Minutes - 05/10/2022 - Board of TrusteesVILLAGE OF OAK BROOK MINUTES Page 1 of 5 REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 10, 2022
MINUTES OF THE MAY 10, 2022 REGULAR
MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
APPROVED AS WRITTEN ON
MAY 24, 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 Director Jim Fox, Interim Finance Director Paresh Joshi and Finance Director Marilyn
Fumero, 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 his hopes that everyone had a wonderful Mother’s Day and
spoke about the newly adopted Business Registry passed at the April 26, 2022 Board of Trustees Meeting.
Next, he spoke about the various Proclamations listed on the Consent Agenda and expressed his
appreciation for all employees working behind the scenes to make everyday life easier and safer. After
that, President Lalmalani introduced and welcomed the new Finance Director, Marilyn Fumero while
sharing some of her career background. Subsequently, he asked Village Manager Summers to speak
regarding the new hire due to their past working relationship. After Village Manager Summers’s
comments he took the opportunity to thank the Interim Finance Director Joshi for the transitional time he
spent at the Village. Thereafter, President Lalmalani spoke about the Oak Brook Historical Society’s
Preservation Celebration Open House held at the Oak Brook Heritage Center. Latterly, he disclosed
information on the opening of the Oak Brook Artisan Market, and the new Ace Hardware corporate
building that will be located in the former McDonald’s campus office building on Kroc Drive.
Village Manager Summers shared background information and his experience working with Finance
Director Fumero. He also mentioned number of suggestions she brought forth to automate and streamline
many processes currently completed manually.
4.PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
Resident Barbara Kleinschmidt introduced herself, thanked the Board for allowing her to speak, and
informed everyone about a survey that was mailed out throughout the neighborhoods addressing the
fences.
Stephanie Kladis introduced herself, thanked the Board for allowing the residents to voice their opinions,
issues and thoughts on the matter of fences. She also reiterated all that was said by Resident
Kleinschmidt.
ITEM 5.A
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5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Regular Board of Trustees Meeting of April 26, 2022
Motion by Trustee Reddy, seconded by Trustee Yusuf to approve the Minutes of the Regular Board
of Trustees Meeting of April 26, 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: May 5, 2022 - $816,235.30
Significant Items included in Above:
1. LEGAL SERVICES:
a) Lamp Law, LLC. - Legal Services – March & April 2022 - $6,666.66 (FY22 YTD) -
$13,333.32
b) Ottosen, Dinolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo LTD. – March 2021 – Red Light - $1,291.00
TOTAL LEGAL BUDGET FOR 2022 IS $266,800.00
TOTAL LEGAL BILLS PAID FOR 2022 - YTD - $103,825.42
2. DU-COMM - Fire Department – Inv.# 18006 - Quarterly Shares – May 1, 2022 – July 31, 2022 -
$34,506.00
3. DU-COMM – Police Department- Inv.#18007 - Quarterly Shares – May 1, 2022 – July 31, 2022 -
$121,421.00
4. BCBS HMO – Health Care Services – April 2022 - $57,387.50
5. BCBS HMO – Health Care Services – May 2022 - $56,839.14
6. BCBS PPO – Health Care Services - April 2022 - $236,550.28
7. DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau – Hotel/Motel Quarterly Dues – Oct – Dec 2021 -
$23,225.50
TOTAL DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau Budget for 2021 - $173,415.00
TOTAL PAID FOR 2021 - $213,345.16
B. Approval of Payroll for Pay Period Ending: April 30, 2022 - $793,264.41
C. Development Services Referrals
1. 1225 22nd Street – Variation for Retail Sales Greater Than 2000 Sq. Ft. and Monument Sign
D. Ordinances & Resolutions
1. ORDINANCE 2022-ZO-V-EX-S-1651, An Ordinance Granting Variation From Provisions of
Section 13-11-10.C.8 of Title 13 (“Zoning Regulations”) of the Village Code of the Village of Oak
Brook to Allow One Additional Sign on the Building for the Property Located at 2122 York Road,
Oak Brook, Illinois
E. Village of Oak Brook – Monthly Financial Reports March 2022
F. Change Order – Bath & Tennis Pool Renovation Repairs
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G. National Public Works Week Proclamation
H. Emergency Medical Services Week Proclamation
I. Building Safety Month Proclamation
Motion by Trustee Reddy, seconded by Trustee Tiesenga to approve the Consent Agenda, with the
exception of Items 6.C.1, 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.1 – 1225 22nd Street – Variation for Retail Sales Greater Than 2000 Sq. Ft. and
Monument Sign
Trustee Herman extracted the item and proceeded to explain reasons for the extraction of item 6.C.1. He
further shared his concerns and specified his request to the Zoning Board of Appeals when taking the item
into consideration regarding the retail use and taxes.
Motion by Trustee Herman, seconded by Trustee Nagle that the Village discusses and approves the
Development Service Referral 1225 22nd Street – Variation for Retail Sales Greater Than 2000 Sq.
Ft. and Monument 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
A. Village of Oak Brook – Text Amendment to Zoning Regulations to Add Amend the Fence
Regulations
Trustee Yusuf presented the item, shared a bit of background information on the matter and further
expressed his thoughts and ideas regarding several concerns expressed by the affected Residents. He also
made a motion to amend the presented motion to allow for the height of 48 inches opposed to the
proposed 42 inches. Discussion ensued.
Trustee Herman spoke about the motivations behind the text amendment brought before the Board, the
lack of restrictions for front yard fences within the Village boundaries. He also spoke about original
vision for the Village and where the height of 42 inches came about. Moreover, he asked procedural
questions regarding approving a portion of ordinance made.
Village Manager Summers clarified that the version of the document in front of the Board is the latest one
with all the amendments included.
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Trustee Tiesenga shared his thoughts regarding the various versions of the document previously refered to
by Trustee Yusuf and encouraged the Board to focus on the document before them.
Trustee Manzo spoke in support of the presented documents as they appear and explained that the
subdivision rules and regulations overrule any Ordinance or regulations passed by the Board.
Interim Development Services Director Von Drasek explained the reasoning behind the staff
recommendation for lowering the height of a pool fence along with continuing the height requirement of
42 inches in order to stay consistent with what has been approved in the past.
Village Attorney Castaldo addressed Trustee Herman’s concerns and explained the next procedural steps
that should be taken based the numbers discussion at hand.
Motion by Trustee Yusuf, Seconded by Trustee Nagle that the Village Board approves Village of Oak
Brook – Text Amendment to Zoning Regulations to Add Amend the Fence Regulations to allow for
the height of 48 inches opposed to the proposed 42 inches
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 2 – Trustees Nagle and Trustee Yusuf
Nays: 4 - Trustees Herman, Manzo, Reddy, and Tiesenga
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
Motion Failed
Motion by Trustee Manzo, Seconded by Trustee Reddy that the Village Board approves 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.ACTIVE BUSINESS
A.Confirmation of Appointments
1.Various Boards, Commissions and Committees: Netasha Scarpiniti to the Plan Commission,
Richard DiBernardo to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Re-appointment of General Managers,
Brian Gilmore, Doubletree Hotel and Mariott Oak Brook, Lee Hoener, The Drake Oak
Brook, Dick Turner, LeMeridien, Nicole Patterson, Hyatt House Hotel, Robert Brand, Hyatt
Lodge, Tim Geiges, Oakbrook Center and Residents Tariq Junejo and Iftikharul Abbasy
and to Appoint Cynthia Ivey, Residents Inn to the Hotel Convention and Visitors Committee
and Re-appointment of John Anos, Kathy Miller, Mike Jerich, James DePhillips and
Melissa Martin to the Sports Core Oversight Committee
Motion by Trustee Reddy, Seconded by Trustee Manzo that the Village Board confirms President
Lalmalani’s recommendation of appointments to the various Boards as described above.
VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
10.PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
None
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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)
Of the Illinois Open Meetings Act Respectively
Motion by Trustee Yusuf, seconded by Trustee Nagle to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Board
of Trustees at 7:40 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 9:02 p.m. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
ATTEST:
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Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk
/s/ Charlotte K. Pruss