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MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 12, 2021 REGULAR
MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
APPROVED AS WRITTEN ON
OCTOBER 26, 2021
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Village Board of Trustees was called to order by Pro Tem Asif Yusuf in the
Samuel E. Dean Boardroom of the Butler Government Center at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was
given.
2. ROLL CALL
Village Clerk Charlotte Pruss called the roll with the following persons:
PRESENT: Trustees Laurence Herman, Michael Manzo, A. Suresh Reddy, Edward Tiesenga, and
President Pro Tem Asif Yusuf
ABSENT: President Gopal Lalmalani
IN ATTENDANCE: Interim Village Manager/Police Chief James Kruger, Information Technology
Director Jim Fox, Development Services Director Tony Budzikowski, Golf Manager/Superintendent
Sean Creed, Finance Director Jason Paprocki, Public Works Director Rick Valent, Interim Fire Chief
James Arie, Head Librarian Jacob Post, HR Director/Deputy Clerk Kathy Vonachen, and Village
Attorney Michael Castaldo Jr.
3. PRESIDENT’S OPENING COMMENTS
President Pro Tem Yusuf began his opening comments by sharing his hopes for President Lalmalani to
fully recoup by the next meeting and be able to lead. He also asked everyone to keep him in thoughts and
prayers. Next, he shared the exciting news of several events happening in Oak Brook, including the
Philippine Independence week gala and several ribbon-cutting ceremonies of the new establishments.
After that, President Pro Tem Yusuf announced Halloween hours, safety precautions and urged everyone
to keep their cars locked. He also reminded everyone that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and
encouraged everyone to wear pink to support anyone affected by the disease. Lastly, he spoke about the
leaf pick-up procedures and introduced several upcoming presentations.
A. Citizens Pension Academy Presentation
Trustee Tiesenga shared a synopsis of the Citizens Pension Academy, the DMMC innovation contest, and
its winners. He also explained the effects of pensions on the Village finances, the pension amounts found
on the bi-weekly reports, the introduction of real estate property tax, the ability to deliver appropriate
services, and where the full sessions can be found.
B. Irgens Partners, LLC, 1800 York Road –Preliminary Board Review (PBR) for a Planned
Development to Construct a Medical Office Building
Irgens Partners, LLC representative Rob Oldenburg, presented plans for a Medical Office Building, the
previously approved plans in 2010, signalized intersection at York Rd and Forest Glen Lane, request for
several variances, and expressed gratitude for the Board’s consideration and working through the process.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
Resident Anthony DiCanio urged the Board to consider all the facts about the situation before making a
final decision on the subject matter. Then he proceeded to state his concerns with the addition of the stop
signs.
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Resident Natalie Cappetta also spoke against the stop signs at the proposed intersection, explained the
laws behind MUTCD (manual for uniform traffic control devices), and suggested conducting an
engineering study.
Resident Mario Vescovi spoke in support of adding the stop signs at Madison Street and Fredrick Drive
for safety concerns.
Resident Kathy Maher spoke against the implementation of the stop signs by explaining previous personal
experiences living on Madison Street for over 47 years.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. REGULAR BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Motion by Trustee Herman, seconded by Trustee Manzo to approve the Minutes of the Regular
Board of Trustees Meeting of September 28, 2021. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
6.
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: October 7, 2021 - $334,245.24
Significant Items included in Above:
1. LEGAL SERVICES:
a) Lamp Law, LLC. - Legal Services – September 2021 - $3,333.33 (FY21 YTD - $29,999.97)
TOTAL LEGAL BUDGET FOR 2021 IS $245,000.00
TOTAL LEGAL BILLS PAID FOR 2021 - YTD - $253,359.93
2. BCBS HMO – Health Care Services – October 2021 - $54,142.10
B. Approval of Payroll for Pay Period Ending: October 2, 2021 - $773,091.31
C. Authorization to Seek Bids or Proposals or Negotiate Contracts:
1. Independence Day Fireworks Display (Independence Day/Taste of Oak Brook Celebration)
D. Ordinances & Resolutions
1. RESOLUTION 2021-SR-PP-EX-R-1963, A Resolution Approving an Extension of One Year
Pertaining to the Approval of the Preliminary Plat of Subdivision for Lot 3 in the Franklin
Subdivision in the Village of Oak Brook Approved by Resolution R-1909, R-1842 and R-1762
2. RESOLUTION 2021-ENG-DESIGN-CNTRCT-EX-R-1964, A Resolution Approving and
Authorizing the Execution of a Construction Management Contract By and Between the Village of
Oak Brook and Burke, LLC., For the Designer-LED Design Build Project for York Woods Water
Main Abandonment
3. ORDINANCE 2021-LY-EX1-S-1631, An Ordinance Adopting an Amendment to the Meeting
Room and Quiet Study Rooms Policy for the Oak Brook Public Library
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4. ORDINANCE 2021-PD-TC-G-1197, An Ordinance Amending Title 7, Chapter 2 of the Village of
Oak Brook Code of Ordinances
E. Arts DuPage Proclamation
F. Philippine Independence Week Proclamation
Motion by Trustee Herman, seconded by Trustee Manzo to approve the Consent Agenda, with the
exception of Items 6.D.1 and 6.D.4, 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
7. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
Item 6.D.1 - RESOLUTION 2021-SR-PP-EX-R-1963, A Resolution Approving an Extension of One
Year Pertaining to the Approval of the Preliminary Plat of Subdivision for Lot 3 in the Franklin
Subdivision in the Village of Oak Brook Approved by Resolution R-1909, R-1842 and R-1762
Trustee Manzo presented the motion for Trustee Tiesenga explaining his support.
Trustee Tiesenga explained the reasons for his request to extract this item and spoke in opposition to the
extension.
Motion by Trustee Manzo, Seconded by Trustee Nagle that the Village Board discusses and
approves the RESOLUTION 2021-SR-PP-EX-R-1963, A Resolution Approving an Extension of
One Year Pertaining to the Approval of the Preliminary Plat of Subdivision for Lot 3 in the
Franklin Subdivision in the Village of Oak Brook Approved by Resolution R-1909, R-1842 and R-
1762
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Nagle, Reddy, and Yusuf
Nays: 1 – Trustee Tiesenga
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion carried
Item 6.D.4- ORDINANCE 2021-PD-TC-G-1197, An Ordinance Amending Title 7, Chapter 2 of the
Village of Oak Brook Code of Ordinances
Trustee Herman made a motion to defer the item to study the matter further and speak to counsel.
Motion by Trustee Herman, Seconded by Trustee Nagle that the Village Board defers
ORDINANCE 2021-PD-TC-G-1197, An Ordinance Amending Title 7, Chapter 2 of the Village of
Oak Brook Code of Ordinances
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 – Trustees Herman, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga and Yusuf
Nays: 1 – Trustee Manzo
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion carried
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8. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION, For the Purpose of Discussing and Considering Collective
Negotiating Matters Between the Village and Its Employees or Their Representatives.
Motion by Trustee Nagle, seconded, by Trustee Reddy to adjourn to Closed Session for the Purpose
of Discussing and Considering Collective Negotiating Matters Between the Village and Its
Employees or Their Representatives at 7:48 p.m. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION OF THE REGULAR BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING OF
October 12, 2021 at 8:41 p.m.
ADJOURN TO SECOND CLOSED SESSION, For the Purpose of Discussing Pending Litigation.
Motion by Trustee Nagle, seconded, by Trustee Reddy to adjourn to second Closed Session for the
Purpose of Discussing Pending Litigation at 8:43 p.m. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION OF THE REGULAR BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING OF
October 12, 2021 at 9:39 p.m.
9. ACTIVE BUSINESS
A. Confirmation of Appointments
1. Confirmation of Re-Appointment to Zoning Board of Appeals: Rahma Hasan and Wayne
Ziemer
Motion by Trustee Herman, seconded by Trustee Manzo to confirm the re-appointment of Rahma
Hasan and Wayne Ziemer to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
ACTIVE BUSINESS
B. Ordinances & Resolutions
1. ORDINANCE 2021-BU-AMEND-S-1632, An Ordinance Authorizing Amendments and
Transfers Among Budget Line Items the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois
Trustee Herman asked that the motion be amended to the specific number values.
Finance Director Paprocki confirmed that the suggested numbers are by Trustee Herman only apply to the
Police Union.
Motion by Trustee Manzo, Seconded by Trustee Tiesenga that the Village Board approves an
ORDINANCE 2021-BU-AMEND-S-1632, An Ordinance Authorizing Amendments and Transfers
Among Budget Line Items the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois as Amended to exclude the Fire and
Public Works bargaining Unions.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Nagle, Tiesenga and Yusuf
Nays: 0 – None
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Trustee Reddy
Motion carried
ACTIVE BUSINESS
B. Ordinances & Resolutions
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2. RESOLUTION 2021-AJUD-PD-FOP-R-1965, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a Settlement Agreement By and Between the Village of Oak Brook and Illinois
Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council
Trustee Tiesenga spoke in opposition to the motion due to specific wording as written going against the
Illinois Labor Relations Act.
Motion by Trustee Herman, Seconded by Trustee Manzo that the Village Board approves and
authorizes RESOLUTION 2021-AJUD-PD-FOP-R-1965, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing
the Execution of a Settlement Agreement By and Between the V illage of Oak Brook and Illinois
Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Nagle, and Yusuf
Nays: 1 – Trustee Tiesenga
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Trustee Reddy
Motion carried
ACTIVE BUSINESS
B. Ordinances & Resolutions
3. RESOLUTION 2021-AJUD-FD-IAFF-R-1966, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a Settlement Agreement By and Between the Village of Oak Brook and
Associated Fire Fighters of Oak Brook, IAFF Local 4646
Motion by Trustee Herman seconded by Trustee Manzo that the Village Board approves and
authorizes the RESOLUTION 2021-AJUD-FD-IAFF-R-1966, A Resolution Approving and
Authorizing the Execution of a Settlement Agreement By and Between the Village of Oak Brook
and Associated Fire Fighters of Oak Brook, IAFF Local 4646
Motion by Trustee Manzo, Seconded by Trustee Nagle that the Village Board defers RESOLUTION
2021-AJUD-FD-IAFF-R-1966, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a
Settlement Agreement By and Between the Village of Oak Brook and Associated Fire Fighters of Oak
Brook, IAFF Local 4646
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Nagle, Tiesenga and Yusuf
Nays: 0 – None
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Trustee Reddy
Motion carried
ACTIVE BUSINESS
B. Ordinances & Resolutions
4. RESOLUTION 2021-PW-UN-MOA-R-1968, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a Collective Bargaining Agreement By and Between the Village of Oak Brook
and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150 January 1, 2021 Through
December 31, 2025
Motion by Trustee Tiesenga seconded by Trustee Manzo that the Village Board approves and
authorizes the RESOLUTION 2021-PW-UN-MOA-R-1968, A Resolution Approving and
Authorizing the Execution of a Collective Bargaining Agreement By and Between the Village of
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Oak Brook and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150 January 1, 2021
Through December 31, 2025
Motion by Trustee Herman, Seconded by Trustee Nagle that the Village Board defers
RESOLUTION 2021-PW-UN-MOA-R-1968, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a Collective Bargaining Agreement By and Between the Village of Oak Brook and the
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150 January 1, 2021 Through December 31,
2025
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Nagle, Tiesenga and Yusuf
Nays: 0 – None
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Trustee Reddy
Motion carried
ACTIVE BUSINESS
C. 2022 Taste of Oak Brook - Discussion
Trustee Manzo announced that the Village of Oak Brook is moving to host the event for five days and
welcomed any comments or ideas from staff or Department Directors. He also shared his thoughts
regarding Trustee Tiesenga’s suggestions about the entertainment and venue.
Interim Village Manager Kruger stated that the original intent was to move forward with the event in
2022. However, he is seeking concurrence from the Board to move forward and begin the process.
Trustee Yusuf shared his thoughts, comments, and excitement regarding the event.
Trustee Tiesenga shared his thoughts, comments, and suggestions regarding the Taste of Oak Brook venue
and entertainment.
10. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
None
12. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Trustee Reddy, seconded, by Trustee Manzo to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the
Board of Trustees at 9:55 p.m. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
ATTEST:
/s/Charlotte K. Pruss____
Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk