Minutes - 01/11/2022 - Board of TrusteesVILLAGE OF OAK BROOK MINUTES Page 1 of 5 REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 11, 2022
MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 11, 2022 REGULAR
MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
APPROVED AS WRITTEN ON
JANUARY 25, 2022
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 Michael Manzo, James Nagle, Edward Tiesenga Trustee Yusuf, and President Gopal
Lalmalani
ABSENT: Trustee Nagle
IN ATTENDACE VIA TELECONFERENCE/ZOOM: Trustees Laurence Herman and A. Suresh Reddy
IN ATTENDANCE: Village Manager Greg Summers, Police Chief James Kruger, Interim Police Chief
John Krull, Information Technology Director Jim Fox, Development Services Director Tony
Budzikowski, Golf Manager/Superintendent Sean Creed, Finance Directo r 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.
Clerk Pruss stated that there is a quorum.
Trustee Herman confirmed his presence and stated the reason for joining remotely.
Trustee Reddy confirmed his presence, and President Lalmalani stated the reason for Trustee Reddy’s
remote participation due to technical issues.
3.PRESIDENT’S OPENING COMMENTS
President Lalmalani began the meeting by wishing everyone a Happy New Year. After that, he reminded
everyone to stay diligent in the safety protocols against Covid-19, proceeded to speak about his
experiences with the current surge, and urged the unvaccinated to consider getting the vaccine. Next, he
introduced the new Village Manager Greg Summers, shared his background, and welcomed him to the
Village. After Village Manager Summers finished his speech, President Lalmalani spoke about the Law
Enforcement Appreciation Day and took the opportunity to thank the Oak Brook Police Department on
behalf of the Board for the extraordinary work they do daily keeping the community safe. Moreover,
President Lalmalani thanked the former Interim Village Manager/Police Chief Kruger for his tireless
dedication to the Village over the last decade and announced his retirement. After that, he asked Clerk
Pruss to read the Resolution of Appreciation for the former Interim Village Manager/Police Chief Kruger.
Village Manager Summers shared his experience thus far, extended his appreciation to the Village staff
for a thorough orientation, and thanked the Board on behalf of residents and business for all of their
efforts and placing their faith in his abilities to carry out the work of the Board. He also took the
opportunity to acknowledge and thank the former Interim Village Manager/Police Chief Kruger for his
time and assistance with the transition.
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A.RESOLUTION 2022-AP-R-1991, A Resolution of Appreciation for Police Chief James Kruger
Clerk Pruss read the Resolution of Appreciation.
Motion by Trustee Yusuf seconded by Trustee Manzo to approve the RESOLUTION 2022-AP-R-
1991, A Resolution of Appreciation for Police Chief James Kruger.
VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
B.First Responder Recognition for Oakbrook Center Incident
President Lalmalani briefly spoke about the events of December 23, 2021, at the Oakbrook Center Mall
and commended all the first responders for their swift and efficient response to the unprecedented events
taking place that evening. He then asked Police Chief Kruger to present the recognition awards. After
Police Chief Kruger presented the awards, President Lalmalani spoke about the actions taken by Police
Chief Kruger, recognized him for navigating the media that night, and asked Interim Fire Chief Arie to
present the awards to the members of the Oak Brook Fire Department. After Interim Chief Arie’s
presentation, President Lalmalani once again thanked all the first responders for their dedication and
heroism on the night of the unfortunate event and keeping the community safe every day. Thereafter, he
recognized and thanked the Public Works Department and the IT Department for their work behind the
scenes. Lastly, he introduced and briefly spoke about the newly appointed Interim Police Chief John
Krull, and asked him to come up for the Swearing-In.
Police Chief Kruger greeted everyone, thanked the Board for the Resolution of Appreciation, and humbly
stated that his success is partly due to the extraordinary men and women of the Oak Brook Police
Department. Next, he spoke of the devotion and dedication of the Police Department and presented the
Exceptional Duty Awards. After that, he presented the Meritorious Service Award and the Medal of Life
Award detailing the heroic actions of each recipient. Lastly, he thanked the Board for the opportunity to
present all the awards as he makes his departure from the Department.
Interim Fire Chief Arie briefly recapped the incident of December 23, 2021, at the Oakbrook Center Mall
and proceeded to present the Exceptions Duty Citations and the Meritorious Unit Citations. After that, he
personally thanked all the award recipients for stepping up and putting the needs of others above their
own that night.
Clerk Pruss Swore-In Interim Police Chief John A. Krull.
Interim Police Chief Krull expressed his sincere thanks to the Board, Village staff, Chief Kruger, and his
wife for the ongoing support.
4.PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
None
5.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.Regular Board of Trustees Meeting of December 14, 2021
Motion by Trustee Yusuf seconded by Trustee Manzo to approve the Minutes of the Regular
Board of Trustees Meeting of December 14, 2021. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
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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:
December 29, 2021 - $1,798,174.91
January 06, 2022 - $183,575.32
Significant Items included in Above:
1.LEGAL SERVICES:
a)Ottosen, Dinolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo – Pool – November 2021 - $67.50
b)Ottosen, Dinolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo – Boros – November 2021 - $1,325.47
c)Ottosen, Dinolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo – IAFF 4646 – November 2021 - $2,783.91
d)Ottosen, Dinolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo – Trademark – November 2021 - $202.50
e)Ottosen, Dinolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo – Telecom & 5G – November 2021 - $337.50
f)Ottosen, Dinolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo – General – November 2021 – $12,956.73
(FY21 YTD - $152,229.02)
g)Lamp Law, LLC. - Legal Services – November 2021 - $3,333.33 (FY21 YTD - $36,666.63)
TOTAL LEGAL BUDGET FOR 2021 IS $245,000.00
TOTAL LEGAL BILLS PAID FOR 2021 - YTD - $324,518.41
2.Burke, LLC. – Windsor Dr. Widening and Streetscape Enhancements – Pay Request #7 -
$736,394.11
3.Trotter & Associates, Inc. – Water System SCADA & Operations Rehabilitation - $85,556
4.IRMA – November 2021 - $20,597.96
5.BCBS HMO – Health Care Services - January 2022 - $55,189.56
6.BCBS PPO – Health Care Services - November 2021 - $225,754.43
7.DuPage Water Commission – November 2021 - $282,753.24
B. Approval of Payroll for Pay Period Ending:
December 11, 2021 - $795,301.52
December 25, 2021 - $792,722.63
C. Authorization to Seek Bids or Proposals or Negotiate Contracts:
1.Golf Commodities for the Village of Oak Brook Golf Course
D. Development Services Referrals
1.16 Heather Lane – Rear Yard Setback Variation for Sunroom Addition
E. Ordinances & Resolutions
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1.RESOLUTION 2022-SC-GOLF-PG-R-1979, A Resolution Approving the Waiver of Further
Bidding and Authorizing the Purchase of Golf Maintenance Greens/Tee Mowers and Utility
Vehicle
2.RESOLUTION 2022-LY-PG-R-1980, A Resolution Approving the Waiver of Competitive
Bidding and Authorizing the Purchase of Library Books From Authorized Distributors
3.ORDINANCE 2022-ZO-PUD-EX-S-1639 An Ordinance Approving a Planned Development,
(Circle K) for a Redevelopment of the Convenience Store/Fuel Station for the Property Located at
2210 22nd Street, Oak Brook, Illinois
4.RESOLUTION 2022-FI-BNKSRV-SA-R-1981, A Resolution Adding and Removing Various
Officers As Signatories on Village Bank Accounts
5.RESOLUTION 2022-FI-BKSRV-R-1982, A Resolution Adding and Removing Various Officers
as Signatories on Village Brokerage Accounts
6.RESOLUTION 2022-IT-GIS-AG-R-1984, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a Contract By and Between the Village of Oak Brook and Municipal GIS Partners,
Incorporated
7.RESOLUTION 2022-GIS-AG-EX1-R-1985, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Agreement By and Between the Village of Oak Brook and Ayres Associates, Inc.
8.RESOLUTION 2022-PD-AG-INTCHF-R-1986, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Agreement By and Between the Village of Oak Brook and Illinois Association of
Chiefs of Police (Interim Police Chief)
9.RESOLUTION 2022-PD-AG-INTCHF-R-1988, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Agreement for an Interim Police Chief
10.RESOLUTION 2022-PD-PG-R-1983, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Agreement By and Between the Village of Oak Brook and Axon Enterprise, Inc.
F. Village of Oak Brook – Monthly Financial Reports November - 2021
Motion by Trustee Manzo, seconded by Trustee Yusuf to approve the Consent Agenda and authorize
the expenditures as presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Reddy, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 1 - Trustee Nagle
Motion carried
7.ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
None
8.ACTIVE BUSINESS
A.Ordinances & Resolutions
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1.RESOLUTION 2022-PD-AG-CHF-R-1987, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Agreement By and Between the Village of Oak Brook and Illinois
Association of Chiefs of Police (Full-Time Police Chief)
Trustee Tiesenga presented and explained the Resolution.
Motion by Trustee Tiesenga, Seconded by Trustee Manzo that the Village Board approves
RESOLUTION 2022-PD-AG-CHF-R-1987, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution
of an Agreement By and Between the Village of Oak Brook and Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police
(Full-Time Police Chief)
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Reddy, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 1 - Trustee Nagle
Motion carried
9.PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
None
10.ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION, For the Purpose of Discussing (1) Minutes of Meetings Lawfully
Closed Under This Act, (2) To Consider Litigation Pending Against, Affecting, Or On Behalf Of The
Village, Or Probable Or Imminent Litigation Against Or By The Village, Pursuant to 2(C)(21), 2(C)(11)
Of the Illinois Open Meetings Act Respectively
President Lalmalani deferred the originally planned Closed Session to the regularly scheduled Board of
Trustees Meeting on January 25, 2022.
11.ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Trustee Manzo, seconded by Trustee Yusuf to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Board
of Trustees at 7:41 p.m. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
ATTEST:
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Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk
/s/Charlotte K. Pruss