Minutes - 11/23/2021 - Board of TrusteesVILLAGE OF OAK BROOK MINUTES Page 1 of 5 REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 23, 2021
MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 23, 2021 REGULAR
MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
APPROVED AS WRITTEN ON
DECEMBER 14, 2021
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Village Board of Trustees was called to order by President Gopal Lalmalani
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, James Nagle, A. Suresh Reddy, Edward
Tiesenga Trustee Yusuf, and President Gopal Lalmalani
ABSENT: None
IN ATTENDANCE: Interim Village Manager/Police Chief James Kruger, Information Technology
Director Jim Fox, Development Services Director Tony Budzikowski, 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 James G. Wargo
3. PRESIDENT’S OPENING COMMENTS
President Lalmalani greeted everyone, wished everyone a happy, blessed, and bountiful Thanksgiving.
Encouraged everyone to get vaccinated and announced the official opening of the Brazilian Steakhouse,
Fogo de Chao, and spoke about the food offered. After that, he asked Trustee Nagle to speak about the
Holiday event hosted at the Drake Hotel. Lastly, President Lalmalani invited Rob Grusin to come up and
present the Point B marketing plan for 2022.
Trustee Nagle invited everyone and spoke about the first annual tree lighting ceremony hosted by the
Drake Hotel in partnership with the Salvation Army and encouraged everyone to bring in food items for
donations.
A. Point B 2022 Marketing Presentation
Rob Grusin, President of Point B Communications, wished everyone Happy Thanksgiving and introduced
himself before beginning his PowerPoint presentation. Next, he shared the travel highlights and
projections for the year 2022, the strategic media recommendations, mobile ads, video marketing, budget
allocation, leisure segment, wedding segment, and the meetings and groups advertising. He also addressed
the questions and concerns brought up by the Board.
President Lalmalani asked about the outcome data resulting in increased traffic in the hotels within the
Village and the marketing geared towards the meeting held by the medical communities. Discussion
ensued.
Trustee Nagle asked about the advertising on the Facebook page and other social media pages
maintenance. He also asked about the breakdown of the allocated funds over the period of the last five
years in terms of advertisement, the setup, maintenance, and traffic of the OakBrook.com web page.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
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Daniel O’Leary, Polo Managing Director, spoke about the Oak Brook Sports Core Soccer Field
management agreements as they relate to the Oak Brook Polo Club.
Jeff Butter introduced himself, stating the companies he’s representing, including the Urban Barbeque on
tonight’s Agenda.
Ray Cesca spoke about the new book by Dr. Joseph Mercola on EMF transmission and exposure, along
with the further adverse effects on human health.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. SPECIAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING OF NOVEMBER 09, 2021
Motion by Trustee Herman, seconded by Trustee Yusuf to approve the Minutes of the Regular
Board of Trustees Meeting of November 09, 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: November 18, 2021 - $1,752,673.85
Significant Items included in Above:
1. LEGAL SERVICES:
a) Clark, Baird, Smith, LLP. – October 2021 – $7,169.08 (FY21 YTD - $117,347.71)
b) Ottosen, Dinolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo – Pool - October 2021 - $225.00
c) Ottosen, Dinolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo – Boros - October 2021 - $720.00
d) Ottosen, Dinolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo – IAFF 4646 - October 2021 - $3,352.50
e) Ottosen, Dinolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo – General - October 2021 - $12,540.77 (FY21 YTD -
$134,555.41)
f) Lamp Law, LLC. - Legal Services – October 2021 - $3,333.33 (FY21 YTD - $33,333.30)
TOTAL LEGAL BUDGET FOR 2021 IS $245,000.00
TOTAL LEGAL BILLS PAID FOR 2021 - YTD - $301,481.81
2. Burke, LLC. – 35th and Midwest Rd. Path Improvements – Pay Request #1 - $103,274.92
3. Era - Valdivia Contractors, Inc. – Painting of Oak Brook East – West Tanks - $757,340.00
4. BCBS PPO – Health Care Services - October 2021 - $227,688.47
5. DuPage Water Commission – October 2021 - $375,200.21
B. Approval of Payroll for Pay Period Ending: November 13, 2021 - $783,470.61
C. Authorization to Seek Bids or Proposals or Negotiate Contracts:
1. IT Server Room and Computer Lab HVAC System Design and Installation Project
2. Bath & Tennis Club Aquatic Management Services
D. Development Services Referrals
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1. Village of Oak Brook – Text Amendment to Zoning Regulations to Revise Accessory Structure
Regulations
E. Ordinances & Resolutions
1. ORDINANCE 2021-TX-UT-G-1200, An Ordinance Further Amending Ordinance G – 470,
Establishing a Utility Tax Within the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois
2. RESOLUTION 2021-PW-AG-LGHT-R-1973, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a Contract By and Between the Village of Oak Brook and Twin Supplies, LTD., for
the Public Works Garage Lighting Replacement Project
3. RESOLUTION 2021-IGA-IDOT-TRF-SGNL-R-1974, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing
an Intergovernmental Agreement and License Agreement By and Between the Village of Oak
Brook, Illinois and the Illinois Department of Transportation State Maintained Traffic Signals
4. RESOLUTION 2021-LY-FURN-GRNT-R-1975, A Resolution Approving the Purchase of
Furniture for the Oak Brook Public Library
5. RESOLUTION 2021-IT-CNG-5G-R-1971, A Resolution Calling Upon Congress to Ensure
Appropriate Study of Radiofrequency Emissions and the Implementation of Fifth Generation
Wireless Network Technology
6. ORDINANCE 2021-PW-5G-UT-G-1199, An Ordinance Amending Title 8 Chapter 6 of the
Village of Oak Brook Code of Ordinances
F. Village of Oak Brook – Monthly Financial Reports October - 2021
Trustee Herman extracted Item 6.E.2 for discussion.
Motion by Trustee Reddy, seconded by Trustee Manzo to approve the Consent Agenda, with the
exception of Item 6.E.2, and authorize the expenditures as presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
Motion carried
7. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
Item 6.E.2- RESOLUTION 2021-PW-AG-LGHT-R-1973, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing
the Execution of a Contract By and Between the Village of Oak Brook and Twin Supplies, LTD.,
for the Public Works Garage Lighting Replacement Project
Trustee Herman explained his reasons for extracting the item and shared his understanding of the lighting
efficiency and ComEds Efficient Lighting Program. Furthermore, he raised questions about the electricity
delivery to the Butler Government Building along with the other buildings, the franchise agreement
currently in place, and the residential electricity bills.
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Public Works Director Valent stated that in order to take advantage of the presented program, the project
needs to be completed by mid-December 2021; otherwise, they will need to wait for the next program
offered by ComEd.
Trustee Yusuf spoke to the effects of the efficiency programs by ComEd by sharing his personal and
business experiences and further spoke in support of the item.
Trustee Manzo spoke in support of the item and asked about the Village Attorney’s experience in
negotiating the sort of franchise agreements discussed here.
Village Attorney Wargo explained the firm’s experience in re-negotiating the matter and stated that the
agreements could be looked into and discussed.
Trustee Tiesenga spoke about the current state lobbyist for the electrical company and asked the Head
Librarian Post about his experience at the Library with the converted lighting system.
Head Librarian Post shared his content with the light conversion at the Oak Brook Public Library since
the conversion took place a few years ago.
Motion by Trustee Herman, seconded by Trustee Yusuf that the Village Board Approves and
Authorizes the Execution of a Contract By and Between the Village of Oak Brook and Twin
Supplies, LTD., for the Public Works Garage Lighting Replacement Project
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Reddy, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 1 - Trustee Nagle
Absent: 0 - None
Motion carried
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Ordinances & Resolutions
1. ORDINANCE 2021-LC-AL-G-1198, An Ordinance Amending Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8A
of the Village Code of the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois By Increasing by One to Four the
Number of Authorized Class D Liquor Licenses (Urban Barbeque)
HR Director/Deputy Clerk Vonachen explained that the item was deferred at the last Agenda meeting and
is being brought up tonight to answer any Trustee questions and concerns. She also introduced John
Butter from Urban Barbeque to answer more detailed questions should they come up.
Trustee Herman asked questions regarding the catering, liquor, and sales taxes associated with the
company and the Village.
John Butter of Urban Barbeque answered all Trustee Herman’s questions and Trustee Manzo’s concerns.
Trustee Manzo asked about liquor distribution and sale at the catering facility if one does not hold a liquor
license.
Motion by Trustee Manzo, Seconded by Trustee Yusuf that the Village Board approves
ORDINANCE 2021-LC-AL-G-1198, An Ordinance Amending Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8A of the
Village Code of the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois By Increasing by One to Four the Number of
Authorized Class D Liquor Licenses (Urban Barbeque)
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Reddy, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 0 - None
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Abstain: 1 – Trustee Nagle
Absent: 0 – None
Motion carried
8.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B.1 RESOLUTION 2021-SC-AG-R-1976, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Agreement for the Management of the Soccer Fields
Trustee Yusuf spoke in opposition of the presented Resolution expressing his reasons for the opposition.
Motion by Trustee Manzo, Seconded by Trustee Herman that the Village Board approves and
authorizes RESOLUTION 2021-SC-AG-R-1976, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Agreement for the Management of the Soccer Fields
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Nagle, Reddy
Nays: 2 - Trustees Tiesenga, Yusuf
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion carried
9.ACTIVE BUSINESS
A.Confirmation of Appointments
1.Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
Motion by Trustee Reddy, seconded by Trustee Manzo That the Village Board confirms President
Lalmalani’s recommendation to appoint Moin Saiyed to the Oak Brook Board of Fire and Police
Commissioners for a term that expires May of 2024.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
Motion carried
President Lalmalani reminded the Board that there will be a Special Board Meeting called to
discuss and choose the next Village Manager from the list of candidates presented to him recently.
9.PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
None
10.ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Trustee Reddy, seconded by Trustee Nagle to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Board
of Trustees at 7:57 p.m. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
ATTEST:
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Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk
/s/ Charlotte K. Pruss