R-567 - 04/28/1992 - Home Rule - Ordinances VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK Minutes Apr. 14, 1992
UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED BY BOARD
APPROVED AS WRITTEN ✓ OR APPROVED
WITH 'ORRECTIONS , BY VILLAGE BOARD
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1. MEETING CALL: CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to order by President
Bushy in the Samuel E. Dean Board Room of the Village Commons at 7:35 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance was given.
2. ROLL CALL: ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll with the following persons
PRESENT: President Bushy, Trustees Krafthefer, Shumate, Skinner and Winters.
Trustee Payovich arrived at 7:37 p.m.
Trustee Bartecki arrived at 7:45 p.m.
ABSENT: None.
IN ATTENDANCE: Stephen Berley, Village Manager; Bruce F. Kapff, Assistant to
Village Manager; Vince Long, Assistant to Village Manager; Richard A. Martens,
Village Attorney; Maggie Powers, Finance Officer/Treasurer; James Fleming,
Chief of Police; Robert Nielsen, Fire Chief/Building Commissioner; Michael J.
Meranda, Superintendent of Public Works; Raymond P. Drager, Civil Engineer;
Trey VanDyke, Golf Club Pro; Sean Creed, Golf Club Greens Superintendent.
3. �ANNOUNCEMENTS & OPEN FORUM: Ai�iPtOUNCEMENTS
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Oak Brook Gazette, Marie Jlice, reporter questioned if any further discussion
had been made regarding.Z'tome Rule for the Village. President Bushy stated it
was not on the agenda for this Board meeting.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MINUTES
Trustee Payovich moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March
24, 1992 as presented and waive the full reading thereof. Seconded by Trustee
Winters. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
Trustee Shumate requested Item S.E, "Bid Recommendation - Old Oak Brook Dam"
be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
Trustee Krafthefer requested Item S.F. , "Quote Recommendation - Bath & Tennis
Club Electrical Service Upgrade" be removed from the Consent Agenda for
discussion.
Trustee Skinner moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Trustee
Shumate. Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: 5-Trustees Krafthefer, Payovich, Shumate, Skinner and Winters.
Nays: 0-None
Absent: 1-Trustees Bartecki. Motion carried.
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1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS 60521 -2255
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
MINUTES OF THE CANVASSING BOARD 708 990-3000
NOVEMBER 10, 1992
The Local Canvassing Board, comprised of President Karen M. Bushy, Clerk Linda
K. Gonnella, and Trustee H. Richard Winters, met on November 10, 1992 at 7:22
p.m. in the Samuel E. Dean Board Room of the Village Commons for the purpose of
canvassing the votes cast in the General Election of November 3, 1992. The local
newspapers were notified by mail on November 5, 1992 and said canvass was held
in all respects as prescribed by law.
The Canvassing Board was in receipt of votes cast in the different precincts as
tabulated by the DuPage County Board of Election Commissioners and David D. Orr,
Cook County Clerk. No other means of verifying the authenticity of votes cast
is made available.
With the returns of said election having duly been canvassed, it was declared
that 5058 votes were cast in sixteen (16) precincts of DuPage County and 4 votes
were cast one (1) precinct of Cook County, and that the total votes cast were as
follows:
Shall the Village of Oak Brook become a Home Rule municipality?
Yes: 2,133
No: 2,427
Therefore, the Village of Oak Brook shall remain a non-home rule unit of
government. The Canvassing Board signed the Canvass and Abstract of Votes as
witnessed and signed by Richard A. Martens, Village Attorney.
The Canvassing Board adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Karen M. Bushy, resident Lind K. Gonner�la'
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Approve
Li a K. Gonnella, Clerk
Date
Approved:
H. Richard Winters, Trustee
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OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS 60521 -2255
708 990-3000
March 23, 1992
MEMO TO: Village President and Board of Trustees
FROM: Stephen Berley, Village Manager
Maggie C. Powers, Finance Officer
SUBJECT: State of Illinois - Revenue Sources for Non-Home Rule Communities
The following information is given to you for purposes of information on those
specific taxes a non-home rule community such as Oak Brook may institute.
There are, however, various restrictions and limitations placed upon the
municipality and their use. These limitations will also be specified where
applicable. The State has also adopted a tax cap of 5% or the cost of living
increase, whichever is lower, which also affects the property tax items. The
following taxes are those which we believe may have major impacts to the
Village of Oak Brook. There are numerous other relatively minor tax rates
which we will not indicate at this time. However, if you would like some
additional data on these various items, please let us know.
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Please note that when looking at the material to determine the revenue the
Village may receive, the tax rate is multiplied by the community's equalized
assessed valuation (EAV) . In the examples below, please note that we are
using our 1991 equalized assessed valuation figures ($806,397,000) ; each year
they may change.
1. Corporate Fund Operating Levy: (Corporate Fund Operations)
a. $.25 per $100 EAV x 806,397,000 = $2,015,993
b. can be increased to $.4375 by referendum:
$.4375 x 806,397,000 = $3,527,987
2. Street & Bridge: (Street and Bridge Expenses)
a. $.06 (but may be increased to $.10 by 3/4 vote of Board of Trustees)
$.06 x 806,397,000 = $483,838
b. $.10 x 806,397,000 = $806,397
3. Police Protection Tax: (Police Service)
a. $.075 x 806,397,000 = $604,798
b. may be increased to $.40 with referendum
$.40 x 806,397,000 = $3,225,588
4. Fire Protection Tax: (Fire Service)
a. $.075 x 806,397,000 = $604,798
b. may be increased to $.40 with referendum
$.40 x 806,397,000 = $3,225,588
5. General Liability Insurance for the Community:
No rate limit. Please note that we are estimating the 1992/93 general
corporate liability expenses at approximately $295,000
6. Police Pension: (Employer Costs for Police Pensions)
No rate limit. Our proposed 1992/93 budget reflects Village
contributions in the amount of approximately $287,600
7. Fire Pension: (Employer Costs for Fire Pensions)
No rate limit. The proposed 1992/93 budget estimates Village
contributions of approximately $251,000
8. IMRF: (Employer Retirement Costs for all other Village Employees)
No rate limit, however the Village of Oak Brook had placed in its
proposed 1991/92 an amount of approximately $202,845 for Village
Corporate Fund contributions.
9. Garbage Disposal: (For garbage disposal, collection or plant operations)
a. $.20 per $100 EAV x $806,397,000 = $1,612,794
II
The following additional minor taxes are some which a non-home rule community
such as the Village of Oak Brook may impose. Again, these are not the only
ones the Village may use, but gives a sample of same:
1. Audit Tax: (Only used for paying the Corporate Fund Audit Costs)
No rate limit, however, the proposed 1992/93 Corporate budget includes an
amount of approximately $7200 for said fund's share of the expenses.
2. Street Lighting: (Street Lighting Needs Only)
The Village may impose a .05% tax if approved by 2/3 vote of the Board of
Trustees.
.05 x our assessed valuation would produce approximately $403,199 per
year.
3. Ambulance Service Tax: (Providing Village Ambulance Service)
$.25 per $100 of assessed valuation - this can only be used if approved
by a referendum. �,y
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4. Unemployment Insurance Tax:
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(No Rate Limit) -,,,Budget incorporates $4275 for same, p
Corporate Fund sources.
5. Workmens Compensation Tax:
No tax limitation. The Village of Oak Brook has placed approximately
$4685 in the Corporate Fund for same in our - 1991/92 budget._ �.
6. Social Security Tax:
No rate limit. In our Gorper`4.4e 1991/92. budget we have Flace8
approximately $168,546 for said item
Please note that property taxes require the Board to pass the tax levy in one
year and then wait for the next year to receive said taxes. The procedure may
be longer if there is a referendum involved. Please be reminded of the
State's new TAX CAP requirement.
III
In addition to the taxes indicated above, the Village of Oak Brook has
authorization by the State of Illinois to impose the following additional tax:
1. Utility Tax:
The Village of Oak Brook, as a non-home rule community has the legal
authority to approve a utility tax simply by passing an ordinance. The
rate limitation is 5% for gas, water, electric, and IBT. Based upon
information received from Northern Illinois Gas, Commonwealth Edison, and
Illinois Bell, the Village of Oak Brook can estimate $490,000 per each
1% of utility tax. As you know, we have suggested a 5% Commonwealth
Edison, 5% NIGas, and 4% IBT Utility Tax Rate for FY 92/93. We estimate
receipts of $2,240,256 for 11 months.
2. Vehicle Tags:
The Village has the authority to institute a Vehicle Tag requirement.
There is no dollar limit for a tag which I know of at this time. Most
communities charge a rate of between $10 to $25 per vehicle per year,
however, many are now categorizing passenger and commercial vehicles and
establishing different ranges.
If Oak Brook had 9000 vehicles and charged $20 per vehicle, we would
expect to receive $180,000. Please note that there are many expenses
associated with this revenue source. This revenue source could take
3-6 months to implement.
This information is being furnished to you to aid you in understanding the
possible revenue sources that are available to the Village of Oak Brook. If
you have any questions regarding this information, please do not hesitate to
contact us.
Respectfully submitted,
MaggieU./Powers Stephen Ber ey
Finance Officer Village Manager
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1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS 60521 -2255
708 990-3000
INFORMATIONAL NOTICE
The Village Board, at its regular meeting of Tuesday, July 28, 1992, at
7:30 p.m. , will be considering future financial plans and revenue sources for
the Village of Oak Brook. This will include consideration of the following:
1. A Home Rule Referendum to be placed on the ballot for the
November General Election
2. The Utility Tax
VILLAGE OF OAR BROOK
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In ar. rdance with the Open Meetings Act, the-Village-must:notify any news ��which
has lesteo notice of any Village meetings t
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Board of Tznstaes committee-Of-tbo-w4oLe �ntiw aM�1�a
Plan Commission Zoning Board.of angels somad of Fire a Police Camissicums
Police a Fire Pension Boards Notal Committee Bath a Tennis Club Members' committee
Golf Committee UbrarT Comiselan slectriaal Commission
whether open or closed, and notice must be given 24. hoursbefore such meetings take place.
Should a regularly scheduled meeting be cancelled, rescheduledor a "special meeting" be
called at the last minute and mailing a notice would not meet the 24-hour requirement, the
press "must" be notified by FAX or phone.
Pre-addressed envelopes for the following list of-* press contacts are located at the
switchboard for your convenience. Notices must be posted on the window located at the
reception desk in the Village Hall and on the doors of those Village facilities (Sports
Core Administration Building, B&T, Library, etc.) that will be accommodating the meeting.
Contact Phone FAX
Deborah Miles WYSY News Director 851-4600 708-651-6225
P. O. Box 2010
620 Zola Road
Aurora, IL 60507
Assignment Desk WGN Radio News 222-4730 312-222-5165
,�� 435 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
v Warmbir Daily Herald 955-3511 708-955-0895
P. O. Box 2497
Naperville, IL 60567
Scott Witt WDCB Radio 858-5196 708-858-5173
College of DuPage
22nd St. & Lambert
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
�!` illiam Garrett Chicago Tribune 850-3359 708-789-3816
908 N. Rim St.
Hinsdale, IL 60521
*Mei-Mei Chan Sun-Times City Desk 321-3000
401 N. Wabash
Chicago, IL 60611
*Gary Wisby Chicago Sun Times 966-8188
Suburban Writer
Joe De Rosier Suburban Life Graphic 969-1100 708-969-2245
V 239 Ogden Ave.
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Blaine Krage Press Publications 834-0900, X360 708-834-0910
112 York Road
' Elmhurst, IL 60126
V Bill Duvall The Hinsdale Doings 887-0600 708-887-9646
P. O. Box 151
Hinsdale, IL 60521
yr Kenneth Eng Oak Brook Gazette 789-2882 708-789-2462
P. 0. Box 3442
Oak Brook, IL 60522-3442
*Only news releases of special items. Don't send agendas.
ammedia.frm 12/16/91
TIMETABLE FOR HOME RULE REFERENDUM AND RECEIPT OF ADDITIONAL SALES TAX
DEADLINE
August 31, 1992 Village needs to pass Resolution calling for
referendum on Home Rule
September 3, 1992 Village needs to send certified Resolution to Board of
Election Commissioners
November 3, 1992 Election date
June 1, 1993 Village needs to send Ordinance to Illinois Department
of Revenue calling for additional Sales Tax (can only
do once a year - by June 1st)
September 1, 1993 Effective date of new Sales Tax
December 1, 1993 Begin to receive additional Sales Tax receipts
COMPOSITION OF BASE SALES TAX IN
CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AREA
Sales taxes in Chicagoiand
;The Cook Couniy�oaid has approved a new ,
3j4 gement county sates tax.Here is a sales
'ail break down.
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Taxing district Chicago Cook Ou Page McHenry
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The coundes receive the tan nwommmin urdnoorpon tee areas.
WAXIft have 1,644 rule sales Lax of aw tonal 0.25%to 1%.
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1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS 60521 -2255
708 990-3000
INFORMATIONAL NOTICE
The Village Board, at its regular meeting of Tuesday, July 28, 1992, at
7:30 p.m. , will be considering future financial plans and revenue sources for
the Village of Oak Brook. This will include consideration of the following:
1. A Home Rule Referendum to be placed on the ballot for the
November General Election
2. The Utility Tax
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VILLAGE O F OAK BROOK
1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS 60521 -2255
July 24, 1992 708 990-3000
To: village President and Board of Trustees
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Trustees approve a resolution calling
for a referendum to be placed on the November 3, 1992
ballot concerning adoption of Home Rule status for the
village of Oak Brook.
We have analyzed the village's Long Range Financial Plan and the potential
revenue shortfalls in the General corporate Fund. since the revenue
sources are severely limited, and since the Board's options are narrowing
in terms of how municipal services are to be provided, we are recommending
that the Board put the question of Home Rule status before the electorate
on the November ballot.
There are several significant advantages to operating under Home Rule
powers. Following are those that we feel would most benefit the village of
Oak Brook.
Home Rule Sales Tax
On January 1, 1990, the Illinois General Assembly passed the Home Rule
Municipal Retailers' occupation Tax Act and the Municipal service
Occupation Tax Act. These acts permit home rule communities to impose an
additional sales tax in 1/4% increments which will be collected by the
Illinois Department of Revenue along with the sales taxes already in place.
since the village of oak Brook derives its largest share of revenue from
the 1% sales tax currently in effect, and funds the bulk of municipal
services from this revenue source, any incremental increase in the sales
tax would help to ensure that village operations could continue to be
maintained at their current levels.
As you know, the sales tax base has essentially flattened in the last 18
months. ( We have limited ability to determine exactly what is happening
with our sales tax base because we are not now a home rule community. )
We are also facing additional revenue decreases due to the uncertainty of
the income tax and the income tax surcharge and the state of Illinois'
budget balancing attempts which earlier this year caused the sales tax
portion of the Motor Fuel Tax allotments to be cut off for five months.
Flexibility
Since the village Board has made it a practice of avoiding real estate
taxes to fund the Corporate Fund and imposed only small fees for fines,
permits and licenses, we are facing a very limited array of revenue
sources. we also would like to point out that the coming years will
require the Village Board to have maximum flexibility when dealing with
village financial matters, something Home Rule status can certainly bestow.
The history of Home Rule in Illinois demonstrates that the original
intention of the legislature was to provide local governments with the
ability to solve their particular problems without interference from the
State statutes. The population cut-off of 25,000 seems to indicate that
the legislators deemed a community of that size or larger would experience
problems of sufficient complexity to warrant broader powers. In Oak Brook,
where our daytime population swells to approximately 70,000, we are
confronted with problems in providing services far beyond the needs of
9,000 residents. Categorizing the village of Oak Brook along with
downstate communities of similar size such as LaSalle, Peru, Jarvis
Township and Monmouth seems inappropriate and inadequate. However, because
of that population stipulation, we are forced to seek election of Home Rule
status rather than it being granted automatically.
Other issues
Last year, the Village Board voted to impose a utility tax with a sunset
provision of September 30, 1992. Various spread sheets outlining our Long
Term Financial Plan have assumed a continuance of this tax into the future.
as does out 1992-93 Corporate Fund Budget. (See Below) . Should the tax
not be continued, the revenue shortfall would be even more severe and
important capital projects would be all but eliminated.
Federally mandated programs such as ADA and the Clean Air Act are
anticipated to have a major negative impact on the village financial
resources. At this time, we can only stay current with the various
requirements of this legislation and plan accordingly in terms of necessary
revenues.
The Utility Tax issue must also be addressed in the coming weeks since its
existence is closely tied to the Village's financial future. In the
1992-93 budget, the utility tax has been projected to continue at its
current rates of 4% for electric and gas and 3% for telecommunications.
This revenue source will provide approximately $1.8 million and is
earmarked for capital projects.
If a 1/4% sales tax were imposed under Home Rule powers, the revenue
yielded would be approximately $1.725 million. Alternatively, the utility
tax could be allowed to expire and a 1/2% sales tax imposed yielding
approximately $3.4 million. Continuation of the utility tax revenue stream
and/or imposition of the additional sales tax appear to be the only viable
alternatives to maintain village services.
The attached timetable is offered for your information. It outlines what
action is necessary for the Home Rule referendum and the dates such action
must be taken.
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Finance officer/Treasurer Acting village Manager
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1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS 60521 -2255
July 24, 1992 708 990-3000
To: Village President and Board of Trustees
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Trustees approve a resolution calling
for a referendum to be placed on the November 3, 1992
ballot concerning adoption of Home Rule status for the
Village of Oak Brook.
We have analyzed the Villages Long Range Financial Plan and the potential
revenue shortfalls in the General Corporate Fund. Since the revenue
sources are severely limited, and since the Board's options are narrowing
in terms of how municipal services are to be provided, we are recommending
that the Board put the question of Home Rule status before the electorate
on the November ballot.
There are several significant advantages to operating under Home Rule
powers. Following are those that we feel would most benefit the Village of
Oak Brook.
Home Rule Sales Tax
On January 1, 1990, the Illinois General Assembly passed the Home Rule
Municipal Retailers' occupation Tax Act and the Municipal Service
Occupation Tax Act. These acts permit home rule communities to impose an
additional sales tax in 1/4% increments which will be collected by the
Illinois Department of Revenue along with the sales taxes already in place.
Since the Village of oak Brook derives its largest share of revenue from
the 1% sales tax currently in effect, and funds the bulk of municipal
services from this revenue source, any incremental increase in the sales
tax would help to ensure that Village operations could continue to be
maintained at their current levels.
As you know, the sales tax base has essentially flattened in the last 18
months. ( We have limited ability to determine exactly what is happening
with our sales tax base because we are not now a home rule community.)
we are also facing additional revenue decreases due to the uncertainty of
the income tax and the income tax surcharge and the State of Illinois'
budget balancing attempts which earlier this year caused the sales tax
portion of the Motor Fuel Tax allotments to be cut off for five months.
Flexibility
Since the Village Board has made it a practice of avoiding real estate
taxes to fund the Corporate Fund and imposed only small fees for fines,
permits and licenses, we are facing a very limited array of revenue
sources. we also would like to point out that the coming years will
require the Village Board to have maximum flexibility when dealing with
Village financial matters, something Home Rule status can certainly bestow.
The history of Home Rule in Illinois demonstrates that the original
intention of the legislature was to provide local governments with the
ability to solve their particular problems without interference from the
State statutes. The population cut-off of 25,000 seems to indicate that
the legislators deemed a community of that size or larger would experience
problems of sufficient complexity to warrant broader powers. In oak Brook,
where our daytime population swells to approximately 70,000, we are
confronted with problems in providing services far beyond the needs of
9,000 residents. categorizing the Village of oak Brook along with
downstate communities of similar size such as LaSalle, Peru, Jarvis
Township and Monmouth seems inappropriate and inadequate. However, because
of that population stipulation, we are forced to seek election of Home Rule
status rather than it being granted automatically.
other Issues
Last year, the Village Board voted to impose a utility tax with a sunset
provision of September 30, 1992. various spread sheets outlining our Long
Term Financial Plan have assumed a continuance of this tax into the future.
as does out 1992-93 Corporate Fund Budget. (See Below) . Should the tax
not be continued, the revenue shortfall would be even more severe and
important capital projects would be all but eliminated.
The Utility Tax issue must also be addressed in the coming weeks since its
existence is closely tied to the Village s financial future. In the
1992-93 budget, the utility tax has been projected to continue at its
current rates of 4% for electric and gas and 3% for telecommunications.
This revenue source will provide approximately $1.8 million and is
earmarked for capital projects.
If a 1/4% sales tax were imposed under Home Rule powers, the revenue
yielded would be approximately $1.725 million. Alternatively, the utility
tax could be allowed to expire and a 1/2% sales tax imposed yielding
approximately $3.4 million. Continuation of the utility tax revenue stream
and/or imposition of the additional sales tax appear to be the only viable
alternatives to maintain village services.
The attached timetable is offered for your information. It outlines what
action is necessary for the Home Rule referendum and the dates such action
must be taken.
Respectfully submitted,
A-"
Mar a t C. Powers Bruce Kapff
Finance officer/Treasurer Acting village Manager
REVISED
*Added to Agenda AGENDA
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 1992 7:30 P.M. (Immediately
following
7:00 P.M.
Executive
Session)
1. MEETING CALL - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
2. ROLL CALL:
3. A. PUBLIC HEARING RE: FY 1992/93 APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OPEN FORUM:
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: No Business
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
All items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine in nature
and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion
of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which event, the
item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered as the first
item after approval of the Consent Agenda.
A. Request to use Fire Trucks - Police Department 18th Annual Benefit
Softball Game
B. Request for Lease/Purchase of Four Mobile Data Terminals - Police
Department
C. 1992-1993 Telephone System Maintenance Contract
D. Referral - Woo Rear Yard Variation (38 Devonshire) -- Refer to
Zoning Board of Appeals of September 1, 1992
E. Payouts:
1) Bituminous Paving Systems, Inc. - Payout #1 - 1992 Crack Seal
Project
2) Civiltech Engineering - Payout #2 - Tri-State Water Main Project
(31st Street to Canterberry Lane)
3) Albin Carlson, Inc. Payout #2 - Bridge Repair
Windsor/Harger/Saybrook Lane
4) Marino Construction Company - Payout #18 - Reservoir B
6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:
7. FINANCIAL:
A. Approval of Bills
8. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
A. An Ordinance Making an Appropriation for the General Corporate Fund,
for the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund, for the Capital Projects Fund, for the
Motor Fuel Tax Fund, for the Water Fund, for the Police Pension Fund,
for the Firefighters Pension Fund, for the Debt Service Fund, and for
the Sports Core Fund for the Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 1992 and
Ending April 30, 1992 for the Village of Oak Brook, DuPage and Cook
Counties, Illinois
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of the Village of Oak Brook Extending and the Village of Oak Brook shall be a home rule
Increasing Certain Utility Taxes.
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A. Ambulance G. Library
B. Engineering Department H. Planning & Zoning
C. Finance Department I. Police Department
D. Fire Department J. Public Works
E. Inspection Bureau K. Recycling
F. Legal Department L. Sports Core
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. Brush Hill Acres Subdivision - Request for Time Extension
B. Recommendation - Manulife Front Yard Variation (1211 and 1301 22nd
Street)
C. Future Financial Plans and Revenue Sources for the Village of Oak
Brook (Home Rule/Utility Tax) :
*1. An Ordinance Amending Sections 13-2 and 13-5 of Chapter 13 of the
Code of Ordinances of the Village of Oak Brook Extending and
Increasing Certain Utility Taxes
*2. A Resolution Calling for a Referendum on Whether the Village of
Oak Brook Shall be a Home Rule Unit
11. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Request to Accept Quote for Copier Replacement - Fire Department/
Bureau of Inspections
*B. Amendatory Language to the Agreement between The and Equestrian
Club of Oak Brook, Inc. and the Village of Oak Brook
12. ADJOURNMENT:
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RESOLUTION R- 567
A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS
OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, COOK AND DU PAGE COUNTIES, IL
AT THE REGULAR ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 1992
THE QUESTION WHETHER THE VILLAGE SHALL BECOME
A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY
WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 6 of the 1970 Illinois Constitution
provides that any municipality in the State of Illinois may elect by
referendum to become a Home Rule unit of local government; and
WHEREAS, the Illinois Election Code provides that actions such as the
adoption of Home Rule by a municipality, which requires approval by
referendum, may be submitted to the electors by resolution of the governing
board of a unit of local government in the manner provided by law; and
WHEREAS, the President and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak
Brook (the "Village") have concluded that it is in the best interests of the
Village to determine whether the residents of the Village desire to adopt Home
Rule;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, DU PAGE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, that the
Village shall adopt Home Rule in the event the majority of votes cast upon the
public question are in favor thereof at a referendum which shall be submitted
to the electors of the Village on November 3, 1992 at the Consolidated
Election in substantially the following form:
Shall the Village of Oak Brook become a Home Rule Yes
Municipality?
No
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Clerk is hereby authorized
and directed to take all necessary action to cause the aforementioned
referendum to be included on the ballot at the next general election, to
certify the aforementioned Home Rule adoption question to the county clerk or
other election authority of each of Cook and DuPage Counties, to provide any
and all required notices to the Illinois Secretary of State and to do all
other things as may be required by statute or otherwise may be necessary in
connection with the Village's adoption of Home Rule;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, if a majority of the votes cast upon the
public question, with regard to whether the Village shall adopt Home Rule, are
in favor thereof, the Village shall thereafter be a Home Rule unit of local
government and shall be imbued with all of the power and authority granted to
such a unit of local government pursuant to the laws of the State of Illinois;
R- 567
Home Rule Question
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AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, notwithstanding its adoption of Home Rule,
the Village shall retain its existing form of government.
This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 28th day of July 1992, by the
President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak Brook, DuPage and Cook
Counties, Illinois, according to a roll call vote as follows:
Ayes: Trustees Bartecki, Mayer, Payovich, Shumate, Skinner and Winters
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
V' lage President
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C. FUTURE FINANCIAL PLANS AND REVENUE SOURCES FOR THE VILLAGE OF OAK
BROOK (Home Rule/Utility Tax):
(NOTE: This item is discussed after New Business. )
11. NEW BUSINESS:
A. REQUEST TO ACCEPT QUOTE FOR COPIER REPLACEMENT - FIRE_ COPIER
DEPARTMENT/BUREAU OF INSPECTIONS: FIRE DEPT/
INSPECTION
The Minolta and Sharp copiers, lower bids than Distinctive BUREAU -
Business Products, did not perform acceptable for the following $7,600.00
reasons:
1. The Sharp machine is difficult to operate; copies had blank
edges/borders; document feed was erratic.
2. The Minolta machine produced poor copies, too light; machine
required a service call while being demonstrated; collating
was erratic.
Trustee Winters moved to approve a Purchase Order in the amount of
$7,600.00 to Distinctive Business Products, Inc. for the purchase
of a copy machine for the Fire Department/Bureau of Inspections.
Seconded by Trustee Skinner. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6-Trustees Bartecki, Mayer, Payovich, Shumate, Skinner
and Winters.
Nays: 0-None.
Absent: 0-None. Motion carried.
B. AMENDATORY LANGUAGE TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE POLO AND AMEND AGREEMEN"
EQUESTRIAN CLUB OF OAK BROOK, INC. AND THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK: POLO &
EQUESTRIAN
Trustee Shumate moved to direct the Village Attorney to draft a CLUB
document to include the following amendatory language:
Section I.A:1. : "POLO CLUB agrees to use the open fields
exclusively for polo games, polo practices, and Sunday evening
parties (which must end no later than 9:00 p.m. ) at the site
following Sunday polo matches. Any other use of the open fields
is prohibited unless approved in writing by the Sports Core
Manager, Village Trustee or Village President, not less than 120
days prior to any activity not expressly authorized above. Use of
the open fields for unauthorized activities is an act of default
and a breach of this Agreement.
Section XI.E): use of the open fields for an unauthorized
activity.
Seconded by Trustee Skinner. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK Minutes 7 July 28, 1992
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
C. FUTURE FINANCIAL PLANS AND REVENUE SOURCES FOR THE VILLAGE OF OAK ORD. G-491
BROOK (Home Rule/Utility Tax) : UTILITY TAX
1. ORDINANCE NO. G-491 AN ORDINANCE FURTHER AMENDING ORDINANCE RES. R-567
G-470 "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A UTILITY TAX WITHIN THE HOME RULE
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, DU PAGE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS":
D2- A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A REFERENDUM ON WHETHER THE VILLAGE
OF OAK BROOK SHALL BE A HOME RULE UNIT:
Trustee Bartecki presented a brief outline of the Village's Budget
and noted options to raise additional revenue for the Village's
shortfall by implementing Home Rule and increased Sales Tax
revenue.
Acting Village Manager Kapff outlined alternatives of revenue
sources for the Village:
A. If the Utility Tax is not extended after September, there
would be a drastic reduction in capital improvements and
level of services to the residents.
B. Assume the continued 4% Utility Tax on natural gas and
electric, and 3% for telephone would not generate enough
funds to maintain the same level of .services and capital
improvements.
C. Increase utility rate to 5% on electric, 5% on natural gas
and 4% on telephone, increase Sales Tax 1/4% enacted through
Home Rule in November, and passage of an ordinance.
Illinois Department of Revenue initiates tax as of June 1,
1993 and collect tax September, 1993. Only eight (8) months
of 93/94 would receive that revenue.
D. Eliminate utility tax after 92/93 and institute a 1/2% Sales
Tax.
Trustee Bartecki noted that Home Rule would not be detrimental to
the residents as it would affect Sales Tax and the Village would
still maintain its present services. This enables the Village to
generate additional revenues of a non-residential nature to
balance the budget.
Trustee Bartecki stated Home Rule gives the Village more control
on the usage of Village property, liquor regulations, zoning, land
use, licensing control, additional revenue sources, hotel/motel
taxes, utility tax, property tax, amusement tax, gasoline tax and
government structure. Trustee Bartecki requested passage of the
referendum resolution with public hearings on the proposed
question in the weeks ahead.
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK Minutes 8 July 28, 1992
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President. Bushy stated the pamphlet, "Home Rule In Illinois", is
available at a cost of $4.00 to residents by contacting Margaret
Rimbo at the Village Hall.
Trustee Winters reclused himself from discussion or voting on the
Utility Tax proposal due to employment by Illinois Bell.
Trustee Bartecki moved that the Village Board pass Resolution No.
R-567, A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF
THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, COOK AND DU PAGE COUNTIES, IL AT THE
REGULAR ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 1992 THE QUESTION WHETHER THE
VILLAGE SHALL BECOME A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY". Seconded by
Trustee Winters. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6-Trustees Bartecki, Mayer, Payovich, Shumate, Skinner
and Winters.
Nays: 0-None.
Absent: 0-None. Motion carried.
Trustee Mayer agreed with the process of Home Rule, but requested
studying other avenues of revenue sources other than the Sales
Tax. Trustees Shumate and Winters concurred with Trustee Mayer.
President Bushy acknowledged Oak Brook Association of Commerce and
Industry (OBACI) representatives, Dave Gooder and their Executive
Director. President Bushy noted meetings with the management of
the Shopping Center and OBACI regarding Home Rule, and they have a
distinct interest in maintaining Oak Brook in a manner and fashion
that support the large investment as residents, including proper
maintenance of the infrastructure.
A resident commented on the crime rate increase at the Shopping
Center and the crime prevention expenditures of the Village to
properly maintain security at the Shopping Center. Trustee
Bartecki stated the Shopping Center revenues are $3-$4 million
yearly which more than covers public safety expenditures.
President Bushy noted the Shopping Center has their own security
force 24-hours a day and seven (7) days a week.
Bernie Cozette voiced his concern of Village expenditures. He
commended the Board for their diligence but requested capital
expenditures be postponed to balance the budget. President Bushy
commented that many expenditures are mandated by the State and the
Village has no jurisdiction on said items. President Bushy noted
the Public Works Department has not been expanded, while more
subdivisions have been developed. Trustee Shumate stated the
Village will incur expenditures for the ADA compliance of ramps
and elevators.
OBACI representative, David Gooder, commented OBACI will be
meeting to discuss the Home Rule concept and understands the needs
of the Village.
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Trustee Bartecki moved to pass Ordinance No. G-491, "AN ORDINANCE
FURTHER AMENDING ORDINANCE G-470, 'AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A
UTILITY TAX WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, DU PAGE AND COOK
COUNTIES, ILLINOIS"', to extend the Utility Tax at the present
level from October 1, 1992 to September 30, 1993. Seconded by
Trustee Mayer. Trustee Bartecki stated that the existing tax
rates imposed on the public utilities would not be changed. ROLL
CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5-Trustees Bartecki, Mayer, Payovich, Shumate and
Skinner.
Nays: 0-None.
Absent: 0-None.
Abstain: 1-Trustee Winters. Motion carried.
President Bushy concurred with this motion.
Acting Village Manager Kapff requested the Village Attorney to
address the Board on the proper procedures to present facts
regarding Home Rule to the residents.
12. ADJOURNMENT: ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Bartecki moved to adjourn the meeting at 11:10 p.m. . Seconded by
Trustee Payovich. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
ATTEST:
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Village Clerk
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July 31, 1992 708 990-3000
MEMO TO: Richard A. Martens, Village Attorney
FROM: Bruce F. Kapff, Acting Village Manag
SUBJECT: July 28, 1992 Agenda Items - Follow-Up
1) Home Rule Resolution
2) Utility Tax Ordinance
Please coordinate the details necessary to process the Home Rule Resolution with
Linda Gonnella at the earliest possible date. I would also appreciate you
handling the distribution of the Utility Tax ordinance to the appropriate
parties. Please advise me if you need any assistance.
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1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS 60521 -2255
August 3, 1992
708 990- 3000
David D. Orr, Cook County Clerk
Election Department
118 N. Clark Street, Room 402
Chicago, IL 60602
Re: Certification of Public Question
Gentlemen:
I hereby certify as follows:
1. 1 am the duly qualified Village Clerk of the Village of Oak Brook, DuPage and Cook
Counties, IL, and Local Election Official for said Village.
2. Attached hereto is a true and correct copy of the minutes of a lawful meeting of the
corporate authorities of the Village of Oak Brook held on July 28, 1992, wherein
the following Resolution was adopted:
"A Resolution Calling for the Submission to the Voters of the
Village of Oak Brook, Cook and DuPage Counties, IL at the
Regular Election on November 3, 1992 the Question Whether
the Village Shall Become a Home Rule Municipality"
3. Pursuant to the aforesaid Resolution of the corporate authorities of the Village of
Oak Brook, the following proposition shall be placed on the ballot for the General
Election to be held November 3, 1992:
OFFICIAL BALLOT
COOK COUNTY, IL - NOVEMBER 3, 1992
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
PROPOSITION TO BECOME A
HOME RULE UNIT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Shall the Village of Oak Brook become a Home Rule Yes
Municipality? No
Cook County -2 - August 3, 1992
4. The Cook County Board of Election Commissioners are authorized and directed to
publish notice of said referendum, prepare appropriate ballots and to submit the
question to the voters of the Village in accordance with the provisions of general
election law.
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Village Clerk
Village of Oak Brook
DuPage and Cook Counties, IL
STATE OF ILLINOIS )
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COUNTY OF DU PAGE )
CERTIFICATION OF MINUTES
I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Village
Clerk of the Village of Oak Brook, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois, and that as such
official, I am the keeper of the records and files of the President and Board of Trustees
of the Village of Oak Brook (the "BOARD").
I do further certify that the foregoing is a full, true and complete transcript of that
portion of the minutes of the meeting of the BOARD held on the 28th day of July, 1992,
insofar as the same relates to the adoption of a resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS
OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, COOK AND DU PAGE COUNTIES, IL
AT THE REGULAR ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 1992
THE QUESTION WHETHER THE VILLAGE SHALL BECOME
A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY"
a true, correct and complete copy of which said resolution as adopted at said meeting
appears in the foregoing transcript of the minutes of said meeting.
I do further certify that the deliberations of said BOARD on the adoption of said
resolution were conducted openly, that the vote on the adoption of said resolution was
taken openly, that said meeting was held at a specified time and place convenient to the
public, that notice of said meeting was duly given to all newspapers, radio or television
stations and other news media requesting such notice, that said meeting was called and
held in strict compliance with the provisions of the Open Meetings Act of the State of
Illinois, as amended, and that the BOARD has complied with all of the provisions of said
Act and with all the procedural rules of said BOARD.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto affix my official signature, this 6 day of
August, 1992.
bildaX. Gonnella ,...,
Village Clerk
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
DU PAGE AND COOK COUNTIES, IL
HELD AT 1200 OAK BROOK ROAD, OAK BROOK, IL 60521
AT 7:30 P.M. ON THE 28TH DAY OF JULY, 1992
The President called the meeting to order and directed the Village Clerk to call the
roll.
Upon the roll being called, Karen Bushy, the Village President, and the following
Trustees answered present: Garry J. Bartecki, Phillip H. Mayer, Barbara A. Payovich,
Mack H. Shumate, Jr., W. Kelly Skinner and H. Richard Winters.
The Village President presented a Resolution as follows:
A Resolution Calling for the Submission to the Voters
of the Village of Oak Brook, Cook and DuPage Counties, IL
at the Regular Election on November 3, 1992
the Question Whether the Village Shall Become
a Home Rule Municipality
Trustee Bartecki moved and Trustee Winters seconded the motion that said
Resolution as presented be adopted.
After a full discussion thereof, the Village President directed that the roll be called
for a vote upon the motion to adopt said Resolution as presented.
Upon the roll being called, the following Trustees voted AYE: Karen M. Bushy,
Gant' J. Bartecki, Phillip H. Mayer, Barbara A. Payovich, Mack H. Shumate, Jr., W.
Kelly Skinner and H. Richard Winters. NAY votes: None.
Whereupon, the Village President declared the motion carried and said Resolution
adopted, approved and signed the same in open meeting and directed the Village Clerk
to record the same in full in the records of the Village President and Board of Trustees of
the Village of Oak Brook, DuPage and Cook Counties, IL, which was done.
Other business not pertinent to the adoption of said Resolution was duly
transacted at the meeting.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned.
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VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS 60521 -2255
August 3, 1992 708 990_ 3000
Mr. Daniel L. Nelson, Executive Director
DuPage County Board of Election Commissioners
421 N. County Farm Road
P. O. Box 1087
Wheaton, IL 60189-9984
Re: Certification of Public Question
Gentlemen:
I hereby certify as follows:
1. I am the duly qualified Village Clerk of the Village of Oak Brook, DuPage and Cook
Counties, IL, and Local Election Official for said Village.
2. Attached hereto is a true and correct copy of the minutes of a lawful meeting of the
corporate authorities of the Village of Oak Brook held on July 28, 1992, wherein
the following Resolution was adopted:
"A Resolution Calling for the Submission to the Voters of the
Village of Oak Brook, Cook and DuPage Counties, IL at the
Regular Election on November 3, 1992 the Question Whether
the Village Shall Become a Horne Rule Municipality"
3. Pursuant to the aforesaid Resolution of the corporate authorities of the Village of
Oak Brook, the following proposition shall be placed on the ballot for the General
Election to be held November 3, 1992:
OFFICIAL BALLOT
DU PAGE COUNTY, IL - NOVEMBER 3, 1992
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
PROPOSITION TO BECOME A
HOME RULE UNIT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Shall the Village of Oak Brook become a Home Rule Yes
Municipality? No
DuPage County - 2 - August 3, 1992
4. The DuPage County Board of Election Commissioners are authorized and directed
to publish notice of said referendum, prepare appropriate ballots and to submit the
question to the voters of the Village in accordance with the provisions of general
election law.
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Village Clerk
Village of Oak Brook
DuPage and Cook Counties, IL �:,
STATE OF ILLINOIS )
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COUNTY OF DU PAGE )
CERTIFICATION OF MINUTES
I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Village
Clerk of the Village of Oak Brook, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois, and that as such
official, I am the keeper of the records and files of the President and Board of Trustees
of the Village of Oak Brook (the 'BOARD").
I do further certify that the foregoing is a full, true and complete transcript of that
portion of the minutes of the meeting of the BOARD held on the 28th day of July, 1992,
insofar as the same relates to the adoption of a resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS
OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, COOK AND DU PAGE COUNTIES, IL
AT THE REGULAR ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 1992
THE QUESTION WHETHER THE VILLAGE SHALL BECOME
A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY"
a true, correct and complete copy of which said resolution as adopted at said meeting
appears in the foregoing transcript of the minutes of said meeting.
I do further certify that the deliberations of said BOARD on the adoption of said
resolution were conducted openly, that the vote on the adoption of said resolution was
taken openly, that said meeting was held at a specified time and place convenient to the
public, that notice of said meeting was duly given to all newspapers, radio or television
stations and other news media requesting such notice, that said meeting was called and
held in strict compliance with the provisions of the Open Meetings Act of the State of
Illinois, as amended, and that the BOARD has complied with all of the provisions of said
Act and with all the procedural rules of said BOARD.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto affix my official signature, this day of
August, 1992.
indaVGonnella
Village Clerk
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
DU PAGE AND COOK COUNTIES, IL
HELD AT 1200 OAK BROOK ROAD, OAK BROOK, IL 60521
AT 7:30 P.M. ON THE 28TH DAY OF JULY, 1992
The President called the meeting to order and directed the Village Clerk to call the
roll.
Upon the roll being called, Karen Bushy, the Village President, and the following
Trustees answered present: Gant' J. Bartecki, Phillip H. Mayer, Barbara A. Payovich,
Mack H. Shumate, Jr., W. Kelly Skinner and H. Richard Winters.
The Village President presented a Resolution as follows:
A Resolution Calling for the Submission to the Voters
of the Village of Oak Brook, Cook and DuPage Counties, IL
at the Regular Election on November 3, 1992
the Question Whether the Village Shall Become
a Home Rule Municipality
Trustee Bartecki moved and Trustee Winters seconded the motion that said
Resolution as presented be adopted.
After a full discussion thereof, the Village President directed that the roll be called
for a vote upon the motion to adopt said Resolution as presented.
Upon the roll being called, the following Trustees voted AYE: Karen M. Bushy,
Gary J. Bartecki, Phillip H. Mayer, Barbara A. Payovich, Mack H. Shumate, Jr., W.
Kelly Skinner and H. Richard Winters. NAY votes: None.
Whereupon, the Village President declared the motion carried and said Resolution
adopted, approved and signed the same in open meeting and directed the Village Clerk
to record the same in full in the records of the Village President and Board of Trustees of
the Village of Oak Brook, DuPage and Cook Counties, IL, which was done.
Other business not pertinent to the adoption of said Resolution was duly
transacted at the meeting.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned.
Village Clerk
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OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS 60521 -2255
708 990- 3000
August 11, 1992
Ms. Bonnie Kalstrom
DU PAGE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE
421 N. County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60189
Dear Ms. Kalstrom:
I am the duly qualified Village Clerk of the Village of Oak Brook, DuPage and Cook
Counties, IL, and Local Election Official for said Village.
Enclosed is a true and correct copy of the minutes of a lawful meeting of the corporate
authorities of the Village of Oak Brook held on July 28, 1992, wherein the following
Resolution was adopted:
"A Resolution Calling for the Submission to the Voters of the
Village of Oak Brook, Cook and DuPage Counties, IL at the
Regular Election on November 3, 1992 the Question Whether
the Village Shall Become a Home Rule Municipality”
Also enclosed is a certified copy of that Resolution R-567.
Please file these documents in your office. I have provided duplicate sets for which I
would appreciate your stamping as filed and returning to me. A self-addressed stamped
envelope is enclosed for that purpose.
Sincerely,
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L dni a K. Gonnella
Village Clerk
Enclosures
STATE OF ILLINOIS )
) SS.
COUNTY OF DU PAGE )
CERTIFICATION OF MINUTES
I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Village
Clerk of the Village of Oak Brook, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois, and that as such
official, I am the keeper of the records and files of the President and Board of Trustees
of the Village of Oak Brook (the "BOARD").
I do further certify that the foregoing is a full, true and complete transcript of that
portion of the minutes of the meeting of the BOARD held on the 28th day of July, 1992,
insofar as the same relates to the adoption of a resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS
OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, COOK AND DU PAGE COUNTIES, IL
AT THE REGULAR ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 1992
THE QUESTION WHETHER THE VILLAGE SHALL BECOME
A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY"
a true, correct and complete copy of which said resolution as adopted at said meeting
appears in the foregoing transcript of the minutes of said meeting.
I do further certify that the deliberations of said BOARD on the adoption of said
resolution were conducted openly, that the vote on the adoption of said resolution was
taken openly, that said meeting was held at a specified time and place convenient to the
public, that notice of said meeting was duly given to all newspapers, radio or television
stations and other news media requesting such notice, that said meeting was called and
held in strict compliance with the provisions of the Open Meetings Act of the State of
Illinois, as amended, and that the BOARD has complied with all of the provisions of said
Act and with all the procedural rules of said BOARD.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto affix my official signature, this day of
August, 1992.
Linda K. Gonnella
Village Clerk
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
DU PAGE AND COOK COUNTIES, IL
HELD AT 1200 OAK BROOK ROAD, OAK BROOK, IL 60521
AT 7:30 P.M. ON THE 28TH DAY OF JULY, 1992
The President called the meeting to order and directed the Village Clerk to call the
roll.
Upon the roll being called, Karen Bushy, the Village President, and the following
Trustees answered present: Garry J. Bartecki, Phillip H. Mayer, Barbara A. Payovich,
Mack H. Shumate, Jr., W. Kelly Skinner and H. Richard Winters.
The Village President presented a Resolution as follows:
A Resolution Calling for the Submission to the Voters
of the Village of Oak Brook, Cook and DuPage Counties, IL
at the Regular Election on November 3, 1992
the Question Whether the Village Shall Become
a Home Rule Municipality
Trustee Bartecki moved and Trustee Winters seconded the motion that said
Resolution as presented be adopted.
After a full discussion thereof, the Village President directed that the roll be called
for a vote upon the motion to adopt said Resolution as presented.
Upon the roll being called, the following Trustees voted AYE: Karen M. Bushy,
Garry J. Bartecki, Phillip H. Mayer, Barbara A. Payovich, Mack H. Shumate, Jr., W.
Kelly Skinner and H. Richard Winters. NAY votes: None.
Whereupon, the Village President declared the motion carried and said Resolution
adopted, approved and signed the same in open meeting and directed the Village Clerk
to record the same in full in the records of the Village President and Board of Trustees of
the Village of Oak Brook, DuPage and Cook Counties, IL, which was done.
Other business not pertinent to the adoption of said Resolution was duly
transacted at the meeting.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned.
Village Clerk
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COUNTIES OF COOK & DU PAGE)
I , Linda K. Gonnella do hereby certify that I
am the duly qualified and acting Village Clerk of the Village of
Oak Brook , DuPage and Cook Counties , Illinois .
I DO FURTHER CERTIFY that the annexed document is a
- true and correct copy of RESOLUTION NO. R-567 A RESOLUTION CALLING
FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, COOK AND
DU PAGE COUNTIES, IL AT THE REGULAR ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 1992 THE
QUESTION WHETHER THE VILLAGE SHALL BECOME A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY
I DO FURTHER CERTIFY that the original document, of
which the annexed copy is a true copy, is entrusted to my care for
safekeeping and I am the keeper of the same .
I DO FURTHER CERTIFY that I am the keeper of the re-
cords , Journals , entries , resolutions , ordinances , and documents
of the said Village of Oak Brook, DuPage and Cook Counties , Illinois .
IN WITNESS WHEREOF , I have hereunto set my hand and
affixed the corporate seal of the Village of Oak Brook this 11th
day of August , 19 92
Vlliage. Clerk of the Village o
Oak Brook, DuPage $ Cook Counties ,
Illinois .
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RESOLUTION R- 567
A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS
OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, COOK AND DU PAGE COUNTIES, IL
AT THE REGULAR ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 1992
THE QUESTION WHETHER THE VILLAGE SHALL BECOME
A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY
WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 6 of the 1970 Illinois Constitution
provides that any municipality in the State of Illinois may elect by
referendum to become a Home Rule unit of local government; and
WHEREAS, the Illinois Election Code provides that actions such as the
adoption of Home Rule by a municipality, which requires approval by
referendum, may be submitted to the electors by resolution of the governing
board of a unit of local government in the manner provided by law; and
WHEREAS, the President and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak
Brook (the "Village") have concluded that it is in the best interests of the
Village to determine whether the residents of the Village desire to adopt Home
Rule;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, DU PAGE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, that the
Village shall adopt Home Rule in the event the majority of votes cast upon the
public question are in favor thereof at a referendum which shall be submitted
to the electors of the Village on November 3, 1992 at the Consolidated
Election in substantially the following form:
Shall the Village of Oak Brook become a Home Rule Yes
Municipality?
No
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Clerk is hereby authorized
and directed to take all necessary action to cause the aforementioned
referendum to be included on the ballot at the next general election, to
certify the aforementioned Home Rule adoption question to the county clerk or
other election authority of each of Cook and DuPage Counties, to provide any
and all required notices to the Illinois Secretary of State and to do all
other things as may be required by statute or otherwise may be necessary in
connection with the Village's adoption of Home Rule;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, if a majority of the votes cast upon the
public question, with regard to whether the Village shall adopt Home Rule, are
in favor thereof, the Village shall thereafter be a Home Rule unit of local
government and shall be imbued with all of the power and authority granted to
such a unit of local government pursuant to the laws of the State of Illinois;
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R- 567
Home Rule Question
Page 2
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, notwithstanding its adoption of Home Rule,
the Village shall retain its existing form of government.
This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 28th day of July , 1992, by the
President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak Brook, DuPage and Cook
Counties, Illinois, according to a roll call vote as follows:
Ayes: Trustees Bartecki, Mayer, Payovich, Shumate, Skinner and Winters
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
V' lage President
ATTEST:
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OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS 60521 -2255
-108 990- 3000
August 12, 1992
Mr. David D. Orr, Cook County Clerk
Election Department
118 N. Clark Street
Room 402
Chicago, IL 60602
Re: Certification of Public Question
Dear Sir:
Confirming our telephone conversation this date, enclosed herewith is Resolution R-567
referred to in my letter of August 3, 1992 to you.
Sincerely,
da . Gonnella
Villag Clerk
Village of Oak Brook
DuPage and Cook Counties, IL
Enclosure
cc: Bruce Kapff, Acting Village Manager
Richard A. Martens, Village Attorney
Official File
RESOLUTION R- 567
A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS
OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, COOK AND DU PAGE COUNTIES, IL
AT THE REGULAR ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 1992
THE QUESTION WHETHER THE VILLAGE SHALL BECOME
A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY
WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 6 of the 1970 Illinois Constitution
provides that any municipality in the State of Illinois may elect by
referendum to become a Home Rule unit of local government; and
WHEREAS, the Illinois Election Code provides that actions such as the
adoption of Home Rule by a municipality, which requires approval by
referendum, may be submitted to the electors by resolution of the governing
board of a unit of local government in the manner provided by law; and
WHEREAS, the President and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak
Brook (the "Village") have concluded that it is in the best interests of the
Village to determine whether the residents of the Village. desire to adopt Home
Rule;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, DU PAGE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, that the
Village shall adopt Home Rule in the event the majority of votes cast upon the
public question are in favor thereof at a referendum which shall be submitted
to the electors of the Village on November 3, 1992 at the Consolidated
Election in substantially the following form:
Shall the Village of Oak Brook become a Home Rule Yes
Municipality?
No
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Clerk is hereby authorized
and directed to take all necessary action to cause the aforementioned
referendum to be included on the ballot at the next general election, to
certify the aforementioned Home Rule adoption question to the county clerk or
other election authority of each of Cook and DuPage Counties, to provide any
and all required notices to the Illinois Secretary of State and to do all
other things as may be required by statute or otherwise may be necessary in
connection with the Village's adoption of Home Rule;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, if a majority of the votes cast upon the
public question, with regard to whether the Village shall adopt Home Rule, are
in favor thereof, the Village shall thereafter be a Home Rule unit of local
government and shall be imbued with all of the power and authority granted to
such a unit of local government pursuant to the laws of the State of Illinois
R- 567
Home Rule Question
Page 2
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, notwithstanding its adoption of Home Rule,
the Village shall retain its existing form of government.
This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 28th day of July , 1992, by the
President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak Brook, DuPage and Cook
Counties, Illinois, according to a roll call vote as follows:
Ayes: Trustees Bartecki, Mayer, Payovich, Shumate, Skinner and Winters
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
qV�la�gePresident ���
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
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VI LLAGE OF OAK BROOK
1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS 60521 -2255
August 3, 1992 708 990- 3000
David D. Orr, Cook County Clerk
Election Department
118 N. Clark Street, Room 402
Chicago, IL 60602
Re: Certification of Public Question .
Gentlemen:
I hereby certify as follows:
1 1 am the duly qualified Village Clerk of the Village of Oak Brook, DuPage and Cook
Counties, IL, and Local Election Official for said Village.
2. Attached hereto is a true and correct copy of the minutes of a lawful meeting of the
corporate authorities of the Village of Oak Brook held on July 28, 1992, wherein
the following Resolution was adopted:
"A Resolution Calling for the Submission to the Voters of the
Village of Oak Brook, Cook and DuPage Counties, IL at the
Regular Election on November 3, 1992 the Question Whether
the Village Shall Become a Home Rule Municipality"
3. Pursuant to the aforesaid Resolution of the corporate authorities of the Village of
Oak Brook, the following proposition shall be placed on the ballot for the General
Election to be held November 3, 1992:
OFFICIAL BALLOT
COOK COUNTY, IL - NOVEMBER 3, 1992
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
PROPOSITION TO BECOME A
HOME RULE UNIT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Shall the Village of Oak Brook become a Home Rule Yes
Municipality? No
Cook County - 2 - August 3, 1992
4. The Cook County Board of Election Commissioners are authorized and directed to
publish notice of said referendum, prepare appropriate ballots and to submit the
question to the voters of the Village in accordance with the provisions of general
election law.
L' da K. Gonnella `
Village Clerk
Village of Oak Brook
DuPage and Cook Counties, IL
STATE OF ILLINOIS )
) SS.
COUNTY OF DU PAGE )
CERTIFICATION OF. MINUTES
I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Village
Clerk of the Village of Oak Brook, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois, and that as such
official, I am the keeper of the records and files of the President and Board of Trustees
of the Village of Oak Brook (the "BOARD").
I do further certify that the foregoing is a full, true and complete transcript of that
portion of the minutes of the meeting of the BOARD held on the 28th day of July, 1992,
insofar as the same relates to the adoption of a resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS
OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, COOK AND DU PAGE COUNTIES, IL
AT THE REGULAR ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 1992
THE QUESTION WHETHER THE VILLAGE SHALL BECOME
A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY"
a true, correct and complete copy of which said resolution as adopted at said meeting
appears in the foregoing transcript of the minutes of said meeting.
I do further certify that the deliberations of said BOARD on the adoption of said
resolution were conducted openly, that the vote on the adoption of said resolution was
taken openly, that said meeting was held at a specified time and place convenient to the
public, that notice of said meeting was duly given to all newspapers, radio or television
stations and other news media requesting such notice, that said meeting was called and
held in strict compliance with the provisions of the Open Meetings Act of the State of
Illinois, as amended, and that the BOARD has complied with all of the provisions of said
Act and with all the procedural rules of said BOARD.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto affix my official signature, this 6!R day of
August, 1992.
da . Gonnella =
Village Clerk
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
DU PAGE AND COOK COUNTIES, IL
HELD AT 1200 OAK BROOK ROAD, OAK BROOK, IL 60521
AT 7:30 P.M. ON THE 28TH DAY OF JULY, 1992
The President called the meeting to order and directed the Village Clerk to call the
roll.
Upon the roll being called, Karen Bushy, the Village President, and the following
Trustees answered present: Gant' J. Bartecki, Phillip H. Mayer, Barbara A. Payovich,
Mack H. Shumate, Jr., W. Kelly Skinner and H. Richard Winters.
The Village President presented a Resolution as follows:
A Resolution Calling for the Submission to the Voters
of the Village of Oak Brook, Cook and DuPage Counties, IL
at the Regular Election on November 3, 1992
the Question Whether the Village Shall Become
a Home Rule Municipality
Trustee Bartecki moved and Trustee Winters seconded the motion that said
Resolution as presented be adopted.
After a full discussion thereof, the Village President directed that the roll be called
for a vote upon the motion to adopt said Resolution as presented.
Upon the roll being called, the following Trustees voted AYE: Karen M. Bushy,
Gant' J. Bartecki, Phillip H. Mayer, Barbara A. Payovich, Mack H. Shumate, Jr., W.
Kelly Skinner and H. Richard Winters. NAY votes: None.
Whereupon, the Village President declared the motion carried and said Resolution
adopted, approved and signed the same in open meeting and directed the Village Clerk
to record the same in full in the records of the Village President and Board of Trustees of
the Village of Oak Brook, DuPage and Cook Counties, IL, which was done.
Other business not pertinent to the adoption of said Resolution was duly
transacted at the meeting.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned.
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VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS 60521 -2255
708 990- 3000
August 13, 1992
Mr. David D. Orr, Cook County Clerk
Election Department
118 N. Clark Street
Room 402
Chicago, IL 60602
Re: Certification of Public Question
Dear Sir:
Confirming our telephone conversation yesterday, enclosed herewith is a certified copy
of Resolution R-567 referred to in my letter of August 3, 1992 to you.
Sincerely,
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LindA K. Gonnella
Village Clerk
Village of Oak Brook
DuPage and Cook Counties, IL
Enclosure
cc: Bruce Kapff, Acting Village Manager
Richard A. Martens, Village Attorney
Official File
STATE OF ILLINOIS )
)SS.
COUNTIES OF COOK $ DU PAGE)
I , Linda K. Gonnella do hereby certify that I
am the duly qualified and acting Village Clerk of the Village of
Oak Brook, DuPage and Cook Counties , Illinois .
I DO FURTHER CERTIFY that the annexed document is a
- true and correct copy of Resolution R-567, "A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR
THE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, COOK AND DU PAGE
COUNTIES, IL AT THE REGULAR ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 1992 THE QUESTION
WHETHER THE VILLAGE SHALL BECOME A HOME FULE MUNICIPALITY"
I DO FURTHER CERTIFY that the original document , of
which the annexed copy is a true copy, is entrusted to my care . for
safekeeping and I am the keeper of the same .
I DO FURTHER CERTIFY that I am the keeper of the re-
cords , Journals , entries , resolutions , ordinances , and documents
of the said Village of Oak Brook, DuPage and Cook Counties , Illinois .
IN WITNESS WHEREOF , I have hereunto set my hand and
affixed the corporate seal of the Village of Oak Brook this 13th
day of August 19 92
Viliage Clerk of the Village o
Oak Brook, DuPage $ Cook Counties ,
Illinois .
RESOLUTION R- 567
A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS
OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, COOK AND DU PAGE COUNTIES, IL
AT THE REGULAR ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 1992
THE QUESTION WHETHER THE VILLAGE SHALL BECOME
A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY
WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 6 of the 1970 Illinois Constitution
provides that any municipality in the State of Illinois may elect by
referendum to become a Home Rule unit of local government; and
WHEREAS, the Illinois Election Code provides that actions such as the
adoption of Home Rule by a municipality, which requires approval by
referendum, may be submitted to the electors by resolution of the governing
board of a unit of local government in the manner provided by law; and
WHEREAS, the President and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak
Brook (the "Village") have concluded that it is in the best interests of the
Village to determine whether the residents of the Village. desire to adopt Home
Rule;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, DU PAGE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, that the
Village shall adopt Home Rule in the event the majority of votes cast upon the
public question are in favor thereof at a referendum which shall be submitted
to the electors of the Village on November 3,1992 at the Consolidated
Election in substantially the following form:
Shall the Village of Oak Brook become a Home Rule Yes
Municipality? No
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Clerk is hereby authorized
and directed to take all necessary action to cause the aforementioned
referendum to be included on the ballot at the next general election, to
certify the aforementioned Home Rule adoption question to the county clerk or
other election authority of each of Cook and DuPage Counties, to provide any
and all required notices to the Illinois Secretary of State and to do all
other things as may be required by statute or otherwise may be necessary in
connection with the Village's adoption of Home Rule;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, if a majority of the votes cast upon the
public question, with regard to whether the Village shall adopt Home Rule, are
in favor thereof, the Village shall thereafter be a Home Rule unit of local
government and shall be imbued with all of the power and authority granted to
such a unit of local government pursuant to the laws of the State of Illinois;
R-567
Home Rule Question
Page 2
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, notwithstanding its adoption of Home Rule,
the Village shall retain its existing form of government.
This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 28th day of July 1992, by the
President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak Brook, DuPage and Cook
Counties, Illinois, according to a roll call vote as follows:
Ayes: Trustees Bartecki, Mayer, Payovich, Shumate, Skinner and Winters
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
qJV1�agePresident
ATTEST:
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VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS 60521 -2255
August 3, 1992 708 9 90- 3 00 0
David D. Orr, Cook County Clerk
Election Department
118-N. Clark Street, Room 402
Chicago, IL 60602
Re: Certification of Public Question
Gentlemen:
I hereby certify as follows:
1: 1 am the duly qualified Village Clerk of the Village of Oak Brook, DuPage and Cook
Counties, IL, and Local Election Official for said Village.
2. Attached hereto is a true and correct copy of the minutes of a lawful 192e tin e1 the
corporate authorities of the Village of Oak Brook held on July 28.
the following Resolution was adopted:
"A Resolution Calling for the Submission to the Voters of the
Village of Oak Brook, Cook and DuPage Counties, IL at the
Regular Election on November 3, 1992 the Question Whether
the Village Shall Become a Home Rule Municipality"
3.. Pursuant to the aforesaid Resolution of the corporate authorities for the iGenerai
of
Oak Brook, the following proposition shall be placed on the ba
Election to be held November 3, 1992:
OFFICIAL BALLOT
COOK COUNTY, IL - NOVEMBER 3, 1992
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
PROPOSITION TO BECOME A
HOME RULE UNIT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Shall the Village of Oak Brook become a Home Rule Yes
Municipality? No
Cook County - 2 - August 3, 1992
4. The Cook County Board of Election Commissioners are authorized and directed to
publish notice of said referendum, prepare appropriate ballots and to submit the
question to the voters of the Village in accordance with the provisions of general
election law.
µ'l •`jam.
tla K. Gonnella
Village Clerk
Village of Oak Brook
DuPage and Cook Counties, IL _
STATE OF ILLINOIS )
) SS.
COUNTY OF DU PAGE )
CERTIFICATION OF MINUTES
1, the undersigned, do hereby certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Village
Clerk of the Village of Oak Brook, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois, and that as such
official, I am the keeper of the records and files of the President and Board of Trustees
of the Village of Oak Brook (the "BOARD").
I do further certify that the foregoing is a full, true and complete traPscript of that
portion of the minutes of the meeting of the BOARD held on the 28th day of July, 1992,
insofar as the same relates to the adoption of a resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS
OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, COOK AND DU PAGE COUNTIES, IL
AT THE REGULAR ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 1992
THE QUESTION WHETHER THE VILLAGE SHALL BECOME
A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY"
a true, correct and complete copy of which said resolution as adopted at said meeting
appears in the foregoing transcript of the minutes of said meeting.
I do further certify that the deliberations of said BOARD on the adoption of said
resolution were conducted openly, that the vote on the adoption of said resolution was
taken openly, that said meeting was held at a specified time and place convenient to the
public, that notice of said meeting was duly given to all newspapers, radio or television
stations and other news media requesting such notice, that said meeting was called and
held in strict compliance with the provisions of the Open Meetings Act of the State of
Illinois, as amended, and that the BOARD has complied with all of the provisions of said
Act and with all the procedural rules of said BOARD.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto affix my official signature, this 6°e day of
August, 1992.
Ltdda,& Gonnella =
Village Clerk
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
DU PAGE AND COOK COUNTIES, IL
HELD AT 1200 OAK BROOK ROAD, OAK BROOK, IL 60521
AT 7:30 P.M. ON THE 28TH DAY OF JULY, 1992
The President called the meeting to order and directed the Village Clerk to call the
roll.
Upon the roll being called, Karen Bushy, the Village President, and the following
Trustees answered present: Gary J. Bartecki, Phillip H. Mayer, Barbara A. Payovich,
Mack H. Shumate, Jr., W. Kelly Skinner and H. Richard Winters.
The Village President presented a Resolution as follows:
A Resolution Calling for the Submission to the Voters
of the Village of Oak Brook, Cook and DuPage Counties, IL
at the Regular Election on November 3, 1992
the Question Whether the Village Shall Become
a Home Rule Municipality
Trustee Bartecki moved and Trustee Winters seconded the motion that said
Resolution as presented be adopted.
After a full discussion thereof, the Village President directed that the roll be called
for a vote upon the motion to adopt said Resolution as presented.
Upon the roll being called, the following Trustees voted AYE: Karen M. Bushy,
Garry J. Bartecki, Phillip H. Mayer, Barbara A. Payovich, Mack H. Shumate, Jr., W.
Kelly Skinner and H. Richard Winters. NAY votes: None.
Whereupon, the Village President declared the motion carried and said Resolution
adopted, approved and signed the same in open meeting and directed the Village Clerk
to record the same in full in the records of the Village President and Board of Trustees of
the Village of Oak Brook, DuPage and Cook Counties, IL, which was done.
Other business not pertinent to the adoption of said Resolution was duly
transacted at the meeting.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned.
illage Clerk;
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VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS 60521 -2255
312990-3000
August 20, 1992
MEMO TO: Lexi Payovich, Village Trustee
SUBJECT: Home Rule Ordinances Other Than Taxation
Pursuant to our discussion in the parking lot with Trustee Skinner after the Board
meeting on August 11, 1 have compiled a non-exhaustive list of home rule ordinances
which various communities have enacted. By and large, I have concentrated on non-tax
matters.
Officers and Employees
The Fire & Police Commission Act limits non-home rule municipalities to imposing either
a 30-day suspension without pay or discharge for police officers or fire fighters found
guilty of serious infractions of the departmental rules and regulations. There is no
provision in the State statutes for demoting a public service officer, or striking his/her
name from a promotional eligibility list. A number of home rule communities have
enacted ordinances which do one or more of the following:
1. Allow for demotion of one rank;
2. Impose successive 30-day suspensions without pay; and/or
3. Strike the public safety officer's name from a promotional eligibility list.
State statutes require a municipality to provide military preference points for new hires.
Certain home rule communities have abolished this requirement, in part because it may
adversely impact women candidates.
State statutes provide a rather cumbersome set of qualifications for fire and police
commissioners, including the requirement that not more than two of the commissioners
be affiliated with the same political party. Commissioners are required to sign an
affidavit setting forth their party affiliation. A number of home rule municipalities have
abolished that political affiliation requirement.
Certain home rule municipalities have increased the probationary period of officers to a
period greater than one year. A few home rule municipalities have combined their fire
and police departments, while still others require that police officers participate in the
police pension fund as a condition of employment.
Home Rule Ordinances - 2 - August 19, 1992
An increasing number of home rule communities are exempting certain ranks in their
public service divisions from the police and fire commission's authority. This allows the
village administration to select the top supervisors in the respective department. When
an individual is asked to step aside from that exempt position, he/she reverts to their
former civil service rank.
Police Power Regulations
Certain home rule communities have adopted ordinances regulating animals. For
example, a number of jurisdictions license cats; others will have a stringent rodent
control ordinance (possibly the towns with too many rodents should get in touch with the
towns with too many cats); there is even one town which banned tarantulas as "wild
animals". On a more serious note, certain towns have imposed regulations with respect
to the operation of bicycles; others required a "clear view area" at dangerous
intersections for motorists; thereby requiring the removal of bushes, plants and weeds
so that motorists have clear sight lines.
There are a variety of miscellaneous regulations which home rule municipalities have
imposed including banning hand guns, strictly regulating fireworks, and adopting
regulations relating to contracts between landlords and tenants. One community
enacted a fraud prevention ordinance which requires a three-day cancellation period for
any sale made at a buyer's residence.
A number of communities have enacted ordinances requiring the demolition of
dangerous and unsafe buildings and imposing a lien in the event that the owner fails to
pay the cost of the demolition. I might say that we are having problems collecting from a
handful of residents for recycling fees. If we had home rule powers, we could, by
ordinance, impose a lien on such scofflaws. This is particularly helpful where the
amount of the delinquency is less than the cost of filing a collection suit. Certain
communities have required the disclosure of all beneficiaries of a land trust where any
municipal action is requested on behalf of the landowner.
Zoning. Building and Miscellaneous Matters
A number of communities have adopted stringent billboard, sign and/or mobile sign
regulatory ordinances which exceed the standards set forth in the State statutes.
A couple of home rule communities have changed the voting requirements to vacate
streets from an extraordinary majority of five to a simple majority of four trustees.
Certain towns have changed the procedure for disposing of personal property. As you
know, we go through an ordinance virtually every time we want to dispose of junk.
Other towns have enacted ordinances permitting the sale of beer on a public golf course
without a State license.
Home Rule Ordinances - 3 - August 19, 1992
I hope the above list gives you a flavor of the possible use of home rule powers in areas
other than finance. If you have any questions, or if I may be of further assistance,
please contact me.
Respectfully submitted,
e
Richard A. Martens
Village Attorney
RAM:sps
cc: Village President & Board of Trustees
Bruce F. Kapff, Acting Village Manager
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VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS 60521-2255
708 990-3000
September 23, 1992
MEMO TO: Bruce F. Kapff, Acting Village Manager
SUBJECT: Home Rule Authority
You have asked that I respond to the following questions:
1. Whether under home rule, the Village of Oak Brook could initiate a property tax
without a voter referendum.
The short answer is "yes". As a home rule municipality, the Village would not be
subject to the statutory restrictions on local taxing and borrowing powers. Non-
home rule villages cannot exceed statutory limits on property tax rates unless
voters approve a higher rate by a referendum. Statutory provisions also limit the
borrowing authority of non-home rule villages, the kinds of debt that can be used,
the interest rates that can be paid, and the total amount of general obligation debt
that can be incurred. Most importantly, non-home rule municipalities may not issue
general obligation bonds unless authorized by local referendum. None of these
restrictions apply to home rule municipalities.
2. Whether under home rule, the Village could extend or increase the Sports Core tax
levy beyond the rate and term of the original Sports Core bond.
Even under home rule, the Village could not change the terms of the existing
Sports Core bond without the consent of the bond holders. As indicated above, if
the Village wished to issue a new general obligation bond for some municipal
purpose, it could do so without a local referendum.
3. Whether the so-called "tax cap"applies to home rule municipalities.
The Property Tax Extension Limitation Act which imposes the so-called "tax cap"
applies only to non-home rule taxing bodies. It does not apply to home rule
municipalities.
Returning for a moment to the first issue, whether the Village can initiate a property tax,
the Property Tax Extension Limitation Act would require that the Village, as a non-home
rule unit, hold a local referendum before any property tax could be levied.
Home Rule - 2 - September 23, 1992
It is important to note that prior to the Property Tax Extension Limitation Act, the Village
did have the authority to initiate a property tax. Thus, before the 1991 tax levy year, the
Village had the authority to initiate a property tax. From the time the Village was
founded in 1959 until 1991, the Village has steadfastly eschewed the imposition of such
a local real estate tax.
Re rlctfully submitted,
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Village Attorney
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Trustee Winters requested the Village publicize that the Village
Board had the authority until 1990 to initiate real estate taxes
but chose not to initiate any real estate taxes during that time.
The tax cap passed in 1990 does not allow the Village any increase
in taxes without a Home Rule referendum passage.
Trustee Mayer inquired the status of the Sales Tax_..- Acting
Village Manager Kapff stated it has remained stationary and not
increased.
Trustee Shumate inquired if the Sports Core Bond issue were
replaced, would the Village be required to go to referendum.
Village Attorney Martens stated a referendum would be required
unless the community is Home Rule.
Trustee Shumate noted the loss of flexibility of financing of the
Village due to the tax cap.
President Bushy stated Finance Officer Powers and she attended two
homeowner association meetings with a slide presentation of the
Village finances and the concept of Home Rule. They felt it was
well received and requested residents to look at the issue and
vote accordingly. A presentation will be made to the Oak Brook
Association of Commerce and Industry and other homeowner's
meetings.
President Bushy stated the Village newsletter will address Home
Rule and an informative letter to registered voters will be sent
to clarify their precinct, polling place and Home Rule
information.
Trustee Payovich wished to clarify in any printed information on
Home Rule that the Board did not vote to seek Home Rule but voted
to have the residents decide the question of Home Rule.
President Bushy has offered to provide copies to residents of the
Illinois Issues of Home Rule and the.slide presentation of the
financial affairs of the Village and Home Rule information.
A Town Meeting is scheduled for October 14th in which the Village
Board will address the finances and concept of Home Rule to
interested residents. On October 15th, the Civic Association will
host an open meeting and has given the Village time for a short
presentation regarding Home Rule.
Trustee Winters requested all presentation materials and
informative letters regarding Home Rule be reviewed by the Village
Attorney. He further requested Village Attorney Martens to attend
the two Town Meetings. Dr. Banovetz, author of "Home Rule in
Illinois", Illinois Issues, will attend the October 14th meeting.
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK Minutes 5 September 22, 1992
Joe Fullan, Timber Trails, reiterated the excellent presentation
by President Bushy and Finance Officer Powers to the homeowners
regarding Home Rule and Village finances.
President Bushy requested a revised draft of Home Rule information
for the Board's review before the final printing. Acting Village
Manager Kapff will direct Staff to complete the materials for
distribution to Board members for their immediate response.
Trustee Winters requested the newspapers to publish the
homeowner's meetings.
11. NEW BUSINESS:
A. APPOINTMENTS: APPOINTMENT:
MOTRIA SOSENKO-
Trustee Skinner moved to concur with the appointment by President PLAN? COMMISSION
Bushy of Motria Sosenko to the Plan Commission for a three-year
term, term to expire May, 1995, to fill the expired term of Donald
0. Haglund. Seconded by Trustee Payovich. VOICE VOTE: Motion
carried.
B. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF HOURS - OAK BROOK POLO & EQUESTRIAN CLUB: O.B.POLO &
EQUESTRIAN CLUB
Trustee Shumate removed this item from the agenda with no further HOURS
discussion.
C. MERRy LANE CUL-DE-SAC DRAINAGE: MERY LATERB� ?E
The Merry Lane cul-de-sac has an unusual drainage situation CUL-DE-SAC
whereby a sump pump drains the lower area along the north side of
the cul-de-sac into a pipe which take the drainage across the cul-
de-sac to a Village storm sewer in the south end of the cul-de-
sac. Thomas J. Millon has requested that the Village take over
the storm line within the public right-of-way while the homeowners
continue to maintain the sump pump.
Trustee Mayer inquired if a 3-inch pipe would be a problem for the
Village to maintain. Village Engineer Durfey stated there isn't
any type of this pipe maintained in the Village presently.
Trustee Skinner requested the up-grade of the pipe but at the
homeowner's expense. Mr. Millon noted the pipe is in the Village
right-of-way.
Village Engineer Durfey stated that approximately $5,000.00 would
be needed in next year's budget to install a storm sewer across
the cul-de-sac while the homeowners maintain the sump pump.
Trustee Payovich moved that the Village extend the storm sewer
from 808 Merry Lane to 812 Merry Lane across the cul-de-sac south
to the beginning of the storm sewer on the south side and include
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK Minutes 6 September 22, 1992
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To: Village President & Board of Trustees Re: Home Rule
This is a kind of response to Dick Martens July 30 memo. It seemed to me that a first
step should be to get our act together and agree on both the background facts
and the reasons why we are presenting the vote on home rule. To that end, see the
attached "white paper". This is intended to be a draft— I may not know what I am
talking about and, even more likely, I may not be expressing the opinions of the rest
of you. There is also a better than even chance that something important has been
left out.
The idea of more or less agreeing on a position is to make sure that we are rowing in
the same direction. There should be opportunities for us to "talk up" home rule
before the election, and we should be informative, persuasive and consistent. Not
that the same words have to be used (there's no pride of authorship here) but it
would be good to have a common play book to choose the substance of what's
best to say.
Under the present political climate, home rule isnot an election shoo-in. We need
more than one explanatory mailing. The local press should be given "stuff" — letters,
interviews, position papers. There will only be a couple of Civic Association
newsletters issued before the election, and there should be something in each.
Homeowner's groups need contacting.
Our background papers suggest that some home rule opposition has come from
"activist" groups outside of the communities involved. I'd rather see us smoke out
any such campaign early rather than get hit with a last minute blitz of anti-home rule
material,
Dick's suggestion of a citizens committee sounds like a good idea — it might be the
same people but the organization is more attractive.
cc: Bruce F. Kapff
Richard A. Martens
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Home Rule for Oak Brook
What Is Home Rule?
Home Rule is a form of legal standing for Illinois municipalities permitted by the
1970 Constitutional Convention. A non-home rule community can enact tax and
regulatory rules only as specifically permitted by the Springfield legislature. A
home rule community can enact tax and regulatory rules as it sees fit unless
specifically prohibited by the Springfield legislature. The concept behind home rule
is that local government is better able to govern local situations than are general
rules set up in Springfield.
Who Gets Home Rule?
On the apparent theory that larger towns are always likely to present unique
situations, while smaller towns should be protected against themselves, the law
gave all municipalities over 25,000 in population automatic home rule status, and
those smaller were given the right to elect home rule by referendum. Since 1970,
over 30 smaller towns have elected home rule; usually to deal with special
problems like DeKalb (major university in a small town), McCook (much heavy
industry), Park City (large mobile home population), Rosemont (many motels
serving O'Hare airport) and Stickney (Hawthorne Race Track).
Why Home Rule For Oak Brook?
Oak Brook presents the very kind of special situation that home rule for smaller
communities was intended. Oak Brook's 1990 census population was 9,087, but
the daytime actual population is more like 50-60,000, and about 20% of village
property is occupied by commercial entities including many major company offices
and one of the Chicago area's major shopping centers. This large daytime "city"
demands police, fire, ambulance, public works, etc. services commensurate with
its size and prosperity— which is far beyond what might be needed for a
community of 9,000 in downstate Illinois.
Will Home Rule Raise Taxes?
Merely becoming a home rule village will not increase taxes; but "yes", the Village
Board of Trustees voted to seek home rule through referendum in order to open
additional revenue sources. However, what Oak Brook residents should focus on
is the kind of tax revenue that would likely be involved. Today, Oak Brook is one
of those rare communities levying no property tax to cover its operations. This is
possible because Illinois communities receive a portion of the State sales tax
collected within their borders, and the considerable sales tax revenue from the
shopping center together with other village enterprises has provided the required
income. As a home rule community, Oak Brook would acquire the right to seek
additional tax revenue through such sources as: 1/4% increases of the sales tax;
a hotel/motel tax not limited to hotel promotion only; a restaurant food and
beverage tax; an amusement tax on movies, plays etc., so-called "sin" taxes on
cigarettes, beer and liquor; as well as other possibilities. These are not direct taxes
on Oak Brook residents; and it can be argued that such taxes would directly fall
on those that make Oak Brook the large daytime city that requires the expenses of
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Is More Tax Income Required?
Unfortunately, the answer must be a clear "yes" if services are to be maintained
and the basic needs of the community are to be kept in order. The Village of Oak
Brook is only a little over 30 years old, and much of the community has been built
during that period and is therefore much younger. Because it was new, the Village
could and did "coast along" without incurring the expenses of major reworking
and repairing of the roads, bridges, public buildings and other physical aspects of
the community. The sales tax income covered the day-to-day expenses of running
the Village. During the last couple of years, sales tax income — always somewhat
unpredictable — dropped off and, at the same time, it became apparent than
maajor repairing was becoming inevitable. Moreover, prudent Village management
indicated that a sensible program of preventative maintenance was far better in
the long run than letting Village assets simply decay to the point where complete
rebuilding was required. The impact of these events is considerable. In fiscal 1990-
1, the Village spent about $200,000 on road work; in fiscal 1991-2, $1,800,000 will
be spent on one major road project to keep it from getting even further out of
hand. To offset falling sales tax revenue, the Village adopted for 1991-2 a utility
tax for the first time (one of the few taxing options open to a non-home rule
community), and this tax does fall on all residents as a charge on telephone,
electricity and natural gas use.
This present revenue is not enough. The Village is dipping into its reserves. Oak
Brook operates no programs with substantial "fat" that can be cut back. A major
source, or sources, of income is needed. Home rule would provide the ability to
make intelligent choices as to where that income can most fairly be obtained. An
that is the "nut", the "bottom line", the basic rationale for approving the home
rule referendum. A knee-jerk disapproval without an alternate plan for the future
of Oak Brook would be irresponsible.
If It Doesn't "Work". Can We Get Out Of Home Rule?
If events under home rule turn "bad" (the usual phrase is "abuse of home rule
powers") there are three remedies. Least practical, perhaps, is legislation in
Springfield saying "you can't do that under home rule". More practical is legal
action asking a local court to rule that what is being done is wrong. No one likes
lawsuits, but certainly the residents of Oak Brook have the knowledge and
financial ability to seek legal protection. Finally, a referendum can vote home rule
out (just as it voted it in). And again, Oak Brook is not so large that concerned
citizens could find it impractical to seek a referendum; nor is there any large
voting block with the same special interest that could "swing" an election against
the common good.
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708 990-3000
September 24, 1992
MEMO TO: Village President & Board of Trustees
SUBJECT: Information Packet on Horne Rule
As discussed at the Board's September 22 meeting, staff has incorporated various
revisions to the draft "white paper" on the subject of home rule. This packet of
information, following Village Board approval, will then be available for residents, press
or other interested parties in studying the question of home rule for the Village of
Oak Brook.
Please advise me of any changes you would like in the draft no later than noon on
Monday, September 28, 1992. If we have not heard from you by that time, we will
assume that the draft is satisfactory and we will proceed to reproduce it and use it in
conjunction with our information program.
In addition to the white paper, I have also included copies of slides used in our
presentations to homeowners associations and the Oak Brook Association of
Commerce & Industry indicating the current financial situation leading to the home rule
referendum. i have also included two memos from Village Attorney Martens, answering
some other questions concerning home rule.
Should you require anything further in this regard, please feel free to call.
Respectfully submitted,
Bruce F. Kapff
Acting Village Manager
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Maggie Powers, Finance Officer
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HOME RULE FOR OAK BROOK
What/s Home Rule?
Home Rule is a form of Illinois municipal government permitted by the 1970
Constitutional Convention. A non-home rule community can enact tax and regulatory
rules only as specifically permitted by the Springfield legislature. A home rule
community can enact tax and regulatory rules pertaining to its governmental affairs
unless specifically prohibited by the Springfield legislature. The concept behind home
rule is that local government is better able to govern local situations than are general
rules set up in Springfield.
Who Gets Home Ru/e?
On the apparent theory that larger towns are always likely to present unique situations,
while smaller towns should be protected against themselves, the law gave all
municipalities over 25,000 in population automatic home rule status, and those smaller
were given the right to elect home rule by referendum. Since 1970, over 30 smaller
towns have elected home rule; usually to deal with special problems like DeKalb (major
university in a small town), McCook (much heavy industry), Park City (large mobile
home population), Rosemont (many motels serving O'Hare airport), and Stickney
(Hawthorne Race Track).
Why Home Rule For Oak Brook?
Oak Brook presents the very kind of special situation that home rule for smaller
communities was intended. Oak Brook's 1990 census population was 9,087, but the
daytime actual population is more like 50,000-60,000, and about 20% of village property
is occupied by commercial entities including many major company offices and one of the
Chicago area's major shopping centers. This large daytime "city' demands police, fire,
ambulance, public works, etc. services (on a 24-hour basis) commensurate with its size
and prosperity--which is far beyond what might be needed for a community of 9,000 in
downstate Illinois.
Will Horne Rule Raise Taxes?
Merely becoming a home rule village will not increase taxes; but "yes", the Village Board
of Trustees voted to present home rule through referendum to the residents in order to
open additional revenue sources. However, what Oak Brook residents should focus on
is the kind of tax revenue that would likely be involved. Today, Oak Brook is one of
those rare communities levying no property tax to cover its operations. This is possible
because Illinois communities receive a portion of the State sales tax collected within
their borders, and the considerable sales tax revenue from the shopping center together
with other village enterprises has provided the required income. As a home rule
community, Oak Brook would acquire the right to seek additional tax revenue through
such sources as: increases of the sales tax; a hotel/motel tax not limited to hotel
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promotion only; a restaurant food and beverage tax; an amusement tax on movies,
plays, etc., so-called "sin" taxes on cigarettes, beer and liquor; as well as other
possibilities. These are not direct taxes on Oak Brook residents; and it can be argued
that such taxes would directly fall on those that make Oak Brook the large daytime city
that requires the expenses of such a large city.
/s More Tax Income Required?
Unfortunately, the answer must be a clear "yes" if services are to be maintained and the
basic needs of the community are to be kept in order. The Village of Oak Brook is only
a little over 30 years old, and much of the community has been built during that period
and is therefore much younger. Because it was new, the Village could and did "coast
along" without incurring the expenses of major reworking and repairing of the roads,
bridges, public buildings and other physical aspects of the community. During the last
couple of years, sales tax income has not increased in proportion to the Village's
financial needs, particularly as major repairs are becoming inevitable. Moreover,
prudent Village management now indicates that a sensible program of preventative
maintenance would be far better in the long run than letting Village assets simply decay
to the point where complete rebuilding is required. The impact of these events is
considerable. In fiscal 1990-91, the Village spent about $200,000 on road work; in fiscal
1991-92, $1,800,000 will be spent on one major road project to keep it from getting even
further out of hand. To offset falling sales tax revenue, the Village adopted for 1991-92
a utility tax for the first time (one of the few taxing options open to a non-home rule
community), and this tax does fall on all residents as a charge on telephone, electricity
and natural gas use.
The present revenue is not enough. The Village began dipping into its reserves during
fiscal year 1987-88. Oak Brook operates no programs with substantial "fat"' that can be
cut back. A major source, or sources, of income is needed. Home rule would rovide
the ability to make intelligent choices as to where that income can most fairly
obtained. And that is the "nut", the "bottom line", the basic rationale for approving the
home rule referendum. A knee-jerk disapproval without an alternate plan for the future
of Oak Brook would be irresponsible.
/f If Doesn't "Work" Can We Get Out Of Home Ru/e?
If events under home rule turn "bad" (the usual phrase is "abuse of home rule powers"),
there are three remedies. Least practical, perhaps, is legislation in Springfield saying
"you can't do that under home rule". More practical is legal action asking a local court to
rule that what is being done is wrong. No one likes lawsuits, but certainly the residents
of Oak Brook have the knowledge and financial ability to seek legal protection. Finally, a
referendum can vote home rule out (just as it voted it in). And again, Oak Brook is not
so large that concerned citizens could find it impractical to seek a referendum; nor is
there any large voting block with the same special interest that could "swing" an election
against the common good.
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How Would Home Rule Change The Village's Ability To LevyA Real Estate Propertyr
Tax?
Prior to 1990, when the Illinois State Legislature passed a Tax Cap law, the Village
could have levied a property tax without going to referendum and without having home
rule. Since the Village's incorporation in 1958 through 1990, during which time the
Village had the power to enact a property tax without separate voter approval, the
Village at no time chose to do so.
The 1990 Tax Cap law passed by the Illinois Legislature eliminated the ability to approve
a property tax without separate referendum. If the Village were to acquire home rule
powers, the Village could once again be able to approve a property tax without separate
referendum, a power which it had and never chose to use between 1959 and 1990.
IfHome Rule IsApproved, W1II The Village Board Go "Hog Wild"In Approving New
Taxes?
Historically, the Village Board and the Village of Oak Brook has shown a high level of
accountability to Village residents as evidenced by the current lack of a property tax
(and no future desire to implement one), a track record of giving any surplus dollars
back to Village residents, including an 11-year tax abatement of Sports Core bonds in
the amount of$3.6 million, and payment of residential garbage collection of
approximately $3 million over a similar period of time.
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Planning & Zoning: Trustee Skinner - Zoning Board of Appeals and Plan
Commission members attended a seminar by the Illinois Chapter of the
American Planning Association and Governor's State University on the
procedures for conducting Public Hearings.
Public Safety: Trustee Winters - No report.
Sports Core: Trustee Shumate - The remainder of the stands at the Polo
field have been removed by the owner. 1992 was the most successful year
in Sports Core history.
Village President: Pres dent Bushy - The Month of November was directed
to meetings regarding: ome Rule. The remodeling project has been
completed, and the Administration Department has a newly acquired FAX
machine.
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. HERITAGE OAKS SUBDIVISION - UNIT 2 - COMPLETION OF WORK/DEFAULT: HERITAGE OAKS
SUB.--UNIT 2:
Trustee Skinner moved to waive the required street light of the COMPLETION OF
Heritage Oaks Unit 2 Subdivision, extend the completion date to WORK/DEFAULT
June 1, 1993 and establish a completion schedule of the
subdivision improvements. Seconded by Trustee Bartecki. VOICE
VOTE: Motion carried.
B. GRANT OF EASEMENT - ROUTE 83/HODGES ROAD WATER SERVICE REQUEST: RT. 33/HODGES
WATER SERVICE -
Trustee Payovich moved to approve and accept the Grant of Easement GRANT OF EASE--
from Superior Bank FSB and Kostas (Gus) Damis for a water main HENT
along Route 83 and Hodges Road. Seconded by Trustee Winters.
VOICE VOTE: Motion carried with Trustee Shumate voting nay.
C. GERALD'S RECONSIDERATION: GERALDS
VARIATION
Ardelle Geralds requested the Board's reconsideration of the (2124 Oak
Rabbit Hill School requested variation due to documents presenting Brook Road)
it as a landmark.
President Bushy stated the matter can only be reheard if a person
on the prevailing side wishes to bring said request back to the
Board for reconsideration.
President Bushy moved to reconsider the Geralds Variation request.
Seconded by Trustee Payovich. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4-Trustees Mayer, Payovich, Skinner and President Bushy.
Nays: 3-Trustees Bartecki, Shumate and Winters.
Absent: 0-None. Motion carried.
Trustee Winters moved to deny the requested variation for the
following reasons: 1) That the applicant had failed to
demonstrate that the property in question cannot yield a
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK Minutes 4 November 10, 1992
9. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS - SPECIALTY AREAS (Continued) : DEPARTMENTAL
REPORTS
Environmental Concerns & Public Works: Trustee Payovich - Absent.
Finance; Purchasing; and Hotel, Convention and Visitors Committee:
Trustee Bartecki - No report.
Personnel & Library: Trustee Mayer - No report.
Planning & Zoning: Trustee Skinner - Public hearings are being he:d for
the Breakenridge Farm and IBLP properties.
Public Safety: Trustee Winters - The Fire Department has been active
within the Village promoting Fire Prevention Week.
The Police Department has instituted a Fitness/Wellness Program for its
police officers and conditioning equipment has been installed in a
former storage room. Oak Brook Police Sgt. Borkovec has been installed
as the President of the DuPage County Police Association.
President Bushy acknowledged Chief Fleming as the President of the
DuPage County Police Chief's Association and now with Sgt. Borkovec as
President of DuPage County Police Association, that this is quite an
achievement for our Police Department personnel.
Sports Core: Trustee Shumate - The Sports Core has started the budget
process for next year. Several renovation and maintenance items are on
schedule at the Bath & Tennis. The Polo contract has one outstanding
amendment to be negotiated regarding the flexibility of polo activities.
Staff met with representatives of the Highland Games, as the
organization wishes to find a location for their annual games for the
next several years. The Golf Committee has held discussions regarding
riftrafting some of the golf course ponds with budgeting being
investigated. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Tennis Bubble has
been postponed until the Fall of 1993. Extensive utility relocation had
delayed the schedule of the project.
/611age President: President Bushy noted the Home Rule presentations by .
staff to homeowners associations, OBACI Governmental Affairs Committee,
Daily Herald, and the Chicago Tribune. A Town Meeting sponsored by the
Village will address the Home Rule issue by Dr. Banovetz, Professor of
Governmental Studies at Northern Illinois University.
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Continued) :
B. HERITAGE OAKS SUBDIVISION - UNIT II - COMPLETION OF WORK/DEFAULT: HERITAGE OAKS
SUB.-UNIT 2:
The Subdivision Improvement Agreement for the Heritage Oak Unit 2 COMPLETION OF
Subdivision is dated November 23, 1989 and states that all WORK/DEFAULT
improvements are to be completed within three years following that
'date. As of this date, there is still a large amount of work to
be completed, and it appears that the subdivider will default. on
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK Minutes 6 October 13, 1992
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK Minutes Oct. 13, 1992
UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED BY BOARD
APPROVED AS WRITTEN OR APPROVED
AS AMENDED BY VILLAGE BOARD
ON C�-{�,
1. MEETING CALL: CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees was called zo order by
President Bushy in the Samuel E. Dean Board Room of the Village Commons
at 7:31 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance was given.
2. ROLL CALL: ROLL CALL
The Clerk called the roll with the following persons
PRESENT: President Bushy, Trustees Bartecki, Mayer, Shumate, Skinner
and Winters.
ABSENT: Trustee Payovich.
IN ATTENDANCE: Bruce F. Kapff, Acting Village Manager; Richard A.
Martens, Village Attorney; Maggie Powers, Finance Officer/Treasurer;
Dale L. Durfey, Jr. , Village Engineer; Michael J. Meranda,
Superintendent of Public Works; Tom Hawk, Director of Code Enforcement;
Chuck McAdams, Sports Core Manager-
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS & OPEN FORUM: Ay,NTOUVCE`�ENT TS
President Bushy announced Acting Village Manager Bruce Kapff, Finance
Officer Powers and she have made informational presentations to
homeowner associations regarding Home Rule. It was reported to the
Village that President Bushy was misquoted by Park District Commissioner
John O'Shea at their Park District meeting. Commissioner O'Shea had
v attended the presentation for Brook Forest homeowners. A home owner had
inquired at that meeting if it was feasible for the Village to take over
the Park District. President Bushy explained what that process might be
and did not bring it up as part of the presentation. President Bushy
clarified that this had not been discussed by the Village Board.
President Bushy spoke with Park District President Johnson to clarify
the misunderstanding.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MINUTES
Trustee Skinner moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
September 22, 1992 as presented and waive the full reading thereof.
Seconded by Trustee Winters. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried with Trustee
Bartecki abstaining.
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
Trustee Skinner requested Item 5.B.6. , "Illinois Hydraulic - Payout #10
& Final - Pressure Adjusting Stations", be removed from the Consent
Agenda for discussion.
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October 9, 1992
MEMO TO: Village President & Board of Trustees
Richard A. Martens, Village Attorney
Linda K. Gonnella, Village Clerk
SUBJECT: Home Rule
Attached is a current packet of information being used in presentations to various
homeowners associations, press and other groups concerning the Horne Rule
Referendum.
If you have any questions concerning any of the attached information, please feel free to
call.
Respectfully submitted,
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ruce F. Kapff
Acting Village Manager
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Attachment
Village of. Oak Brook,
Surplus / ( Deficit ) History
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Village of Oak Brook
Operating Funds
GENERAL CORPORATE FUND
MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND
WATER FUND
SPORTS CORE FUND
POLICE PENSION FUND
FIRE PENSION FUND
DEBT SERVICE FUND
HOTEL / MOTEL TAX FUND
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
VILLAGE OF OAK. BROOK
Corporate Fund Revenue
Sales Tax
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Income PPRT,R & Q
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Utility Tax `'748549
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191 DUPAGE COUNTY REAL ESTATE TAX BILL JOHN LOTUS NOVAK, COUNTY COLLECTOF
TAX RATE 1991 TAX RATE TAXING DISTRICTS/PENSION FUNDS 1990 TAX AMOUNTS 1991 TAX AMOUNTS TAX INCREASE/DECREASE IN S AND %
*)E UUUNIYWIDE *X - $ CHANGE % CHANGE
. 2844 . 2960 COUNTY OF DU PAGE 411 . 95 428 . 75
. 0872 . 0742 PENSION FUND 126 . 30 107 . 47 - 18 . 83 - 14 . 91
. 0910 . 0854 COUNTY HEALTH DEPT 131 . 81 123 . 70 -8 . 11 -6 . 15
. 01,53 . 0149 PENSION FUND 22 . 16 21 . 58 - . 58 - 2 . 62
. 1456 . 1592 FOREST PRESERVE DIST 239 . 87 230 . 60 - 9 . 27 -3 . 86
. 0084 . 0072 PENSION FUND 12 . 16 10 . 42 - 1 . 74 - 14 . 31
. 1067 . 0920 DU PAGE AIRPORT AUTH 154 . 55 133 . 26 -21 . 29 - 13 . 78
** LOCAL **
. 0037 NO LEVY DU PAGE WATER COMM 5 . 35 -5 . 35 - 100 . 00
. 0604 . . 0586 YORK TOWNSHIP 87 . 48 84 . 88 -2 . 60 -2 . 97
. 0065 ' . 0077 PENSION FUND 9 . 41 11 . 15 1 . 74 18 . 49
. 0400 110387 YORK TWP ROAD 57 . 94 56 . 05 - 1 . 89 -3 . 26
. 0016 : 0015 PENSION FUND 2 . 31 2 . 17 - . 14 -6 . 06
. 1044 . 0994 VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK 151 . 22 143 . 98 -7 . 24 -4 . 79
. 1639 . 1957 OAK BROOK PARK DIST 237 . 40 283 . 47 46 . 07 19 . 41
. 0056 . 0080 PENSION FUND 8 . 11 11 . 58 3 . 47 42 . 79
HINSDALE SAN DIST
** EDUCATIONAL **
? . 1888 2. 1630 GRADE SCHOOL DIST 58 3 , 170 . 47 3 , 133 . 10 -37 . 37 - 1 . 18
. 0468 . 0431 PENSION FUND 67 . 78 62 . 43 -5 . 35 -7 . 89
1 . 9032 1 . 8949 HIGH SCHOOL DIST 99•• 2 , 756 . 78 2 , 744 . 76 - 12 . 02 - . 44
. 0242 . 0257 PENSION FUND 35 . 05 37 . 22 2 . 17 6 . 19
. 2092 . 2085 COLLEGE DU PAGE 502 303 . 14 302 . 09 - 1 . 05 - . 35
REAL ESTATE TAX RATES /
OAK BROOK AREA
LOMBARD... ... . ...... ...... . 8824
VILLA PARK .......... ... ... . 8837
HINSDALE ........ ..... .*,... . 7258
ELMHURST .. . ... .. .. ........ .4184
NAPERVILLE....... . . .. . . . . . .8349
OAK BROOK ..... ..... .... .. . . 0994
PER $100 ASSESSED VALUATION
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FINANCE
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(INCLUDING SCAVENGER & RECYCLING SERVICES)
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ENGINEERING _
2.45%
IMPROVEMENTS
EMERGENCY MEDICAL 21.78%
3. 70%
INSPECTION BUREAU LIBRARY
3. 17% 2.03%
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LONG-RANGE FINANCIAL PLAN
ALTERNATE PROJECTIONS
ADDITIONAL
SALES TAX
ALTERNATES UTILITY TAX HOME RULE)
1 Continue at:
(Base) 4% Electrical 0
4% Natural Gas
3% Telephone
2 I 1/4%
4 1/2%
6 Eliminate Utility 1/2%
Tax as of 93/94
ASSUMPTIONS COMMON TO ALL ALTERNATES:
(Years 93/94 - 96/97)
1. Annual roadway maintenance - $1.1 Million per year to keep roads from
further deterioration.
2. York Road/22nd Street - $1.0 Million in 94/95 to cover Village 25% share of
$4.0 Million reconstruction project (Federal and State participation).
Long Financial Plan
Actual & Projected Rev. & Exp. LRFP92A
Fund Balance
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Fund Balance
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Fund Balance
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Village of Oak Brook
Tax Calculations
$3,450,000 $3,450,000
Real Estate Tax: Sales Tax:
On a typical Oak Brook To produce that amount of
home with EAV of $144,850 sales tax, each member of the
day time population would pay
.40311 tax rate the following amount of tax:
tax = $583.91 $3,450,000
--------- = $46.00 of sales
751000 (pop) tax
Village of Oak Brook
Tax Calculations
$ 3, 450, 000 Current GO Bonds
Real Estate Tax: Real Estate Tax:
.40311 tax rate .0994 tax rate
Total Tax Total Tax
$ 8,062.20 $1,988.00
Commercial Building EAV=$2,000,000
SELECTED SALES TAX RATES
CHICAGO AREA
AURORA . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . a . .. . .. . a . . . . .. 7 . 00
HOFFMAN ESTATES . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . me . . . . 000. 8 - 25
SCHAUMBURG . . . . . .. .. . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 8 . 25
CHICAGO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . 8 . 7 5
OAK BROOK ( CURRENT) .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .. .. . . 6 . 75 %
OAK BROOK ( WITH HOME . RU LE ) . . . . . .. ... . 7 . 25 %
Real [state Tax Levy Also
SELECTED SALES TAX RATES
CHICAGO . ... . . . .. . . . .. .. . .. . . . . .. . . . .. 8 . 75 %
HINSDALE ( Cook ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 8. 00
HINSDALE ( DuPage ) . . . . . ... .... . . . .. . . . 6 . 75
OAK BROOK ( DuPage - current ) . . .. .. . . . . 6 . 75
OAK BROOK ( DuPage - with Home Rule ) . . .. 7 .25 %
WESTCHESTER . . .................. . . . ... 7.75
ELMHURST. . ... . . . a 0 0 a m.. . awnw .. . "N .. . . 7NOO
Village of Oak Brook
Capital Improvements
Thousands
3000
2500 - .......
2000 -
1500 -1.... . .... ............I........... ...............................................................................................................................
1000 - ............ .................................... .......... ............................................................... ..... .......
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1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993
Series 1
Village of Oak Brook
Revenue History
Millions
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1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993
Note: 1992-93 Estimated
Village of QBrook
Expenditure History
Millions
14 13.1
12 10.9
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1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993
Note: 1992-93 Estimated
Village of Oak Broo
Revenue & Expenditures
Millions
14
0
1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993
Revenues Expenditures
. . Estimated
Home Rule Municipalities
October 5, 1992 Master Listing Page 1
4:02 pm Salestax
Kapff
Name Population Name Population Name Population
-------------------- ---------- -------------------- ---------- ------------------- ----------
Chicago 2,783,726 Granite City 32,769 Thornton 2.778
Cook County 131,691 Northbrook 32,308 Sesser 2,087
Peoria 113,504 Pekin 32,254 Rockdale 1,709
Springfield 105,227 Addison 32,058 East Hazelcrest 1,570
Aurora 99,581 Carol Stream 31,716 Mound City 765
Naperville 85,351 Streamwood 31,197 Bedford Park 566
Decatur 83,885 Highland Park 30,575 Golf 454
Elgin 77,010 Wheeling 29,911 Mettawa 348
Joliet 76,628 Harvey 29,771 Bryant 273
Arlington Heights 75,462 Niles 28,384 McCook 263
Evanston 73,233 Lansing 28,087 Standard 260
Waukegan 69,392 Glendale Heights 27,973 Sauget 197
Schaumburg 68,586 Burbank 27,600 Naples 130
Cicero 67,436 Kankakee 27,531 Muddy 87
Champaign 63,502 Maywood 27,139 National City 57
Skokie 59,432 Carbondale 27,033 6,311,797
Oak Lawn 56,182 Wilmette 26,694
Oak Park 53,648 Woodridge 26,256
Des Plaines 53,414 Oak Forest 26,203
Mount Prospect 53,168 Freeport 25,840
Bloomington 51,972 Park Forest 24,656
Wheaton 51,464 Dolton 23,956
Downers Grove 46,858 Elmwood Park 23,206
Hoffman Estates 46,363 Rolling Meadows 22,591
Berwyn 45,426 Morton Grove 22,373
Moline 43,127 South Holland 22,105
Belleville 42,785 Evergreen Park 20,874
Elmhurst 42,029 Deerfield 17,327
East St. Louis 40,944 Rantoul 17,212
Bolingbrook 40,843 Mount Vernon 17,080
Rock Island 40,630 Norridge 14,459
Normal 40,023 Peru 9,302
Quincy 39,681 Glenwood 9,289
Palatine 39,655 Calumet Park 8,418
Calumet City 37,840 Peoria Heights 6,930
Tinley Park 37,121 University Park 6,204
Glenview 37,093 Countryside 5,961
Buffalo Grove 36,398 Stickney 5,678
Urbana 36,344 Mascoutah 5,511
Park Ridge 36,175 Watseka 5,424
Orland Park 35,720 Flora 5,054
DeKalb 35,076 Lincolnshire 4,925
North Chicago 34,978 Park City 4,677
Danville 33,828 Stone Park 4,383
Galesburg 33,530 Channahon 4,266
Elk Grove Village 33,429 Barrington Hills 4,202
Alton 33,064 Rosemont 3,995
Chicago Heights 32,966 Burnham 3,916
Hanover Park 32,895 West Dundee 3,728
South Barrington 2,937
Home Rule Municipalities
October -5, 1992 Master Listing - Page 1
4:05 pm � Salestax
Kapff
Name Population Sales Tax
Joliet 76,628 1.25
Burnham 3,916 1.00
Champaign 63,502 1.00
Chicago 2,783,726 1.00
Cicero 67,436 1.00
Danville 33,828 1.00
Decatur 83,885 1.00
East St. Louis 40,944 1.00
Elmwood Park 23,206 1.00
Granite City 32,769 1.00
Norridge 14,459 1.00
Peoria 113,504 1.00
Rosemont 3,995 1.00
Sesser 2,087 1.00
Springfield 105,227 1.00
Stone Park 4,383 1.00
Urbana 36,344 1.00
Carbondale 27,033 .75 / /)
Cook County 131,691 .75 i-- �ct�C
DeKalb 35,076 .75 .4;.- 4%oW C.
Galesburg 33,530 .75
Mount Vernon 17,080 .75
Quincy 39,681 .75
Skokie 59,432 .75
Alton 33,064 .50
Aurora 99,581 .50
Bloomington 51,972 .50
Buffalo Grove 36,398 .50
Calumet City 37,840 .50
East Hazelc rest 1,570 .50
Elk Grove Village 33,429 .50
Hoffman Estates 46,363 .50
Moline 43,127 .50
Morton Grove 22,373 .50
Niles 28,384 .50
Normal 40,023 .50
Palatine 39,655 .50
Peoria Heights 6,930 .50
Rock Island 40,630 .50
Schaumburg 68,586 .50
Streamwood 31,197 .50
West Dundee 3,728 .50
Arlington Heights 75,462 .25
Belleville 42,785 .25
Bolingbrook 40,843 .25
Elmhurst _ 42,029 .25
Mount Prospect 53,168 .25
Rolling Meadows 22,591 .25
e c OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
�;. INDEX DEPARTMENT SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62756
yGG289�q ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION
GEORGE H. RYAN
SECRETARY OF STATE October 8, 1992
Linda K. Gonnella, Village Clerk
Village of Oak Brook
1200 Oak Brook Road
Oak Brook, Illinois 60521-2255
Dear Ms. Gonnella:
Receipt is acknowledged of the certification that the Village of
Oak Brook, DuPage County, Illinois, will hold a referendum on
November 3, 1992 on the following question:
"Shall the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois, become a home rule
unit of Government?"
Said certification has been placed on file in this office as of
October 8, 1992.
Sincere ,
JV�P""
TONY LEONE
Director
Index Department
111 East Monroe Street
Springfield, Illinois 62756
(217) 782-7017
cc: Illinois Departments
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OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK
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DAVID D.ORR OCT i
COUNry CLERK
118 N.CLARK ST.
CHICAGO.IL 60602
312-443-5656
FAX 312-443-4720
October 3, '1992
Dear Local Election Official:
Enclosed is a copy of the final "Proof of Ballot," listing all candidates
and/or questions as they will appear on the ballot for the Tuesday, November
3, 1992 General Election.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact this office at
(312) 443-5157.
Sincerely,
David D. Orr
_ Cook County Clerk
DDO:GMR:emo y:
Gary M. Rycyzyn
Director of Elections
Enclosure
A9encY M139
File: Ref-M139
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
NOVEMBER 3, 1992
PROPOSITION TO BECOME A HOME RULE UNIT
OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
TO THE ELECTORS OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK:
F 294 YES
"Shall the Village of Oak Brook become a Home Rule Munici-
pality?"
F 296 NO