HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 03/10/2026 - Board of TrusteesBoard of Trustees Minutes Page 1 of 4 Regular Meeting of March 10, 2026
MINUTES OF THE MARCH 10, 2026 REGULAR
MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
APPROVED AS WRITTEN ON
MARCH 24, 2026
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, A. Suresh Reddy and President
Laurence E. Herman
VIA ZOOM: None
ABSENT: Trustees James Nagle, Edward Tiesenga
IN ATTENDANCE: Village Manager Greg Summers, Information Technology Director Tom Gilbert,
Police Chief Brian Strockis, Public Works Superintendent John Temes, Head Librarian Jacob Post, Finance
Director Marilyn Fumero, Battalion Chief David Kaczmarczyk, Development Services Director Rebecca
Von Drasek, Sports Core Director Art Segura, and Village Attorney Meganne Trela
3. PRESIDENT’S OPENING COMMENTS
President Herman announced the removal of Agenda Item 8.A.1. This agenda item will be brought forth for
consideration at the Regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting on March 24, 2026. He stated that
registration for non-resident membership at the Bath & Tennis Club was at capacity, however, the Village
will continue to accept resident applications. President Herman discussed early voting in the West Wing
Conference room, recognized International Women's Day, and invited everyone to support the Oak Brook
Polar Police during the Polar Plunge event for Special Olympics. President Herman addressed comments
made at the February 24, 2026 Board meeting and apologized to Chic Chef owner Ravindra Jayara for
attacks on his character.
A. Preliminary Board Review of Planned Development for Butterfield Road Properties
President Herman proceeded to move on to a Presentation for the Planned Development for
Butterfield Road Properties and turned over the floor to Development Services Director Von Drasek
to introduce the presenters.
Development Services Director Von Drasek introduced Mitch Goltz, GTZ properties. Mitch Goltz
and Katie Jahnke Dale, zoning attorney for Amazon and an attorney with DLA Piper, presented the
details of the Planned Development for Butterfield Road Properties new retail concept.
President Herman added his comments, mentioned document distributed to the dais and opened the
floor to Trustees for comments and questions.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mohamed Askar: Planned Development for Butterfield Road Properties
Margaret Bennett: Planned Development for Butterfield Road Properties
Cindy Groh: Prolonged and ongoing residential construction policies
Ted Gray: Lake water quality and sediment impact in Ginger Creek
Lou Smeja: Planned Development for Butterfield Road Properties
George Gatto: Planned Development for Butterfield Road Properties
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5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Regular Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes of February 24, 2026
MOTION: To Approve Regular Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes of February 24, 2026
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
VOICE VOTE: Passed
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Accounts Payable for Period Ending: March 4, 2026 - $663,503.61
1. LEGAL SERVICES:
a) Norman Nemec and Anesi Ozmon LTD - Litigation Settlement - $35,000.00
b) Ottosen DiNolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo, Ltd. - Legal Services - January 2026 - $36,246.00
(FY26 YTD - $36,246.00)
TOTAL LEGAL BUDGET FOR 2025 - $325,287.96
TOTAL LEGAL BILLS PAID FOR 2025 - YTD - $664,157.30
TOTAL LEGAL BUDGET FOR 2026 - $838,399.96
TOTAL LEGAL BILLS PAID FOR 2026 - YTD - $152,059.83
2. Engineering Resources Associates - Ginger Creek Water Main Storm Sewer Improvements -
$27,000.76
3. Flock Safety - Drone Hardware and Services - $100,000.00
4. HFS Bureau of Fiscal Operations - GEMT Refund Q4 2025 - $73,960.72
5. Civiltech Engineering, Inc. - Saddlebrook Watermain, Storm Sewer & Roadway Improvements -
$22,924.65
6. DuPage County - DUJIS PRMS Ops & System Costs - $54,106.51
B. Approval of Payroll Paydate: March 5, 2026 - $953,835.77
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, Reddy
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 2 Trustees Nagle, Tiesenga
Motion Passed
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7. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
8. ACTIVE BUSINESS
A. Ordinances & Resolutions
1. Resolution R-2351, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement By
and Between the Village of Oak Brook and Chicago Drone Light Shows, Inc., for the 2026 Taste
of Oak Brook Drone Show
The item was removed at the beginning of the meeting by President Herman.
2. Resolution R-2352, A Resolution Authorizing and Approving the Agreement with V.I.P. Valet
Services for the Taste of Oak Brook Parking Services
The resolution was presented by Village Manager Summers.
MOTION: Resolution R-2352, A Resolution Authorizing and Approving the Agreement
with V.I.P. Valet Services for the Taste of Oak Brook Parking Services
Motioned: Trustee Reddy
Seconded: Trustee Martin
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin, Reddy
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 2 Trustees Nagle, Tiesenga
Motion Passed
3. Resolution R-2353, A Resolution Approving the Award Contract to the Lowest Responsible
Bidder, House of Doors, Inc. for the Golf Club Driving Range Garage Door Installation Project
The Resolution was presented by Sports Core Director Segura.
MOTION: Resolution R-2353, A Resolution Approving the Award Contract to the Lowest
Responsible Bidder, House of Doors, Inc. for the Golf Club Driving Range Garage Door
Installation Project
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin, Reddy
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 2 Trustees Nagle, Tiesenga
Motion Passed
4. Ordinance G-1284, An Ordinance Amending Section 3-2-5 of Title 3 of the Village Code of the
Village of Oak Brook Relative to Fees for Use of Emergency Medical Services Provided By the
Oak Brook Fire Department Ambulance Billing Rates
The Ordinance was presented by Village Manager Summers in Fire Chief Fleege's absence due to
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illness.
MOTION: Ordinance G-1284, An Ordinance Amending Section 3-2-5 of Title 3 of the
Village Code of the Village of Oak Brook Relative to Fees for Use of Emergency Medical
Services Provided By the Oak Brook Fire Department Ambulance Billing Rates
Motioned: Trustee Reddy
Seconded: Trustee Martin
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Trustees Jain, Trustee Manzo, Martin, Reddy
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 2 Trustees Nagle, Trustee Tiesenga
Motion Passed
B.Liquor Code Amendments — Discussion Only
President Herman introduced the Item explaining the purpose of reclassifying the liquor licenses.
Village Manager Summers initiated the discussion regarding the liquor code amendments.
9.BOARD UPDATES
Trustees Reddy, Martin, Manzo, and Jain addressed the public.
10.ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Motion to Adjourn Regular Board of Trustees Meeting at 8:23 p.m.
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Reddy
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin, Reddy
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 2 Trustees Nagle, Tiesenga
Motion Passed
ATTEST:
Netasha Scarpiniti
Village Clerk
/s/ Netasha Scarpiniti