HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 09/09/2025 - Board of TrusteesBoard of Trustees Minutes Page 1 of 5 Regular Meeting of September 9, 2025
MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 REGULAR
MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
APPROVED AS WRITTEN ON
SEPTEMBER 23, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Village Board of Trustees was called to order by President Laurence E. Herman in the
Samuel E. Dean Boardroom of the Butler Government Center at 7:01 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
2. ROLL CALL
Clerk Netasha Scarpiniti called the roll:
PRESENT: Trustees Naveen Jain, Michael Manzo, A. Suresh Reddy, Edward Tiesenga and President Laurence E.
Herman
VIA ZOOM: None
ABSENT: Trustees Melissa Martin and James Nagle
IN ATTENDANCE: Village Manager Greg Summers, Information Technology Director Tom Gilbert, Police Chief
Brian Strockis, Public Works Director Tim O'Malley, Head Librarian Jacob Post, Fire Chief Kevin Fleege,
Development Services Director Rebecca Von Drasek, Sports Core Director Art Segura, and Village Attorney
Meganne Trela
3. PRESIDENT’S OPENING COMMENTS
President Herman addressed the public with the announcement of the passing of a treasured member of the
community, Apparao Devata.
Trustee Reddy spoke about his relationship with Dr. Devata and shared Dr. Devata's contributions and dedication to
the Village of Oak Brook.
President Herman invited everyone to the September 11th Remembrance Ceremony at the north entrance of the
Village Hall and the Oak Brook International Festival on September 14th at the Bath and Tennis Club.
A. Proclamation for Matthew Kalish
President Herman honored Matthew Kalish, a young baseball player, for his remarkable achievements on
and off the baseball field. He read the Proclamation and presented Matthew with the Key to the City.
President Herman asked Matthew to address the public and to sign a baseball announcing that both would
be displayed at the Village Hall in the display case. Photos were taken with the Board and Matthew's
family. President Herman congratulated Matthew Kalish on his accomplishments.
MOTION: To Approve Proclamation for Matthew Kalish
Motioned: Trustee Manzo
Seconded: Trustee Reddy
VOICE VOTE: Passed
B. Healing Field Presentation
President Herman made brief comments regarding the tragic events of September 11th and invited Jerry
Christopherson from True Patriots Care to present the special commemoration of the Healing Field.
Jerry Christopherson of True Patriots Care spoke about the efforts to commemorate the 25th anniversary of
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9/11 by bringing back a flag display. He requested support from the Village Board to allow the display next
year on Village premises. He emphasized the extensive planning involved in the event and mentioned
ongoing tributes honoring first responders with a motorcycle run, highlighting the significance in
remembering the tragic events of that day.
Trustee Manzo expressed his support for the initiative, recalling the positive reaction from visitors during
the previous event.
President Herman expressed his support by directing Mr. Christopherson to reach out to the Village
Manager to discuss the details of planning the commemoration.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Regular Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes of August 12, 2025
MOTION: To Approve Regular Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes of August 12, 2025
Motioned: Trustee Reddy
Seconded: Trustee Jain
VOICE VOTE: Passed
B. Regular Executive Meeting Minutes of July 23, 2025
MOTION: To Approve Regular Executive Meeting Minutes of July 23, 2025
Motioned: Trustee Manzo
Seconded: Trustee Reddy
VOICE VOTE: Passed
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Accounts Payable for Period Ending: August 21, 2025 - $1,388,195.58
Accounts Payable for Period Ending: September 3, 2025 - $1,449,718.30
1. LEGAL SERVICES:
a) Clark Baird Smith LLP - Legal Services - Invoice #2382 - $106.50 - (FY25 YTD - $3,471.50)
b) Lamp Law LLC - Legal Services - July 2025 - $3,333.33 (FY25 YTD - $23,333.31)
c) Ottosen DiNolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo, Ltd. - Legal Services - July 2025 - $36,568.83 (FY25 YTD
- $210,503.15)
d) Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres - Legal Services - $23,023.25 (FY25 YTD - $34,705.75)
e) Karlson Garza Mcqueary LLC - Legal Services - $18,215.41
TOTAL LEGAL BUDGET FOR 2025 IS $325,287.96
TOTAL LEGAL BILLS PAID FOR 2025 - YTD - $301,626.62
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2. Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LTD. - Oak Brook Sports Core Property Improvements - $21,843.25
3. DuPage Water Commission - Water Consumption - July 2025 - $664,343.60
4. BLA, Inc. - Woodside & Forest Glen Watermain Improvements Project - $33,075.00
5. BCBSIL - Health Care Services - September 2025 - $235,429.64
6. Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. - Ginger Creek Watermain Storm Sewer Improvements Project -
$23,905.92
7. Enterprise FM Trust - Vehicle Leases - August 2025 - $34,051.54
8. EZA Engineering PLLC - Professional Engineering Services - August 2025 - $23,893.69
9. Cerniglia Co. - Woodside & Forest Glen Watermain Improvements - $566,904.38
10. Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc. - Sports Core Improvement Contract #1 - $112,470.22
11. Flock Group, Inc. - Flock Drone - $75,000.00
12. Treasurer, State of Illinois - IDOT IGA for IL56 Smart Corridor - $228,699.00
13. Macqueen - Fire Station 93 Maintenance/Repair - $21,859.45
14. Tyler Technologies, Inc. - Software Support and Maintenance - $87,810.76
15. JK Rentals, Inc. - Taste of Oak Brook Equipment Rental - $28,574.04
B. Approval of Payroll Paydate: August 21, 2025 - $981,923.07
September 4, 2025 - $987,476.39
C. Village of Oak Brook – Monthly Financial Reports July 2025
D. Healthy Aging Month Proclamation
E. Authorization to Seek Bids or Proposals or Negotiate Contracts:
1. Request For Proposal – Arc Flash Analysis
F. Ordinances & Resolutions
1. Resolution R-2314, A Resolution to Adopt the 2025 ADA Transition Plan for the Village of Oak Brook
2. Ordinance G-1275, An Ordinance Implementing a Municipal Grocery Retailers’ Occupation Tax and a
Municipal Grocery Service Occupation Tax the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois
MOTION: Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda and Authorize the expenditures as Presented
Motioned: Trustee Jain
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Trustees Jain, Manzo, Reddy, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
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Absent: 2 Trustees Martin and Nagle
Motion Passed
7. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
8. ACTIVE BUSINESS
A. Ordinances & Resolutions
1. Resolution R-2313, A Resolution Approving the Award Contract to the Lowest Responsible Bidder,
Earthwerks Land Improvement and Developments Corporation, of Lisle, IL for the Sports Core
Stormwater Improvements Project
Public Works Director O'Malley presented the Resolution explaining the scope of the project and the
number of proposals submitted.
MOTION: To Approve Resolution R-2313, A Resolution Approving the Award Contract to the Lowest
Responsible Bidder, Earthwerks Land Improvement and Developments Corporation, of Lisle, IL for the
Sports Core Stormwater Improvements Project as presented
Motioned: Trustee Reddy
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Trustees Jain, Manzo, Reddy, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 2 Trustees Martin and Nagle
Motion Passed
2. Ordinance G-1277, An Ordinance Amending the Village of Oak Brook Code of Ordinances, As Amended,
Title 4. Chapter 1, Section 8A to Increase the Number of Authorized Class A-1 Liquor Licenses by One to
Forty-Three for TS DEV Oak Brook, LLC.
TS DEV Oak Brook, LLC
1225 West 22nd St.
Suite 120
Oak Brook, IL
MOTION: To Approve Ordinance G-1277, An Ordinance Amending the Village of Oak Brook Code of
Ordinances, As Amended, Title 4. Chapter 1, Section 8A to Increase the Number of Authorized Class A-1
Liquor Licenses by One to Forty-Three for TS DEV Oak Brook, LLC.
TS DEV Oak Brook, LLC
1225 West 22nd St.
Suite 120
Oak Brook, IL
Motioned: Trustee Reddy
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Trustees Jain, Manzo, Reddy, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
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Absent: 2 Trustees Martin and Nagle
Motion Passed
9.BOARD UPDATES
Trustees Manzo and Reddy addressed the public.
10.ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
President Herman stated that the Regular Board of Trustees Meeting would adjourn from the Upper Level
Conference Room proceeding the Closed Session.
MOTION: To Adjourn to Closed Session for the Purpose of Discussing Litigation Probable or Imminent, or
Pending Against, Affecting, or on Behalf of the Village, Pursuant to 2(C)(11) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act at
7:29 p.m.
Motioned: Trustee Jain
Seconded: Trustee Reddy
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Trustees Jain, Manzo, Reddy, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 2 Trustees Martin and Nagle
Motion Passed
11.ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Motion to Adjourn Regular Board of Trustees Meeting at 9:52 p.m.
Motioned: Trustee Tiesenga
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Trustees Jain, Manzo, Reddy, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 2 Trustees Martin and Nagle
Motion Passed
ATTEST:
Netasha Scarpiniti
Village Clerk
/s/ Netasha Scarpiniti