Minutes - 10/24/2023 - Board of TrusteesVILLAGE OF OAK BROOK MINUTES
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MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 24, 2023 REGULAR
MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
APPROVED AS WRITTEN ON
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
1.CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Village Board of Trustees was called to order by President Laurence E.
Herman in the Samuel E. Dean Boardroom of the Butler Government Center at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of
Allegiance was recited.
2.ROLL CALL
Village Clerk Netasha Scarpiniti called the roll:
PRESENT: Trustees Michael Manzo, Melissa Martin, James Nagle, A. Suresh Reddy, Edward Tiesenga
VIA ZOOM: Trustee Naveen Jain
ABSENT: None
IN ATTENDANCE: Village Manager Greg Summers, Information Technology Director Tom Gilbert,
Deputy Police Chief Mark King, Public Works Director Rick Valent, Head Librarian Jacob Post,
Finance Director Marilyn Fumero, Fire Chief Kevin Fleege, Development Services Director Rebecca
Von Drasek, and Village Attorney Michael Castaldo III
3.PRESIDENT’S OPENING COMMENTS
President Herman spoke about a peaceful, non-political candlelight vigil for Wadea Al Fayoume, the 6-
year-old Palestinian Muslim boy, who was tragically stabbed due to a hate crime. The Village of Oak
Brook and Oak Brook Park District will be partnering to host a Celebration of International Cultures
September 21, 2024. President Herman announced Trick-or-Treating hours, the Electronic Recycling
event, the Veteran’s Day Ceremony hosted by the Historical Society on November 11th and the Tommy
Tough Fundraiser which be held on November 10th.
4.PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
5.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.Regular Board of Trustees Meeting of October 10, 2023
MOTION: To approve the Minutes of the Regular Board of Trustees Meeting of October 10, 2023
Motioned to Approve: Trustee Reddy
Seconded By: Trustee Manzo
VOICE VOTE:
Motion carried
ITEM 5.A.
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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 not be a separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests. If requested,
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 19, 2023 - $1,127,102.46
Significant Items Included in Above:
1. LEGAL SERVICES:
a) Clark, Baird, Smith, LLP. – September 2023 – $1,679.00 (FY23 YTD - $13,429.50)
b) Lamp Law, LLC. - Legal Services – September 2023 - $3333.33 (FY23YTD - $29,999.97)
c) Shain, Banks, Kenny & Schwartz, Ltd. – Legal Services – July, September & October 2023 -
$2088.20 (FY23 YTD - $2805.30)
d) Marquardt & Belmonte – Legal Services – August & September 2023 – $596.00
(FY23 YTD - $2,991.00)
TOTAL LEGAL BUDGET FOR 2023 IS $616,500.00
TOTAL LEGAL BILLS PAID FOR 2023 - YTD - $206,296.08
2. Chicagoland Pool Management – Pool Mgmt. Contract – Inv.235016PM - $73,338.00
3. DU-COMM – FD & PD - Quarterly Shares November 1, 2023 – January 31, 2024 – Inv.#18760
& 18761 - $169,186.75
4. DuPage Water Commission – September 2023 - $521,207.61
5. Empire Today – PD Floor Replacement - Inv.#1-7018613593 - $32,639.05
6. US Construction Efficiency Solutions, Inc. – Heritage Center Façade Restoration Project
(Tuckpointing) – Inv.#20231016 - $44,257.50
B. Approval of Payroll Paydate: October 19, 2023 - $910,386.50
C. Village of Oak Brook – Monthly Financial Reports September 2023
D. Development Services Referrals
1. 816 Merry Lane – Fence Variation
2. 31 Robinhood Ranch – Variation – Front & Rear Yard Setback
MOTION: To approve the Consent Agenda, and authorize the expenditures as presented
Motioned to Approve: Trustee Reddy
Seconded By: Trustee Manzo
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
Motion carried
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7. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
None
8. ACTIVE BUSINESS
A. Ordinances & Resolutions:
1. ORDINANCE S-1676, An Ordinance Authorizing Amendments and Transfers Among Budget
Line Items the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois
Motioned to Approve: Trustee Reddy
Seconded By: Trustee Manzo
Trustee Martin presented the Ordinance increasing the General Fund account by $1,500,000, and pension
expense accounts by $2,000,000 and increasing the Infrastructure Fund account by $1,000,000, Self-
Insurance Fund account by $500,000 and Police Pension expense accounts by $1,000,000 and Fire
Pension expense account 51300 by $1,000,000. Increasing General Fund account by $8,400 for one week
training session for two detectives. Increasing Sports Core Fund account by $33,815 as approved by
Board of Trustees at the September 26th, 2023 meeting by Resolution R-2144. Discussion regarding
transfers, pensions and municipality contribution obligations took place.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
Motion carried
A. Ordinances & Resolutions
2. ORDINANCE G-1241, An Ordinance Amending the Village of Oak Brook Code of
Ordinances, As Amended, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8A to Increase the Number of
Authorized Class P Licenses By One to One. CD Peacock, 298 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook,
IL 60523
Motioned to Approve: Trustee Martin
Seconded By: Trustee Manzo
Trustee Nagle recused himself and exited the room at 7:15 p.m.
President Herman spoke about the newly created liquor classification approved by the Village Board on
April 25, 2023. CD Peacock has submitted their application for the Class P Liquor License. The Liquor
License is pending final approval from the Health Department, Development Services, Village Attorney
and the completion of all necessary liquor license application requirements. A short discussion followed.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 – Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin, Reddy, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 1 - Trustee Nagle
Motion carried
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A. Ordinances & Resolutions
3. ORDINANCE G-1242, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5 of Title 8 of the Village Code of
the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois Relating to Water Charges
Motioned to Approve: Trustee Manzo
Seconded By: Trustee Martin
Trustee Tiesenga presented the Ordinance establishing water rates for fiscal year 2024. He expressed his
thoughts and ideas on the way expenses are passed on to the DuPage Water Commission and then to the
Village.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
Motion carried
A. Ordinances & Resolutions
4. RESOLUTION R-2119, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an
Agreement for Internet Service to the Butler Government Center and to Fire Station 93, By
and Between the Village of Oak Brook and Comcast Cable
Motioned to Approve: Trustee Reddy
Seconded By: Trustee Manzo
Trustee Martin presented the Resolution to approve and authorize an Agreement for Internet Service to
the Butler Government Center and Fire Station 93, by Comcast Cable in the amount of $72,972.00
($24,324.00 for FY’s 2024 – 2026), pending final Village attorney review and approval.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
Motion carried
A. Ordinances & Resolutions
5. RESOLUTION R-2149, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing Staff to Issue a Purchase
Order to Stryker Emergency Care, Kalamazoo, MI, for the Purchase of Two (2) Lucas 3, V3.1
Chest Compression Systems, Associated Accessories, and Four-Year Extended Warranties
Motioned to Approve: Trustee Reddy
Seconded By: Trustee Manzo
Trustee Martin presented the Resolution to direct staff to issue a Purchase Order to Stryker Emergency
Care, Kalamazoo, MI, for the purchase of two (2) LUCAS 3, v3.1 Chest Compression Systems,
associated accessories, and four-year extended warranties for the net amount after trade-in of $41,508.02.
Fire Chief Fleege explained the pricing associated with the devices.
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President Herman clarified the previously made statements regarding payments and prices for the devices.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
Motion carried
A. Ordinances & Resolutions
6. RESOLUTION R-2150 A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an
Agreement with Nextiva, of Chicago, Illinois, for the Village-Wide Telephone Replacement
Project
Motioned to Approve: Trustee Reddy
Seconded By: Trustee Manzo
Trustee Martin presented the Resolution to waive the formal bidding process and enter into an agreement
with Nextiva, Chicago, Illinois, in the amount of $120,247.76 over 36 months, for the Village-Wide
Telephone System Replacement project, pending final Village attorney review and approval. Further
conversation on the subject and bids took place.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
Motion carried
A. Ordinances & Resolutions
7. RESOLUTION R-2151, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Issuance of a Purchase
Order to Constellation Telecom of Bolingbrook, Illinois, to Upgrade the Existing Wiring for
the Village-Wide Telephone Replacement Project
Motioned to Approve: Trustee Reddy
Seconded By: Trustee Manzo
Trustee Martin presented the Resolution to waive the formal bidding process and issue a purchase order to
Constellation Telecom, Bolingbrook, Illinois, in the amount of $28,018.28, for the upgrade of wiring
needed for the Village-wide Telephone System Replacement Project. She explained that this Resolution is
part of the previous Resolutions and covers the necessary wiring for the new system.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
Motion carried
9. BOARD UPDATES
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Trustee Reddy mourned the tragic death of the 6-year-old Wadea, sent prayers for world peace and love.
He also invited resident volunteers interested in planning the Celebration of International Cultures event
next year to reach out to Clerk Scarpiniti. He also expressed his passion for Veterans and encouraged
everyone to celebrate Veteran’s Day.
Trustee Martin wished everyone a Happy Halloween, urged everyone to spend time with neighbors and
encouraged community building and safety.
Trustee Manzo thanked everyone for their thoughts and prayers during the difficult time his family is
encountering.
Trustee Tiesenga thanked staff for all the presentations and diligence during the Special Board of Trustees
Budget meeting. He added his thoughts on spending and budgeting, and thanked everyone for their
assistance in moving in the right direction.
Trustee Jain shared good thoughts with Trustee Manzo and wished everyone a Happy Halloween.
10.ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: To adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees at 7:38 p.m.
Motioned to Approve: Trustee Reddy
Seconded By: Trustee Manzo
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 0 - None
Motion carried
ATTEST:
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Netasha Scarpiniti
Village Clerk
/s/ Netasha Scarpiniti