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MINUTES OF THE MARCH 08, 2022 REGULAR
MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
APPROVED AS WRITTEN ON
MARCH 22, 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, Asif 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, Interim Finance Director Paresh Joshi, Interim Fire Chief James
Arie, Head Librarian Jacob Post, Public Works Director Rick Valent, HR Director/Deputy Clerk
Kathy Vonachen and Village Attorney Sam Tornatore
3. PRESIDENT’S OPENING COMMENTS
President Lalmalani began by speaking about International Women's Day and this year's campaign theme
to break the bias. Next, he announced the retirement of Sergeant Danny Ramirez after serving the Village
of Oak Brook Police Department for 25 years. After that, he congratulated Sergeant Ramirez and wished
him the best of luck in his retirement. Thereafter, President Lalmalani reminded everyone that the
Daylight Savings Time begins on March 13 and proceeded to thank the Village of Oak Brook Firefighters
and paramedics for their immediate response, professionalism, proficiency, and caring and compassionate
demeanor while responding to his home in a moment of crisis. He also spoke about the efficiency of the
911 dispatch center.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
None
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Regular Board of Trustees Meeting of February 22, 2022
Motion by Trustee Reddy, seconded by Trustee Yusuf to approve the Minutes of the Regular Board
of Trustees Meeting of February 22, 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.
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A. Accounts Payable for Period Ending: March 03, 2022 - $886,063.11
Significant Items included in Above:
1. Compass Minerals America Inc. – Inv. # 954504 - $39,044.62
2. IRMA – December 2021 - $53,573.45
3. BCBS HMO – Health Care Services – February 2022 - $53,571.36
4. BCBS HMO – Health Care Services – March 2022 - $58,488.72
5. BCBS PPO – Health Care Services - December 2021 - $260,019.99
6. BCBS PPO – Health Care Services - January 2022 - $132,658.77
B. Approval of Payroll for Pay Period Ending: February 19, 2022 - $751,253.53
C. Development Services Referrals
1. 2122 York Road – Sign Variation for Wall Sign
D. Ordinances & Resolutions
1. ORDINANCE 2022-ZO-V-EX-S-1643, An Ordinance Granting a Variation from Provisions of
Section 13-6C-3.F.3 of Title 13 (“Zoning Regulations”) of the Village Code of the Village of Oak
Brook Relative to the Rear Yard Setback for the Property Located at 16 Heather Lane in the
Village of Oak Brook, Illinois
2. ORDINANCE 2022-PP-S-1642, An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Certain Items of Personal
Property Owned by the Village of Oak Brook (PW Surplus Vehicles)
3. RESOLUTION 2022-SC-GLF-PG-R-1993, A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Golf
Commodities for the Oak Brook Golf Course
4. RESOLUTION 2022-PW-MSQTO-ABATE-AG-R-2006, A Resolution Approving the Waiver of
Competitive Bidding and Authorizing a Third Amendment to the Contract By and Between the
Village of Oak Brook and Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management, Inc., to Provide
Mosquito Abatement Services
Motion by Trustee Reddy, seconded by Trustee Herman to approve the Consent Agenda, 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
None
8. ACTIVE BUSINESS
A. Ordinances & Resolutions
1. ORDINANCE 2022-BU-AMEND-S-1641, An Ordinance Authorizing an Amendments and
Transfers Among Budget Line Items the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois (FD)
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Trustee Herman made the motion and shared a detailed background of the many circumstances that led to
the decision resulting in the removal of the Battalion Chief position from the originally proposed
municipal budget for the year 2022.
Trustee Yusuf expressed his thoughts and concerns with the command structure and further spoke in
opposition of the proposed amendment.
Trustee Manzo divulged several aspects of the negotiation and litigation process with the Firefighter
Union to resolve numerous issues and further expressed his opinions on the matter.
President Lalmalani shared his thoughts on the subject and reminded the Board to focus only on the
presented matter at hand.
Trustee Nagle expressed his thoughts and opinions regarding the management structure of the Fire
Department.
Trustee Reddy stated that he is in favor of the said amendment.
Trustee Tiesenga spoke in support of the presented Budget Amendment and further explained raised
conflicts, settlement issues, litigation, and further expressed his thoughts and opinions on the situation as a
whole.
Motion by Trustee Herman, Seconded by Trustee Manzo that the Village Board approves
ORDINANCE 2022-BU-AMEND-S-1641, An Ordinance Authorizing an Amendments and
Transfers Among Budget Line Items the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois (FD)
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga
Nays: 1 - Trustee Yusuf
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
Motion carried
8. ACTIVE BUSINESS
A. Ordinances & Resolutions
2. ORDINANCE 2022-SC-EX-G-1208, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 of Title 12,
Entitled, “Recreational Facilities” of the Village Code of the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois.
Trustee Manzo presented the motion.
Golf Manager/Superintendent Creed spoke briefly about the upcoming price increases.
Motion by Trustee Manzo, Seconded by Trustee Herman that the Village Board approves
ORDINANCE 2022-SC-EX-G-1208, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 of Title 12, Entitled,
“Recreational Facilities” of the Village Code of the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois.
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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8. ACTIVE BUSINESS
A. Ordinances & Resolutions
3. RESOLUTION 2022-AG-FD-INTCHF-R-2007, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing
the Execution of an Extension of a Professional Services Agreement for an Interim Fire
Chief
Village Manager Summers shared a brief overview of the presented contract extension for Interim Fire
Chief Arie.
Motion by Trustee Herman, Seconded by Trustee that the Village Board approves RESOLUTION
2022-AG-FD-INTCHF-R-2007, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an
Extension of a Professional Services Agreement for an Interim Fire Chief
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
Motion carried
8. ACTIVE BUSINESS
B. Red Light Camera, Route 83 (Kingery Highway) & 22nd Street Discussion
President Lalmalani began the discussion by sharing a detailed background on the subject matter and the
various ways the Village Board attempted to remove the Red Light Cameras from the said intersection.
He also reminded everyone that the item is up only for discussion and future possible litigation
discussions may need to take place in a closed session. Discussion ensued.
Trustee Manzo spoke about corruption in the State of Illinois, his personal experiences while engaging in
this fight, further shared a detailed background of steps taken thus far, and shared suggestions about how
to tackle the matter in the near future.
Trustee Yusuf elaborated on Trustee Manzo’s comments about corruption referencing many issues with
the particular intersection and shared his thoughts and opinions on the next steps the Village should take.
Trustee Nagle expressed his thoughts and strong opinions on the matter and made suggestions as to the
next steps that the Board should engage.
Trustee Tiesenga disclosed his findings on the matter, read a few quotes from the transcripts used in the
plea agreement against the City of Oakbrook Terrace officials further exposing corruption and naming
several nearby municipalities. He also spoke about the video study of the said interstation performed by
former Police Chief Kruger, explained the meaning of ‘criminal enterprise’, and shared his opinions on
what following steps should be taken by the Village of Oak Brook.
Trustee Herman expressed his opinions on the matter of litigation, shared his findings from the Crain’s
Chicago Business, and emphasized on the significance of doing what is right.
Trustee Reddy shared his personal experiences with the red light cameras and the particular intersection.
He urged action against the parties involved and reminded the Board that the residents are asking for the
Board to resolve this problematic issue.
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Village Manager Summers stated that conversations regarding the subject matter are taking place;
however, more research needs to be completed. He also reiterated President Lalmalani’s comments
regarding the future possibility of a closed session to discuss imminent litigation.
9.PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
None
10.ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Trustee Reddy, seconded by Trustee Manzo to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the
Board of Trustees at 8:25 p.m. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
ATTEST:
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Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk
/s/ Charlotte K. Pruss