Minutes - 05/09/2023 - Board of TrusteesVILLAGE OF OAK BROOK MINUTES Page 1 of 4 REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 09, 2023
MINUTES OF THE MAY 09, 2023, REGULAR
MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
APPROVED AS WRITTEN ON
MAY 23, 2023
1.CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Village Board of Trustees was called to order by President Gopal Lalmalani
at the Oak Brook Bath & Tennis Club at 7:03 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
A.Welcome
B.Colors Posted by Honor Guard
C.Pledge of Allegiance
D.Invocation – Rick Glyman
2.ROLL CALL
Village Clerk Charlotte Pruss called the roll with the following persons:
PRESENT: Trustees Laurence Herman, Michael Manzo, James Nagle, A. Suresh Reddy, Edward
Tiesenga, Asif Yusuf and President Gopal Lalmalani
VIA ZOOM: None
ABSENT: None
IN ATTENDANCE: Village Manager Greg Summers, Information Technology Director Jim Fox, Police
Chief Brian Strockis, Public Works Director Rick Valent, Head Librarian Jacob Post, Finance Director
Marilyn Fumero, Fire Chief Kevin Fleege, Development Services Director Rebecca Von Drasek, and
Village Attorney Michael Castaldo Jr.
3.PRESIDENT’S OPENING COMMENTS
President Lalmalani thanked Reverend Glyman for the invocation, spoke about bringing in new leadership
and ideas during his tenure as President, and recognized Finance Director Fumero for receiving the
Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting. Next, he addressed the incoming Board members by thanking them for committing their time
to advance the community and reminding them to exercise humility in their service throughout their
tenure.
4.RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
A.RESOLUTION 2023-AP-R-2092, A Resolution of Appreciation Asif Yusuf
President Lalmalani asked Village Clerk Pruss to read the Resolution of Appreciation Asif Yusuf.
Clerk Pruss read the Resolution of Appreciation Asif Yusuf.
Motion by Trustee Herman, seconded by Trustee Tiesenga to approve RESOLUTION 2023-AP-R-
2092, A Resolution of Appreciation Asif Yusuf
Voice VOTE. Motion carried.
ITEM 5.B
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Trustee Yusuf stated that it was an honor and privilege to serve the Village in various capacities over the
last 16 years, thanked everyone for that opportunity, and shared his hopes for a bright future for the
Village.
4.RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
B.RESOLUTION 2023-AP-R-2093, A Resolution of Appreciation Charlotte K. Pruss
President Lalmalani read the Resolution of Appreciation Charlotte K. Pruss
Motion by Trustee Nagle, seconded by Trustee Reddy to approve RESOLUTION 2023-AP-R-2093,
A Resolution of Appreciation Charlotte K. Pruss
VOICE VOTE. Motion carried.
Clerk Pruss thanked everyone for the opportunity and the experiences she had serving on the Board
during her tenure working with the people and for the people.
4.RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
C.RESOLUTION 2023-AP-R-2091, A Resolution of Appreciation Gopal Lalmalani
Trustee/President-Elect Herman read the Resolution of Appreciation Gopal Lalmalani.
Motion by Trustee Reddy, seconded by Trustee Manzo to approve RESOLUTION 2023-AP-R-
2091, A Resolution of Appreciation Gopal Lalmalani
VOICE VOTE. Motion carried.
President Lalmalani gave a speech outlining his accomplishments and kept promises throughout his
tenure as the Village President. He also acknowledged, recognized, and thanked various family members,
the Village Staff and numerous community leaders who played a tremendous role in his career as Village
President. Lastly, he expressed gratitude to all the Residents and everyone in attendance, reassuring
everybody that the Village has a bright future ahead with the incoming Board.
Trustee/President-Elect Herman thanked President Lalmalani for his many years of service and
dedication to the Village by presenting him with a few tokens of appreciation on behalf of the Village.
5.PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA
Various members of the Public, including colleagues, political leaders, Residents, and non-Residents
alike, shared the opportunity to speak about their working and personal relationships with the departing
Board members and bid them all farewell and best of luck on their future endeavors.
6.ANNOUNCEMENT OF OFFICIAL RESULTS
President Lalmalani asked Clerk Pruss to read the Official Election Results.
Clerk Pruss read the following Election Results:
For Village President
Laurence Herman 1,461 votes
Asif Yusuf 1,103 votes
Suresh Reddy 376 votes
For Village Trustee
Edward Tiesenga 1,541 votes
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Michael Manzo 1,362 votes
Naveen Jain 1,349 votes
Henry Haff 1,297 votes
Melissa Martin 1,276 votes
John Anos 1,015 votes
For Village Clerk
Netasha Scarpiniti 1,402 votes
Charlotte Pruss 1,328 votes
7.ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE
Motion by Trustee Herman, seconded by Trustee Manzo to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the
Board of Trustees Sine Die at 8:02 p.m. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
8.SWEARING IN
President Lalmalani introduced Honorable Judge Neal Cerne, announced that he will deliver the Oath of
Office to the re-elected and newly elected Village Officials and thanked him for being an integral part of
the ceremony.
A.Oath of Office for Village President Laurence Herman
Honorable Judge Cerne administered Oath of Office to the newly elected President Laurance Herman
B.Oath of Office for Village Clerk Netasha Scarpiniti
Honorable Judge Cerne administered Oath of Office to the newly elected Netasha Scarpiniti
C.Oath of Office for Village Trustee Edward Tiesenga
Honorable Judge Cerne administered Oath of Office to the re-elected Trustee Edward Tiesenga
D.Oath of Office for Village Trustee Michael Manzo
Honorable Judge Cerne administered Oath of Office to the re-elected Trustee Manzo
E.Oath of Office for Village Trustee Naveen Jain
Honorable Judge Cerne administered Oath of Office to the newly elected Trustee Naveen Jain
9.RECONVENE MEETING
The Meeting was called to order and reconvened by President Herman.
Motion by Trustee Manzo, seconded by Trustee Nagle to reconvene the Regular Meeting of the
Board of Trustees at 8:10 p.m. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
10.ROLL CALL OF NEW VILLAGE BOARD
Village Clerk Netasha Scarpiniti called the roll with the following persons:
PRESENT: Trustees Naveen Jain, Michael Manzo, James Nagle, A. Suresh Reddy, Edward Tiesenga and
President Laurence Herman
VIA ZOOM: None
ABSENT: None
IN ATTENDANCE: Village Manager Greg Summers, Information Technology Director Jim Fox, Police
Chief Brian Strockis, Public Works Director Rick Valent, Head Librarian Jacob Post, Finance Director
Marilyn Fumero, Fire Chief Kevin Fleege, Development Services Director Rebecca Von Drasek, and
Village Attorney Castaldo Jr.
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11.PRESIDENT COMMENTS
President Herman thanked everyone for attending the installation ceremony, all opponents for their
enthusiastic run, and departing Board members for their many years of service to the Village. He also
thanked all the Residents for voting and entrusting those votes to him and his family for their support
throughout the process. Moreover, President Herman shared his excitement towards the opportunity and
resolving the challenges ahead with a very well balanced and uniquely curated Board.
12.BOARD COMMENTS
Trustee Jain thanked his family, everyone who voted for their support, and former Village President
Lalmalani for his tireless work and dedication to the Village. He also shared his experience with Politics
and his enthusiasm for the new opportunity.
Trustee Nagle thanked the former Board members for their time and support during the beginning stages
of his career as a Trustee. He also thanked his family for their continuous support and recognized the
Police Department for their latest apprehension of a fleeing offender, resulting in a high-speed car chase.
Trustee Reddy shared his gratitude toward the former Board members, congratulated the new and re-
elected Board members, and thanked his friends, family, and volunteers for their support throughout the
campaign process. Additionally, he made comments about the privilege and ability to vote.
Trustee Manzo thanked everyone for coming out to vote, thanked the former Board members for their
services, congratulated the new Board members on their wins, and thanked and recognized his family.
Thereafter, he explained his reasons for getting into politics and expressed his excitement for the
opportunity to work with President Herman.
Trustee Tiesenga summarized all previously made comments, quoted a liberal Republican professor at
Northwestern University, Gary Wills, while making statements about leadership, the significance of
voters, and inspirations.
Clerk Scarpiniti congratulated President Herman on his win, spoke about former President Lamalani’s
tenure, stated that she will serve the Village in his spirit, and thanked everyone for their support.
13.ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Trustee Tiesenga, seconded by Trustee Reddy to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the
Board of Trustees at 8:33 p.m. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
ATTEST:
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Netasha Scarpiniti
Village Clerk
Netasha Scarpiniti