HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 11/11/2025 - Board of TrusteesBoard of Trustees Minutes Page 1 of 4 Regular Meeting of November 11, 2025
MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 11, 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 Naveen Jain, Michael Manzo, Melissa Martin and President Laurence E. Herman
VIA ZOOM: None
ABSENT: Trustees James Nagle, A. Suresh Reddy, Edward Tiesenga
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 spoke about the Veterans Day ceremony held by the Oak Brook Historical Society
honoring local veterans and featuring a performance by the Butler Junior High choir. He wished everyone
a Happy Thanksgiving and addressed a house fire in the Forest Glen subdivision, expressing sympathy for
the family and gratitude to the firefighters who contained the fire. He also emphasized the importance of
checking smoke detectors.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Accounts Payable for Period Ending: November 5, 2025 - $1,139,150.94
1. LEGAL SERVICES:
a) Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres - Legal Services - August & September 2025 - $64,886.75
(FY2025 YTD - $99,592.50)
TOTAL LEGAL BUDGET FOR 2025 - $325,287.96
TOTAL LEGAL BILLS PAID FOR 2025 - YTD - $423,429.12
2. Civiltech Engineering, Inc. - In-House Civil Engineering Services from August 30, 2025 to
September 26, 2025 - $20,405.30
3. BCBSIL - Health Care Services - November 2025 - $239,599.00
4. Baxter & Woodman - 2025 Streets Improvement Project - $24,937.30
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5. Cerniglia Co. - Woodside & Forest Glen Watermain Improvements - Pay Application No. 7 -
$417,005.93
6. EZA Engineering PLLC - Professional Engineering Services - October 2025 - $24,350.47
7. Currie Motors Commercial Center - Public Works Administration Vehicle - $47,130.00
8. Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. - Ginger Creek WM Storm Sewer Improvements -
$29,284.20
B. Approval of Payroll Paydate: October 30, 2025 - $885,276.00
C. Authorization to Seek Bids or Proposals or Negotiate Contracts:
1. Ginger Creek Watermain Project
D. Development Services Referrals
1. 3118 White Oak Lane – Plat of Consolidation
E. Cancellation of the Second Meeting in November
F. Authorization to Pay Bills a Second Time in November and December Due to No Second Board
Meeting in those Months
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: 4 Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin and President Herman
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 3 Trustees Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga
Motion Passed
6. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
None
7. ACTIVE BUSINESS
A. Ordinances & Resolutions
1. Ordinance S-1733, An Ordinance Approving a Planned Development as it Pertains to Suite 101
Located at 714 Enterprise Drive, Oak Brook, Illinois
Development Services Director Von Drasek Presented the Ordinance.
MOTION: To Pass Ordinance S-1733 as Presented
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
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ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 0 None
Nays: 3 Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 3 Trustees Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga
Motion Failed
2. Resolution R-2324, A Resolution Approving an Award of Contract for Public Relations and Social
Media Services to Zapwater Communications
Assistant Village Manager Mitchell introduced the presenters for Zapwater Communications.
Marketing Manager Susan Rose Presented the Resolution.
David Zapata and Jennifer Lake of Zapwater Communications presented the proposal.
MOTION: To Pass Resolution R-2324 as Presented
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin and President Herman
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 3 Trustees Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga
Motion Passed
8. BOARD UPDATES
Trustees Jain, Martin, and Manzo addressed the public.
9. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
MOTION: Motion to Adjourn Regular Board of Trustees Meeting to Closed Session at 7:33 p.m.
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin and President Herman
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 3 Trustees Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga
Motion Passed
10. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Motion to Adjourn Regular Board of Trustees Meeting at 8:38 p.m.
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin and President Herman
Nays: 0 None
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Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 3 Trustees Nagle, Reddy, Tiesenga
Motion Passed
ATTEST:
Netasha Scarpiniti
Village Clerk
/s/ Netasha Scarpiniti