoy walks on our bicycle/pedestrian pathways or even around our wonderful Oakbrook Center Shopping Mall. Encourage your friends to join you in enjoying the fresh air and new sights - it will help both your health and that of our Village when you walk and shop in Oak Brook! Warmer weather brings outdoor activities! Plans are underway for the Annual Taste of Oak Brook and spectacular Fireworks display to be held on Monday, July 3, 2017. Returning again this year will be some of Oak Brook’s fine restaurants, great musical entertainment and a variety of activities for children and adults as we celebrate our nation’s holiday! As you may recall, last year the Village Board outsourced the Polo Program and in doing so brought an array of advertising, doubled previous attendance numbers and greatly enhanced the program. We are pleased to announce that the Village has once again partnered with Pineoak Partners LLC for the 2017 Polo Season and this summer promises to be even bigger and better. Additional information on ticket prices, sponsorships or advertisement opportunities and upcoming polo matches can be found at www.oakbrookpoloclub.com. Come out and enjoy some spectacular Polo summer fun! Let’s not forget the Sports Core. The Oak Brook Golf Course will be offering Golf Lessons for both the beginners and the avid golf enthusiasts looking to enhance their game. The Oak Brook Swim and Tennis Club will bring many changes for this upcoming year. Be sure to check out the NEW summer camps offered for children of various ages. Information on camps, swim and tennis lessons can be found elsewhere in this newsletter. I want to let our residents know, that the Village has been vigorously opposing the installation of the red light cameras by the City of Oakbrook Terrace at the intersection of 22nd Street and Route 83. Not only are we pursuing the legal option but we have engaged our legislators to assist us politically in opposing this issue. On January 25, 2017, the Village of Oak Brook filed a lawsuit which we hope will stop the construction and operation of red light cameras at two of the four corners of Route 83 and 22nd Street. The lawsuit was filed against the Mayor of the City of Oakbrook Terrace, their City Board, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Triad Consulting Services, Inc., the President of SafeSpeed, LLC and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), who granted the permit to Oakbrook Terrace. Additionally, we are working with our consultant to advocate our position with IDOT’s Chief Safety Engineer and their General Counsel. I have spoken to business leaders within Oak Brook and our residents who frequent this intersection quite often. None of them feel the need for red light cameras at this location. Our study of this intersection has actually shown a decrease in the number of traffic violations and accidents since the roads were widened and the traffic signals upgraded several years ago. As we began to investigate this matter further, we found that in fact all of the intersection of Route 83 and 22nd Street is within the governmental jurisdiction of the Village of Oak Brook. The annexation of land adjacent to this intersection took place in 1958 and no one has paid much attention to this issue for over 50 years as there was no reason to do so. On the legislative front, Rep. Peter Breen has sponsored HB 506 that would amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. It has bi-partisan support as representatives David Olsen of Downers Grove, Patti Bellock of Westmont and Deb Conroy of Villa Park have signed on as co-sponsors for the bill. HB 506 basically states that “a municipality or county may not enact an ordinance providing for an automated traffic law enforcement system at the intersection of Route 83 and 22nd Street in the City of Oakbrook Terrace and any provision of an ordinance enacted by a municipality or county prior to the effective date of the bill that is inconsistent with the prohibition is null and void.” Additionally, State Rep. David McSweeney, who represents the House 52nd District encompassing Cook, Kane, Lake and McHenry Counties, has sponsored two additional bills, one of which would eliminate red-light cameras statewide and the other only in non-home rule communities such as Oak Brook. Rep. McSweeney believes red light cameras do not enhance public safety but are a revenue generating tool. He does not see any reason to continue the use of red light cameras in Illinois. We will continue to pursue this issue and hopefully come to a successful conclusion in eliminating the cameras that Oakbrook Terrace plans to install. The Trustees, the staff, and I are always available to hear your thoughts, ideas, or concerns at all times. Kindly free to call, email or meet any of us. We are all here to serve you. Respectfully submitted, Warm Weather EncouragesDoor-to-door Solicitors The season of door-to-door sales people is upon us. The Village of Oak Brook requires that all Commercial Solicitors must apply for a permit from the Village. A background check for local violations is completed for each individual that has requested permission to solicit door-to-door in the Village of Oak Brook with the intent to protect the residents of the Village. Non-Commercial Solicitors must register with the Village for the purpose of identification. Federal litigation has specified that religious organizations and political parties are exempt from any Village requirements of licensing or registration. Many religious organizations do cooperate and at least provide us with information and are willing to wear our badges. The Village does not regulate solicitors distributing handbills as long as they do not participate in personal contact with residents unless the resident pursues contact. Further information can be found at our Village of Oak Brook website at www.oak-brook.org or you can contact the Village Clerk’s office at 630-368-5052. Free “No Solicitors” signs are available at the Village Hall and solicitors must honor those signs and not attempt to contact you. Dear friends and residents; I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and we all look forward to an early spring. As you know, the Village’s current electric aggregation supply agreement with Eligo Energy expires June 30, 2017. The Village President will ask the Electrical Aggregation Committee to review whether the Village should seek bids to continue to participate in the Electric Aggregation Program or to opt- out and keep our residents with Commonwealth Edison as our electric provider. Over the last several years, the cost of electrical energy has dropped dramatically and the majority of our residents who were supplied by Eligo Energy have been returned to Commonwealth Edison. Additionally, we will be working with our consultant Mark Pruitt in the request for qualifications process for interested bidders. He has been an excellent asset to the Village since the inception of the program. We have engaged Williams Architects to provide some concepts for improving and renovating our Golf Clubhouse. William’s is well versed with this type of work as they have done some major renovations for Arrowhead, Eagle Brook, River Bend, Medinah Country Club and Butterfield Country Club to name a few. Improvements may include upgrades to the kitchen, inclusion of a full service bar, a complete “new” interior look to better draw and keep customers, revision of the pro shop, new locker room finishes, a visually “open” dining room to the outside seating area and the potential for expanded outdoor, covered terraces. Once they are done, we will bring those concepts to the Board for input and to see how and if we should proceed. Finally, Sue Madorin, our Library Director, retired from the Village after 23 years of dedicated and distinguished service to the Village of Oak Brook. Sue had a great passion for the Library and accomplished a great deal to make our Library more inviting to our residents and the public in general. We all wish her a wonderful retirement and hope she enjoys her time with her family in sunny Florida. In order to fill Sue’s vacancy, I created the new position of Head Librarian. Jacob Post, who has been with the Village since 2010 and was our Circulation Supervisor, was promoted to the position of Head Librarian. Please join me in congratulating him on his new position. Summer is right around the corner and we hope to see all of you at the Taste of Oak Brook and our wonderful fireworks display on Monday, July 3rd. From the Manager’s Desk BY RICCARDO F. GINEX Riccardo F. Ginex Village Manager (630) 368-5026 villagemanager@oak-brook.org 4 WWW.OAK-BROOK.ORG | Spring 2017 but tailgating also greatly reduces your reaction time and can cause you to slam into the vehicle in front of you if it stops quickly. 5. Do not stop at the end of on-ramps, merge with the flow of traffic. This may seem difficult on days when traffic is thick, but most on-ramps are long enough to allow you to match the flow of traffic and merge into place. Stopping at the end of the ramp not only makes it more difficult to merge, it holds up the vehicles behind you. 6. Always signal before changing lanes or turning, 100 feet before the turn. Always use your car’s signals to announce your intentions. Turning or changing lanes without signaling can cause other motorists driving stress and potentially cause an accident. 7. Focus on driving. Texting, talking on the phone, eating, drinking, applying makeup or reaching for items in the backseat all distract you while driving. Keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel to avoid a careless accident. This includes rubbernecking, slowing down to look at a collision or anything else on the side of a road. 8. Following a fender-bender, move your vehicle to the side of the road. If you’re not seriously harmed as the result of an accident, quickly assess the damage to your vehicle and, if it’s minor, move the vehicle to the side of the road. Once away from traffic, you can contact the police and insurance company, as well as exchange car insurance policy information with the other driver. By Charlene Baker, Foreign National Security / Published January 21, 2014 Police BY JAMES KRUGER News Whether you’re on your way to work, errands, or pleasure, “Using Common Courtesy - Eight Rules of Driving Etiquette,” helps save lives and prevents road rage. You might say there are two sets of road rules. The first is the body of laws, enforced by the government, that dictate how we should drive. For example, “On a two-way road, drive in the right lane.” These laws are fairly straight forward and aim to eliminate chaos and promote safety. The second set of road rules is mostly unspoken. At times these tacit rules may overlap with driving law, but most motorists understand that driving etiquette, when followed by all, makes the road simpler and safer for everyone. Unfortunately, not everyone chooses to follow this etiquette. Below are eight rules of driving etiquette that can reduce your driving stress and get you to your destination safely. 1. Do not cruise or drive in the passing lane. In a multi- lane road, highway or freeway, the left lane is the passing lane. Use it to pass a slower vehicle and then return to your original lane. You may not be the fastest vehicle on the road and blocking the passing lane can cause traffic to back up behind you. 2. Don’t use cruise control when passing a vehicle. When you pass another car, do so quickly. Setting your cruise control to only two miles per hour faster than the driver you’re passing is just as obstructive as driving in the left lane at all times. 3. Turn off your high beams for oncoming traffic. High beams are a helpful feature when driving at night. They allow you to see further down the road than typical headlights, which gives you more time to react to potential hazards. Unfortunately, these bright lights can also blind drivers traveling in the opposite direction. A good driving etiquette tip is that if you can see a set of headlights; turn off your high beams. 4. Keep a safe distance from the driver ahead of you. In other words, don’t tailgate. It’s not only poor driving etiquette, 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 Spring 2017 | WWW.OAK-BROOK.ORG 5 6 WWW.OAK-BROOK.ORG | Spring 2017 Fire BY BARRY LISS Safety & Information As winter slowly comes to an end, and spring quickly approaches, it is extremely important to take note of the hazards, warnings and safety precautions that come with the change of our weather. Keeping a few safety thoughts in mind will help you make your spring experience much more enjoyable. Flood and Tornado Warnings • Warning sirens are developed and maintained to provide an immediate alert to changing situations and weather related circumstances that require individuals to immediately seek shelter from the outside elements and move indoors into a safe and secure area. • Keep a battery operated radio and at least one flashlight at the ready. Radio broadcasted weather reports help you stay in touch with the latest developments. Flashlights are helpful if there is a power outage. • A weather radio is better than relying on your cell phone. A weather radio will warn you immediately if you are in danger from severe weather. The radio is directly connected to the National Weather Service office in Romeoville, Illinois, offering immediate notifications. Cell phone alerts can be up to five minutes later. • Find adequate shelter in the home (preferably basement or an interior room on the lowest level away from windows and doors. Know the difference between a watch and a warning for severe storms and tornadoes. • A watch is a National Weather Service alert which identifies that conditions strongly exist for the possibility of an approaching storm, the formation of a tornado or dangerous changing weather conditions. • A warning is issued when the current conditions have produced a storm, active dangerous weather conditions or a tornado has been visually spotted and is active in the area. Lightning Safety • If you can hear thunder, you are within striking distance of lightning. • Fully enclosed metal vehicles such as cars, trucks and vans with windows rolled up provide good shelter. • Large, enclosed buildings tend to be safer than small gazebos or open eating areas. • There is no place outside that is safe during a thunderstorm. Wait at least 30 minutes after the last thunder before leaving your shelter. • You don’t have to be directly hit by lightning to be affected. Lightning can travel along the ground from a nearby strike to you. It can also jump from nearby objects that are struck. • Avoid all metal objects, including fences, electric wires, machinery, motors, flag poles, etc. • Unsafe places include underneath canopies, small picnic or rain shelters or near trees. • Avoid being the tallest object. Seek ditches, trenches or low ground. • At the first sign of lightning or thunder, swimming pools and beaches should be evacuated. Seek shelter in a safe area. • Stay away from doors and windows. Electrical Safety • If your home has sustained flood or water damage, and you can safely get to the main power source, turn off the power. • Appliances that have been exposed to water can short and become a fire hazard. • Assume all wires on the ground are electrically charged. • Be aware of and avoid downed utility lines. Report downed or damaged power lines to the utility company or emergency services. • Have a licensed electrician check your home for damage. Gas Safety Tips • Smell and listen for leaking connections. If you believe there is a gas leak, immediately leave the house and leave the door(s) open. • Never strike a match. Any size flame can spark an explosion. • Have the gas company check the system before turning the gas on. Generator Safety Tips • Generators are often used during power outages. Generators that are not properly used and maintained can be hazardous. • Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and guidelines when using the generators. • Use the generator or fuel powered machines outside the home. CO fumes are odorless and can quickly overwhelm you indoors. Spring 2017 | WWW.OAK-BROOK.ORG 7 • Use the appropriate type power cords to carry the electrical load. Overload cords can overheat and cause fires. • Never run cords under rugs or carpets where heat might build up or damage to a cord can go unnoticed. • Never connect generators to another power source such as power lines. The reverse flow or “backfeed” can electrocute an unsuspecting person. Inside the Home: • Check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors • Check your fire extinguishers. • Check for overloaded or damaged extension cords. • Prepare for storm related outages (make sure your flashlights and other supplies, such as bottled water, are stocked and available). • Practice exit drills with your family so everyone knows what to do in case of an emergency. • Properly store household chemicals and never mix cleaning agents. Barry Liss Fire Chief (630) 368-5200 bliss@oak-brook.org ELECTION INFORMATION There will be a Consolidated Election on April 4, 2017, which will include Municipal Elections. The Village of Oak Brook will be electing: TRUSTEES – Three (3) to be elected for a Four (4) Year Term The following candidates are seeking this office: John Baar, Philip Cuevas, and Moin Saiyed. 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 to register to vote or to transfer registration for the April 4, 2017 election here at the Village Hall is March 7, 2017. Residents may then register at DuPage County or Cook County Election Offices or at a location designated by the elections authority for this purpose. Early Voting began on Thursday, February 23, 2017 and will go to Monday, April 3, 2017. Early Voting sites and information is posted on the Village of Oak Brook website www.oak-brook.org or you may go the DuPage County Election Commission site www.dupageelections.com to confirm the location where you should vote. Vote by mail applications started on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 for any registered voter presently within the confines of the United State, to make application by mail or in person to the election authority for an official ballot. Mailing and delivery of absentee ballots began on Thursday, February 23, 2017. Around the Yard: • Make sure your address numbers are up and visible from the street. • Get your grill cleaned and serviced. Check all propane tanks and lines for leaks and damage. • Keep 100’ of garden hose with an attached nozzle connected and ready for use. In the Garage or Shed: • Clean up and properly store paints, pool and yard chemicals. • Check fuels containers for leaks and make sure they are properly stored. • Have all power equipment cleaned, serviced and readied for use. Development Services BY ROBERT KALLIEN Information Development Services Update – Spring 2017 HUB Group – The HUB Group purchased the property at 2000 York Road in order to significantly expand their presence in Oak Brook. Plans are underway to construct a new 150,000 sq.ft. office building on this site which will allow HUB to move an additional 700 employees to Oak Brook. The new identical building is proposed to be physically connected to the existing HUB HQ building with a skywalk structure. With the expected approval of several minor site variations, construction of this new office building could begin in May 2017. Rush Medical Center – The final designs for the new 103,000 sq.ft. medical office and parking structure are being finalized and should be submitted to the Village in the coming weeks. Some site work is already underway. Construction on the building and deck are expected to begin by April 2017. Hyatt House Hotel – Construction of the five-story, 144 room Hyatt House is ongoing. Occupancy is expected sometime in September 2017. Oak Brook 22 (i.e., Executive Plaza) – A 9000 sq.ft., “Michael Jordan’s Restaurant” will be coming to a space at 1225 22nd Street. A special use for outdoor dining and several variations for signage have been submitted to the Village and are up for final consideration by the Village Board in late February. If approved, the restaurant is expected to be open for business in the summer of 2017. Oakbrook Center – Work continues on the food court area which will be occupied by up to 10 new restaurants/food vendors. The Village Board will be considering a request by GGP (the owners of the Center) in February 2017 to permit the installation of information boards along the ring road as well as the entrance to each of the parking decks to digitally display the amount of available parking at each location Duchossois HQ Building – Construction is complete on this new 245,000 sq.ft. facility. Occupancy is expected to be complete by April 2017. Gibson’s Restaurant – Construction has been completed on the 8200 sq.ft. addition to Gibson’s. This additional space will permit multiple events to occur on site. Additional valet parking spaces have also been added as part of this building project. Development Services – New Building Codes in Effect During the fourth quarter of 2016, the Village Board approved the adoption of the 2015 ICCC model code series with some local amendments. Effective January 1, 2017, any new building permit submitted to the Village will be processed under these new code provisions. If you have any questions regarding the impact of these codes, please contact our Building Official Bill Hudson at (630) 368-5110 or BHudson@oak-brook.org. 01.20.2017 2016052.000© 2017 Solomon Cordwell Buenz HUB GROUP PHASE II - SE AERIAL VIEW 01.20.2017 2016052.000© 2017 Solomon Cordwell Buenz HUB GROUP PHASE II - NW AERIAL VIEW 8 WWW.OAK-BROOK.ORG | Spring 2017 Robert Kallien Director of Development Services (630) 368-5104 rkallien@oak-brook.org Sports Core BY SEAN CREED Information WELCOME 2017 GOLF SEASON! By the time you read this I hope the golf season will have already started, hopefully you all had a chance to go somewhere warm, even if it was the golf dome to keep the rust off your swing. Jeff Kawucha our Head Golf Professional and Claudine Boettger our Assistant Golf Professional and the rest of the staff are ready to make your 2017 golf season at OBGC one of the best. We are happy to announce that Dan Koechevar , Gary Pinns, and Ian Grant will once again be at the golf course to assist you with any of your golf lesson needs. Spring is a time for re-growth, why not take advantage of OBGC and the rest of the sports core and play some golf, go for a swim or play some tennis. Take a walk through the footpaths or ride your bike, stop and watch some of the competitive soccer games or maybe stop at the OB public library and check out a book and read it outside on the Sports Core grounds. Don’t forget the Polo season starts in June and runs through September, check the Village web site for exact dates. Whatever your tastes are for recreation, please make the Oak Brook Sports Core one of places to be this year. We look forward to a wonderful 2017 season at the Sports Core. Spring 2017 | WWW.OAK-BROOK.ORG 9 Sean Creed Golf Club Manager (630) 368-6460 screed@oak-brook.org APRILTitanic Survivor: Violet Jessop Sunday, April 2 @ 2 pm Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., portrays Violet Jessop, a stewardess who survived the sinking of the RMS Titanic and, several years later, the HMHS Britannic (the Titanic’s sister ship). She tells unforgettable stories of the tragedies and gives a fascinating glimpse at life behind-the-scenes on the most glamorous luxury liners of their day. Songs of the Civil War Saturday, April 8 @ 2 pm This program consists of period songs as well as more recent works, sung by Dean Milano. Accompanied by his guitar, he gives a short history of each song and provides a slide show of period Civil War musicians. The audience is encouraged to sing along as many of the songs are well known favorites. Sponsored by the Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library For the Love of Birds Saturday, April 15 @ 2 pm Join Terri Murphy to paint our fine feathered friends in acrylics! In this workshop each participant will choose just a handful of colors to paint the bird of their choice as we concentrate on design and value. MAY Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary Saturday, March 11 @ 1pm Science comes “alive” with this interactive exotic wildlife program which incorporates goals from the Illinois Learning Standards for Science while providing unique encounters with animals from around the world. Meet six of our animal ambassadors for a unique educational experience that will keep the audience enthralled and eager to learn more. Discussion will cover the important role these animals play in the world, conservation, and the importance of preservation. Library BY JACOB POST Calendar and Events LIBRARY NOTES Each April, the Oak Brook Public Library is honored to join libraries all across the country in celebrating National Library Week. This event aims to highlight the many ways libraries transform their communities through the services and expertise they offer. This year, National Library Week takes place from April 9th to April 15th. Stop in that week for special activities and programs. April is also the month the Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library hold their annual Used Book Sale. This sale has over 8,000 gently used items that are carefully selected from generous donations. The items are organized by genre and this year there is a wide array of DVDs and CDs. Do not miss this great opportunity to find treasured titles at low prices. The sale runs from Thursday, April 20th to Saturday, April 22nd. There is an early entrance fee of $5 per person to enter the sale on Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm. After 2 pm, there is no entry fee for the remainder of the sale. There is an additional $5 charge for those wishing to use an electronic scanning device within the book sale. Cash or check will be accepted. Members of the Friends are permitted free early entry. If you want first crack at the books and want to save $5, become a member of the Friends today! We are also looking for volunteers to help set up and assist with the sale. If interested, please contact the Library. Make sure not to miss the Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library’s Silent Auction, which runs from March 12th until April 22nd in the lobby of the Library. The auction has a dozen selections that are sure to pique your curiosity. This year, one item up for bidding is a small collection about the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893. Included are books, pamphlets, and other ephemera from the fair itself. If you are a history buff, this piece is for you. On Sunday, May 7th, the Evergreen Concert will feature the Shawn Maxwell Quartet, a Chicago-based jazz ensemble. The concert will be held at 3 pm in the Friends Meeting Room with refreshments to be served afterwards. This is the first of two Evergreen Concerts the Friends present each year. Seating begins at 2:30 pm and fills up fast. We hope to see everyone at this vivacious performance! SPRING CALENDAR Jacob Post Head Librarian 630-368-7706 jpost@oak-brook.org 10 WWW.OAK-BROOK.ORG | Spring 2017 Bel Sonore Chamber Ensemble Saturday, May 20 @ 2 pm The Bel Sonore is a four-piece ensemble of flute, oboe and bassoon with soprano voice. They perform a repertoire ranging from the early Baroque to Jazz. Sponsored by the Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library Classical Concert: Stellio Trio Sunday, May 21 @ 2 pm Three award-winning musicians, violinist Yoorhi Choi, cellist Sungchan Chang, and pianist Hyejin Joo will perform Beethoven’s Violin Sonata No. 5, Op. 24 “Spring,” Schubert’s Impromptus op.142 No. 3 in B flat Major, and Chopin’s Introduction et polonaise brillante, Op. 3. JUNE The Story of Smokey the War Dog Saturday, June 10th @ 2 pm From a lucky chance discovery at the bottom of an abandoned fox hole in Papua New Guinea during WWII, to becoming a famous entertainer, a decorated war hero, and the world’s first official Therapy Dog of record, this story is nothing short of amazing. Please join Adrian and Denice Brigham to hear this wonderful tale and see the pictures and videos of Smokey and her trainer, Corporal Bill Wynne. It is a story you will never forget! Young Artists Workshop: Pop Art Portraits Friday, June 16 @ 2 pm Artist, Terri Murphy, will help children to bring a contemporary feel to a retro comic book style. Participants will take a look at artist Roy Lichtenstein’s work and learn about typography and the elements of design that contribute to the Manga look. Participants will use ink along with colored pencils and paint to give life to a new character. Hot N Cole: The Music of Cole Porter Saturday, June 17th @ 2pm Matt Gruel will be featuring music from one of America’s most beloved jazz/theatre composers. Highlights include songs that are both well- known and those a little off the beaten path, like Too Darn Hot, Night and Day, You’re the Top, Friendship, The Physician, Miss Otis Regrets, My Heart Belongs to Daddy, and many more. Herb Gardens 101 Saturday, June 24 @ 2pm Join Oak Brook resident, Barb Collins as she relates the best herbs, both decorative and tasty, for our garden. She will discuss our soil and other cultural conditions particular to Oak Brook. Then using this information, she will show you how to incorporate these herbs into the landscape. Spring 2017 | WWW.OAK-BROOK.ORG 11 Information Technology Services MAKING GOVERENMENT MORE EFFICERNT The Village is constantly looking for ways to improve services for Village residents and our business community by using technology to save money. We are in the third year of an aggressive program to change how we manage and store documents. We have found that by using a paperless office workflow, Village employees can easily access and search the records without opening multiple applications, or digging through messy, complex paper files. Shifting to electronic documents and records management is continuing to save employee time and increased the level of service they can provide. The shift has also allowed the Village to serve our residents and business community better by streamlining the time it takes to complete an action. This is being accomplished by automating critical tasks associated with civic functions for land management, asset management, and public safety. We have also recently implemented a comprehensive print management software solution to provide smart, flexible, low cost print and copy management. We expect this new system to reduce our print management costs by one third, saving thousands of dollars annually. It’s true that investing in technology can result in some upfront expense, but in the long run, it can save on operational costs. Best of all, it can result in better service for our residents—and that’s the best investment of all. Jim Fox Director of Information Technology Services (630) 368-5174 jfox@oak-brook.org SPRING 2017 This winter, with the lighter than normal winter snow season, Public Works staff has been busy removing Ash trees lost to the Emerald Ash Borer. Staff removed approximately 125 trees over the winter. If the mild temperatures continue, tree stumps will be ground, then dirt and seed will be added to level off parkways during the spring restorations. Replacement trees will be scheduled for fall planting. With the weather warming it’s time to take care of some simple, yet important housekeeping tasks. Homeowners should do a “walk around” inspection of their yard. Make sure drainage pathways that take water away from foundations are pitched away from your home and clear of debris. Keep drainage in mind during the upcoming garden and spring clean up season. Avoid trapping water against your home’s foundation with too much soil or mulch. Gutters, downspouts, and area drains have a tendency to collect debris over the winter. Now is a great time to ensure these drainage features are clog-free and running free. As spring is fast approaching Public Works would like to update the residents on upcoming street improvements scheduled for 2017. York Road street resurfacing, the Village received a cost sharing grant for this project, a Surface Transportation Program between The Illinois Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration and the Village. • York Road from Golf Drive north to the I-88 Ramp. Streets receiving grinding and spot resurfacing: • Burr Oak Court • Forest Glen Lane • Wood Glen Lane • Bath & Tennis Drive Spring is also a good time to check timers and scheduling of your home’s irrigation system. As a 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 the Village’s Water Department at 630 368-5270. 12 WWW.OAK-BROOK.ORG | Spring 2017 NewsPublic Works BY DOUG PATCHIN Doug Patchin Director of Public Works (630) 368-5272 dpatchin@oak-brook.org Finance BY JASON PAPROCKI Information FINANCE REPORT 2017 Budget Approved The 2017 Municipal Budget was approved by the Village Board on December 13, 2016. The 2017 Budget continues to be a fiscally responsible financial plan that will enable the Village to continue to provide the community with high quality municipal services and special events that enhance the quality of life of all residents and meet the needs of the business community. There are a number of internal and external factors that we take into account when compiling the municipal budget. Several issues the Village faces include long- term stability of the sales tax base, increased pension obligations, rising health care costs, and the funding of vehicle, equipment, and capital improvements. The Village’s General Corporate cash reserve balance deserves some special mention as it continues to be an important aspect in the Village’s position of fiscal strength. The financial policy of the Village is to maintain a cash balance reserve of at least six months of operating expenditures in the General Corporate Fund. The projected ending cash balance for 2017 in the General Corporate Fund of $15.3 million is equal to 8.3 months of operating expenses, which is $4.3 million above the six month operating reserve requirement. In total, the Village is projected to end December 31 with a healthy cash balance for all funds in the amount of $28.8 million. It’s common practice for certain funds to reserve money over a period of time before expending them on major capital projects. The use of proper planning ensures the Village does not incur debt. The total Village-wide 2017 budgeted revenues are $50.1 million, a 2.1% increase from the 2016 Budget. This is mainly due to general increases in tax revenues across multiple funds and an increase in water rates as budgeted in the Water Fund. The 2017 revenues include $24.1 million in the General Fund, which is where many of the Village’s day-to-day operations are funded. Sales taxes for the General Fund account for more than half of the General Fund revenues. They are projected to be $13.0 million or 3.4% higher than last year’s budget. The Village collected nearly $13.0 million in general sales tax for 2016, which was the highest received dating back to the 1990’s. The total Village-wide spending is budgeted for $51.4 million, which is flat compared to the 2016 budget. The 2017 budget includes increases in personnel, materials & supplies, and capital outlay, but is offset by decreases in operation & contractual and other expenditures. Major capital improvements for 2017 are: • Improvements to 22nd St. (Salt Creek – I-294) for $1.8 million in 2017, which is partially offset by a grant. • Annual paving program, $1.8 million • Water meter and radio collectors replacement, $2.9 million We will continue to evaluate our operations to make certain we are providing services to our citizens and corporate business partners as efficiently and economically as possible. Thank you to everyone for their continued commitment in making Oak Brook a great community to live and work. The 2017 approved Budget and Five Year Plan are available on the Village’s website. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Pay Water Bill by Phone You are able to pay your water bill via phone using the Illinois Treasurer’s E-Pay program. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express debit and credit cards are accepted. There is a convenience fee of 2.35% or $1.00 minimum charged for this service. This fee is not charged or collected by the Village of Oak Brook. To make a payment, dial 877-690-3729 and use jurisdiction code 2359. Please have your account number and payment amount ready before calling. Jason Paprocki Finance Director (630) 368-5070 jpaprocki@oak-brook.org Spring 2017 | WWW.OAK-BROOK.ORG 13 Oak Brook Swim & Tennis Club | 630.368.6420 | www.oak-brook.org/swimandtennis4 Swim & Tennis Camp NEW! You will be treated to a morning of swimming, tennis and all-around fun! You will enjoy a 60 minute tennis lesson, fun games outside and a refreshing 45 minute swim lesson. Tennis will be taught using the 10 AND Under teaching method introducing kids to the game of tennis by using fun-sized courts, nets, racquets and balls! The lighter low compression balls bounce lower and move through the air slower which helps develop proper technique. Drop off is at the tennis courts at 9:00 am and pickup is at 12:00 pm at the tennis courts. Please bring a tennis racquet, swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, goggles, water bottle, change of clothes for tennis including socks and shoes. Ages: 5-12 years oldDays: Monday through FridayTime: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Min/Max: 4/12 *No class 7/4 Class Code Dates Fees (M / NM)017001 6/12-6/16 $135 M / $165 NM 017002 6/19-6/23 $135 M / $165 NM 017003 6/26-6/30 $135 M / $165 NM017004 7/3-7/7* $108 M / $135 NM017005 7/10-7/14 $135 M / $165 NM017006 7/17-7/21 $135 M / $165 NM017007 7/24-7/28 $135 M / $165 NM017008 7/31-8/4 $135 M / $165 NM017009 8/7-8/11 $135 M / $165 NM Tennis, Archery & Sports Camp NEW! You will be introduced to a variety of sports including tennis, archery, soccer, softball, kickball, volleyball and more! Each day you will enjoy a 60 minute tennis lesson, three days a week there will be instruction in archery and a combination of the other sports which will keep you excited and looking forward to more! Drop off is 9:00 am at the tennis courts and pickup is at 12:00 pm at the tennis courts. Please bring a tennis racquet, water bottle, socks, shoes and sunscreen. Ages: 5-12 years oldDays: Monday through FridayTime: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Min/Max: 4/12 *No class 7/4 Class Code Dates Fees (M / NM)017010 6/12-6/16 $135 M / $165 NM 017011 6/19-6/23 $135 M / $165 NM017012 6/26-6/30 $135 M / $165 NM017013 7/3-7/7* $108 M / $135 NM017014 7/10-7/14 $135 M / $165 NM017015 7/17-7/21 $135 M / $165 NM017016 7/24-7/28 $135 M / $165 NM017017 7/31-8/4 $135 M / $165 NM017018 8/7-8/11 $135 M / $165 NM Art & Tennis Camp NEW! Express your creative side while also staying active and learning a great lifetime sport! You will experience several types of art forms including clay projects, drawings, paintings, games, movement and crafts. One of the very  rst projects will be designing your very own Art & Tennis Camp T-Shirt! 10 AND Under Tennis introduces kids to tennis by using fun-sized courts, nets, racquets and balls! The lighter low compression balls bounce lower and move through the air slower which helps develop proper technique. Drop off is at the clubhouse at 1:00 pm and pickup is at 4:00 pm at the clubhouse. Please bring a tennis racquet, sunscreen, socks, shoes and clothes that may get an artistic touch left on them (smocks will be provided). Ages: 3.5-12 years oldDays: Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday &ThursdayTime: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pmMin/Max: 4/12 Class # Dates Ages Fees (M / NM) Day017019 6/12-6/28 3.5-6 $180 M / $205 NM M/W017020 7/3-7/19 3.5-6 $180 M / $205 NM M/W017021 7/24-8/9 3.5-6 $180 M / $205 NM M/W017022 6/13-6/29 7-12 $180 M / $205 NM T/TH017023 7/6-7/20 7-12 $150 M / $175 NM T/TH017024 7/25-8/10 7-12 $180 M / $205 NM T/TH Soccer & Tennis Camp NEW! Learn the fundamentals and enjoyment of both soccer and tennis! Each day you will learn proper technique, footwork and the fun of these two great sports. Drop off is at 1:00 pm at the tennis courts and pickup is at 4:00 pm at the tennis courts. Please bring a tennis racquet, socks, shoes, soccer cleats, water bottle and sunscreen. Ages: 5-12 years oldDays: Monday through FridayTime: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pmMin/Max: 4/12 *No class 7/4 Class Code Dates Fees (M / NM)017025 6/12-6/16 $135 M / $165 NM017026 6/19-6/23 $135 M / $165 NM017027 6/26-6/30 $135 M / $165 NM017028 7/3-7/7* $108 M / $135 NM017029 7/10-7/14 $135 M / $165 NM017030 7/17-7/21 $135 M / $165 NM 017031 7/24-7/28 $135 M / $165 NM017032 7/31-8/4 $135 M / $165 NM017033 8/7-8/11 $135 M / $165 NM The Oak Brook Swim & Tennis Club offers kids a wide array of exciting activities to enjoy from tennis, swimming, soccer, archery, arts & crafts and many other sports! All the lessons will be taught by the experienced and well-prepared staff of the Oak Brook Swim & Tennis Club. Kids will have a blast with these fun camps while parents with busy schedules will love their new found  exibility! All camps will run rain or shine. On rainy days drop off/pick up will be inside the clubhouse. Depending on the camp, activities will be modi ed to facilitate fun and learning inside the clubhouse! Sign up for one week, all nine weeks or anything in between! Youth Camps 5% Discount on Half Day Camps ❖ One child is enrolled up for 6 or more sessions ❖ More than one child is enrolled for 10 or more sessions. *Discount only applies to Unlimited Swim &Tennis Memberships. Full Day Camps Available (NEW) by going to www.oak-brook.org/swimandtennis 14 WWW.OAK-BROOK.ORG | Spring 2017 Chris Thompson Swim & Tennis Club Manager (630) 368-6422 cthompson@oak-brook.org Weddings | Corporate Events | Parties | Showers | Graduations 800 Oak Brook Road | Oak Brook, IL 60523 | www.oak-brook.org/events | 630.368.6442 Weddings | Corporate Events | Parties | Showers | Graduations 800 Oak Brook Road | Oak Brook, IL 60523 | www.oak-brook.org/events | 630.368.6442 Weddings | Corporate Events | Parties | Showers | Graduations 800 Oak Brook Road | Oak Brook, IL 60523 | www.oak-brook.org/events | 630.368.6442 Weddings | Corporate Events | Parties | Showers | Graduations 800 Oak Brook Road | Oak Brook, IL 60523 | www.oak-brook.org/events | 630.368.6442 Spring 2017 | WWW.OAK-BROOK.ORG 15 PRESORTED FIRST CLASS MAIL U.S. POSTAGE PAID OAK BROOK, IL PERMIT NO. 19 OAK BROOK POLO2017 SEASON COMING SOON Village of Oak Brook 1200 Oak Brook Road Oak Brook, IL 60523-2255