Minutes - 11/18/2021 - Board of Trustees
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SPECIAL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 18, 2021
MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 18, 2021 SPECIAL BOARD
OF TRUSTEES BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK APPROVED AS WRITTEN
ON DECEMBER 14, 2021
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Special Budget Workshop Meeting of the Village Board of Trustees was called to order by President Gopal
Lalmalani in the Samuel E. Dean Board Room of the Butler Government Center at 6:01 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, and President Gopal Lalmalani
PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE/ZOOM:
Trustees A. Suresh Reddy, Edward Tiesenga, and Asif Yusuf
ABSENT: Trustee James Nagle (arrived at 6:14 p.m.)
IN ATTENDANCE: Interim Village Manager/Police Chief James Kruger, Information Technology Director
Jim Fox, Development Services Director Tony Budzikowski, Finance Director Jason Paprocki, Interim
Fire Chief James Arie, Head Librarian Jacob Post, HR Director/Deputy Clerk Kathy Vonachen
3. RESIDENT/VISITOR COMMENTS – None presented.
4. 2022 BUDGET WORKSHOP
President Lalmalani requested that Finance Director Paprocki begin the discussion.
A. PowerPoint Presentation – Overview of Budget
Finance Director Paprocki shared a brief overview of the proposed 2022 Budget. After that, he shared a
detailed PowerPoint presentation discussing estimated 2022 changes in cash and investments, a summary of
the 2022 proposed budget outlining the General Fund, Hotel Tax Fund, Motor Fuel Tax Fund, Infrastructure
Fund, Promenade TIF Fund, Water Fund, Sports Core Fund, Golf Surcharge Fund, Self-Insurance Fund,
Garage Fund, and the Equipment Replacement Fund. He further shared an overview of the Revenue
Summary, Sales Tax Revenue, Non-Home Rule Sales Tax Revenue, along with other major revenues,
including the Income Tax, Utility/Telecommunications Tax, Net Ambulance Fees, and Building Permits.
Moreover, Finance Director Paprocki also shared the Expenditure Summary, including a detailed overview of
the projected personnel cost by department and position type, the Budgeted Capital, and the Five-Year Plan
for each Fund. Lastly, Finance Director Paprocki addressed proposed questions. Discussion ensued.
Trustee Manzo asked for a clarification on the projected employee raises compared to the year 2021 and the
allocation of the TIF funds at the Promenade.
Trustee Herman stated that the matter of the TIF fund allocation at the Promenade needs a closer look to
maintain the health of the business and generate future tax revenues.
Trustee Yusuf explained the Village contributions to the discussed TIF and what happens to the general fund
once the TIF ends.
Trustee Tiesenga spoke in agreement with Trustee Herman’s comments regarding the creation of a healthy
business community.
B. Review of Program Goals, Objectives, and Budget Request in the Following Departments
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1) Development Services
Development Services Director Budzikowski shared a PowerPoint presentation beginning with the
organizational structure of the Development Services Department, departmental accomplishments and
announced the hiring of the new part-time plan reviewer. After that, he spoke about the projected revenues,
and goals and objectives for the upcoming year. Additionally, Development Services Director Budzikowski
pointed out the software updates, along with updates regarding procedures, and explained the budgeted
amounts, including all the mentioned amendments to the Department. Lastly, he addressed proposed
questions, and further discussion ensued.
Trustee Herman asked for a clarification of the current automation of code enforcement, the mentioned
landscaping, and accessory structure improvements.
Trustee Manzo asked for clarification on the use of the architect for the commercial landscaping, the Heinz
Development, and the engineering company.
2) Legislative and General Management
Finance Director Paprocki shared the organizational chart for the general administration, budget summary and
its savings, and the goals and objectives of the legal program. Next, he explained the General Management
organizational chart, its General Fund structure, goals and objectives, the customer service structuring, the
Emergency Management, its organizational chart, and the proposal of hiring the contracted emergency
operations coordinator. Finance Director Paprocki addressed questions and concerns. Discussion ensued.
Trustee Manzo asked that the Board revisits and discusses the working relationship with the Chamber of
Commerce.
HR Director/Deputy Clerk Vonachen presented the Clerk’s Office budgets, the Human Resources, and the Risk
Management. She began by thanking Village Clerk Pruss for the continued fantastic job as the local election
official to all the residents. After that, HR Director/Deputy Clerk Vonachen spoke about the duties performed
by the Clerk’s Office, its organizational chart, and the projected budget. Furthermore, she went on to present
the goals and objectives of the Human Resources Department, its accomplishments, the slight monetary
adjustments to the budget and proceeded to explain the Risk Management goals, its organizational chart, and its
budget.
Trustee Herman asked about the number of FOIA requests received per year.
Information Technology Director Fox presented the Department’s goals and objectives, its organizational chart,
the year’s accomplishments, and explained the significant changes to the proposed budget. After that, he
discussed the GIS (Geographical Information Systems) Program, its goals, objectives, costs associated with the
system, and structure. Questions were addressed. Discussion ensued.
Trustee Herman asked Information Technology Director Fox for his thoughts and opinions regarding the
implementation of the Virtual Desktop option for the Village.
Police Chief/ Interim Manager Kruger added that certain software products used by the Police Department
require physical terminals for security purposes.
Trustee Manzo asked about the organizational standpoint of the viewable areas to the public within the GIS
system.
Development Services Director Budzikowski explained how the GIS system is helpful and utilized within the
Department.
3) Financial Services
Finance Director Paprocki shared goals and objectives for the Financial Services Department, the organizational
chart, the budgets for the General Fund, Motor Fuel Tax Fund, and the Promenade TIF Fund.
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ATTEST: _______________________
Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk
4)Library
Head Librarian Post shared a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the Library’s accomplishments and its goals
and objectives. He also shared the Library’s organizational chart, the Budget Summary, and explained its
monetary changes.
5)Fire
Interim Fire Chief Arie introduced himself to the Board and thanked Finance Director Paprocki for his time and
assistance in developing the presented budget plan. Next, he proceeded to explain the Department’s goals and
objectives, read a portion of its mission statement, explained all the duties and responsibilities assigned to the
Fire Department along with the detailed proposed budget summary. He also explained the organizational chart
and answered questions. Discussion ensued.
Trustee Herman thanked Interim Fire Chief Arie for all the outstanding work the Fire Department has been
doing and mentioned the most recent major accident. After that, he asked about possibilities of budget
adjustments and the Intergovernmental Agreements between the authorities.
Trustee Manzo asked about the terms of the agreement with the Tollway Authority and all other entities the
Village’s Fire Department has agreements with that need to be evaluated accordingly.
President Lalmalani asked about the reimbursements associated with the cardiac outputs and services provided
by the Village.
Trustee Tiesenga asked about the plans to reduce the significant numbers of false alarms from year to year.
Trustee Nagle addressed the fire alarm sensitivities issues that have been presented in his hotel with the fully
upgraded fire alarm system.
6)Police
Police Chief/Interim Village Manager Kruger began his presentation by thanking everyone involved in
preparations for the budget meeting and commended Finance Director Paprocki for all the help he has provided
with the materials and for taking over certain aspects of the presentation. Next, he presented the Police
Department goals, the organizational chart, and detailed budgetary requests; he also spoke about current events
and further technology implementation in fighting crime. Questions and comments were addressed. Discussion
ensued.
Trustee Nagle commended the Police Department for the hard work that they have been doing in catching the
criminals responsible for recent home burglaries and business looting.
President Lalmalani extended Trustee Nagle’s appreciation for the Police Department and addressed the need
for the ever-changing technology.
Trustee Yusuf addressed the recent looting incident and the amazing job done by the Police Department.
Trustee Tiesenga asked for clarification on the itemized pricing on the additional requested body cameras and
equipment. He also asked about the need for the cameras and the law provision as currently written.
Trustee Manzo addressed the loitering issue currently affecting the Village.
5.ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Trustee Manzo, seconded by Trustee Nagle, to adjourn the Special Budget Workshop Meeting
of the Board of Trustees at 8:28p.m.
VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
/s/ Charlotte K. Pruss