Welcome to the Village of Oak Brook!
Friends and Visitors,
The Village is experiencing an unusually cold and snowy winter this year. As of February 8th, we have received 61" of snow. This is triple the amount we normally receive by this date. Our Public Works department has been doing yeoman's service in clearing the roads. As with most of our municipal neighbors we are concerned about conserving our remaining road salt supplies. Public Works is taking measures to moderate salt use by decreasing application rates between intersections and increasing the use of Calcium Chloride, a liquid de-icer.
On February 6th the Residential Enhancement Committee held an Open House that was conducted by the marketing firm hired for this project, BDI. The evening consisted of a brief power point presentation and 3 interactive stations for residents to provide input on the resident survey, focus groups and other information gathering that was recently completed by BDI. The Open House was a success with approximately 60 people in attendance. The next step will be for BDI to develop a specific marketing plan for the village to attract new families.
Fire Chief Selection Process: As you may know, Fire Chief Tom McEllin resigned last fall. I asked a Fire Chief Selection Committee consisting of a few residents and trustees to review the resumes. There were a total of 68 applicants for the position. The Fire Chief Selection Committee has reviewed all of the qualified candidates and has recommended several candidates for the Village Board to review and interview. I would like to thank the Fire Chief Selection Committee members, Cathy Giangrasse, Tom Mullins, Trustees Baar, Moy and Manzo (Committee Chair), Manager Niemeyer and Chief Kruger for all their hard work to assist the Board in finding the best candidate for the job. I hope to have an appointment made by early March.
Polo Update: Polo season is quickly approaching and the Polo Committee has been working hard to prepare for this season. Polo Matches are set for Sunday’s: July 6th, July 13th, August 10th, August 17th (Rain date-August 24th) and September 14th (Rain date-September 21st). Information on ticket prices and sponsorships will be forthcoming
Village Staff Update: The Village’s Assistant Village Manager, Blaine Wing has resigned to accept a new position in another community. We would like to thank Blaine for all he has done for the Village in the 6 years he was here. He especially took the lead in running last year’s Polo program, which was a successful season due to his hard work. The Village Manager has hired an interim Assistant Village Manager, Cathy Doczekalski, while the Village determines how best to fill the position going forward.
Finally, on behalf of the Village Board and staff, we thank you for your support this past year and look forward to working for and with you again throughout the year! As always know that the Village Trustees, our staff, and I are available to you at all times. We are here to serve you! Please email, call, or meet with any one of us. Kindly share your thoughts and ideas; let us know how we are doing, and what else we should be working on in 2014!
Warm Regards,
Gopal G. Lalmalani, M.D., M.B.A.
Village President
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