HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 12/10/2024 - Board of TrusteesBoard of Trustees Minutes Page 1 of 12 Regular Meeting of December 10, 2024
MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 10, 2024 REGULAR
MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
APPROVED AS WRITTEN ON
JANUARY 28, 2025
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 7:07 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
2.ROLL CALL
Clerk Netasha Scarpiniti called the roll:
PRESENT: Trustees Michael Manzo, Melissa Martin, Edward Tiesenga, Laurence Herman,
Netasha Scarpiniti and President Laurence E. Herman
VIA ZOOM: Trustee Nagle arrived at 7:16 p.m. and left at 7:23 p.m.
ABSENT: Trustee Naveen Jain, and A. Suresh Reddy
IN ATTENDANCE: Village Manager Greg Summers, Information Technology Director Tom Gilbert,
Police Chief Brian Strockis, 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 Meganne Trela
3.PRESIDENT’S OPENING COMMENTS
President Herman apologized for the delay in starting the meeting, explaining that a new audio/visual
system had been installed and bugs are still being worked out. He also explained the Trustee's absences
and reminded everyone that this meeting was the last board meeting of 2024. He wished everyone a
happy Holiday Season, expressed his gratitude to the Village Staff for their commitment, hard work, and
dedication throughout the year, and shared his hopes for a successful collaboration again in 2025.
President Herman spoke about his attendance at the Illinois Security Professionals Association with
Village Manager Summers, Police Chief Brian Strockis, and Deputy Chief Robert Christopherson.
Sergeant Andrew Franczak, Officers Blake Swegler, Christian Bartnicki, Josh Pfotenhauer, and Jason
Wood were recognized with the "Public Private Liaison Award." He congratulated all honorees for their
outstanding achievements and opened the Public Hearing for the proposed 2025 Budget.
4.PUBLIC HEARING – PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET
President Herman asked Finance Director Fumero to provide a brief overview of the 2025 Proposed
Budget.
Village Manager Summers shared Village Statistics provided by Trustee Tiesenga showing the Village's
financial position focusing on pensions and the fact that the Village has a very strong financial outlook on
long term basis.
Finance Director Fumero explained the 2025 Budget process, and the differences between the proposed
budget presented at the Special Board of Trustees Meeting on October 29, 2024, and one being presented
at this meeting.
President Herman confirmed that there are no members of the Board or the Public wanting to make
comments or have questions regarding the Public Hearing.
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MOTION: Motion to close the Public Hearing at 7:16 p.m.
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 Trustees Manzo, Martin, Nagle, Tiesenga, President Herman
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 2 Trustees Jain, Reddy
Motion Passed
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Special Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes of October 1, 2024
MOTION: To Approve the Special Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes of October 1, 2024
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
VOICE VOTE: Passed
B. Regular Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes of October 08, 2024
MOTION: To Approve Regular Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes of October 8, 2024
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
VOICE VOTE: Passed
C. Regular Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes of October 22, 2024
MOTION: To Approve Regular Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes of October 8, 2024
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
VOICE VOTE: Passed
D. Special Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes of October 29, 2024
MOTION: To Approve the Special Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes of October 29, 2024
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
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VOICE VOTE: Passed
E. Regular Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2024
MOTION: To Approve Regular Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2024
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
VOICE VOTE: Passed
F. Regular Executive Meeting Minutes of October 8, 2024
MOTION: To Approve Regular Executive Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes of October 8, 2024
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
VOICE VOTE: Passed
7. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Accounts Payable for Period Ending: November 20, 2024 - $1,359,054.17
December 4, 2024 - $980,813.00
1. LEGAL SERVICES:
a) Lamp Law LLC - Legal Services - October 2024 - $3,333.33 (FY24 YTD - $33,333.30)
b) Clark, Baird, Smith LLP- Legal Services - October 2024 - $838.50 (FY24 YTD -
$12,250.50)
c) Ottosen DiNolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo, Ltd. - Legal Services - October 2024 - $38,134.93
(FY24 YTD - $245,548.08)
TOTAL LEGAL BUDGET FOR 2024 IS $342,284.00
TOTAL LEGAL BILLS PAID FOR 2024 - YTD - $293,959.68
2. StarChase LLC - Vehicle Launcher System - $40,000.00
3. DuPage Convention & Visitor Bureau - 3rd Quarter of 2024 - 25% of 1% Hotel Tax -
$40,777.31
4. Enterprise FM Trust - Vehicle Lease for November 2024 - $43,148.70
5. MacQueen - Repair and Preventative Maintenance Unit L94 - $33,118.00
6. Mauro Sewer Construction, Inc. - Oak Brook Briarwood Lakes Water Main Improvements -
$405,958.77
7. DuPage Water Commission - October 2024 - $479,746.08
8. BLA, Inc. - Woodside & Forest Glen Watermain Improvement Project - $39,296.12
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9. EZA Engineering PLLC - Professional Engineering Services - November 2024 - $22,631.60
10. PNC Equipment Finance - Fire Equipment Lease Payment - $302,058.48
11. Dahme Mechanical Industries - Replace Public Works Garage Heaters - $40,450.00
12. Tyler Technologies, Inc. - Munis Software Maintenance & Support - $89,410.56
13. BCBSIL - Health Care Services - December 2024 - $228,584.58
14. Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency - October 2024 Deductible - $33,744.03
B. Approval of Payroll Paydate: November 14, 2024 - $931,312.44
November 27, 2024 - $916,029.04
C. Village of Oak Brook – Monthly Financial Reports - November 2024
D. Development Services Referrals
1. Referral of TM Real Estate Holdings LLC- Amendment to a Planned Development and
Subdivision for Pad "G" and Subdivision (1050 22nd Street) of Oak Brook Commons
E. Ordinances & Resolutions
1. ORDINANCE S-1711 - Map Amendment - 2222 35th Street - Midwest Club Homeowners
Association
MOTION: Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda and Authorize the expenditures as Presented
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Tiesenga
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Trustees Martin, Nagle, Tiesenga, President Herman
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 1 Trustee Manzo
Absent: 2 Trustees Jain, Reddy
Motion Passed
8. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
9. ACTIVE BUSINESS
A. Ordinances & Resolutions
1. ORDINANCE G-1262, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5 of Title 8 of the Village Code of
the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois Relating to Water Charges
Finance Director Fumero presented the ordinance
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Motioned: Trustee Tiesenga
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 Trustees Manzo, Martin, Nagle, Tiesenga, President Herman
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 2 Trustees Jain, Reddy
Motion Passed
2. ORDINANCE G-1263, An Ordinance Amending Title 7 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic)
Chapter 1 (Traffic Code) of the Village of Oak Brook Code of Ordinances
Village Manager Summers presented the Ordinance, explaining that this Ordinance establishes a
universal speed limit for all motorized vehicles over 15 horsepower on the bike path to avoid
dangerous situations.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Trustees Manzo, Martin, Tiesenga, President Herman
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 3 Trustees Jain, Nagle, Reddy
Motion Passed
3. ORDINANCE G-1264, An Ordinance Amending Title 7 (Motor Vehicles And Traffic)
Chapter 2 (Traffic Schedules) Schedule VII (Parking Prohibited on Certain Streets) of the
Village of Oak Brook Code of Ordinances
Police Chief Strockis explained that Canterbury Lane is a narrow two-way roadway, making it
difficult for emergency vehicles. The ordinance presented establishes that street parking will not
be allowed on Canterbury Lane.
Trustee Tiesenga confirmed that the Park District property has a parking lot over the park area.
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Trustees Manzo, Martin, Tiesenga, President Herman
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 3 Trustees Jain, Nagle, Reddy
Motion Passed
4. ORDINANCE G-1265, An Ordinance Revising the Fire Plan Review Fees By Amending
Chapter 4 (Fees and Bonds) of Title 10 (Building Regulations) of the Village Code of the
Village of Oak Brook
Fire Chief Fleege stated that the Fire Plan Fees were last reviewed ten years ago and proposed a
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new fee structure with increases to fees based on comparable communities.
Trustee Manzo asked if the fees would only apply to commercial, new construction, or
residential remodeling.
Trustee Martin asked for clarification on the wording within the code referring to the hydrostatic
testing.
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Trustees Manzo, Martin, Tiesenga, President Herman
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 3 Trustees Jain, Nagle, Reddy
Motion Passed
5. ORDINANCE G-1266, An Ordinance Amending Title 8 (Public Works) of the Village Of
Oak Brook Code of Ordinances
Development Service Director Von Drasek clarified that the proposed revisions were for the
entire Title 8, not just one chapter, including small cells, revisions to the provisions for water
wells, and an updated fee schedule. She explained that all the presented guidelines align with the
guidelines provided by the State.
Trustee Martin requested clarification regarding the automatic approval timeline of 75 days vs.
90 days and the FCC guidelines. She also asked about the distances between the small cell
towers.
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Trustees Manzo, Martin, Tiesenga, President Herman
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 3 Trustees Jain, Nagle, Reddy
Motion Passed
6. ORDINANCE S-1712, An Ordinance Authorizing Amendments and Transfers Among
Budget Line Items the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois
Finance Director Fumero explained which funds are affected by the amendments and transfers to
cover the additional pension contributions.
Trustee Tiesenga asked about the calculation and the effect the additional funds would have on
the timeline expecting full funding since the Village was on track to pay 100% by 2040.
Trustee Manzo spoke about the history of pensions in the State of Illinois.
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Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Trustees Manzo, Martin, Tiesenga, President Herman
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 3 Trustees Jain, Nagle, Reddy
Motion Passed
7. ORDINANCE S-1713, An Ordinance Adopting The Budget of the Village of Oak Brook for
2025
Finance Director Fumero shared a summary of the proposed budget as presented at the Budget
workshops.
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Trustees Manzo, Martin, Tiesenga, President Herman
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 3 Trustees Jain, Nagle, Reddy
Motion Passed
8. ORDINANCE S-1714, An Ordinance Approving the 2025 Classification, Salary and Salary
Administration Policy
Finance Director Fumero presented the ordinance, adding that within the packet, there was an
accidental omission of the position of Crime Analyst, explaining that it is an existing position
within the Village's workforce.
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Trustees Manzo, Martin, Tiesenga, President Herman
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 3 Trustees Jain, Nagle, Reddy
Motion Passed
9. ORDINANCE S-1715, An Ordinance Granting Variation from Provisions of Section 13-3-
17.B.2 of Title 13 (“Zoning Regulations”) of the Village Code of the Village of Oak Brook
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Relative to the Permitted Fence Height for the Property Located At 19 Mockingbird Lane
in the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois
Development Services Director Von Drasek explained the ordinance and the conditions
surrounding the presented variation request.
Trustee Tiesenga thanked the Planning and Zoning Review Board for their due diligence and
expressed his opinions on the Board's process. He also thanked them for their hard work and the
ability to exercise sound judgment.
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Trustees Manzo, Martin, Tiesenga, President Herman
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 3 Trustees Jain, Nagle, Reddy
Motion Passed
10. ORDINANCE S-1716, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. S-1392, S-1529, and S-
1605, and Approving a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Property Located At 3824
York Road in the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois
Development Services Director Von Drasek provided a brief overview of the ordinance and the
property's history in addition to the request for signage.
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Trustees Manzo, Martin, Tiesenga, President Herman
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 3 Trustees Jain, Nagle, Reddy
Motion Passed
11. ORDINANCE S-1717, An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale or Donation or Recycling or
Disposal of Certain Items of Personal Property Owned By the Village of Oak Brook
Finance Director Fumero stated that the presented ordinance related to the disposal of items
from the Information Technology Department.
Information Technology Director Gilbert stated that the Village will use the same vendor that
was used to dispose of equipment in the past. A portion of the sales will be refunded to the
Village. Their goal is to keep everything out of landfills.
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
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ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Trustees Manzo, Martin, Tiesenga, President Herman
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 3 Trustees Jain, Nagle, Reddy
Motion Passed
12. RESOLUTION R-2250, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Purchase of Two
License Plate Recognition Cameras and Two Overwatch Cameras for Hunter Trails
Homeowner Association and the Execution of Related Database and Maintenance
Agreements
Police Chief Strockis stated that the item is related to the Hunter Trails subdivision, allowing the
Police to get additional area coverage. A short discussion occurred regarding the crime rates and
apprehension of criminals within the Village.
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Trustees Manzo, Martin, Tiesenga, President Herman
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 3 Trustees Jain, Nagle, Reddy
Motion Passed
13. RESOLUTION R-2251, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a
Purchase Order to OpenGov, Inc. for the Purchase of OpenGov Electronic Procurement
Software Suite
Public Works Director O'Malley explained in detail the efficiency, enhanced transparency, real-
time activity tracking, and accountability the proposed software will bring to the Procurement
process.
Discussion followed regarding a larger pool of bidders, consultant access, Village-approved
engineers, competitor options, document integration, data transfer, the use of the Cartograph
system, and the strategic moves that the investment into such software provides.
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Trustees Manzo, Martin, Tiesenga, President Herman
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 3 Trustees Jain, Nagle, Reddy
Motion Passed
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14. RESOLUTION R-2252, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a
Purchase Order to OpenGov, Inc. for the Purchase of OpenGov Asset Management
Materials
Public Works Director O'Malley presented the software's features, which allows for easier
tracking of project costs, labor hours, material costs, and inspections, resulting in improved
operational efficiency.
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Trustees Manzo, Martin, Tiesenga, President Herman
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 3 Trustees Jain, Nagle, Reddy
Motion Passed
15. RESOLUTION R-2253, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a
Purchase Order to Currie Motors Ford, of Frankfort, Illinois for the Purchase of Two
2025 Ford Escape AWD Vehicles for the Public Works Department
Public Works Director O'Malley detailed the need for new vehicles, citing safety concerns and
the measures taken regarding the decision to purchase instead of leasing the new vehicles.
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Trustees Manzo, Martin, Tiesenga, President Herman
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 3 Trustees Jain, Nagle, Reddy
Motion Passed
16. RESOLUTION R-2254, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an
Agreement for Elevator Inspection and Plan Review Services with Elevator Inspection
Services Company, LLC
Development Services Director Von Drasek explained that the Village discovered that the
Inspection Services had not been put out to bid for a very long time. When the Village received
competitive bids, they found that the company that the Village had been historically using was
the best option.
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Trustees Manzo, Martin, Tiesenga, President Herman
Nays: 0 None
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Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 3 Trustees Jain, Nagle, Reddy
Motion Passed
17. RESOLUTION R-2255, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a
Purchase Order to Current Technologies for the Purchase and Installation of San Storage
Array
Information Technology Director Gilbert explained the storage processes and servers that need
replacing this year and the costs associated with the projects.
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Trustees Manzo, Martin, Tiesenga, President Herman
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 3 Trustees Jain, Nagle, Reddy
Motion Passed
18. RESOLUTION R-2256, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an
Agreement with Johnson Controls Security Solutions for Alarm Monitoring Services
President Herman pulled the item off the Agenda.
There was no motion and no vote.
10. BOARD UPDATES
Trustee Martin spoke about the Oak Brook Magazine and encouraged anyone interested in joining the
Oak Brook Women's Club to find the organization on social media. She wished everyone happy holidays,
shared her experiences on the Board, and expressed her gratitude for her ability to serve on the Board.
Trustee Manzo asked everyone to save the date of September 7, 2025, for the 2nd annual Oak Brook
International Festival and thanked Clerk Scarpiniti and Trustee Reddy for all the hard work they put into
the event. He spoke about the historic Barn in Saddlebrook, wished everyone Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year, thanked staff for all their hard work, and shared his thoughts and opinions while
serving on the Board.
Trustee Tiesenga thanked the Police Department for their work and spoke about his attendance at the
recent breakfast, where the senator spoke about the crime that has been brought into the United States
from Venezuela. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Village Manager Summers took the time to recognize and thank staff for all the hard work and outlined
various projects within each department. He also thanked the Board for the questions, which allowed
everyone to collaborate and view different perspectives on multiple projects. Village Manager Summers
mentioned the public, staff, and the Board, thanking everyone for their hard work, insightful questions,
and collaboration.
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President Herman added an exclamation point to Village Manager Summers's comments and expressed
his gratitude to the Staff, Board, and Village Manager Summers for his incredibly hard work and
dedication to the Village.
11.ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
MOTION: Motion to adjourn Regular Board of Trustees to Closed Session at 8:41 p.m.
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Trustees Manzo, Martin, Tiesenga, President Herman
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 3 Trustees Jain, Nagle, Reddy
Motion Passed
13.ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Motion to Reconvene and adjourn the Regular Board of Trustees Meeting at 10:27 p.m.
Motioned: Trustee Manzo
Seconded: Trustee Martin
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Trustees Manzo, Martin, Tiesenga, President Herman
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 3 Trustees Jain, Nagle, Reddy
Motion Passed
ATTEST: ______________________________________________
Netasha Scarpiniti
Village Clerk
/s/ Netasha Scarpiniti