Minutes - 10/19/2022 - Board of Trustees
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SPECIAL MEETING OF OCTOBER 19, 2022
MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 19, 2022 SPECIAL
BOARD OF TRUSTEES BUDGET WORKSHOP
MEETING OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
APPROVED AS WRITTEN
ON NOVEMBER 08, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Special Budget Workshop Meeting of the Village Board of Trustees was called to order by President
Gopal Lalmalani in the Samuel E. Dean Board Room of the Butler Government Center at 6:01 pm. 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, Asif Yusuf, and President Gopal Lalmalani
PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE:
Trustee Tiesenga and A. Suresh Reddy
ABSENT: None
IN ATTENDANCE: Village Manager Greg Summers, Assistant Village Manager Jessica Spencer,
Assistant Information Technology Director Ejaz Khan, 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 Steven H.DiNolfo
President Lalmalani began by addressing many questions and concerns regarding the advisory
referendum on the November 8, ballot referencing the Bath and Tennis Club venue operations. He also
referred Residents to the Village website for more information. Later, he requested Police Chief Strockis
to speak on the subject of recent residential burglaries and asked him to clarify on the difference between
burglaries and robberies.
Police Chief Strockis thanked President Lalmalani for the brief introduction and referenced the
community robocall alert released earlier today. Next, he explained that a burglary is a crime against a
property and a robbery is a crime committed against a person. He proceeded to elaborate on the increased
patrol measures within the subdivisions, urged caution, shared safety tips and encouraged everyone to
call 911 if they see something suspicious. He later addressed all Trustee questions and concerns.
Trustee Nagle addressed the recent robberies within the York Woods Subdivision and asked for a
clarification on the function of the License Plate Readers when no license plate is present or visible. He
also asked about the several associations that opted out of installation of the neighborhood license Plate
Reader (LPR) camera system.
Resident Alan Koren addressed Trustee Nagle’s concerns regarding the Homeowner Associations that
chose to opt out of the LPR installation program.
Trustee Herman further elaborated on Trustee Nagle’s comments and shared his thoughts on the
functionality of the LPR systems including access to the historical data.
Trustee Manzo spoke regarding the passage and implications of the Safe-T Act and asked if the Village
has looked into the possibility of passing an Ordinance to repeal it.
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President Lalmalani expressed his concerns with the new legislature and shared his hopes for a brighter
and safer future for the Residents and Business Owners of the Village with preventive measures taken by
the Board and the Police Department. He also announced the next HOA Meeting for the Trinity Lakes
Community.
Trustee Tiesenga shared his thoughts and opinions on the initiative taken by the Trinity Lakes
Homeowners Association, the pricing of the streets and gated communities.
3. RESIDENT/VISITOR COMMENTS
Clerk Pruss Called Alan Koren who wished to wait until the Agenda Item is discussed.
4.
ACTIVE BUSINESS
A. Ordinances & Resolutions
1. ORDINANCE G-1220, An Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the First
Amendment to Asset Purchase Agreement By and Between the Village of Oak Brook
And Aqua Illinois, Inc.
Resident Alan Koren expressed his thoughts, opinions, and concerns with various Board decisions,
including the LPR system and the original sale of the Water System.
Trustee Tiesenga addressed Resident Koren’s concerns with the Water System sale and spoke in approval
of the proposed Amendment. He also urged everyone to go back and watch the previous meetings to get
a full dimensionality of the situation surrounding the original sale.
Trustee Herman shared his thoughts regarding the original sale of the Water System and proceeded to
explain his understanding of the provided analysis prepared by former Finance Director Jason Paprocki.
Trustee Manzo spoke about his original vote against the sale of the Water System, shared his historical
experience with the sale of the Water System, thanked President Lalmalani for allowing Residents to
speak and ask questions during the original discussions even though there were numerous connection
issues during the ZOOM meeting. He also shared his thoughts and opinions regarding public entities
selling their assets and further expressed his approval for the proposed Amendment. Later, he mentioned
the recommended five million dollar sale.
Trustee Nagle also expressed his thoughts and opinions regarding the original sale of the Water System
and spoke in support of the proposed Amendment.
Trustee Yusuf revealed his opinions regarding the original Water System sale and shared his approval for
the proposed Amendment.
Trustee Reddy also divulged his opinions of approval regarding the sale of the Water System and the
proposed Amendments.
Motion by Trustee Manzo, Seconded by Trustee Nagle that the Board Approves and authorizes the
Execution of the First Amendment to Asset Purchase Agreement By and Between the Village of
Oak Brook and Aqua Illinois, Inc.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 7 – Trustees Herman, Manzo, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga, Yusuf and President Lalmalani
Nays: 0 - None
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Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
Motion carried.
5. 2023 BUDGET WORKSHOP
A. Review of Program Goals, Objectives, and Budget Requests:
Village Manager Summers provided a brief overview of tonight’s presentations, including the requested
Pension Contributions. He also introduced Public Works Director Valent, and the continued
presentation covering the infrastructure and the capital improvement fund.
1) PW Operations (Infrastructure Fund Portion)
Public Works Director Valent stressed the significance of improving and promoting of the Village’s
image; along with the maintained and enhancement of services to the residents, businesses and visitors.
He further explained the changes in the organizational chart, savings to the Village, and explained the
significant changes within the budget.
2) Capital Improvement Budget
Village Manager Summers presented the Capital Improvement Program explaining the anticipated
capital improvements, the 5-year plan, the need for the replacement of the electric car charging stations,
fire sprinkler repairs and the equipment replacement fund. He also addressed President Lalmalani’s
question regarding the electric charging stations and procedures followed by other municipalities. He
continued with the proposal of a new software allowing for Public Works Vehicle tracking along with
the interactive system for the plows, explained the bidding process for each identified project, and drew
attention to projects related to the Historical Society and the Heritage Center. He also spoke about the
watermain projects, resurfacing projects and grant eligibility. Discussions regarding the same ensued.
Trustee Herman furnished his thoughts and opinions regarding the electric vehicle charging stations and
posed a question of installing metered stations opposed to the free ones the Village is currently
operating. He also clarified his understanding of going out for RFP’s for the listed projects, and the
electronic software available to the public for the purpose viewing particular proposals.
President Lalmalani asked about the operational procedures followed by the neighboring municipalities
for the electric car charging stations.
Trustee Yusuf also shared his thoughts and opinions regarding the electric car charging stations on the
Village grounds.
Trustee Nagle made suggestions as to a possibility of finding a vendor that could replace the electric car
charging stations free of charge to the Village. After that, he commented regarding the tuck pointing
and the HVAC system replacement at the Heritage Center.
Trustee Tiesenga proposed moving forward with a provided model and monetizing the electric car
charging stations.
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Trustee Reddy suggested continued free of charge electric car charging stations as long as they are cost
efficient to the Village.
Trustee Manzo asked about grant availability for the various projects listed within in the budget report.
Public Works Director Valent addressed all the questions and concerns regarding the various projects.
He also encouraged Trustees to reach out to him for more detailed explanations for the various projects
in question.
3) Sports Core Fund
Assistant Village Manager Spencer covered significant changes to the Bath and Tennis Pool Operations,
Tennis Operations, and the Open Fields.
Manager/Superintendent Sean Creed spoke about the Golf Operations, its needs, improvements,
revenue increase, small event holdings, website enhancement and communications, organizational
chart, significant changes in food and beverage operations, general operations, learning and practice,
and the Golf Course maintenance. He also addressed questions and concerns. Discussion Ensued.
Trustee Manzo asked about the bunkers and the path improvements.
Trustee Nagle spoke about the positive reviews received by the patrons throughout the season and
shared his thoughts regarding using the local banking systems for all Village operations.
4) Hotel/Motel Fund
Assistant Village Manager Spencer presented and explained the requirements of the Hotel/Motel fund
placement per the State Statute. She addressed all questions and concerns. Discussion ensued.
Trustee Manzo made suggestions for proper future fund allocation and asked about the hotel detail. He
also spoke about past practices of fund relocation between other funds and projects.
Trustee Nagle questioned past fund allocation and the statute’s original intent of fund allocation. He
also divulged his thoughts and opinions on how to appropriate the funds moving forward.
Village Manager Summers and Police Chief Strockis addressed Trustee Manzo’s questions regarding
the usage of the Hotel/Motel funds for Police detail around the hotels. Lastly, Village Manager
Summers thanked the staff for all their hard work in preparations for the Budget and the Board for their
time and patience.
Trustee Manzo also took the time to thank Village Manager Summers and the Department Directors for
their time in preparation for the Budget Meetings. Additionally, he thanked Village Manager Summers
for the additional Water System Sale Item.
President Lalmalani also shared his appreciation for everyone involved in preparations of the Budget
and the Trustees who clearly are passionate about their positions on the Board.
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ATTEST:
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Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk
6.ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Trustee Nagle, seconded by Trustee Manzo, to adjourn the Special Budget Workshop
Meeting of the Board of Trustees at 8:03 p.m.
VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
/s/ Charlotte K. Pruss