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MINUTES OF THE JUNE 14, 2022 REGULAR
MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
APPROVED AS WRITTEN ON
JULY 12, 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
ABSENT: Trustee A. Suresh Reddy Arrived 7:35 PM
IN ATTENDANCE: Village Manager Greg Summers, Police Chief Brian Strockis, Information
Technology Director Jim Fox, Finance Director Marilyn Fumero, Interim Fire Chief James Arie, Head
Librarian Jacob Post, Development Services Director Rebecca Von Drasek, Public Works Director
Rick Valent, and Village Attorney Michael Castaldo Jr.
3.PRESIDENT’S OPENING COMMENTS
A.Motion to Appoint Brian Strockis as Oak Brook Police Chief –Swearing In
President Lalmalani announced the passing of a former Village Trustee Jeff Kennedy and spoke about his
service and dedication to the Village. After that, President Lalmalani shared news of the passing of
Trustee Tiesenga’s Father, Dr. Marvin F. Tiesenga, commented about is personal experiences and
encounters with Dr. Tiesenga, and asked Trustee Tiesenga to say a few words on his behalf.
Trustee Tiesenga shared significant experiences and events Dr. Tiesenga participated in throughout his
life. He also addressed Board members individually and personally and thanked the Fire Department for
their quick and efficient response time to his father’s home on numerous occasions.
Later, President Lalmalani asked for a moment of a moment of silence for both gentlemen. From there, he
proceeded to speak about the Taste of Oak Brook and asked Trustee Manzo to provide an update
regarding the planning and preparations.
Trustee Manzo shared an update regarding the planning and preparation process of the Taste of Oak
Brook event. He also expressed his appreciation for the staff and residents who stepped up and helped
make this event happen.
President Lalmalani spoke about Flag Day, wished all the fathers Happy Father’s Day, and thanked the
Police Chief Selection Committee for searching far and wide and finalizing the challenging process of
finding the next Police Chief. Afterwards, he announced and introduced Brian Strockis, spoke about his
time with the Village, made a motion to appoint Brian Strockis as the next Police Chief and asked Clerk
Pruss to Swearing-In the next Police Chief.
Clerk Pruss Swore-In Brian Strockis as the new Village of Oak Brook Police Chief.
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Police Chief Strockis asked his daughter to pin on the new badge, thanked his family and friends for all
the support over the years. He proceeded to mention various people and police departments, and thanked
the Board for their selection and for putting the trust in him.
4.PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
Resident Frank Scarpiniti spoke passionately about his disagreement with the proposed division of lots
listed as 3715 Spring Road.
Resident Jim Boros also spoke in opposition of the proposed division of the mentioned property. He
further expressed his thoughts and opinions on the matter.
Attorney Mark Daniel asked for an extension of the time allowance, and proceed to speak about the lot
division on behalf of the petitioner who could not be present in person. He addressed several concerns that
may arise from the Police and Fire/EMS calls, and stressed the regulations and exceptions outlined within
the Plat Act.
5.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.Regular Board of Trustees Meeting of May 24, 2022
Motion by Trustee Reddy, seconded by Trustee Manzo to approve the Minutes of the Regular
Board of Trustees Meeting of May 24, 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: June 9, 2022 - $1,244,371.10
Significant Items included in Above:
1.LEGAL SERVICES:
a)Clark, Baird, Smith, LLP. – April 2022 – $6,381.00 (FY22 YTD - $46,733.50)
TOTAL LEGAL BUDGET FOR 2022 IS $266,800.00
TOTAL LEGAL BILLS PAID FOR 2022 - YTD - $134,753.71
2.Burke, LLC. – Brook Forest, Regent Bridge, Trinity Lakes Path, and Spring Road Resurfacing
Improvements – Pay Request #2 - $718,349.06
3.GG Oak Brook LP – 2155 22nd St. – Bond – $40,000.00
4.BCBS HMO – Health Care Services – June 2022 - $55,791.68
5.A Proposal Supplementing the Design Engineering Services Agreement for the Harger Road STP
Resurfacing Project dated February 4, 2022
B. Approval of Payroll for Pay Period Ending: May 28, 2022 - $859,554.89
C. Ordinances & Resolutions
1.ORDINANCE 2022-LY-GOLF-EX1-S-1648, An Ordinance Approving and Adopting Rental
Policies For Village Owned Venues
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2. RESOLUTION 2022-LY-R-2022, A Resolution Authorizing and Approving the Oak Brook Public
Library to Participate In the Non-Resident Library Card Program From July 1, 2022 – June 30,
2023
3. ORDINANCE 2022-ZO-TA-G-1214, An Ordinance Amending Section 13-3-17 (Fence
Regulations) of the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Oak Brook
4. RESOLUTION 2022-PW-HAULSVCS-R-2023, A Resolution Approving the Issuance of
Purchase Orders for Public Works Material Hauling Services
5. RESOLUTION 2022-PW-SALT-PG-R-2024, A Resolution Approving the Purchase of Deicer Salt
From Morton Salt, Inc.
6. RESOLUTION 2022-BD-CL-REC-D-R-2025, A Resolution Authorizing the Destruction of
Verbatim Recordings of Certain Closed Meetings of the Village Board of Trustees
7. RESOLUTION 2022-IT-TECH-BIZ-REG-R-2026, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an
Agreement By and Between the Village of Oak Brook and OPENGOV
E. Authorization to Pay Bills a Second Time Due to Meeting Cancellations
F. Village of Oak Brook – Monthly Financial Reports April 2022
Motion by Trustee Reddy, seconded by Trustee Yusuf to approve the Consent Agenda, with the
exception of Item 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 - ORDINANCE 2022-LY-GOLF-EX1-S-1648, An Ordinance Approving and Adopting
Rental Policies For Village Owned Venues
Trustee Yusuf briefly shared an overview of the item and disclosed his strong opposition to the matter at
hand further expressing his thoughts and opinions.
Trustee Tiesenga spoke in agreement with Trustee Yusuf’s comments while divulging his thoughts and
opinions on the subject matter.
Trustee Manzo also disclosed his personal thoughts and opinions regarding the matter of using Village
grounds for political events.
Trustee Reddy revealed his thoughts and opinions on the matter of holding political events of any kind on
the Village grounds.
Trustee Herman asked about the application of the Village Ethics Ordinances in circumstances such as
one described herein.
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President Lalmalani stated that the Village Ethics Ordinance prohibits the use of the Village property for
campaign use, fundraisers, etc.
Village Attorney spoke in agreement with Trustee Herman’s comments regarding the application of the
Village’s Ethics Ordinance as written referencing the prohibition of use of the Village property by an
elected official.
Motion by Trustee Herman, Seconded by Trustee Manzo that the Village Board defers
ORDINANCE 2022-LY-GOLF-EX1-S-1648, An Ordinance Approving and Adopting Rental
Policies For Village Owned Venues
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.3715 Spring Road – Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for New Single-Family Home
Trustee Herman made the motion with the additional points outlined below and spoke about the
previously held Plan Commission meetings. He further shared his thoughts and opinions on the matter
and explained the meaning and purpose of the Certificate of Appropriateness along with each outlined
point.
Trustee Manzo called the item to question.
Motion by Trustee Herman, Seconded by Trustee that the Village Board concurs with the sta1ff
recommendation from the 3715 Spring Road – Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for New
Single-Family Home March 22, 2022 denying the proposed Certificate of Appropriateness in the
Graue Mill Area for the new single – family home proposal subject to the following findings of fact:
1.Increased setbacks in excess of the underlying R-3 zoning restrictions must be implemented
to provide interesting and more appropriate relationships and spacing between buildings.
2.The site plan/design for the single-family home must be appropriately considered to address
not only the current development project but future redevelopment in the Graue Mill Area.
3.Appropriate setback standards must be applied in excess of zoning restrictions to both
maintain neighborhood open space and to be sensitive to the Graue Mill Area.
4.Increased open space is a desirable attribute to preserve the Graue Mill area which directly
adjoins and is in close proximity to the mill, Salt Creek, and forest preserve properties.
Adding that the finding of fact are derived in part from the following factors enumerated in
Chapter 8 of the Village Code including the following:
1.Impact of the streetscape of the proposed home well to what currently exists on the pre-
subdivided parcel in accordance with section 13-8-7.A
2.Impact on the order and control of growth in the area in accordance with section 13-8-3
3.Impact of development in the area consistent with the Graue Mill its site and historic period
it represents pursuant to section 13-8-3.C
4.Both front yard setback and rear yard setback lines consistent with the area
5.Impact the height of the proposed subject structure relative to the height of the other
structures within the area
6.Impact the second structure will have on the development in the area and the streetscape in
the area
7.Impact of the front, rear and side setbacks will have on the location of the 2nd structure in
the area
8.Orientation of the proposed structures on the lots
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9.Impact the 2nd structure will have on the area
10.Impact of the two smaller lots on the area even if such lots are conforming
VOICE VOTE: Motion failed.
9.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A.Ordinances & Resolutions
1.ORDINANCE 2022-ZO-PUD-EX-AMND-S-1649, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No.
2022-ZO-PUD-EX-S-1644 As it Relates to Signage for the Planned Development Located at
1800 York Road
Trustee Herman began the discussion by explaining the item and its background in detail, asked for
clarification regarding the final height approval and shared plans for landscaping. He also asked for
clarification on whether the Northwestern sign on 22nd Street will be purple.
Trustee Tiesenga complimented the Developer for sticking with the project and proceeded to share his
concerns with the proposed color scheme, and proposed a friendly amendment.
A representative for IRGENS, Dave Arnold thanked the Board for taking the time to discuss the item, and
concurred with the professional and tasteful requirement for the visual aspect of the signage. He also
asked that the Board approves the logos that accompany the particular corporate standards for the tenants
displayed.
Development Services Director Von Drasek addressed and explained the Northwestern signage and night
time illumination.
Trustee Nagle expressed his thoughts and opinions on the subject of logo and branding along with
attempts to regulate the coloring within the Village.
Trustee Yusuf also shared his thoughts and opinions and made suggestions regarding the colorful logo
displays.
Trustee Manzo spoke in agreement with Trustee Nagle’s comments and divulged his opinions regarding
the requestor’s ask for the logo displays.
Trustee Reddy shared his thoughts on the matter as well.
Motion by Trustee Herman, Seconded by Trustee Manzo that the Village Board approves
ORDINANCE 2022-ZO-PUD-EX-AMND-S-1649, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2022-
ZO-PUD-EX-S-1644 As it Relates to Signage for the Planned Development Located at 1800 York
Road to permit and allow the construction of a two (2) story, 35,000 SF outpatient healthcare facility
with signs as Amended with the Exception of the logo subject to the following:
1.All sign proposals shall comply with applicable sign code regulations of the Oak Brook zoning
ordinance unless otherwise modified or varied;
2.Compliance with Plans: The development, maintenance, and operation of the Property will be
substantial compliance with the plans and documents as submitted, except for minor changes
approved by the Development Services Director and Village Manager in accordance with
Section 13-5-8 of the Zoning Ordinance;
3.Add the condition “Notwithstanding the attached exhibits, the applicant shall meet all the
Village Ordinance requirements at the time of building permit except as specifically varied or
waived”;
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 0 - None
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Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
Motion carried
10.ACTIVE BUSINESS
B.Ordinances & Resolutions
1.ORDINANCE 2022-BU-AMEND-S-1652, An Ordinance Authorizing Amendments and
Transfers Among Budget Line Items the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois
Trustee Yusuf made the motion and provided an explanation for the budget adjustment.
Trustee Herman shared his thoughts on the proposed position elimination and further explained his
understanding of the temporary adjustment.
Police Chief Strockis spoke about a possibility of restructuring the department.
Village Manager Summers explained the logistics behind the defunding of the position prior to the actual
vacancy taking place. He also addressed the fact the position requires testing.
Motion by Trustee Yusuf, seconded by Trustee Manzo to approve ORDINANCE 2022-BU-
AMEND-S-1652, 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
Trustee Manzo announced the next time and location of the Taste of Oak Brook Committee Meeting and
spoke about the help the soccer management provided in placing the teams in local hotels.
Trustee Nagle spoke about International Soccer Teams that stayed at the Oak Brook Drake Hotel recently,
and further spoke highly of the new management company.
9.PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Resident Terry O’Malley spoke about the Electric Aggregation Committee suggested by him many years
ago to help the residents save money on the electric bills. He also strongly urged the Board to think about
setting up another Committee that will help the Village Residents save on energy costs in the future.
10.ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Trustee Nagle, seconded by Trustee Reddy to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Board
of Trustees at 8:42 p.m. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
ATTEST:
/s/ Charlotte K. Pruss__
Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk