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MINUTES OF THE APRIL 26, 2022 REGULAR
MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
APPROVED AS WRITTEN ON
MAY 10, 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 Terry Mee, Information
Technology Assistant Director Ejaz Khan, Interim Finance Director Paresh Joshi, Interim Fire Chief
James Arie, 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, shared an update regarding COVID-19 cases in DuPage County,
spoke about Earth Day, and addressed the re-paving of 31st Street that has begun recently. He also
announced various upcoming construction projects, the Pension Board vacancies, Administrative
Professional day, Bath and Tennis membership registration, and the July 3 celebration. Lastly, President
Lalmalani asked Interim Police Chief Mee to address public safety concerns regarding the recent incident
at the Oakbrook Center parking lot. Moreover, he shared resident concerns and stressed the importance of
safety for all shoppers.
Interim Police Chief Mee shared detailed information regarding the events that transpired in the afternoon
on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at the Oakbrook Center parking lot. After that, he spoke about the safety
measures implemented by the Oakbrook Center in conjunction with the Oakbrook Police Department.
Interim Police Chief Mee also urged vigilance, cognizance and further shared tips on precautionary
measures everyone should take when shopping.
Village Manager Summers addressed concerns with a delayed installment of LPR (License Plate Reader)
cameras at every entrance of the mall in addition to the HOA Program and staffing.
Trustee Manzo asked for an update regarding the staffing partnership with the Oakbrook Center.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
Resident Anthony DiCanio introduced himself and addressed everyone expressing his thoughts, opinions
and concerns regarding stop sign installation at the intersection of Madison St. and Fredrick Dr. He also
urged the Board to finalize the matter.
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Resident Kathy Maher shared her opposition to the installation of the stop sign at the above-mentioned
intersection. She also read a letter from Resident Joanne Piela who was absent due to illness.
Resident Joanne Piela’s letter expressed her concerns and experiences with the stop sign during the traffic
study phase. She also shared her thoughts and opinions while strongly urging the Board to vote against
the installation of the stop sign.
Resident Natalie Cappetta spoke in opposition to the stop sign installation mentioning the letter she sent
outlining detailed reasons as to why the said stop sign should not be installed. She also shared a visual
presentation allowing everyone to see the number of residents in favor and opposed to this matter. Lastly,
she strongly urged the Board to do the right thing and vote against the presented Ordinance.
Resident Mario Vescovi expressed his thoughts and opinions regarding the previously made comments on
collected signatures and safety. He also made suggestions regarding the red light camera issue.
Resident David Ariola introduced the President of Oak Point University, Therese Scanlan, and proceeded
to speak regarding the request for the additional sign approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Resident Barbara Kleinschmidt spoke regarding fence restrictions and regulations asking the Board to
consider amendments that would allow residents to mend or install functional fences.
Resident Stephanie Kladis expressed her thoughts, opinions, experiences, and frustrations with the Village
fence restrictions and urged the Board to reconsider the regulations currently in place.
Resident and a local Real Estate Agent Athena Mirmingos spoke about the privacy and security the fence
features provide, making the neighborhood more desirable and sought after.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Regular Board of Trustees Meeting of April 12, 2022
Motion by Trustee Reddy, seconded by Trustee Manzo to approve the Minutes of the Regular
Board of Trustees Meeting of April 12, 2022. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B. Regular Executive Meeting Minutes of March 22, 2022
Motion by Trustee Yusuf, seconded by Trustee Reddy to approve the Minutes of the Regular
Executive Meeting Minutes of March 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.
A. Accounts Payable for Period Ending: April 21, 2022 - $923,941.77
Significant Items included in Above:
1. LEGAL SERVICES:
a) Clark, Baird, Smith, LLP. – March 2022 – $26,500.00 (FY22 YTD - $40,352.50)
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b) Ottosen, Dinolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo – March 2022 – IAFF 4646 - $2,745.00
c) Ottosen, Dinolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo – March 2022 – Boros - $416.00
d) Ottosen, Dinolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo – March 2022 – Sahli/Spring Rd. - $5,422.50
e) Ottosen, Dinolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo – March 2022 – General - $12,515.40
(FY22 YTD - $47,770.10)
TOTAL LEGAL BUDGET FOR 2022 IS $266,800.00
TOTAL LEGAL BILLS PAID FOR 2022 - YTD - $95,867.76
2. BCBS PPO – Health Care Services - March 2022 - $267,640.84
3. DuPage Water Commission – March 2022 - $287,052.29
4. Utility Dynamics Corp. – OB Golf Club Lighting Improv. – Pay Request #1 - $32,481.00
B. Approval of Payroll for Pay Period Ending: April 16, 2022 - $755,344.59
C. Authorization to Seek Bids or Proposals or Negotiate Contracts:
1. Material Hauling Services
D. Ordinances & Resolutions
1. RESOLUTION 2022-IT-CMPTR-NET-SAN-R-2016, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing
the Execution of an Agreement By and Between the Village of Oak Brook and Current
Technologies Corporation
2. RESOLUTION 2022-DS-AG-CNSLT-R-2017, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Agreement By and Between the Village of Oak Brook and T.P.I Building Code
Consultants, Inc.
3. ORDINANCE 2022-PD-TC-G-1210, An Ordinance Amending Title 7 Chapter 2 of the Village of
Oak Brook Code of Ordinances
Motion by Trustee Reddy, seconded by Trustee Manzo to approve the Consent Agenda, with the
exception of Items 6.D.3, 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.D.3 – ORDINANCE 2022-PD-TC-G-1210, An Ordinance Amending Title 7 Chapter 2 of
the Village of Oak Brook Code of Ordinances
Trustee Herman began the discussion by explaining his thought process leading up to his decision to vote
against the installation of the stop sign.
Trustee Manzo divulged his thoughts and opinions regarding all the resident comments and his personal
experience with a similar issue. Thus, explaining his reasons for being in support of the stop sign at the
previously mentioned intersection.
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Trustee Nagle shared his thoughts and opinions on the matter explaining the reasons for his changed vote
from the one cast at the April 12th, Board of Trustees meeting.
Trustee Yusuf also expressed his thoughts and reasons for the decision to vote in opposition.
Trustee Reddy shared his thoughts on the matter and stated that safety is most important. Therefore, he is
in favor of the stop sign.
Trustee Tiesenga stressed the significance of the lack of state-required criteria to justify the addition of the
stop sign at the intersection of Madison St. and Frederick dr. He also shared his thoughts on the subject.
Motion by Trustee Herman, seconded by Trustee Nagle that the Village discusses approves
ORDINANCE 2022-PD-TC-G-1210, An Ordinance Amending Title 7 Chapter 2 of the Village of Oak
Brook Code of Ordinances
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 2 – Trustees Manzo, Reddy
Nays: 4 - Trustees Herman, Nagle, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
Motion carried
8. BOARDS & COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
A. 2122 York Road – Sign Variation to Permit (1) Additional Wall Sign
Trustee Yusuf presented the motion and shared his thoughts on the subject stating that the decisions
should be made case by case basis.
Trustee Manzo expressed his concerns with the sign request suggesting the possibility of additional
requests in the future.
Motion by Trustee Yusuf, Seconded by Trustee Nagle that the Village Board approves 2122 York
Road – Sign Variation to Permit (1) Additional Wall Sign
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
Motion carried
8. BOARDS & COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
B. Village of Oak Brook – Text Amendment to Zoning Regulations to Add Amend the Fence
Regulations
Trustee Herman provided a historical background of fence regulations within the Village. He also went on
to explain the unique circumstances surrounding the text amendment before the board, and expressed his
thoughts and opinions while urging the Board to give the matter serious consideration prior to voting.
Discussion ensued. Thereafter, Trustee Herman made the motion to defer the item for further deliberation.
Trustee Yusuf shared his thoughts and opinions regarding the pre-set fence height requirement, urged
caution and further consideration of the grandfathered fences as defined in the Village Ordinance.
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Motion by Trustee Yusuf, Seconded by Trustee Nagle that the Village Board discusses and defers
Village of Oak Brook – Text Amendment to Zoning Regulations to Add Amend the Fence Regulations
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
Motion carried
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Ordinances & Resolutions
1. ORDINANCE 2022-LC-BR-G-1211, An Ordinance Adopting a Registry for all Persons Who
Conduct Business Within the Village of Oak Brook
Trustee Herman shared insight into the idea of a business registry, touched on misinformation circulating
around the Village, and further explained the necessity of such information for public safety. He also
spoke about the incident from December of 2021 at the Oakbrook Center Mall, where the information
gathered through the registry system would have been instrumental.
Trustee Manzo shared his thoughts and asked for clarification on the fee requirements.
Village Manager Summers addressed Trustee Manzo's inquiry regarding the fees.
Trustee Yusuf shared his thoughts regarding the registry stressing the significance of the matter being
purely voluntary or optional.
President Lalmalani shared his concerns with the voluntary option and asked Interim Fire Chief Arie to
address the matter of public safety as it relates to the proposed business registry.
Interim Fire Chief Arie spoke regarding the number of presented perspectives surrounding the sensitive
issue of gathering vital information from a number of businesses within the Village as it relates to the
public safety, incident response and fire insurance ratings.
Trustee Tiesenga also spoke about the Oakbrook Center Mall incident and reiterated Trustee Herman's
comments regarding information that could have been shared through the registry which in turn could
have possibly prevented the breaking of the glass doors.
Trustee Nagle spoke regarding his personal experiences over the years. Moreover, as a business owner he
spoke about a number of instances where the information gathered through the registry process proved to
be vital.
Motion by Trustee Herman, Seconded by Trustee Manzo that the Village Board approves
ORDINANCE 2022-LC-BR-G-1211, An Ordinance Adopting a Registry for all Persons Who
Conduct Business Within the Village of Oak Brook
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga
Nays: 1 - Trustee Yusuf
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
Motion carried
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10. ACTIVE BUSINESS
A. Ordinances & Resolutions
1. ORDINANCE 2022-LC-AL-G-1209, An Ordinance Amending Title 4, Chapter 1, Section
8A of the Village Code of the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois By Increasing By One to the
number of Authorized Class A-6 and Increasing By One to Nineteen the Number of
Authorized Class B Liquor Licenses
Trustee Nagle recused himself from the vote.
Deputy Clerk/HR Vonachen stated that representatives from the Brewing company are present if anyone
has questions and shared excitement towards this new establishment.
A representative from Alter Brewing company briefly spoke about the business, anticipated ground
breaking, and opening of the brewery.
Motion by Trustee Manzo, Seconded by Trustee Herman that the Village Board approves
ORDINANCE 2022-LC-AL-G-1209, An Ordinance Amending Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8A of the
Village Code of the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois By Increasing By One to the number of
Authorized Class A-6 and Increasing By One to Nineteen the Number of Authorized Class B Liquor
Licenses
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Reddy, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 1 - Trustee Nagle
Absent: 0 - None
Motion carried
10. ACTIVE BUSINESS
B. Intergovernmental Agreement with the Tollway for the Reconstruction of the York Road
Bridge Over the I-88 Connector Ramp
Trustee Tiesenga began the discussion by sharing the brief historical background of the York Road Bridge
addressing the fund structure for the project and further sharing his thoughts and recommendations
regarding the number of next steps that should be taken. Discussion ensued.
Public Works Director Valent addressed Trustee Tiesenga’s comments by explaining the fund
requirement, motorist safety, and the poor conditions of the Bridge. He also asked the Board for direction
regarding future conversations and drafting of IGA with the Tollway Authority pertaining York Bridge
repair project. He later addressed Trustee Yusuf’s questions by sharing a more detailed description of the
quickly degrading structure.
Trustee Manzo asked for clarification on his understanding of the Intergovernmental Agreement and the
responsibilities associated with the maintenance of the said bridge.
Village Manager Summers addressed Trustee Manzo’s concerns and explained that a number of the said
agreements need further evaluation. He also explained the Tollway exemption that applies to the federal
fund allotment and addressed Trustee Herman’s concerns.
Trustee Nagle asked about federal fund availability that may be allotted to such a project as announced
earlier in the year by the US Government.
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Trustee Yusuf shared his thoughts and opinions on the safety and maintenance of the bridge and asked for
clarification regarding the currently degrading structure.
Trustee Herman asked for a clarification of payment responsibilities should more work or restructuring be
needed by the Tollway authority.
11. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Dr. Indira Atlusi shared a short video presentation regarding the issues affecting the earth through climate
change and carbon emissions. She also further elaborated on soil contamination and urged everyone to
visit the savesoil.org website to learn more about ways to keep the soil healthy.
12. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION, For the Purpose of Discussing (1) to consider the employment of a
specific employee or employees of the Village and to consider collective negotiating matters between the
Village and its employees or their representatives (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)(1), 2(C)2,(C)(11), Of the Illinois Open Meetings Act Respectively
Motion by Trustee Reddy, seconded by Trustee Nagle to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Board
of Trustees at 9:08 p.m. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Trustee Yusuf, seconded by Trustee Manzo to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Board
of Trustees at 10:31 p.m. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
ATTEST:
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Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk