Minutes - 06/07/2021 - Board of Trustees
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MINUTES OF THE JUNE 7, 2021 SPECIAL
MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
APPROVED AS WRITTEN ON
JUNE 22, 2021
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Village Board of Trustees was called to order by President Gopal Lalmalani
in the Upper Level Conference Room of the Butler Government Center at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of
Allegiance was given.
2. ROLL CALL
Village Clerk Charlotte Pruss called the roll with the following persons:
PRESENT: President Gopal Lalmalani, Information Technology Assistant Director Ejaz Khan
PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE/ZOOM:
Trustees Laurence Herman, Michael Manzo, James Nagle, A. Suresh Reddy, Edward Tiesenga,
Trustee Yusuf
ABSENT: None
IN ATTENDANCE VIA TELECONFERENCE/ZOOM: Interim Village Manager/Police Chief James
Kruger, Development Services Director Tony Budzikowski, Fire Chief Barry Liss, Finance Director
Jason Paprocki, Public Works Superintendent Rick Valent, HR Director/Deputy Clerk Kathy
Vonachen and Village Attorney Michael Castaldo III.
3. PRESIDENT’S OPENING COMMENTS
President Lalmalani apologized for the delay caused by a technical issue, explained the reason for calling
the Special meeting to order, thanked everyone for attending, and shared hopes for the next meeting to be
in person. Furthermore, he shared new numbers of administered vaccinations and announced Committee
vacancies.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
None
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. Accounts Payable for Period Ending: June 3, 2021 - $889,214.77
Significant Items Included in Above:
1. BCBS HMO – Health Care Services – June 2021 - $45,530.75
2. BCBS PPO – Health Care Services – March 2021 - $275,413.26
3. BCBS PPO – Health Care Services – April 2021 - $252,940.71
4. DU-COMM – Police Dept. - Quarterly Shares – May 1, 2021 – July 31, 2021 - $120,029.25
B. Approval of Payroll for Pay Period Ending: May 29, 2021 - $803,259.20
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C. Development Services Referrals
1. 2111 Midwest Road – McDonald’s – Amend Special Use
2. 2111 Midwest Road – McDonald’s – Parking Variation
D. Ordinances & Resolutions
1. ORDINANCE 2021-BU-AMEND-ND-S-1926, An Ordinance Authorizing Amendments and
Transfers Among Budget Line Items the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois
Motion by Trustee Manzo, seconded by Trustee Nagle to approve the Consent Agenda, with the
exception of Items 5.C.1, 5.C.2, 5.D.1 and authorize the expenditures as presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga and Yusuf
Nays: 0 – None
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion carried
6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
Item 5.C.1 - 2111 Midwest Road – McDonald’s – Amend Special Use
Trustee Herman shared his observations stating his concerns with the special use variation.
Development Services Director Budzikowski thanked Trustee Herman for the observation stating he will
pass the message along.
Motion by Trustee Manzo, Seconded by Trustee Yusuf that the Village Board discusses, and
approves the referral of 2111 Midwest Road – McDonald’s – Amend Special Use
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga and Yusuf
Nays: 0 – None
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion carried
Item 5.C.2 - 2111 Midwest Road – McDonald’s – Parking Variation
Motion by Trustee Herman, Seconded by Trustee Yusuf that the Village Board discusses, and
approves the referral of 2111 Midwest Road – McDonald’s – Parking Variation
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga and Yusuf
Nays: 0 – None
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion carried
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Item 5.D.1 - ORDINANCE 2021-BU-AMEND-ND-S-1926, An Ordinance Authorizing Amendments
and Transfers Among Budget Line Items the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois
Trustee Herman explained the reasons for the Ordinance and shared his opinions regarding the Fire
Department's operations.
Motion by Trustee Manzo, Seconded by Trustee Nagle that the Village Board discusses, and
approves ORDINANCE 2021-BU-AMEND-ND-S-1926, An Ordinance Authorizing Amendments
and Transfers Among Budget Line Items the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga and Yusuf
Nays: 0 – None
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion carried
7. ACTIVE BUSINESS
A. Fireworks Display Discussion
President Lalmalani explained the reason for bringing the subject discussion to fruition. He addressed
resident communications asking for reconsiderations of the Fireworks Display for the Fourth of July
Holiday, and requested Interim Village Manager/Police Chief Kruger to speak regarding his findings in
terms of possibilities on such short notice. Discussion ensued.
Interim Village Manager/Police Chief Kruger explained his findings in detail, stating that the price
difference between the regular company used for the display of fireworks and the other pyrotechnic
service providers. Moreover, he explained traffic, parking, and staffing concerns to make the event
possible with such brief notice.
Trustee Manzo expressed his willingness to go along with the Board members; however, he did voice his
reservation and hesitation, urging deferral.
Trustee Reddy spoke in favor of holding the event on a much smaller scale.
Trustee Yusuf voiced his concerns with the traffic flow, unnecessary health risks, and needed staffing to
make the event possible. He also suggested holding the display during a different holiday or next year.
Trustee Herman spoke in agreement with Trustee Reddy’s comments, expressed his concerns with traffic
flow, and further expressed his hesitation toward deciding about the timing and proposed location of the
fireworks display.
Trustee Nagle shared his observation regarding the pricing and location and provided suggestions on how
to help the Village fund the event using local businesses.
Trustee Tiesenga expressed his views and opinions regarding the event's timing, the current economic
situation in the country, and the expenses before the board. Furthermore, he urged restrain regarding the
spending and spoke in agreement with Trustee Nagle's comments mentioning the sponsorship from the
local businesses.
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Village Attorney Michael Castaldo Junior introduced himself, stating he began his practice at the firm a
few years ago.
8.PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
None
9.ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Trustee Manzo, seconded, by Trustee Herman to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the
Board of Trustees at 6:51 p.m. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
ATTEST:
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Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk
/s/ Charlotte K. Pruss