HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 10/28/2025 - Board of TrusteesBoard of Trustees Minutes Page 1 of 5 Regular Meeting of October 28, 2025
MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 28, 2025 REGULAR
MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
APPROVED AS WRITTEN ON
DECEMBER 09, 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 Michael Manzo, Melissa Martin, James Nagle, A. Suresh Reddy, Edward Tiesenga
and President Laurence E. Herman
VIA ZOOM: Trustee Naveen Jain
ABSENT: None
IN ATTENDANCE: Village Manager Greg Summers, Assistant Village Manager Joseph Mitchell,
Information Technology Director Tom Gilbert, Police Chief Brian Strockis, Public Works Director Tim
O'Malley, Head Librarian Jacob Post, Finance Director Marilyn Fumero, 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 extracted item 7.B.1 from the Agenda and tabled it to a future meeting. He discussed
Trick-or-Treating hours, Daylight Savings time, and the Village hosted electronic recycling event.
President Herman announced a Veteran's Day Program hosted by the Historical Society in the Samuel
Dean Board Room, and the partnering of the Community Engagement Committee with the Oak Brook
Public Library to host a Stuff-a-Plush event and invited anyone interested in registration or additional
information to visit the Oak Brook Public Library website. President Herman noted that additional
information regarding the events was detailed on the Village website.
A. Oak Brook Fire Department’s Commendation Awards Presentation
President Herman spoke about the Village of Oak Brook Fire Department, recognizing its members
for their hard work, dedication, sacrifice, courage, and professionalism. He invited Fire Chief
Fleege to present the commendations.
Fire Chief Fleege recognized the heroic and lifesaving actions of the following
Firefighters/Paramedics:
Lieutenant Bill Nyhanna, Firefighter/Paramedic Connor Doran, Adam Eboli, Jeff Kushner, and
Daniel Meyers for a Unit Citation Award for an incident that took place on January 22, 2025.
Battalion Chief Mike Pavlovic, Lieutenant John Fagan, Firefighter/Paramedic Nicholas Babcock,
Glen Washington, and Kevin Weier for a Unit Citation Award for an incident that occurred on
August 4, 2025.
Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Eboli, Daniel Meyers and Johnny Walylko for an Award for an
incident that occurred on July 15, 2025.
Lieutenant Kyle Matousek was presented with the Chief's Distinguished Service Award for an
incident occurring on May 16, 2025.
Firefighter/Paramedics Fouad Samawi, and Ivan Gaytan were presented with Chief's Distinguished
Service Award for an incident occurring on January 4, 2025.
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Lieutenant John Fagan and Firefighter/Paramedics Jeff Kushner and Bob Micek were presented
with Chief's Unit Meritorious Service Award for an incident occurring on June 14, 2025.
Firefighter/Paramedics Connor Doran, Ivan Gaytan, Kevin Kralj and Daniel Meyers were presented
with Chief's Medal of Merit for an incident occurring on March 23, 2025
Lieutenant Michelle Ruska and Firefighter/Paramedics Chris Kralj, Gino Picciola, and Kevin Weier
received a Lifesaving Commendation Award for an incident occurring on May 20, 2025.
Fire Chief Fleege announced the retirement of Glen Washington and spoke about his 25-year career
with the Village and presented him with the Chief's Excellence Award.
Police Chief Strockis congratulated the Fire Department for their achievements and Glen
Washington on his retirement.
Police Chief Strockis recognized the following Officers:
Officer Nicholas Hatler received an Honorable Mention for an incident that occurred on September
30, 2025.
Officer Kevin Manetti received an Honorable Mention for an incident that occurred on February 28,
2025.
TAC Officers Kevin Manetti, Joshua Pfotenhauer and Roman Hodowany received Honorable
Mentions for an incident that occurred on February 26, 2025.
Officer Kayla Poyer received an Honorable Mention for an incident that occurred on February 19,
2025.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no comments made by the Public. President Herman addressed comments made by the public
during the Public Comments portion of the Board of Trustees Meeting held on October 14, 2025.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Accounts Payable for Period Ending: October 22, 2025 - $1,097,050.53
1. DuPage Water Commission - Water Consumption - September 2025 - $585,533.20
2. Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency - September Deductible - $32,919.22
3. BLA, Inc. - Woodside & Forest Glen Watermain Improvements Project - $29,112.50
4. Enterprise FM Trust - Village Vehicle Leases - October 2025 - $52,175.75
5. DU-COMM - Fire Department Quarterly Shares for the Period from 11/1/25 to 1/31/26 -
$37,876.75
6. Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. - Ginger Creek WM Storm Sewer Improvements -
$29,284.20
7. DU-COMM - Police Department Quarterly Shares for the Period from 11/1/25 to 1/31/26 -
$137,224.75
B. Approval of Payroll Paydate: October 16, 2025 — $1,008,128.85
C. Authorization to Seek Bids or Proposals or Negotiate Contracts:
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1. Request for RFP for Auditing Services
2. Request for RFP for Actuarial Services
D. National First Responders Day Proclamation
Clerk Scarpiniti read the consent Agenda.
MOTION: Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda and Authorize the expenditures as Presented
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Motion Passed
6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
None
7. ACTIVE BUSINESS
A. Ordinances & Resolutions
1. Resolution R-2319, A Resolution Approving the Delivery Agreement By and Between the
Village of Oak Brook and Aqua Illinois, Inc.
Public Works Director O'Malley presented the item.
MOTION: Resolution R-2319, A Resolution Approving the Delivery Agreement By and
Between the Village of Oak Brook and Aqua Illinois, Inc.
Motioned: Trustee Reddy
Seconded: Trustee Martin
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Motion Passed
2. Resolution R-2321, A Resolution to Waive the Formal Bid Process Due to Sole Source Purchase
and Authorize an Award of Contract to Leibold Irrigation, Inc., of East Dubuque, IL for the
Sports Core Pump Station Replacement Project
Sports Core Director Segura presented the item.
MOTION: Resolution R-2321, A Resolution to Waive the Formal Bid Process Due to Sole
Source Purchase and Authorize an Award of Contract to Leibold Irrigation, Inc., of East
Dubuque, IL for the Sports Core Pump Station Replacement Project
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Motioned: Trustee Reddy
Seconded: Trustee Martin
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 Trustees Manzo, Martin, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 1 Trustee Jain
Motion Passed
3. Resolution R-2322, A Resolution Awarding a Contract to the Sole Bidder, Dahme Mechanical
Industries, Inc.(DMI) of Arlington Heights, Illinois, for the Water System Disinfection
Modernization Project
Public Works Director O'Malley presented the item.
MOTION: Resolution R-2322, A Resolution Awarding a Contract to the Sole Bidder, Dahme
Mechanical Industries, Inc.(DMI) of Arlington Heights, Illinois, for the Water System Disinfection
Modernization Project
Motioned: Trustee Reddy
Seconded: Trustee Martin
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 Trustees Manzo, Martin, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 1 Trustee Jain
Motion Passed
4. Resolution R-2323, A Resolution to Waive Competitive Bidding and Authorize the Issuance of a
Purchase Order to Standard Equipment for the Purchase of One (1) ODB Leaf Collection Machine
Public Works Director O'Malley presented the Resolution.
MOTION: Resolution R-2323, A Resolution to Waive Competitive Bidding and Authorize the
Issuance of a Purchase Order to Standard Equipment for the Purchase of One (1) ODB Leaf
Collection Machine
Motioned: Trustee Reddy
Seconded: Trustee Martin
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 Trustees Manzo, Martin, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 1 Trustee Jain
Motion Passed
B. Confirmation of Appointments
1. Sports Core Advisory Committee
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Tabled until future meeting.
8.BOARD UPDATES
Trustees Nagle, Reddy, Martin, Manzo and Tiesenga addressed the Public.
9.ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Motion to Adjourn Regular Board of Trustees Meeting at 8:03 p.m.
Motioned: Trustee Reddy
Seconded: Trustee Martin
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 Trustees Manzo, Martin, Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 1 Trustee Jain
Motion Passed
ATTEST:
Netasha Scarpiniti
Village Clerk
/s/ Netasha Scarpiniti