City of Oakbrook Terrace City Council met Nov. 25

City of Oakbrook Terrace City Council met Nov. 25

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Mayor Paul Esposito 

City Clerk Michael Shadley 

City Council Members: 

Ward 1: Alderman Charlie Barbari and Alderman Eric Biskup

Ward 2: Alderman Michael Sarallo and Alderman Dennis Greco

Ward 3: Alderman Bob Rada and Alderwoman Mary Fitzgerald 

I. CALL TO ORDER 

Mayor Esposito called November 25, 2025, Regular and Committee of the Whole Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 PM. 

II. ROLL CALL 

Roll call indicated the following City Council members in attendance: 

Present: Barbari, Biskup, Greco, Rada, Sarallo and Mayor Esposito 

Absent: Fitzgerald 

Also in attendance: City Clerk M. Shadley, City Administrator T. Walker, and City Attorney R. Ramello. 

III. MAYOR ESPOSITO LED IN THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

IV. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA 

None 

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – CHANGES OR CORRECTIONS Meeting Minutes of November 11, 2025. 

Motion to approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from November 11, 2025, was made by Alderman Barbari and seconded by Alderman Sarallo. Roll call. 

Ayes: Barbari, Biskup, Greco, Rada and Sarallo 

Nayes: None 

Absent: Fitzgerald 

VI. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

None 

VII. ACTION ITEMS / CONSENT AGENDA 

1. Payment of City Bills: November 25, 2025, in the amount of $134,701.34. 

2. Resolution 25-18 Designating the City Council Meeting Schedule for the City of Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.

Motion to approve the Action Items/Consent Agenda of the November 25, 2025, Regular City Meeting and Committee of the Whole was made by Alderman Greco and seconded by Alderman Rada. 

Ayes: Barbari, Biskup, Greco, Rada and Sarallo 

Nayes: None 

Absent: Fitzgerald 

VIII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

None

IX. RECESS TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

Motion to recess to the Committee of the Whole portion of this meeting was made by Alderman Barbari and seconded by Alderman Greco. 

Ayes: Barbari, Biskup, Greco, Rada and Sarallo 

Nayes: None 

Absent: Fitzgerald 

X. MAYOR ESPOSITO 

City Hall will be closed on 11/27 and 11/28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The Children’s Holiday Party and Tree Lighting will be on 12/12 at 6:00 PM. Luminaries for residents are being assembled by Alderman Biskup and Alderwoman Fitzgerald. The Lions Club is asking for volunteers to help with Christmas tree distribution on 11/28 at the historical society. 12/9 will be the last city council meeting of the year. In reflection of this past year, the Mayor thanks city council members and city staff for their support. Mayor Esposito looks forward to the new year. 

XI. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 

1. Renewal of Worker’s Compensation Insurance for 2026. 

The renewal is at a 3.5% decrease equating to a $6,616 savings from the previous year. The Illinois Public Risk Fund (IPRF) has allocated a 2026 safety grant in the amount of $31,947 to the City of Oakbrook Terrace. 

Bobby Dufkus from MMA informed council that the workers compensation insurance is down due to a decrease in payroll and fewer claims. The safety grant can go toward anything safety or training related. Moved to consent agenda. 

There was an increase of .4% or $1,473.00 over the previous year with Travelers. It was recommended to switch carriers from Travelers to Obsidian Specialty offering a savings of 9.07% or $33,642. Moved to consent agenda. 

3. Ordinance Retiring and Dissolving Special Service Area Number Two in the City of Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. 

This was initially established in June 2005 to provide water connection to Terrace Oaks I and II office buildings. The City issued approximately $600,000 in bonds to complete the project which is all paid. Moved to new business. 

XII. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS 

All of the alderman expressed their condolences to the Mayor and his family in the passing of his mother-in-law. A Happy Thanksgiving was wished to our staff and residents. 

XIII. CITY ATTORNEY 

Expressed condolences to the mayor and his family. 

XIV. CITY CLERK 

Condolences expressed to the Mayor. 

XV. CITY ADMINISTRATOR 

Condolences expressed to the Mayor. 

XVI. RECONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING 

Motion to reconvene the City Council meeting was made by Alderman Barbari and seconded by Alderman Biskup Motion approved via an acclamation vote. 

XVII. RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION 

Motion made by Alderman Sarallo and Alderman Greco to recess to executive session. Roll call. 

Ayes: Barbari, Biskup, Greco, Rada and Sarallo 

Nayes: None 

Absent: Fitzgerald 

XVIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION 

Closed session pursuant to Section 2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act to discuss the employment, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific city employees including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against specific city employees to determine its validity. 

XIX. RECONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING 

Motion to reconvene the City Council meeting was made by Alderman Greco and seconded by Alderman Rada. Motion approved via an acclamation vote. 

XX. NEW BUSINESS 

Ordinance25-36 Retiring and Dissolving Special Service Area Number Two in the City of Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. 

Motion to retire and dissolve special service area number two made by Alderman Greco and seconded by Alderman Barbari. Roll call. 

Ayes: Barbari, Biskup, Greco, Rada and Sarallo 

Nayes: None 

Absent: Fitzgerald 

ADJOURN 

Motion to adjourn was made by Alderman Rada and seconded by Alderman Sarallo at 8:33 PM. 

Acclamation vote was made with all Ayes. Motion carried unanimously. 

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