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MINUTES OF THE APRIL 12, 2022 REGULAR
MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
APPROVED AS WRITTEN ON
APRIL 26, 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, Edward Tiesenga, Asif Yusuf and
President Gopal Lalmalani
PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE: Trustee A. Suresh Reddy
ABSENT: None
IN ATTENDANCE: Village Manager Greg Summers, Interim Police Chief Terry Mee, Information
Technology Director Jim Fox, Golf Manager/Superintendent Sean Creed, Interim Finance Director
Paresh Joshi, Battalion Chief Kevin Fleege, Head Librarian Jacob Post, Interim Development Services
Director Rebecca Von Drasek, Public Works Director Rick Valent, HR Director/Deputy Clerk Kathy
Vonachen and Village Attorney Michael Castaldo Jr.
3. PRESIDENT’S OPENING COMMENTS
President Lalmalani greeted everyone, introduced Interim Police Chief Mee and Interim Development
Services Director Rebecca Von Drasek. He also shared a brief background of each and went on to remind
everyone about the ongoing B&T membership registration. After that, President Lalmalani spoke about
many big holidays taking place within the different communities and shared his best wishes for each one.
Next, he asked Village Manager Summers to give a brief overview of his visit to Springfield and the Law
Enforcement Roundtable discussion that took place at the Drake recently. He also thanked Trustee Nagle
for hosting the event.
Village Manager Summers shared an overview of the topics discussed during the Law Enforcement
Roundtable discussion along with the accomplishments during his visit to Springfield. He spoke about the
red light camera issues, funding, and pension increases.
Trustee Reddy also spoke about his recent trip to Springfield as he could not attend previously due to
illness.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
Resident Natalie Cappetta spoke in opposition of item listed as 8.B on the Agenda regarding the stop sign
installation at the intersection of Madison St. and Fredrick Dr. She further shared her interpretation of the
law on the subject matter supporting her stand with the statements made at the previous Board of Trustees
meetings by various Village officials.
Resident Gail Vescovi spoke in support of the stop sign installation at the Madison St. and Fredrick Dr.
intersection and shared her personal experiences living on Madison St. over the last 35 years.
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Oak Brook Resident Mario Vescovi spoke in support of the proposed stop sign installation at the
abovementioned intersection. Shared the impact of the previously installed temporary stop sign and
further expressed his thoughts and opinions on the matter.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Regular Board of Trustees Meeting of March 22, 2022
Motion by Trustee Reddy, seconded by Trustee Nagle to approve the Minutes of the Regular Board
of Trustees Meeting of March 22, 2022. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B. Regular Executive Meeting Minutes of January 25, 2022
Motion by Trustee Reddy, seconded by Trustee Manzo to approve the Minutes of the Regular
Executive Meeting Minutes of January 25, 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: April 7, 2022 - $443,604.40
Significant Items included in Above:
1. LEGAL SERVICES:
a) Lamp Law, LLC. - Legal Services – February 2022 - $3,333.33 (FY22 YTD - $6,666.66))
TOTAL LEGAL BUDGET FOR 2022 IS $266,800
TOTAL LEGAL BILLS PAID FOR 2022 - YTD - $47,753.36
2. Compass Minerals America – Bulk Salt - Inv.# 972154 - $29,718.58
3. DuPage County – Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) – Inv.# JV46 - $43,211.13
B. Approval of Payroll for Pay Period Ending: March 19, 2022 - $793,824.08
April 02, 2022 - $751,772.99
C. Ordinances & Resolutions
1. RESOLUTION 2022-ICMA-CNTRCT-RHS-AMND-R-2010, A Resolution Approving and
Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract Between the Village and ICMA-RC to Provide
Additional Village Employees and RHS Account Plan Option
2. RESOLUTION 2022-PD-AG-INTCHF-R-2011, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Agreement for an Interim Police Chief
3. RESOLUTION 2022-PW-MOW-IGA-DU-R-2012, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing An
Intergovernmental Agreement By And Between The Village Of Oak Brook and DuPage County
Regarding Mowing Along County Roads
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4. RESOLUTION 2022-PD-AG-INTCHF-R-2013, 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 )
5. RESOLUTION 2022-TMP-EMP-R-2014, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing Staff to Issue
a Purchase Order to Robert Half International Inc. for Temporary Employment Services
6. ORDINANCE 2022-ZO-PUD-EX-S-1644, An Ordinance Approving a Planned Development
(York Rd. Development Partners, LLC) for a Medical Office Building located at 1800 York Road
Motion by Trustee Reddy, seconded by Trustee Herman to approve the Consent Agenda, with the
exception of Items 6.C.6, 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.6 – ORDINANCE 2022-ZO-PUD-EX-S-1644, An Ordinance Approving a Planned
Development (York Rd. Development Partners, LLC) for a Medical Office Building
located at 1800 York Road
Trustee Tiesenga asked for a clarification regarding the installation of the 17ft monument sign mentioned
in the Board packet and its content. He also expressed his concerns regarding the illumination while
comparing the presented sign to ones that have been approved in the past.
Trustee Herman addressed Trustee Tiesenga’s concerns regarding the height of the sign by speaking about
his presentation during the last Board of Trustees meeting.
Interim Development Services Director Rebecca Von Drasek explained that the sign will be a tenant
monument and that the sign permitting process takes place during the phase of construction permitting.
York Rd. Development Partners, LLC representative Rob Oldenburg supported statements made by
Interim Development Services Director Rebecca Von Drasek and further explained the reasoning behind
the proposed height of the sign.
Trustee Manzo clarified his understanding of the height and content structure of the proposed signage. He
also asked for further clarification of the anticipated number of tenants. After that, he proposed an
amendment to the motion and asked Village Attorney Castaldo if the Board would be allowed to approve
the originally presented motion in part and defer the sign portion to the next meeting.
Village Attorney Castaldo explained that the proposed motion would be feasible and the next steps that
should be taken in this scenario.
Village Manager Summers asked for clarification of the proposed amendment.
Motion by Trustee Tiesenga, seconded by Trustee Manzo that the Village discusses approves and
authorizes ORDINANCE 2022-ZO-PUD-EX-S-1644, An Ordinance Approving a Planned
Development (York Rd. Development Partners, LLC) for a Medical Office Building located at 1800
York Road as amended.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
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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-ENG-DESIGN-AG-EX-R-1996, A Resolution Approving and
Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement By and Between the Village of Oak Brook and
Trotter & Associates, Inc., For the Harger Road Water Main Replacement Project
Trustee Herman asked about a possibility of abandoning the water main replacement idea and moving
forward with installation of a completely new water main and renting out the old water main space to
various utility companies.
Public Works Director Rick Valent expressed his thoughts and opinions on the proposed idea by Trustee
Herman and stated that the matter can be brought up to the engineers.
Village Manager Summers spoke in agreement with Public Works Director Valent’s comments and further
explained the typical reasons why the pipes would be abandoned in the first place. He also concurred with
the previous comments that the idea is one to be explored further.
Motion by Trustee Tiesenga, Seconded by Trustee Manzo that the Village Board approves
RESOLUTION 2022-ENG-DESIGN-AG-EX-R-1996, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Agreement By and Between the Village of Oak Brook and Trotter & Associates, Inc.,
For the Harger Road Water Main Replacement Project
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
2. RESOLUTION 2022-ENG-DESIGN-AG-EX-R-2008, A Resolution Approving and
Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement By and Between the Village of Oak Brook and
Trotter & Associates, Inc., For the Route 83 at I-88 on Ramp Water Main Replacement
Project
Trustee Tiesenga briefly explained and presented the motion.
Motion by Trustee Tiesenga, Seconded by Trustee Manzo that the Village Board approves
RESOLUTION 2022-ENG-DESIGN-AG-EX-R-2008, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Agreement By and Between the Village of Oak Brook and Trotter & Associates, Inc.,
For the Route 83 at I-88 on Ramp Water Main Replacement Project
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. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B. Three Way Stop Configuration on Madison St. at Frederick Dr. Discussion
Interim Police Chief Mee expressed his thoughts and opinions regarding the installation of the stop sign at
the intersection of Madison St. at Fredrick Dr. stating that there are no warrants to support the stop sign
installation. However, it is up to the Board to make the final decision to accept or deny the installation of
the said sign at the above mentioned intersection. Discussion ensued.
Trustee Yusuf shared his thoughts, opinions and suggestions regarding the matter. Trustee Yusuf also
stated that based on the facts presented he would need to vote in opposition of the stop sign at this time.
Trustee Herman expressed his thoughts and opinions regarding the speed trailers.
Village Manager Summers shared his thoughts on budgeting for the portable speed signs in the future.
Later he concurred that the Ordinance to approve the stop sign will come before the Board at the next
scheduled Board of Trustees Meeting.
Resident Mario Vescovi expressed his thoughts and opinions regarding the stop sign issue while urging
the Board to finalize the decision on the matter.
Trustee Manzo divulged his thoughts and opinions on the matter based on his personal experiences.
Trustee Tiesenga conveyed his thoughts and opinions regarding the matter while mentioned several
factors leading to his decision.
Resident Natalie Cappetta added her thoughts regarding the previously made statements by former Police
Chief Kruger.
Trustee Nagle shared his thoughts and opinions stating that if presented, he would vote yes to the stop
sign at this time.
Trustee Reddy also expressed his thoughts on the matter and stated that he would vote with the majority
of the Board who is leaning towards the approval of the stop sign.
President Lalmalani spoke about listening to the Residents and further expressed his opinion on the
matter.
9. ACTIVE BUSINESS
A. Confirmation of Appointments
1. Board of Fire and Police Commission Re-Appointment of Naveen Jain
Motion by Trustee Reddy, Seconded by Trustee Manzo that the Village Board approves the re-
appointment of Naveen Jain to the Board of Fire and Police Commission
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
Motion carried
9. ACTIVE BUSINESS
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B. Ordinances & Resolutions
1. ORDINANCE 2022-BU-PL-EX-S-1646, An Ordinance Authorizing Amendments and
Transfers Among Budget Line Items the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois
Trustee Yusuf briefly explained and presented the motion.
Trustee Herman provided a more detailed explanation of the fund allocation transfers for the creation of
the Assistant Village Manager position.
Motion by Trustee Yusuf, Seconded by Trustee Manzo that the Village Board approves
ORDINANCE 2022-BU-PL-EX-S-1646, An Ordinance Authorizing Amendments and Transfers
Among Budget Line Items 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
9. ACTIVE BUSINESS
B. Ordinances & Resolutions
2. RESOLUTION 2022-B&T-BGC-EVT&MTG-R-2015, A Resolution Approving and
Adopting Rental Policies for Village Owned Venues
Trustee Manzo presented the motion and shared a brief overview of the motion. Discussion ensued.
Trustee Yusuf shared his thoughts and personal experiences regarding the matter. He also spoke strongly
in opposition of the presented Policy.
Trustee Nagle spoke about his past experiences regarding booking of a political event within the Bath and
Tennis Club facility.
President Lalmalani also shared his experiences and spoke about the guidelines he has always followed
regarding not allowing any political events to take place on Village grounds.
Village Attorney Castaldo explained the Village of Oak Brook Ethics Policy, its past interpretations and
what exactly the presented Ordinance means for any future political events. He also stated that the final
decision belongs to the Board regarding the currently signed contract.
Trustee Reddy spoke in favor of the Policy stating that no Political events should take place on the
Village grounds.
Trustee Herman spoke in disagreement with President Lalmalani’s comments regarding the long standing
policy.
Trustee Tiesenga expressed his thoughts and opinions regarding the policy allowing political events to
take place outside of ones running for the Village and signage that would go against the restrained good
taste.
Motion by Trustee Manzo, Seconded by Trustee Reddy that the Village Board approves
RESOLUTION 2022-B&T-BGC-EVT&MTG-R-2015, A Resolution Approving and Adopting
Rental Policies for Village Owned Venues ROLL CALL VOTE:
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Ayes: 4 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Nagle, Reddy,
Nays: 2 - Trustees Tiesenga and Yusuf
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
Motion carried
9. ACTIVE BUSINESS
B. Ordinances & Resolutions
3. ORDINANCE 2022-DS-TEMP-AMEND-COMP-S-1647, An Ordinance Temporarily
Addressing Inconsistencies Between the Village of Oak Brook Zoning Map and
Comprehensive Plan
Trustee Tiesenga spoke about the presented motion explaining the inconsistencies between the Oak Brook
Zoning Map and the Comprehensive Plan.
Motion by Trustee Tiesenga, Seconded by Trustee Manzo that the Village Board approves
ORDINANCE 2022-DS-TEMP-AMEND-COMP-S-1647, An Ordinance Temporarily Addressing
Inconsistencies Between the Village of Oak Brook Zoning Map and Comprehensive Plan
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
Motion carried
9. ACTIVE BUSINESS
C. Public Safety Discussion
Trustee Herman began the discussion regarding the elimination of the Battalion Chief position. In his
speech he addressed social media comments, mutual aid and Fire Department Staffing.
Trustee Tiesenga addressed the elimination of the PSI employees, call response time while further
addressing the fact presented by Trustee Herman.
Trustee Manzo also shared his opinions addressing numerous rumors regarding Village staffing.
Trustee Yusuf shared his opinions on the matter.
Battalion Chief Fleege explained the data collection and the technology advancement that aid the staff in
providing the Board with the requested data.
Trustee Reddy spoke about the efficiency of the Fire Department and its response time.
Trustee Nagle shared his experiences with the response time of the Fire Department which tends to yield
quite a bit of help to the guests of the Drake hotel.
10. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
William Lindeman spoke regarding the vacancies in the Civic Association, the stop sign and the proposed
17 foot video sign discussed earlier in the meeting.
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
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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
Motion by Trustee Manzo, seconded by Trustee Herman to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the
Board of Trustees at 9:01 p.m. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
12.ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Trustee Manzo, seconded by Trustee Reddy to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the
Board of Trustees at 9:58 p.m. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
ATTEST:
_/s/Charlotte K. Pruss_
Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk