Minutes - 05/24/2022 - Board of TrusteesVILLAGE OF OAK BROOK MINUTES Page 1 of 5 REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 24, 2022
MINUTES OF THE MAY 24, 2022 REGULAR
MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
APPROVED AS WRITTEN ON
JUNE 14, 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, A. Suresh Reddy, Edward Tiesenga, Asif Yusuf
and President Gopal Lalmalani
ABSENT: Trustee James Nagle
IN ATTENDANCE: Village Manager Greg Summers, Interim Police Chief Terry Mee, Information
Technology Director Jim Fox, 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, spoke about the upcoming Memorial Day Holiday and the parade
held by the Hinsdale American Legion. He also shared an update regarding the Red Light Camera at the
corner of Route 83 and 22nd Street and asked Trustee Manzo to share his thoughts regarding the
victorious event. Later, President Lalmalani spoke about some of the tactics used to get the matter to its
current resolution and proceeded to share an update regarding the Carvana License Suspension. Next, he
announced the opening of the Pool, gave a special thanks on behalf of the Board to the Public Works
Department and its Director Valent for getting everything in order for making the pool and the grounds
operational. Lastly, he reminded everyone that there are only a few memberships still available.
Trustee Manzo shared his thoughts and opinions on the matter of the Red Light Camera along with the
timeframe and dedication that it took to get the subject matter to its current state of resolution.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
None
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Regular Board of Trustees Meeting of May 10, 2022
Motion by Trustee Reddy, seconded by Trustee Yusuf to approve the Minutes of the Regular Board
of Trustees Meeting of May 10, 2022. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
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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 19, 2022 - $1,357,543.56
Significant Items included in Above:
1. LEGAL SERVICES:
a) Ottosen, Dinolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo – Sahli/Spring Rd. - April 2022 - $3,127.50
b) Ottosen, Dinolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo – Red Light - April 2022 - $1,430.00
c) Ottosen, Dinolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo – Business Registry - April 2022 - $2,817.50
d) Ottosen, Dinolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo – Boros - April 2022 - $1,912.50
e) Ottosen, Dinolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo – IAFF 4646 - April 2022 - $2,460.54
f) Ottosen, Dinolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo – April 2022 - $12,799.25 (FY22 YTD - $73,608.39)
TOTAL LEGAL BUDGET FOR 2022 IS $266,800.00
TOTAL LEGAL BILLS PAID FOR 2022 - YTD - $128,372.71
2. Burke, LLC. – Brook Forest, Regent Bridge, Trinity Lakes Path, and Spring Rd. Resurfacing
Improvements – Pay Request #1 - $598,496.70
3. Chicagoland Pool Management – Pool Mgmnt. June 1 - Inv. #225023PM - $39,314.00
4. Schaefges Brothers, Inc. – Pool Repairs - Inv. #3256 - $118,358.00
5. DuPage Water Commission – April 2022 - $290,267.88
B. Approval of Payroll for Pay Period Ending: May 14, 2022 - $757,911.16
C. Development Services Referrals
1. 3601 Madison Street – Driveway Gates Variation for Two Sliding Gates at the Front of the
Property
D. Ordinances & Resolutions
1. ORDINANCE 2022-DS-SSA-S-1650, Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of Dormant Special
Service Area No. 2022-1 in the Village of Oak Brook
2. ORDINANCE 2022-PL-RR-EX1-S-1645, An Ordinance Amending Certain Sections of the
Personnel Manual of the Village of Oak Brook
3. RESOLUTION 2022-FI-BNKSRV-SA-R-2018, A Resolution Adding And Removing Various
Officers As Signatories On Village Bank Accounts
4. RESOLUTION 2022-FI-BKSRV-R-2019, A Resolution Adding And Removing Various Officers
As Signatories On Village Brokerage Accounts
5. RESOLUTION 2022-IT-AG-SECURITY-R-2020, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Agreement By and Between the Village of Oak Brook and Halock Security Labs
E. Cancellation of the Second Meeting in July
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Motion by Trustee Reddy, seconded by Trustee Yusuf to approve the Consent Agenda, and authorize
the expenditures as presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Reddy, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 1 - Trustee Nagle
Motion carried
7. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
None
8. ACTIVE BUSINESS
A. Confirmation of Appointments
1. Reappointment of Kenneth Wilczak to Plan Commission
Trustee Manzo expressed his thoughts and opinions regarding the proposed reappointment of Kenneth
Wilczak to the Plan Commission.
Trustee Tiesenga also shared his thoughts and opinions while echoing comments made by Trustee Manzo.
Motion by Trustee Herman, Seconded by Trustee Manzo that the Village Board confirms President
Lalmalani’s recommendation of reappointment of Kenneth Wilczak to Plan Commission
VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
8. ACTIVE BUSINESS
A. Confirmation of Appointments
2. Appointment of Village of Oak Brook Residents, Raj Lal, Mort Westman, Michael
McMahon, Mario Vescovi, Lina Shah and Mohammad Askar; HOA President Al Koren;
Plan Commission Chairperson Marcia Tropinski; ZBA Chairman Wayne Ziemer; Local
Business Executives Dennis Hiffman, Jeff Shay, Lou Lizzadro and Jennifer Telek; Hotel
General Manager Lee Hoener and Oakbrook Center GM Tim Geigis to the Community
Enhancement 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.
8. ACTIVE BUSINESS
B. Ordinances & Resolutions
1. RESOLUTION 2022-PL-IS-R-2021, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Purchase
of Insurance Benefits for Employees
Trustee Herman presented the motion and shared background information on the subject including the
upcoming changes in price increases.
Motion by Trustee Herman, seconded by Trustee Manzo to approve RESOLUTION 2022-PL-IS-R-
2021, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Purchase of Insurance Benefits for Employees
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Reddy, Tiesenga, Yusuf
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Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 1 - Trustee Nagle
Motion carried
8. ACTIVE BUSINESS
B. Ordinances & Resolutions
2. ORDINANCE 2022-LC-AL-G-1212, 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-
Nine the Number of Authorized Class A-1 Liquor Licenses and Decreasing by One to
Eighteen the Number of Authorized Class B Liquor Licenses
Motion by Trustee Reddy, seconded by Trustee Yusuf to approve ORDINANCE 2022-LC-AL-G-
1212, 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-Nine the Number of Authorized Class A-1
Liquor Licenses and Decreasing by One to Eighteen the Number of Authorized Class B 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
8. ACTIVE BUSINESS
B. Ordinances & Resolutions
3. ORDINANCE 2022-SNGS–PRW-G-1213, An Ordinance Approving a Moratorium on The
Placement of Temporary Signs in Public Right of Way
Trustee Tiesenga presented the motion and spoke about the need for the presented Moratorium.
Discussion ensued. He further divulged his thoughts and opinions on the matter later in the evening.
Village Attorney Castaldo explained the political signs, the possibility of adopting text amendments that
would prohibit temporary signage, and other municipalities that have adopted regulations addressing
safety issues. Later, he reiterated his previous comments regarding putting an ordinance in place that
would be challenged based on experience from other municipalities.
Village Manager Summers clarified that the currently applied sign regulations that apply to political signs
are written in such a way that can be interpreted in various ways. He further explained the reason why
there arose a need for the Moratorium discussed herein.
Trustee Manzo asked about the panhandling issues affecting all municipalities and made suggestions for a
cooperative effort between all municipalities to tackle the issues.
President Lalmalani also shared his thoughts and opinions regarding the panhandling issues plaguing the
busy intersection of 22nd Street.
Interim Police Chief Mee elaborated and explained the position that the Police Department finds itself in
when it comes to the current legislation in place. He also explained that further analyzation of the wording
within the Ordinance is needed. However, everyone’s safety is of outmost concern.
Trustee Herman asked for a clarification on the enforcement of the Ordinance that describes jaywalking.
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Trustee Yusuf also shared his thoughts and opinions on the matter and further expressed his position
regarding taking any action at this time.
Motion by Trustee Tiesenga, seconded by Trustee Reddy to approve ORDINANCE 2022-SNGS–
PRW-G-1213, An Ordinance Approving a Moratorium on The Placement of Temporary Signs in
Public Right of Way
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Reddy, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 1 - Trustee Nagle
Motion carried
9. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
None
10. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Trustee Reddy, seconded by Trustee Yusuf to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Board
of Trustees at 7:35 p.m. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
ATTEST:
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Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk