HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 10/08/2024 - Board of TrusteesBoard of Trustees Minutes Page 1 of 6 Regular Meeting of October 8, 2024
MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 8, 2024 REGULAR
MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
APPROVED AS WRITTEN ON
DECEMBER 10, 2024
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 Board Room at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
2. ROLL CALL
Clerk Netasha Scarpiniti called the roll:
PRESENT: Trustee Naveen Jain, Michael Manzo, Melissa Martin, James Nagle, A. Suresh Reddy,
and President Laurence E. Herman
VIA ZOOM: None
ABSENT: Trustee Tiesenga arrived at 7:03 p.m.
IN ATTENDANCE: Village Manager Greg Summers, Assistant Village Manager Joseph Mitchell,
Information Technology Director Tom Gilbert, Police Chief Brian Strockis, Public Works
Superintendent John Temes, 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 Stephen DiNolfo
3. PRESIDENT’S OPENING COMMENTS
President Herman recognized Breast Cancer Awareness Month and announced two upcoming
events hosted by the Community Engagement Committee: Neighbors’ Night Out on October 17th
and Oak Brook Play Date in the Park on October 18th. He reminded residents that early voting at
Village Hall begins on October 21st and Halloween trick-or-treat hours are scheduled from 3:30 PM
to 7:00 PM on October 31st.
A. Preliminary Plan Review Presentation - Pad "G" of the Oak Brook Commons
Trustee Manzo recused himself.
Development Services Director Von Drasek provided a brief historical overview of the plan,
reminding the Board that this was the preliminary presentation regarding the alternative use
of Pad "G" at the Oak Brook Commons. He introduced the attorney representing the
development group.
The attorney explained that the company is requesting an amendment to modify Pad "G"
from a two-story hotel to three freestanding buildings.
Discussion points included:
• Exterior utility placement
• Landscaping
• Trash enclosures
• Sprinkler setup
• Setbacks from the main road
• Patio dining arrangements
• Rooftop screening for dining areas
• Parking concerns
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Resident Natalie Cappetta addressed the Board regarding State stop sign regulations.
Resident Mustaffa Ali discussed the possibility of a need for an ordinance related to solar energy
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systems. He echoed Ms. Cappetta’s comments regarding the potential installation of ten stop signs
in Brook Forest. He discussed additional Rivian charging stations at the Oakbrook Mall.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Regular Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2024
MOTION: To Approve the Regular Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes of September 10,
2024
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Nagle
VOICE VOTE: Motion Approved.
B. Regular Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes of September 24, 2024
MOTION: To Approve the Regular Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes of September 24,
2024
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Nagle
VOICE VOTE: Motion Approved.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Accounts Payable for Period Ending: October 2, 2024 - $788,840.05
1. LEGAL SERVICES:
a) Ottosen, DiNolfo, Hasenbalg & Castaldo, Ltd. - Legal Services - August 2024 -
$39,671.44 (FY24 YTD - $177,746.65)
TOTAL LEGAL BUDGET FOR 2024 IS $342,284.00
TOTAL LEGAL BILLS PAID FOR 2024 - YTD - $217,333.59
2. BCBSIL - Health Care Services - October 2024 - $227,766.40
3. BLA, Inc. - Oak Brook Briarwood Lakes Water Main Improvements Project, Phase III -
$27,515.00
4. Mauro Sewer Construction, Inc. - Oak Brook Briarwood Lakes Water Main Improvements
- $293,579.10
B. Approval of Payroll Paydate: October 3, 2024 - $927,226.64
C. Village of Oak Brook – Monthly Financial Reports August 2024
D. Development Services Referrals
1. 19 Mockingbird Lane – Fence Variation
2. A Certificate of Appropriateness for Millennium Bank at 3824 York Road Wall Sign
E. Ordinances & Resolutions
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1. RESOLUTION R-2237, A Resolution Approving the Final Plat of Consolidation for the
Properties Commonly Known as 601 & 605 Harger Road, Oak Brook, Illinois
MOTION: To Approve the Consent Agenda and Authorize the expenditures as
Presented.
Motion: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Nagle
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin, Nagle, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 1 Trustee Reddy
Motion Passed
7. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
None
8. ACTIVE BUSINESS
A. Ordinances & Resolutions
1. ORDINANCE G-1259, An Ordinance Amending Title 7 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic)
Chapter 2 (Traffic Schedules) of the Village of Oak Brook Code of Ordinances and
RESOLUTION R-2238, A Resolution Approving an Agreement with Brook Forest
Subdivision Homeowners Association as it Relates to the Installation of Certain Traffic
Control Devices
Police Chief Strockis explained the purpose of the proposed number of stop signs and
addressed public comments made earlier. Discussion regarding child safety in a particular
school zone, the installation of strategically placed stop signs, and speed bumps vs. stop
signs occurred.
MOTION: ORDINANCE G-1259, An Ordinance Amending Title 7 (Motor Vehicles and
Traffic) Chapter 2 (Traffic Schedules) of the Village of Oak Brook Code of Ordinances
and
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Nagle
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 Trustee Jain, Manzo, Martin, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Motion Passed
MOTION: RESOLUTION R-2238, A Resolution Approving an Agreement with Brook
Forest Subdivision Homeowners Association as it Relates to the Installation of Certain
Traffic Control Devices
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Motioned: Trustee Reddy
Seconded: Trustee Martin
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Motion Passed
9. BOARD UPDATES
Trustee Jain shared positive feedback from Oak Brook residents regarding safety in the Village of
Oak Brook, while also noting areas for improvement.
Trustee Reddy highlighted October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and encouraged yearly
mammograms. He emphasized the importance of public safety and community involvement from
HOAs and residents.
Trustee Martin echoed the importance of breast cancer screening. She urged residents to report any
suspicious activities or incidents out of the ordinary. She reminded everyone to check out the used
book sale at the Oak Brook Library.
Police Chief Strockis confirmed that 9-1-1 should be called even for non- emergencies. He
discussed having a proactive approach to preventing crime. The Oak Brook Police employed
additional unmarked patrols and the real time crime center over the weekend.
Trustee Manzo thanked the Police Department and Public Works for their prompt action in
addressing a covered stop sign in his subdivision. Trustee Manzo commented on a flyer he received
in the Oak Brook Civic Association Newsletter regarding the upcoming referendum to increase
taxes to the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. Trustee Manzo encouraged everyone to
vote NO on the tax increase referendum.
Trustee Tiesenga mentioned that he received a flyer that encouraged him to vote NO on the Forest
Preserve District of DuPage County tax referendum. He wished the Jewish Community a Happy
New Year and provided statistics on 9-1-1 calls reported by the Fire Department.
10. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
For the Purpose of Discussing (1) litigation probable or imminent or pending against, affecting, or
on behalf of the Village, (2) To Discuss the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the
public body (3)To Consider the employment/discipline of a specific employee or employees of the
Village (4)To Consider Collective Negotiating Matters Between the Village and its Employees or
Their Representatives Pursuant to, 2(C)(11), 2(C)5, 2(C)(1) and 2(C)(2) Of the Illinois Open
Meetings Act Respectively
MOTION: Motion to adjourn the Regular Board of Trustees to Closed Session at 7:52 pm,
President Herman announced that the Regular Board of Trustees Meeting will reconvene after the
Closed Session and excused any staff member not directly involved in the matters discussed or
voted on.
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Reddy
ROLL CALL VOTE:
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Ayes: 6 Trustee Jain, Manzo, Martin, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Motion Passed
11. RECONVENE TO OPEN MEETING
MOTION: To Reconvene the Regular Board of Trustees Meeting at 9:02 p.m.
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Reddy
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 Trustee Jain, Manzo, Martin, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Motion Passed
Clerk Netasha Scarpiniti called the roll:
PRESENT: Trustee Naveen Jain, Michael Manzo, Melissa Martin, James Nagle, A. Suresh Reddy,
Edward Tiesenga and President Laurence E. Herman
VIA ZOOM: None
ABSENT: None
IN ATTENDANCE: Village Manager Greg Summers, Assistant Village Manager Joseph Mitchell,
Information Technology Director Tom Gilbert
12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. RESOLUTION R-2213, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a
Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the Village of Oak Brook and The Fraternal
Order of Police (FOP)
Village Manager Mitchell presented the Resolution and gave a brief history.
MOTION: To Pass RESOLUTION R-2213, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of a Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the Village of Oak Brook and The
Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Jain
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 Trustee Jain, Manzo, Martin, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Motion Passed
13. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Motion to adjourn the Regular Board of Trustees at 9:03 p.m.
Motioned: Trustee Martin
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Seconded: Trustee Manzo
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 Trustee Jain, Manzo, Martin, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Motion Passed
ATTEST: ______________________________________________
Netasha Scarpiniti
Village Clerk
/s/ Netasha Scarpiniti