Minutes - 01/09/2024 - Board of TrusteesVILLAGE OF OAK BROOK MINUTES
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MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 09, 2024 REGULAR
MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
APPROVED AS WRITTEN ON
JANUARY 23, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Village Board of Trustees was called to order by President Laurence 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 Naveen Jain, Michael Manzo, Melissa Martin, Edward Tiesenga and President
Laurence Herman
VIA ZOOM: None
ABSENT: Trustees James Nagle and A. Suresh Reddy
IN ATTENDANCE: Assistant Village Manager Joseph Mitchell, Information Technology Director Tom
Gilbert, Police Chief Brian Strockis, Interim Public Works Director Tim O’Malley, Head Librarian
Jacob Post, Finance Director Marilyn Fumero, Fire Chief Kevin Fleege, Development Services
Director Rebecca Von Drasek, Sports Core Director Art Segura, and Village Attorney Michael
Castaldo Jr.
3. PRESIDENT’S OPENING COMMENTS
President Herman wished everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year. He announced that Sony
Wonderverse was open and described the new entertainment destination. He spoke about performing a
special wedding ceremony in the Samuel E. Dean Board Room for a 3rd generation Oak Brook Resident
who is the son of President Herman’s lifelong friend. President Herman discussed the consequences of the
newly adopted City of Chicago Migrant Bus Ordinance and addressed the redirected bus drop-offs. The
full written statement surrounding the matter is available on the Village website. President Herman shared
recent activity by the Police Department which resulted in the apprehension of several suspects. The Oak
Brook Fire Department aided the Village of Addison by providing divers to clear a submerged vehicle and
extracting it from the water. President Herman expressed gratitude to the Public Works snowplow drivers
for keeping the streets clear during inclement weather. He also expressed his appreciation to all public
safety personnel who put themselves at risk every day to protect others. President Herman reminded
everyone that the Village will be hosting its quarterly blood drive in the West Wing Conference Room on
January 24th and encouraged everyone to visit the Village website for additional information.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Regular Board of Trustees Meeting of December 12, 2023
MOTION: To approve the Minutes of the Regular Board of Trustees Meeting of December 12, 2023
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Motioned to Approve: Trustee Jain
Seconded By: Trustee Martin
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: December 27, 2023 - $1,134,403.80
1. LEGAL SERVICES:
a) Schain, Banks, Kenny & Schwartz, Ltd.– Legal Services – November 2023 - $200.00 (FY23
YTD - $3,005.30)
b) Ottosen, Dinolfo, Hasenbalg & Castaldo, Ltd - Legal Services - November 2023 - $17,350.01
(FY23 YTD - $205,800.76)
c) Marquardt & Belmonte, P.C. - Legal Services – October & November 2023 - $571.00 (FY23
YTD - $3,562.00)
TOTAL LEGAL BUDGET FOR 2023 IS $616,500.00
TOTAL LEGAL BILLS PAID FOR 2023 - YTD - $264,278.36
Significant Items Included in Above:
2. BLA, Inc.- Briarwood Lakes Watermain Improvements Project – Inv.# 23008-3 - $23,350.00
3. Stryker Sales, LLC. - Chest Compression System - $41,508.02
4. SIVI Group, LLC. - Hauling and Disposal of Excavation Spoils - $30,000.00
5. Fusus, Inc. - Yearly Renewal 12/13/2023 - 12/12/2024 - $125,000.00
6. DuPage Water Commission - November 2023 - $298,503.59
B. Approval of Payroll Paydate: December 14, 2023 - $ 892,923.66
December 28, 2023 - $862, 439.16
C. Village of Oak Brook – Monthly Financial Reports November 2023
D. Annual Scavenger License Renewal
E. Ordinances & Resolutions
1. RESOLUTION R-2166, A Resolution Authorizing the Destruction of Verbatim Recordings of
Certain Closed Meetings of the Village Board of Trustees
2. ORDINANCE S-1687, An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale or Donation or Recycling or
Disposal of Certain Items of Personal Property Owned by the Village of Oak Brook
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MOTION: To approve the Consent Agenda, and authorize the expenditures as presented
Motioned to Approve: Trustee Martin
Seconded By: Trustee Manzo
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 – Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 2 - Trustees Nagle and Reddy
Motion carried
7. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
None
8. ACTIVE BUSINESS
A. Boards and Commission Recommendations
1. True Group - 1211 22nd Street - Zoning Variation for Wall Sign
Motioned to Concur: Trustee Martin
Seconded By: Trustee Manzo
Trustee Tiesenga presented the item, explaining the request for an illuminated sign to be installed on the
building facing the Oak Brook Mall. There was no opposition from neighbors and the Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended its approval.
Trustee Manzo provided a brief historical overview of the Sign Ordinance and suggested the possibility of
review and amendment.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 – Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 2 - Trustees Nagle and Reddy
Motion carried Motion carried
B. Ordinances & Resolutions
1. RESOLUTION R-2167, A Resolution Approving the Waiver of Competitive Bidding and
Authorizing the Purchase of Library Books from Authorized Distributors
Motioned to Approve: Trustee Martin
Seconded By: Trustee Manzo
Trustee Tiesenga discussed the annual sale at the library and the need for new books. He also spoke about
the suppliers and possible suggestions regarding the types of books to purchase.
Trustee Jain asked about the acquisition of physical books and digital media.
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Head Librarian Post explained that the vast majority of the books are still in physical form. However,
during the pandemic, there was a large surge in requests for electronic resources, so the library is updating
and monitoring those statistics.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 – Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin, Tiesenga and President Herman
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 2 - Trustees Nagle and Reddy
Motion carried
President Herman explained the necessity for his vote when waiving competitive bidding.
B. Ordinances & Resolutions
2. RESOLUTION R-2168, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an
Agreement By and Between the Village of Oak Brook and Chicagoland Pool Management,
Inc.
Motioned to Approve: Trustee Martin
Seconded By: Trustee Manzo
Trustee Martin explained that the Village entered into a contract with the Chicagoland Pool Management
Company in 2022 and addressed various changes to the contract.
Trustee Manzo added that the amendments reflected in the contract were recommended by the Sports
Core Committee.
President Herman expressed his contentment with the proposed contract and stated that he is looking
forward to seeing the utilization of the Sports Core Director Segura’s expertise throughout the summer.
He thanked the Chicagoland Pool Management member for their presence and attentiveness throughout
the season.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 – Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 2 - Trustees Nagle and Reddy
Motion carried
B. Ordinances & Resolutions
3. ORDINANCE G-1247, An Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Title 1 (Administration)
Chapter 15 (Code Hearing Department) of the Village of Oak Brook Code of Ordinances
Motioned to Approve: Trustee Jain
Seconded By: Trustee Manzo
Trustee Manzo questioned the penalty amount listed and the fact that this attempt was made in the past
with unsuccessful results.
President Herman asked Development Services Director Von Drasek for clarification on the adjudication
process addressing the building code violations.
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Development Services Director Von Drasek explained that the most recent State Legislature allows non-
home rule communities the same rights as home rule communities by taking actions to a hearing officer
rather than bringing them to a court.
A short discussion regarding past attempts to implement this program took place. Implementation of this
ordinance will be more efficient for the village and its residents.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 – Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 2 - Trustees Nagle and Reddy
Motion carried
B. Ordinances & Resolutions
4. ORDINANCE G-1246, An Ordinance Amending Title 4, Chapter 1, Herman Section 8A of
the Village Code of the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois by Increasing by One to Forty-Four
the Number of Authorized Class A-1 Liquor Licenses and Increasing by One to Five the
Number of Authorized Class D Liquor Licenses
Motioned to Approve: Trustee
Seconded By: Trustee
President Herman explained the requests that came in from each of the restaurants reiterating proper
measures taken by the restaurants and staff to ensure compliance with the Village Code.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 – Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 2 - Trustees Nagle and Reddy
Motion carried
9. BOARD UPDATES
Trustee Tiesenga wished everyone a Happy New Year and complimented the Police Department on their
professionalism and service.
Trustee Jane wished everyone a Happy New Year, commended the Police Department, Fire Department,
the Public Works Department, and Sports Core for all their hard work. He expressed his excitement and
gratitude for the new season under new leadership with great opportunities.
Trustee Martin spoke about her personal experiences at the Oak Brook Mall over the holiday season and
gave credit to the Police Department for their efforts in keeping the Mall safe. She also reminded
everyone about the upcoming meeting at the library regarding the renovation of the library and
encouraged public comment and feedback on the renovation process. She shared her thoughts on the
recently removed Graue Mill Dam.
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Trustee Manzo wished everyone Happy New Year and commented on the progress made throughout the
Village over the year 2023. He elaborated on the financial aspects, public safety including proactive
policing and holding criminals accountable. Trustee Manzo’s new cause will be to bring accountability to
the DuPage County Forest Preserve.
10. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: To adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees at 7:26 p.m.
Motioned to Approve: Trustee Martin
Seconded By: Trustee Manzo
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 – Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 - None
Abstain: 0 - None
Absent: 2 - Trustees Nagle and Reddy
Motion carried
ATTEST:
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Netasha Scarpiniti
Village Clerk