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City of Oakbrook Terrace City Council met Nov. 26

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Oakbrook Terrace City Council 

Mayor Paul Esposito 

City Clerk Michael Shadley 

Ward 1 

Alderman Charlie Barbari 

Alderman Joseph Beckwith 

Ward 2 

Alderman Frank Vlach 

Alderman Dennis Greco 

Ward 3 

Alderman Bob Rada 

Alderwoman Mary Fitzgerald 

I. CALL TO ORDER 

Mayor Esposito called the November 26, 2024, Regular and Committee of the Whole Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 P.M. 

II. ROLL CALL 

Roll call indicated the following City Council members in attendance: 

Present: Barbari, Beckwith, Rada, Vlach, and Mayor Esposito Absent: Fitzgerald, Greco 

Also in attendance: City Administrator J. Ritz, Assistant to the City Administrator A. Raffel, Community Development Director M. Headley, and City Attorney R. Ramello. 

III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

Mayor Esposito 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 November 12, 2024. 

Motion to approve the November 12, 2024, minutes of the Regular City Council and Committee of the Whole, as presented, was made by Alderman Beckwith and seconded by Alderman Vlach. Roll call vote was taken: 

Ayes: Nays: 

Barbari, Beckwith, Rada, and Vlach None 

Absent: Fitzgerald, Greco 

Motion passed. 

VI. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 

None 

VII. ACTION ITEMS/CONSENT AGENDA 

1. Payment Of City Bills: November 26, 2024, In The Amount Of $310,678.43.

2. Ordinance No. 24-41:An Ordinance To Renew The Agreement For Risk  Management And Insurance Brokerage Services And To Accept The Proposal For City of Oakbrook Terrace Workers' Compensation And Employees' Liability Insurance For The City Of Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. 

3. Ordinance No. 24-42: An Ordinance To Renew The Agreement For Risk Management And Insurance Brokerage Services And To Accept A Proposal For Property And Casualty Insurance For The City Of Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.

4. Ordinance No. 24-43: An Ordinance Granting A Special Use And Variations From The Requirements Of The Zoning Code For The Property Commonly Known As 1S576 Midwest Road In The City Of Oakbrook Terrace. 

5. Ordinance No. 24-44: An Ordinance Adopting A New Comprehensive Plan For The City of Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. 

6. 2026 Budget Calendar. 

7. Ordinance No. 24-45: An Ordinance Amending The Provisions Of Chapter 52 Entitled "Water Supply System" Of Title V Entitled "Public Works" Of The Code Of Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. 

Motion to approve the Action Items/Consent Agenda of November 26, 2024, Regular City Council and Committee of the Whole was made by Alderman Barbari and seconded by Alderman Beckwith. Roll call vote was taken: 

Ayes: Barbari, Beckwith, Rada, and Vlach 

Nays: None

Absent: Fitzgerald, Greco 

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 Vlach and seconded by Alderman Beckwith. An acclamation vote was taken: 

Ayes: Barbari, Beckwith, Rada, and Vlach

Nays: None

Absent: Fitzgerald, Greco 

Motion passed. 

X. MAYOR ESPOSITO 

1. Mayor Esposito announced that the Oakbrook Terrace Lions Club is selling holiday trees for $45 each and that the trees were delivered on Saturday, November 23rd. 

2. Mayor Esposito announced that the Children's Holiday Christmas Party and Tree Lighting ceremony will take place on Friday, December 13th at Stella May Swartz School. 

3. Mayor Esposito announced that City Hall will be closed on November 28th and 29th in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. 

4. Mayor Esposito wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. 

XI. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 

1. Draft Resolution Designating The City Council Meeting Schedule For The City Of Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois: 

Mayor Esposito requested that the City Council review the draft ordinance regarding the 2025 City Council meeting dates in compliance with the Open Meetings Act. 

Alderman Beckwith noted that the first meeting in November would fall on Veterans Day and questioned whether rescheduling would be necessary. 

The City Council then moved this item to the next agenda. 

2. Consideration Of Adoption Of The 2021 International Building Code (IBC): 

Mayor Esposito asked the City Council to review the interdepartmental memo Community Development Director Headley prepared regarding adopting the 2021 International Building Code. 

Community Development Director Headley provided a brief update on the changes to the 2021 International Building Code, which emphasizes safety, energy efficiency, accessibility, and sustainability. She outlined several key updates, including structural integrity and safety improvements, fire safety measures, energy efficiency standards, accessibility enhancements, sustainability practices, and updates to mechanical and plumbing systems, building envelopes, and roofing. 

Director Headley also pointed out revisions to the International Residential Code that focus on structural resilience, energy efficiency, and the safety and health of occupants. She mentioned the importance of adopting local amendments and collaborating with city partners to gather feedback on these changes. 

Alderman Beckwith inquired whether these changes would take effect and if they would impact anyone currently in the middle of construction. He also sought clarification regarding the fire department codes and our regulations. 

Alderman Rada inquired if there are 2024 codes and the material required for plumbing and electrical codes. 

City Council moved this item to the subsequent agenda. 

3. Discussion Of Traffic Patterns On Macarthur Drive: 

Mayor Esposito opened the discussion. 

Alderman Beckwith reported receiving the executed ordinance and began contacting various GPS companies, including Google, to request a route change off MacArthur Drive. He also inquired about the new traffic signs. 

XII. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS 

Alderman Rada highlighted that a development project in Lombard, located south of Roosevelt Road, is generating a lot of controversy. He requested clarification on the City Council's role in the strategic plan and asked for simultaneous reports from department heads, including more details from the police reports. Additionally, he sought clarification regarding purchases made from Public Services and Pete's Fresh Market. Alderman Rada also wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. 

Alderman Vlach wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. 

Alderman Beckwith noted that the new auditing firm received high praise for working with our city staff. He also noted, even though revenues are lower from the reports there was an increase in dividends, and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. 

Alderman Barbari wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. 

XIII. CITY ATTORNEY RAMELLO 

City Attorney Ramello wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. 

XIV. CITY CLERK SHADLEY 

City Clerk Shadley wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. 

XV. CITY ADMINISTRATOR RITZ 

City Administrator Ritz informed everyone that Public Services is out decorating the city for the holidays. He provided an update on the strategic plan and action planning process and handed out a hard copy of the final report to the council, and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. 

XVI. RECONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING 

Motion to reconvene the City Council meeting was made by Alderman Beckwith and seconded by Alderman Rada. An acclamation vote was taken: 

Ayes: Barbari, Beckwith, Rada, and Vlach 

Nays: None 

Absent: Fitzgerald, Greco 

Motion passed. 

XVII. RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION 

Motion to recess to Executive Session was made by Alderman Rada and seconded by Alderman Beckwith. An acclamation vote was taken: 

Ayes: Barbari, Beckwith, Rada, and Vlach 

Nays: None 

Absent: Fitzgerald, Greco 

Motion passed. 

XVIII. 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. 

XIX. RECONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING 

Motion to reconvene the City Council meeting was made by Alderman Beckwith and seconded by Alderman Rada. An acclamation vote was taken: 

Ayes: Barbari, Beckwith, Rada, and Vlach 

Nays: None 

Absent: Fitzgerald, Greco 

Motion passed. 

XX. NEW BUSINESS 

1. Resolution No. 24-11: A Resolution To Authorize The Release Of Certain 

Executive Session Minutes For Meetings In The Years 1995-2024 Of The City Council Of The City Of Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois: 

Motion to Approve Resolution No. 24-11: A Resolution To Authorize The Release Of Certain Executive Session Minutes For Meetings In The Years 1995-2024 Of The City Council Of The City Of Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, was made by Alderman Barbari and seconded by Alderman Beckwith. A roll call vote was taken: 

Ayes: Barbari, Beckwith, Rada, and Vlach 

Nays: None 

Absent: Fitzgerald, Greco 

Motion passed. 

XXI. OLD BUSINESS 

None 

ADJOURN 

Motion to adjourn was made by Alderman Barbari and seconded by Alderman Beckwith at 7:43 P.M. 

Acclamation vote was made with all Ayes. 

Motion carried unanimously. 

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