City of Oakbrook Terrace City Council met October 10.
Here is the minutes as provided by the council:
I. Call to Order
The Mayor called the October 10, 2017, Regular and Committee of the Whole Meeting of the
City Council to order at 7:03 P.M.
II. Roll Call
Roll call indicated the following Aldermen were in attendance:
Present: Esposito, Greco, Przychodni, Swartz, Thomas, Vlach, and Mayor Ragucci
Absent: None
Also in attendance were City Clerk M. Shadley, City Administrator A. Marrero, Assistant to
the Mayor and Administrator M. Sarallo, and City Attorney R. Ramello.
III. Pledge of Allegiance
The Mayor led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
IV. Additions or Deletions to the Agenda
None.
V. Approval of Minutes – Changes or Corrections
1. Regular Meeting Minutes Of September 26, 2017.
Motion to approve the minutes of the September 26, 2017 Regular City Council and
Committee of the Whole as presented was made by Alderman Vlach and seconded by
Alderman Swartz.
Alderman Ayes:Esposito, Greco, Przychodni, Swartz, Thomas, and Vlach
Alderman Nays:None
Motion passed.
VI. Public Participation
Resident Bob Shanahan said the Oakbrook Terrace Lions Club made a donation to the
Hurricane Relief Fund.
VII. Action Items/Consent Agenda
1. Payment of City Bills: October 10, 2017 In The Amount Of $ 131,274.19
2. Ordinance No. 17-24: An Ordinance Decreasing The Number Of Class “A” Liquor
Licenses By One (1), Pursuant To The Provisions Of Title XI (Business Regulations);
Chapter 111 (Food And Beverages); Subchapter Alcoholic Liquor Control, Section
111.012 (Number Of Licenses In Each License Classification), Of The Code Of
Ordinances Of The City Of Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, As Amended (Greek Islander
Restaurant Inc. d/b/a Greek Islands Restaurant-1S130 Summit)
3. Ordinance No. 17-25: An Ordinance Decreasing The Number Of Class “E” Liquor
Licenses By One (1), Pursuant To The Provisions Of Title XI (Business Regulations);
Chapter 111 (Food And Beverages); Subchapter Alcoholic Liquor Control, Section
111.012 (Number Of Licenses In Each License Classification), Of The Code Of
Ordinances Of The City Of Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, As Amended (The Noodle Shop,
Co-Colorado Inc. d/b/a Noodles & Company)
Motion to approve all the items contained on the Consent Agenda for October 10,
2017 as presented was made by Alderman Esposito and seconded by Alderman
Greco.
Alderman Ayes: Esposito, Greco, Przychodni, Swartz, Thomas, and Vlach
Alderman Nays: None
Motion passed.
VIII. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda
None.
IX. Recess to the Committee of the Whole
Motion to recess to the Committee of the Whole portion of this meeting was made by
Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman Vlach.
Alderman Ayes: Esposito, Greco, Przychodni, Swartz, Thomas, and Vlach
Alderman Nays: None
Motion passed.
X. Mayor Ragucci
Mayor Ragucci invited everyone to attend the Halloween celebration on Saturday, October
14, 2017 from 12PM to 3PM at Stella Mae Swartz School. Mayor Ragucci stated there was
incident involving a negative review that appeared on the Yelp website. Mayor Ragucci said
the review was more political rather than an actual review and should not be allowed on the
Yelp website. Mayor Ragucci indicated he is working with Yelp to resolve this issue. Mayor
Ragucci said the Holiday Inn dropped their proposal for an addition.
XI. Committee of the Whole Considerations
1. Motor Fuel Tax Program
City Administrator Marrero said the proposed resolutions are for the MFT budgets for
FY 2017 and FY 2018. Marrero explained the resolutions communicate to IDOT the
proposed uses for the City’s Motor Fuel Tax funds.
The Council concurred to place this on the next consent agenda.
XII. Council Member Comments
Alderman Esposito said the Oakbrook Terrace Park District will host a Veteran’s Day event
on Friday, November 10, 2017 at 10AM. Alderman Esposito said it might be difficult for
people to attend this event so early in the day. Alderman Thomas said he would like to honor
a past Mayor with either a park named after him or a street named in his honor. Mayor
Ragucci said the City is planning on a memorial area on the west side of the City Hall
building. Mayor Ragucci said the City may also consider renaming one of the streets in this
past Mayor’s honor.
Alderman Vlach said the Council has discussed making a donation to the hurricane victims.
Vlach noted the parishioners at Ascension Church in Oakbrook Terrace, donated $6,000
towards the Hurricane relief efforts.
XIII. City Attorney Ramello
None.
XIV. City Clerk Shadley
None.
XV. City Administrator Marrero
None.
XVI. Reconvene the City Council Meeting
Motion to reconvene the City Council meeting was made by Alderman Przychodni and
seconded by Alderman Esposito.
Alderman Ayes: Esposito, Greco, Przychodni, Swartz, Thomas, and Vlach
Alderman Nays: None
Motion passed.
XVII. Old Business
None.
XVIII.Recess to Executive Session
1. Motion to recess to Executive Session to discuss Closed Session Pursuant To Section
2 (c) (21) Discussion Of The Approval Of Closed Session Meeting Minutes And
Semi-Annual Review Of The Closed Session Meeting Minutes Mandated By Section
2.06 Of The Open Meetings Act, was made by Alderman Vlach and seconded by
Alderman Thomas.
Alderman Ayes: Esposito, Greco, Przychodni, Swartz, Thomas, and Vlach
Alderman Nays: None
Motion passed.
XIX. Executive Session
1. Closed Session Pursuant To Section 2 (c) (21) Discussion Of The Approval Of Closed
Session Meeting Minutes And Semi-Annual Review Of The Closed Session Meeting
Minutes Mandated By Section 2.06 Of The Open Meetings Act.
See separate minutes.
XX. Reconvene the City Council Meeting
Motion to reconvene the City Council meeting was made by Alderman Przychodni and
seconded by Alderman Esposito.
Alderman Ayes: Esposito, Greco, Przychodni, Swartz, Thomas, and Vlach
Alderman Nays: None
Motion passed.
XXI. New Business
1. Motion To Approve Certain Closed Session Minutes From April 2017 to September
2017.
Motion To Approve Certain Closed Session Minutes From April 2017 to
September 2017 was made by Alderman Thomas and seconded by Alderman
Vlach.
Alderman Ayes: Esposito, Greco, Przychodni, Swartz, Thomas, and Vlach
Alderman Nays: None
Motion passed.
2. Resolution No 17-11: A Resolution To Authorize The Release Of Certain Executive
Session Minutes For Meetings In The Years 1995-2017 Of The City Council Of The
City Of Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.
Motion Approve Resolution No 17-11: A Resolution To Authorize The Release Of
Certain Executive Session Minutes For Meetings In The Years 1995-2017 Of The
City Council Of The City Of Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois was made by Alderman
Greco and seconded by Alderman Esposito.
Alderman Ayes: Esposito, Greco, Przychodni, Swartz, Thomas, and Vlach
Alderman Nays: None
Motion passed.
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn was made by Alderman Vlach and seconded by Alderman Swartz at 7:20 pm.
http://www.oakbrookterrace.net/vertical/sites/%7B6CCAEA46-0A56-47DB-9AEF-C71190151813%7D/uploads/October_10_2017_Minutes.pdf
Alerts Sign-up