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MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK
BROOK APPROVED AS WRITTEN ON
OCTOBER 11, 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
and President Gopal Lalmalani
VIA ZOOM: None
ABSENT: None
IN ATTENDANCE: Village Manager Greg Summers, Assistant Village Manager Jessica Spencer,
Information Technology Director Jim Fox, Police Chief Brian Strockis, Public Works Director Rick
Valent, Head Librarian Jacob Post, Finance Director Marilyn Fumero, Interim Fire Chief Kevin
Fleege, Development Services Director Rebecca Von Drasek, and Village Attorney Michael Castaldo
Jr.
3. PRESIDENT’S OPENING COMMENTS
President Lalmalani greeted everyone and announced that for tonight’s meeting only he will allow Public
Comments on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items in the beginning portion of the Meeting. After allowing the
Public Comment, he asked the Trustees to share any remarks surrounding the Red Light Camera issues
brought herein. From there, President Lalmalani informed everyone that there will be two parts to his
comments tonight, thanked the Board for the thoughtfully assembled Press Conference and everyone who
spoke on the subject. He also disclosed his thoughts and opinions on the subject matter. Next, President
Lalmalani announced the upcoming Blood Drive hosted by the Police Department, asked Police Chief
Strockis to say a few words on the subject. He then announced the beginning of the leaf pick up program
and its changes, and asked everyone to visit the Village website for more information.
Trustee Yusuf communicated his thoughts and opinions by comparing the Red Light Cameras and Safe
Speed Cameras to a cancer eating away at quality of life. He also called upon the legislature to make the
tickets significantly lower amounts.
Trustee Nagle conveyed his opinions on the corruption in Illinois and implored Governor Pritzker to
exercise the same power he did during the Pandemic to end this corrupted system.
Trustee Reddy shared his thoughts, opinions and personal experiences with the situation of receiving
tickets by the Red Light Cameras. He also condemned the Red Light Camera and assured everyone that
the Village will not rest until the matter gets resolved.
Trustee Herman expressed his thanks and gratitude to his colleagues on the Board and Village Manager
Summers for their effort in preparation for tonight’s presentation for the Press Conference.
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Trustee Tiesenga spoke about the Illinois Department of Transportation, operant conditioning, increase in
number of accidents and costs associated with them. He also touched on improperly imposed costs for the
motorists, public safety, and the Resolution passed in August 2020 by the Board on the subject matter.
Trustee Manzo divulged his thoughts on the comments made by the Public, Trustee Nagle’s comments,
and his opinion on the battle itself. Moreover, he reiterated his vehement opposition to the Cameras and
thanked the entire Board and Village Manager Summers for “fighting the fight.”
Police Chief Strockis thanked President Lalmalani and shared his appreciation for and support for
everyone that comes out to donate blood.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
Village of Hillside Resident, Mr. Roger Romanelli, introduced himself, thanked the Board for the
opportunity to speak and shared information about the number of active Safe Speed Cameras in Hillside.
He also shared his gratitude on behalf of Hillside Neighbors Community Group and the Village of
Hillside for the initiative taken by the Board to lead the fight against the corruption surrounding the
installation of cameras. After that, he divulged detailed information regarding the issues surrounding safe
speed cameras installed all over the Village of Hillside, announced his candidacy for state representative
and urged the Board to continue the investigations into the corruptions surrounding the Safe Speed
Cameras.
City of Chicago Resident, Mark Wallace, shared a history of Red Light Cameras in the City of Chicago,
reiterated and further revealed corruption surrounding the issue, touched on Governor’s inability to use an
executive order to dislodge the cameras. He also shared his opinions on how the public safety should be
handled and operated, explained the definition of a moving violation and encouraged the Board to
continue with the fight, further expressing his support for actions against Red Light Cameras.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Regular Board of Trustees Meeting of September 13, 2022
Trustee Herman asked that his statement on page two be amended and shared his comments on his
recommendation.
Motion by Trustee Reddy, seconded by Trustee Manzo to approve the Minutes of the Regular
Board of Trustees Meeting of September 13, 2022 as amended. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B. Regular Executive Meeting Minutes of August 9, 2022
Motion by Trustee Reddy, seconded by Trustee Yusuf to approve the Minutes of Regular Executive
Meeting Minutes of August 9, 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: September 22, 2022 - $1,738,891.35
Significant Items Included in Above:
1. LEGAL SERVICES:
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a) Clark, Baird, Smith, LLP. – August 2022 – $6,822.50 (FY22 YTD - $81,422.50)
b) Lamp Law, LLC. - Legal Services – August 2022 - $3,333.33 (FY22 YTD - $26,666.64)
c) Rathje Woodward, LLC. – August 2022 - $285.00 (FY22 YTD - $1,824.00)
TOTAL LEGAL BUDGET FOR 2022 IS $266,800.00
TOTAL LEGAL BILLS PAID FOR 2022 - YTD - $257,408.97
2. DUFF Entertainment, Inc. – Production Services - Inv.#1473 - $135,004.71
3. OpenGov, Inc. - Business Registry Software – Inv.#00008158 - $100,472.00
4. DuPage Water Commission – July 2022 - $636,119.54
5. DuPage Water Commission – August 2022 - $575,580.88
B. Approval of Payroll for Pay Period Ending: September 17, 2022 - $863,911.41
C. Ordinances & Resolutions
1. ORDINANCE 2022-PP-S-1658, An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale or Donation or Recycling or
Disposal of Certain Items of Personal Property Owned By the Village of Oak Brook
2. RESOLUTION 2022-FD-AG-ZOLL-R-2041, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of An Agreement By and Between the Village of Oak Brook and Zoll Medical
Corporation
Motion by Trustee Yusuf, seconded by Trustee Manzo to approve the Consent Agenda, with the
exception of the extracted items 6.A.2, 6.A.3 and 6.C.2, and authorize the expenditures as presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga and Yusuf
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
Motion carried
7. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
ITEM 6.A.2 - DUFF Entertainment, Inc. – Production Services - Inv.#1473 - $135,004.71
Trustee Herman commented on the listed amount and further explained the charges.
Motion by Trustee Herman, seconded by Trustee Manzo that the Village Board authorizes the
expenditure listed as Item 6.A.2 as presented
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga and Yusuf
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
ITEM 6.A.3 - OpenGov, Inc. - Business Registry Software – Inv.#00008158 - $100,472.00
Trustee Herman clarified that the fee is not simply for the Business Registry Software but also for the new
Permitting Software adopted by the Development Services Department.
Village Manager Summers further clarified that the listed amount covers the software for the business
registry, the building permit software, and allowance of online submission of payments, application and
processing of liquor permits.
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Motion by Trustee Herman, seconded by Trustee Manzo that the Village Board authorizes the
expenditure listed as Item 6.A.3 as presented
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga and Yusuf
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
ITEM 6.C.2 - RESOLUTION 2022-FD-AG-ZOLL-R-2041, A Resolution Approving and
Authorizing the Execution of An Agreement By and Between the Village of Oak Brook and Zoll
Medical Corporation
Trustee Herman brought up his concerns with the approval of the item at tonight’s meeting due to his
recommendation for further evaluation of the proposed long-term agreement. He elaborated on the age of
the equipment and proceeded to ask that the item be deferred to the next Board meeting.
Interim Fire Chief Fleege informed everyone that the prices within the presented proposal are only good
through the end of September, 2022 and that he is working with the ZOLL representative to extend the
pricing as the agreement is a new one for both the company and the Village. He also shared his thoughts
and opinions on how entering into the program could potentially stabilize the inflationary costs in the
future.
Village Manager Summers shared his hopes that the company would hold the pricing until the Board can
make the final decision at the next Board meeting.
Motion by Trustee Herman, seconded by Trustee Manzo that the Village Board defers
RESOLUTION 2022-FD-AG-ZOLL-R-2041, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of An Agreement By and Between the Village of Oak Brook and Zoll Medical
Corporation
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga and Yusuf
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
8. BOARDS & COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
A. 1775 22nd Street – Sign Variation to Permit One (1) Additional Wall Sign
Trustee Herman presented the motion, elaborated on the placement of the requested sign and expressed
his concerns with possible setting of precedence.
Motion by Trustee Herman, seconded by Trustee Manzo to approve the Consent Agenda and
authorize the expenditures as presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga and Yusuf
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
Motion carried
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B. 4006 Adams – Zoning Variation to Permit the Construction of a Detached Garage in Front of
the Principal Structure
Trustee Yusuf presented the motion and expressed his thoughts and opinions on the proposed variation.
Trustee Manzo asked Development Services Director Von Drasek to clarify whether this was the
previously discussed lot. He also confirmed that based on the placement of the structure on the lot, there is
no other space to place the garage.
Development Services Director Von Drasek described the lot, easement access, and informed everyone of
the argument used by the requestor at the Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting.
Trustee Herman commented on the obstacles surrounding the placement of the existing structure built in
the late 1950s and the significant limitations with the placement of the garage, thus the need for the
variation request.
Motion by Trustee Yusuf, seconded by Trustee Manzo to approve the 4006 Adams – Zoning
Variation to Permit the Construction of a Detached Garage in Front of the Principal Structure
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga and 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: Re-Appointment of Michael McCarthy to the
Oak Brook Firefighters’ Pension Fund Board, Appointment of Michael Lamplot to Oak
Brook Firefighters’ Pension Fund Board, and Re-Appointment of Jeff Bulin to the Zoning
Board of Appeals
Motion by Trustee Reddy, seconded by Trustee Yusuf to approve for Various Boards, Commissions
and Committees: Re-Appointment of Michael McCarthy to the Oak Brook Firefighters’ Pension
Fund Board, Appointment of Michael Lamplot to Oak Brook Firefighters’ Pension Fund Board,
and Re-Appointment of Jeff Bulin to the Zoning Board of Appeals
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga and Yusuf
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
Motion carried
B. Ordinances & Resolutions
1. RESOLUTION 2022-PD-HNDGN+ACCS-R-2038, A Resolution Approving the Issuance of a
Purchase Order to Ray O’Herron, Co. Inc. for the Purchase of Handguns and Related
Equipment
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Trustee Yusuf presented the motion and shared his thoughts and opinions on the product and the lack of
necessity to have to go through a formal bidding process.
Police Chief Strockis explained the current handgun platform and its life expectancy. He also explained
the benefits of moving into single caliber ammunition for the entire Department.
Motion by Trustee Yusuf, seconded by Trustee Manzo to Approve RESOLUTION 2022-PD-
HNDGN+ACCS-R-2038, A Resolution Approving the Issuance of a Purchase Order to Ray
O’Herron, Co. Inc. for the Purchase of Handguns and Related Equipment
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga and Yusuf
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
Motion carried
2. RESOLUTION 2022-IS-BKR-CNTRCT-R-2039, A Resolution Authorizing and Approving
the Award of an Agreement to VistaNational Insurance Group, Inc. for Insurance
Consulting and Broker Services
Trustee Herman presented the motion and explained the purpose of the Services provided by
VistaNational, the bid process that recently took place and the amount of significant savings associated
with continued working relationship with said company. He also clarified that the VistaNational Insurance
Group, Inc. has nothing to do with the medical insurance program itself instead, it provides many
administrative services related to the finances and the distinction of the programs satisfying Village’s
needs.
Trustee Tiesenga made comments associated with the presented program in comparison with the one he
remembers as a newly elected official.
Motion by Trustee Herman, seconded by Trustee Yusuf to approve and authorize RESOLUTION
2022-IS-BKR-CNTRCT-R-2039, A Resolution Authorizing and Approving the Award of an
Agreement to VistaNational Insurance Group, Inc. for Insurance Consulting and Broker Services
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga and Yusuf
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
Motion carried
3. RESOLUTION 2022-PD-AG-LPR-PG-HOA-R-2040, A Resolution Approving and
Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement By and Between the Village of Oak Brook and
Minuteman Security Technologies
Trustee Reddy made the motion and provided background information on the recent set of burglaries and
thefts and emphasized the significance of safety and quality of life within the subdivisions. He also stated
that the Village Board requested the police department explore what measures can be taken to ensure the
safety, and quality of life of our residents, visitors and businesses. In turn, the Police Department
identified a system with a company that will prepare codes for specific subdivisions within the Village
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with over thirty (30) years in business. He also explained the costs associated with the equipment,
installation and any recurring expenses for a term of five (5) years.
Motion by Trustee Reddy, seconded by Trustee Yusuf to approve the Consent Agenda and
authorize the expenditures as presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga and Yusuf
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
Motion carried
C. Discussion – Ordinance Amending the Village Liquor License Code: Allowing Department
Stores to Sell Alcoholic Beverages to Shoppers Not Confined to Their Restaurant Areas
Trustee Nagle Recused himself from the discussion.
Village Manager Summers led the discussion by explaining that certain Department Stores have asked for
an increase in the way they offer their liquor service. He proceeded to inform everyone of the business
that currently holds licenses that allow the patrons to take the liquor from the cafe area and carry it
throughout the store. Moreover, he identified other malls that have received similar requests and shared
staff recommendation for any store with a full service cafe to have liquor service that can be contained
anywhere within the perimeter boundary of that store.
President Lalmalani recognized the specific distinction that will need to be addressed when considering
this sort of licensing option.
Trustee Yusuf offered his thoughts and opinions on the matter, speaking in favor of the option.
Trustee Reddy shared his personal experiences with Restoration Hardware and offered his opinion based
on those encounters.
Trustee Herman did not speak in opposition of the option but urged caution with moving forward, seeking
Police Chief Strockis’s opinion on the subject.
Trustee Manzo expressed his concerns stating the lack of control over people drinking, college type
atmosphere, insurance liability and urged caution and serious consideration prior to implementation.
Trustee Tiesenga also divulged his concerns surrounding the surcharge practices, asked Village Attorney
Castaldo if there is a way to prohibit such practices should the proposed allowance be approved. He
further spoke in agreement of having the license in the store, but not within the premises of the entire
mall.
Village Attorney Castaldo stated that this is a subject that will need further research evaluation on his part.
President Lalmalani announced that he will not be running for President again during the next elections.
He proceed to share his history, accomplishments and kept promises throughout his tenure. He also shared
his gratitude to the Board, Police, Fire and Public Works Departments and Village Staff for their
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dedication, commitment and sacrifices over the years to the Village. Lastly, he shared his hopes and
expressed thanks to his wife for many years of commitment and patience making his service to the public
as Village President not only possible but also successful one.
10.PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
11.ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION, For The Purpose Of Discussing (1) Minutes of Meetings Lawfully
Closed Under This Act, (2) To Consider the Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline,
Performance, or Dismal of Specific Village Employees (3) To Consider Litigation Pending Against,
Affecting, or On Behalf of the Village, or Probable or Imminent Litigation Against or By the Village
Pursuant To Sections 2(C)(21), 2(C)(1), 2(C)(11) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act Respectively
Motion by Trustee Manzo, seconded by Trustee Yusuf to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Board
of Trustees at 8:44 p.m. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
RECONVENE from the Upper Level Conference Room at 10:02 p.m.
12.ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Trustee Herman, seconded by Trustee Manzo to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the
Board of Trustees at 10:03 p.m. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
ATTEST:
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Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk
/s/ Charlotte K. Pruss