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MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 25, 2022 REGULAR
MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
APPROVED AS WRITTEN ON
FEBRUARY 08, 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 Laurence Herman, Michael Manzo, James Nagle, A. Suresh Reddy, Edward
Tiesenga Trustee Yusuf, and President Gopal Lalmalani
ABSENT: None
IN ATTENDANCE: Village Manager Greg Summers, Interim Police Chief John Krull, 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, and Village Attorney Michael
Castaldo Jr.
3.PRESIDENT’S OPENING COMMENTS
President Lalmalani began the meeting by announcing the passing of Joyce Arling and Audrey Muschler,
briefly spoke about each individual, and asked everyone to keep their families in their thoughts and
prayers. After that, he talked about residents' and visitors' safety and security concerns, referencing recent
incidents at the Oakbrook Center; and asked Interim Police Chief Krull and Senior General Manager of
the Oakbrook Center to speak about the deployment and implementation of additional Police resources.
Next, President Lalmalani asked Village Manager Summers to speak about his experience with the mall's
crime rates compared to the Orland Square Mall. Later, he spoke in support of the DuPage County State
Attorney's strategy of persecution and announced the upcoming blood drive held by the Oak Brook Police
Department.
Interim Police Chief Krull shared several recently implemented strategies and emphasized the continued
excellent working relationship with the Oakbrook Center management. He also addressed Trustee
Manzo's question regarding the resource distribution and offered his opinions regarding T rustee
Tiesenga's suggestions about exit restrictions.
Trustee Manzo asked about sharing technology with the HOAs and whether discussions have taken place
between the various associations, the Police Department, and Oakbrook Center. He also made suggestions
as to the possible use of dyes for easier apprehension.
Senior General Manager of Oakbrook Center Tim Geiges spoke about recently implemented security
modifications, shared his appreciation for the Oak Brook Police Department, and stressed the fantastic
working relationship. Questions were asked and answered.
Trustee Yusuf expressed his thoughts and opinions regarding the mentioned strategies.
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Trustee Nagle asked whether the implemented license plate readers are connected to the Police for
instantaneous results in real-time. Later, he also spoke in support of all necessary expenditures towards
safety and security.
Trustee Reddy expressed his thoughts and opinions on the matter, referencing the medical field in
comparison, and thanked everyone for their service.
Village Manager Summers stated that the numbers are unremarkable compared to other successful malls
in the area. He also reiterated the strong working relationships between the involved parties and shared his
hopes for a strengthened partnership and successful implementation of the security enhancements.
Moreover, Village Manager Summers addressed Trustee Nagle's comments reiterating that the individuals
participating in the said crimes get apprehended most of the time.
Trustee Herman thanked the Senior General Manager Geiges, his team, ownership, and retailers for their
partnership in working together. He also reminded everyone that there was a significant allocation of
funds towards technology deployment throughout the Village in the 2022 budget.
Trustee Manzo expressed his thoughts and opinions on the origins of the discussed issue, the steps taken
thus far, and thanked everyone involved for working in partnership to resolve the problems.
Trustee Tiesenga shared his opinions regarding the recent retail theft incidents, offered suggestions to
possible resolutions, and asked Interim Police Chief Krull for his thoughts regarding the exit restrictions.
Interim Fire Chief Arie spoke in agreement with Interim Police Chief Krull's comments regarding the
public safety issues that come into play with limiting exits.
BFPC Chairman Saiyed spoke in support of entrance closures as it was done in the past.
4.PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
None
5.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.Regular Board of Trustees Meeting of January 11, 2022
Motion by Trustee Herman seconded by Trustee Manzo to approve the Minutes of the Regular
Board of Trustees Meeting of January 11, 2022. 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: January 20, 2022 - $1,305,419.02
Significant Items included in Above:
1.LEGAL SERVICES:
a)Clark, Baird, Smith, LLP. – December 2021 – $11,849.00 (FY21 YTD - $130,624.87)
b)Lamp Law, LLC. - Legal Services – December 2021 - $3,333.33 (FY21 YTD - $39,999.96)
TOTAL LEGAL BUDGET FOR 2021 IS $245,000.00
TOTAL LEGAL BILLS PAID FOR 2021 - YTD - $339,700.74
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2.DU-COMM – Quarterly Shares Feb.2022-Apr. 2022 – Fire Dept. – Inv. 17930 - $34,495.50
3.DU-COMM – Quarterly Shares Feb.2022-Apr. 2022 – Police Dept. – Inv. 17931 - $120,029.25
4.IDOT – Harger Road – Inv.#124310 - $360,265.21
5.St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Company – TIF Note Interest & Principal - $121,575.00
6.Mary Riordan – TIF Note Interest & Principal - $48,632.50
7.1311, LLC – TIF Note Interest & Principal - $48,632.50
8.DuPage Water Commission - December 2021 - $289,557.17
9.DCVB-Co-Op Advertising – October - December 2021 – Inv.# 2022-301 - $44,081.00
TOTAL DUPAGE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU BUDGET FOR 2021 - $173,415.00
TOTAL PAID FOR 2021 - $185,358.82
B. Approval of Payroll for Pay Period Ending: January 8, 2022 - $883,046.64
C. Ordinances & Resolutions
1.RESOLUTION 2022-PW-SALT-PG-R-1994, A Resolution Approving the Purchase of Deicer Salt
From Compass Mineral International, Inc.
2.RESOLUTION 2022-FIREWORKS-AG-R-1995, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Agreement By and Between the Village of Oak Brook and Miand Inc. dba Mad
Bomber Fireworks Productions For the 2022 Independence Day Fireworks Display
3.RESOLUTION 2022-PW-AG-R-1990, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Agreement By and Between the Village of Oak Brook and Burke, LLC
4.RESOLUTION 2022-PW-AG-R-1997, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of
an Agreement By and Between the Village of Oak Brook and Christopher B. Burke Engineering,
LTD.
5.RESOLUTION 2022-DMMC-LP -1998, A Resolution to Endorse the Legislative Action Program
of the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference for the 2022 Legislative Session
D. Village of Oak Brook – Monthly Financial Reports December - 2021
Motion by Trustee Reddy, seconded by Trustee Herman to approve the Consent Agenda, with the
exception of item 6.C.5, 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.C.5 - RESOLUTION 2022-DMMC-LP-1998, A Resolution to Endorse the Legislative Action
Program of the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference for the 2022 Legislative Session
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Trustee Tiesenga extracted Item 6.C.5 for discussion and shared his concerns with the item as presented,
emphasizing his concerns.
President Lalmalani asked Trustee Yusuf to address Trustee Tiesenga’s concerns as a member of the
DMMC Legislative Committee. Later, Village President Lalmalani shared his viewpoint of the raised
issue.
Trustee Yusuf explained the thought process behind the statement of concern to Trustee Tiesenga and
explained that there is no obligation to the Village to follow the schedule laid out as presented.
Trustee Manzo explained his view, shared his observations on the matter, and made a motion to amend
the wording within the Resolution per the discussion results. After Village Attorney Castaldo stated his
preference on how to proceed, Trustee Manzo withdrew his motion to amend and made a motion to defer
the item.
Trustee Herman also shared his point of view on the matter.
Village Attorney Castaldo clarified the paragraph that needed the amendment and shared his preference
on moving forward with the Resolution.
Motion by Trustee Manzo, Seconded by Trustee Nagle that the Village Board defers
RESOLUTION 2022-DMMC-LP-1998, A Resolution to Endorse the Legislative Action Program of
the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference for the 2022 Legislative Session
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
Motion carried
8.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A.Ordinances & Resolutions
1.RESOLUTION 2022-SC-AG-R-1999, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Agreement for the Management of the Soccer Fields
Trustee Manzo explained the item along with the amendments that will benefit the Village. He also
reiterated and further clarified Village Manager Summers's comments. After the vote had taken place,
Trustee Manzo announced the ongoing negotiations between the parties regarding summer camps.
Trustee Yusuf spoke in opposition to the presented agreement, further expressed his thoughts and
opinions on the matter, and urged the Board to reconsider and vote against the agreement. He later asked
Golf Manager/Superintendent Creed about the past soccer fields lease arrangements.
Trustee Herman explained the benefits of moving forward with the agreement as presented and further
shared his opinion on the arrangement as defined within the Resolution.
Trustee Tiesenga discussed and explained the termination clause within the agreement as he understood
the terms. He also asked for a clarification on several of the terms within the same clause.
Village Manager Summers explained and clarified the terms of concern brought up by Trustee Tiesenga.
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Trustee Nagle spoke in support of the presented agreement elaborating on the benefits for the Village.
Golf Manager/Superintendent Creed addressed Trustee Yusuf's questions.
President Lalmalani spoke about the hard work the Sports Core Advisory Committee has put into the
matter and further divulged his opinions on the subject matter.
Motion by Trustee Manzo, Seconded by Trustee Reddy that the Village Board approves
RESOLUTION 2022-SC-AG-R-1999, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an
Agreement for the Management of the Soccer Fields
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga
Nays: 1 - Trustee Yusuf
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
Motion carried
9.ACTIVE BUSINESS
A.Ordinances & Resolutions
1.ORDINANCE 2022-LC-AL-G-1204, An Ordinance Amending Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8A
of the Village Code of the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois By Decreasing By One to Thirty-
Seven the Number of Authorized Class A-1 Liquor Licenses
Trustee Nagle excused himself and left the table to refrain from participation due to conflict of interest.
Motion by Trustee Manzo, Seconded by Trustee Reddy that the Village Board approves
ORDINANCE 2022-LC-AL-G-1204, An Ordinance Amending Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8A of the
Village Code of the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois By Decreasing By One to Thirty-Seven the Number
of Authorized Class A-1 Liquor Licenses
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Reddy, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 1 - Trustee Nagle
Motion carried
A.Ordinances & Resolutions
2.ORDINANCE 2022-SC-AG-EX-S-1640, An Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a Short-Term Lease Agreement For the Property Commonly Referred to as 700
Oak Brook Rd., Oak Brook, Illinois 60523
Motion by Trustee Manzo, Seconded by Trustee Reddy that the Village Board approves
ORDINANCE 2022-SC-AG-EX-S-1640, An Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution
of a Short-Term Lease Agreement For the Property Commonly Referred to as 700 Oak Brook Rd.,
Oak Brook, Illinois 60523
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
Motion carried
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A.Ordinances & Resolutions
3.RESOLUTION 2022-MRTKG-AG-R-2000, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Agreement By and Between the Village of Oak Brook and Hinsdale
Magazine, Inc.
Trustee Manzo presented the motion and explained the reasons and benefits of moving forward with the
item to be used for the marketing of Oak Brook Hotels and Motels.
Trustee Yusuf spoke in opposition to the item and explained his reasons for the opposition. He also made
suggestions referencing the State Grants.
Trustee Nagle addressed Trustee Yusuf’s comments and explained the benefits of moving forward with
the Resolution. He also expressed his opinions regarding the current advertising company.
Trustee Herman explained his understanding and expectations of the distribution portion of the magazine
and the content that will be included within the magazine to support the Village’s economy.
Village Manager Summers explained the distribution and financial aspects included in the presented
agreement. He also made suggestions regarding a new approach in the marketing aspect and the use of
allocated funds for advertising.
Trustee Tiesenga asked for a clarification of the payment schedule to Hinsdale Magazine.
Motion by Trustee Manzo, Seconded by Trustee Tiesenga that the Village Board approves
RESOLUTION 2022-MRTKG-AG-R-2000, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Agreement By and Between the Village of Oak Brook and Hinsdale Magazine, Inc.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga
Nays: 1 - Trustee Yusuf
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
Motion carried
A.Ordinances & Resolutions
4.ORDINANCE 2022-B&T-FEES-G-1205, An Ordinance Amending Title 12, Chapter 3 of the
Village Code to Modify the Annual Bath & Tennis Club Membership Rates
Trustee Herman made the motion and explained the changes in the fees schedule as presented in the
Resolution.
Motion by Trustee Herman, Seconded by Trustee Manzo that the Village Board approves
ORDINANCE 2022-B&T-FEES-G-1205, An Ordinance Amending Title 12 Chapter 3 of the Village
Code to Modify the Annual Bath & Tennis Club Membership Rates
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
Motion carried
10.PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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None
11.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), (3)
To Consider Litigation Pending Against, Affecting, or on Behalf of the Village and Collective
Negotiating Matters Between the Village and Its Employees or their Representatives, Pursuant To Section
2(C)(11), 2(C)(2) Of the Illinois Open Meetings Act Respectively
Motion by Trustee Yusuf, seconded by Trustee Manzo to adjourn to Closed Session of the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Trustees at 8:09 p.m. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
12.RECONVENE to the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees at 10:17 p.m.
13.ROLL CALL Trustee Reddy left at 9:59 p.m.
14.ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Trustee Manzo, seconded by Trustee Nagle to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Board
of Trustees at 10:17 p.m. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
ATTEST:
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Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk
/s/ Charlotte K. Pruss