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MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 25, 2022 REGULAR
MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
APPROVED AS WRITTEN ON
NOVEMBER 08, 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, Golf Club Manager/Superintendent
Sean Creed and Village Attorney Michael Castaldo Jr.
3. PRESIDENT’S OPENING COMMENTS
President Lalmalani shared information regarding the five day celebration of Diwali, the Festival of
Lights and wished all those celebrating warmth and brightness throughout the year. Next, he announced
Trick or Treating hours, the Police hosted Thanksgiving food drive, and proceeded to remind everyone of
the Daylight Savings Time, the elections and the proposed referendum question. After that, he talked
about Trustee Herman’s, as President Pro Tem, attendance at the Timber Trail 75th celebration and the
Historical Society Oak Brook Center presentation. President Lalmalani also asked Trustee Herman to
share highlights of the events.
Trustee Herman briefly share a few highlights of the events and encouraged everyone who hasn’t done so
yet to visit the Historical Society Heritage Center.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Regular Board of Trustees Meeting of October 11, 2022
Motion by Trustee Reddy, seconded by Trustee Manzo to approve the Minutes of the Regular
Board of Trustees Meeting of October 11, 2022. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B. Special Executive Meeting Minutes of September 7, 2022
Motion by Trustee Reddy, seconded by Trustee Manzo to approve the Minutes of Special Executive
Meeting Minutes of September 7, 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: October 20, 2022 - $2,567,489.55
Significant Items Included in Above:
1. LEGAL SERVICES:
a) Clark, Baird, Smith, LLP. – September 2022 – $3,710.00 (FY22 YTD - $85,132.50)
b) Lamp Law, LLC. - Legal Services – September 2022 - $3,333.33 (FY22 YTD - $29,999.97)
c) Rathje Woodward, LLC – Legal Services – September 2022 - $1,146.50 (FY22 YTD -
$2,970.50)
d) Ottosen, Dinolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo – September 2022 - $27,442.07
(FY22 YTD - $185,969.01)
TOTAL LEGAL BUDGET FOR 2022 IS $266,800.00
TOTAL LEGAL BILLS PAID FOR 2022 - YTD - $317.205.98
2. Al Piemonte Cadillac, Inc. – Undercover Vehicle - $53,523.24
3. Burke, LLC – Pay Request #5 – Brook Forest, Regent Bridge, Trinity Lakes Path, and Spring Rd.
Resurfacing Improvements - $1,623,633.28
4. Ridge IT Corporation – Inv. # 5334 - $31,000.00
5. DuPage Water Commission – September 2022 - $490,318.08
6. DCVB-Co-Op Advertising – Quarterly Dues – July 2022 – September 2022 - $34,292.12
TOTAL DUPAGE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU BUDGET FOR 2022 - $87,500
TOTAL PAID FOR 2022 - $89,620.58
B. Approval of Payroll for Pay Period Ending: October 15, 2022 - $887,440.74
C. Village of Oak Brook – Monthly Financial Reports September 2022
Motion by Trustee Reddy, 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
7. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
None
8. ACTIVE BUSINESS
A. Confirmation of Appointments
1. Re -Appointment of Natalie Cappetta to the Zoning Board of Appeals
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Trustee Yusuf expressed his concerns with the proposed re-appointment referencing re-appointee’s past
behavior and accusations during the local elections.
Trustee Nagle shared his experience, thoughts, and opinions regarding the appointee and further spoke in
support of the decision.
President Lalmalani clarified the experience referenced by Trustee Yusuf and spoke as to the appointee’s
performance as a Commissioner on the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Trustee Manzo also divulged his opinions on the matter and the appointee’s performance as a
Commissioner on the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Trustee Tiesenga also shared his opinions regarding the local elections and expressed his support for the
nomination.
Motion by Trustee Nagle, seconded by Trustee Manzo that the Village Board approved President
Lalmalani’s Recommendation to Re-Appoint Natalie Cappetta to the Zoning Board of Appeals
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Nagle, Reddy, and Tiesenga
Nays: 1 - Trustee Yusuf
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
Motion carried
B. Ordinances & Resolutions
1. RESOLUTION R-2046, A Resolution Approving a Contract By and Between the Village of
Oak Brook and Landscape Material & Firewood Sales, Inc., for Public Works Leaf
Hauling and Disposal Services
Trustee Tiesenga briefly shared information on the item and presented the motion.
Motion by Trustee Tiesenga, seconded by Trustee Manzo to approve RESOLUTION R-2046, A
Resolution Approving a Contract By and Between the Village of Oak Brook and Landscape
Material & Firewood Sales, Inc., for Public Works Leaf Hauling and Disposal 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
B. Ordinances & Resolutions
2. RESOLUTION R-2048, A Resolution Granting an Extension to a Planned Development
and Associated Approvals, for the Property Located at 1900 Spring Road; (Jupiter/1900
Spring Road, LLC)
President Lalmalani announced that the Attorney representing 1900 Spring Road requested a deferral of
the consideration of the item until the next Board Meeting held on November 8, 2022.
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Motion by Trustee Herman, seconded by Trustee Manzo to approve RESOLUTION R-2048, A
Resolution Granting an Extension to a Planned Development and Associated Approvals, for the
Property Located at 1900 Spring Road;
(Jupiter/1900 Spring Road, LLC)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
3. ORDINANCE S-1662 – An Ordinance Granting Variation from Provisions of Section 13-
11-10.G.4 of Title 13 (“Zoning Regulations”) of the Village Code of the Village of Oak
Brook Relative to the Allowance of a Projected Wall Sign on the Building for the Property
Located at 1170 22nd Street, Oak Brook, Illinois
Trustee Yusuf presented the motion and asked that Development Services Director Von Drasek further
explain the variation request. He later asked for a clarification of the monument sign on the premises and
expressed his concerns with setting a precedence for other establishments.
Development Services Director Von Drasek explained the background of the applicant’s request, along
with the recommendations from the Zoning Board of Appeals. She also addressed any questions and
concerns. Discussion ensued.
Attorney Peter Friedman, representing the applicant, greeted everyone, thanked the Board for taking the
time to review all the presented documents and proceed to explain the variation standards and procedures.
Next, he introduced David Yob, a CEO of Alter Brewing Company, and Dave Nash of Aria Group
Architects for the overall architectural structure regarding the signage request. He shared several
viewpoints in favor of the applicant’s proposal, further elaborating on the proof of hardships with regard
to the need of the proposed signage along with the uniqueness of the property and the significance of the
signage to the success of the establishment. Later, Attorney Friedman confirmed being amendable to the
alternative option mentioned by Trustee Manzo.
David Yob, a CEO of Alter Brewing Company, introduced himself, thanked the Board for the
consideration of the variance request and further explained the unique situation surrounding the location
of the establishment.
Dave Nash of Aria Group Architects further elaborated on the previous comments showing a proposed
visual of the signage and the property as explained by the previous speakers.
Trustee Nagle spoke in full support of the recommendation made by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Trustee Reddy spoke against the approval of the proposed variance supporting Trustee Yusuf’s
comments.
Trustee Herman spoke in Agreement with Trustee Yusuf and Nagle’s comments, while elaborating on the
comments made by Attorney Friedman, the presentation at the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, his own
research, and presented hardship by the establishment. In addition, by sharing his own analysis, he argued
that the establishment does not meet the requirements for the requested variation.
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Trustee Manzo spoke in agreement with comments and arguments made by Trustee Herman, except for
being in support of the second option presented in the documents.
Trustee Tiesenga expressed his thoughts and opinions regarding the presented signage and shared his
agreement with Trustee Herman’s analysis of the failure to meet the variation standards.
Motion by Trustee Manzo, seconded by Trustee Herman to approve ORDINANCE S-1662 – An
Ordinance Granting Variation from Provisions of Section 13-11-10.G.4 of Title 13 (“Zoning
Regulations”) of the Village Code of the Village of Oak Brook Relative to the Allowance of an
Additional Wall Sign on the Building for the Property Located at 1170 22nd Street, Oak Brook,
Illinois As Amended
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
4.RESOLUTION R-2047, A Resolution Supporting Continued Efforts to Resolve Public Safety
Concerns with the SAFE-T Act
Trustee Tiesenga introduced the Resolution by furnishing data on recent criminal activities and explaining
the various ways criminal entrepreneurs will benefit from the Safe-T Act once fully instituted throughout
the State. He then presented the motion.
Trustee Manzo shared his thoughts, opinions and hopes regarding the implementation of the Safe-T Act.
Trustee Yusuf spoke in support of the presented Resolution and against the Safe-T Act by explaining
numerous ways the Act is not written for the safety of the Public.
Trustee Nagle also divulged his strong feelings against the Safe-T Act and shared his approval of the
proposed Resolution.
President Lalmalani thanked Trustee Tiesenga, Village Manager Summers and Village Attorney Castaldo
for compiling all the necessary information and bringing the Resolution to the Board.
Motion by Trustee Tiesenga, seconded by Trustee Manzo to approve RESOLUTION R-2047, A
Resolution Supporting Continued Efforts to Resolve Public Safety Concerns with the SAFE -T Act
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 Prohibiting Pedestrians in Roadways, ORDINANCE G-1218, An
Ordinance Amending the Traffic Code of the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois
Police Chief Strockis spoke in support of the Ordinance prohibiting pedestrians in roadway for everyone’s
safety and prevention of a tragedy between a pedestrian and a vehicle.
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Trustee Yusuf spoke out in support of the Ordinance for the same reason shared by Police Chief Strockis.
Trustee Nagle also spoke in support of the Ordinance.
Trustee Reddy too agreed with previously made comments.
Trustee Herman shared his thoughts on the Ordinance and urged caution when formulating the language
to avoid any unintended consequences.
Trustee Manzo also expressed his support for the Ordnance for everyone’s safety.
Trustee Tiesenga spoke in support of the Ordinance, suggesting several clauses mentioning carjackings.
President Lalmalani asked Village Attorney Castaldo to help with formulating and including all the
mentioned suggestions and ideas for safety of all involved.
Village Attorney Castaldo assured President Lalmalani that the Ordinance will be drafted in a way that it
adheres to the law and protects the safety of everyone involved. He also stated that the Ordinance will be
brought forth for approval at the next Board meeting.
9.PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Resident Al Knuth of York Woods Subdivision spoke about issues faced by the Subdivision including the
promised landscaping by Flagg Creek Reclamation District and the request for curb cut the Drake.
10.BOARD UPDATES
Trustee Manzo made comments regarding the event that took place last year, which included a proponent
of the Safety Act where Trustee Nagle, in attendance at the time, called them out on various issues.
Trustee Tiesenga thanked Trustee Herman for his research on the variation standards.
Trustee Yusuf wished everyone safe and happy Halloween, encouraged everyone to call 911 if something
seems to be out of the ordinary and to stay vigilant.
President Lalmalani announced that the open meeting will be adjourned from the Upper Level Conference
Room at the end of the Closed Session.
11.ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION, For the Purpose of Discussing (1) Minutes of Meetings Lawfully
Closed Under This Act, (2) To Consider Collective Negotiating Matters Between the Village and Its
Employees or their representatives, Pursuant to 2(C)(21), 2(C)(2) Of the Illinois Open Meetings Act
Respectively
Motion by Trustee Reddy, seconded by Trustee Manzo to adjourn to Closed Session of the Board of
Trustees at 8:20 p.m. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
RECONVENE 8:45 p.m.
12.ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Trustee Nagle, seconded by Trustee Manzo to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Board
of Trustees at 8:46 p.m. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
ATTEST:
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Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk
/s/ Charlotte K. Pruss