HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 04/14/2026 - Board of TrusteesBoard of Trustees Minutes Page 1 of 6 Regular Meeting of April 14, 2026
MINUTES OF THE APRIL 14, 2026 REGULAR
MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
APPROVED AS WRITTEN ON
MAY 12, 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, Edward Tiesenga and President
Laurence E. Herman
VIA ZOOM: Trustee A. Suresh Reddy
ABSENT: Trustee 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, Finance
Director Marilyn Fumero, Fire Chief Kevin Fleege, Development Services Director Rebecca Von Drasek,
Sports Core Director Art Segura, and Village Attorney Sam Tornatore
3. PRESIDENT’S OPENING COMMENTS
President Herman extended his congratulations to restaurant Lucca Osteria on celebrating its fifth
anniversary in May, noting that the restaurant established itself as a staple in Oak Brook's dynamic dining
landscape. He announced the Village's annual Pancake Breakfast. President Herman invited everyone to
attend the Village's annual Arbor Day tree-planting ceremony. He discussed the damages incurred from the
recent storms and noted an increase in solicitor's license applications.
A. Preliminary Board Review 1211-1315 22nd Street – Franklin Partners
President Herman asked Development Services Director Von Drasek to introduce the presenters for
the Preliminary Board Review presentation of 1211-1315 22nd Street - Franklin Partners.
Development Services Director Von Drasek introduced presenter Peter Friedman of law firm Elrod
Friedman LLP representing the owner of property at 1301 W 22nd Street, Raymond Warner from
Franklin Partners.
Mr. Friedman introduced himself, thanked the Board for the opportunity to present the preliminary
plan development request, and stated that those present also included the property owner, the
architect from Form Design Studio, Jeff Leven, Savill’s Property Group, the property broker, Phil
Golding, and Melanie Nifong from Solidcore, the premier boutique studio.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Rolf Burchardt - GTZ Project
Al Knuth - Amazon Project
Iolanda Castellan - Amazon Project
Louis Paskalides - Amazon Project
Mohamed Askar - Amazon Project
Ted Gray - Amazon Project
Javed Raethora - Amazon Project
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Rob Miceli - Amazon Project
Frank Scarpiniti for Jim Boros - Spring Road Project
Patrick Rooney - Spring Road Project
Lou Smeja - Amazon Project
Theodore Wright - Amazon Project
Michael Wencel - Amazon Project
Marshall Jackson - 1211 - 1315 22nd Street Project
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Regular Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2026
MOTION: To Approve Regular Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2026
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
VOICE VOTE: Passed
B. Regular Executive Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2026
MOTION: To Approve Regular Executive Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2026
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
VOICE VOTE: Passed
C. Regular Executive Meeting Minutes of January 27, 2026
MOTION: To Approve Regular Executive Meeting Minutes of January 27, 2026
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
VOICE VOTE: Passed
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Accounts Payable for Period Ending: April 8, 2026 - $1,001,366.23
1. LEGAL SERVICES:
a) Ottosen DiNolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo, Ltd. - Legal Services - February 2026 - $29,297.42
(FY26 YTD - $65,543.42)
b) Lamp Law LLC - Legal Services - March 2026 - $3,333.33 (FY26 YTD - $9,999.99)
TOTAL LEGAL BUDGET FOR 2026 - $838,399.96
TOTAL LEGAL BILLS PAID FOR 2026 - YTD - $211,450.16
2. BLA, Inc. - 2026 Street Improvement Project - February 2026 - $21,822.50
3. Compass Minerals America Inc. - Deicer Salt - $27,876.39
4. Enterprise FM Trust - Village Vehicle Leases - March 2026 - $46,178.91
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5. Turfwerks - GM Mower - $49,251.75
6. Trine Constructions Corporation — Ginger Creek Water Main & Storm Sewer Improvement
Project — $356,312.27
7. Morton Salt, Inc. - Bulk Deicer Salt - $23,119.30
8. Core & Main LP - Annual Sensus Analytics Fee 2026–$26,157.00
9. Al Warren Oil Co., Inc. - Fuel Purchase for 2026 - $26,935.54
10. Civiltech Engineering, Inc. — Saddle Brook Water Main, Storm Sewer & Roadway
Improvements — $31,471.49
11. EZA Engineering PLLC - Professional Engineering Services - March 2026 - $22,054.65
B. Approval of Payroll Paydate: April 2, 2026 — $994,567.54
C. Arbor Day Proclamation
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, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 2 Trustees Nagle, Reddy
Motion Passed
Due to technical difficulties, Trustee Reddy could not be heard for this vote.
7. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
None
8. ACTIVE BUSINESS
A. Ordinances & Resolutions
1. Resolution R-2356, A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Commodities for the Sports Core
Sports Core Director Segura presented the Resolution R-2356.
MOTION: Resolution R-2356, A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Commodities for
the Sports Core
Motioned: Trustee Tiesenga
Seconded: Trustee Martin
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin, Trustee Tiesenga
Nays: 0 None
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Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 2 Trustees Nagle, Reddy
Motion Passed
Due to technical difficulties, Trustee Reddy could not be heard for this vote.
2. Resolution R-2357, A Resolution Authorizing and Approving a Purchase Order for the Purchase
and Installation of a New 2001-130 Federal Signal Outdoor Warning Siren
Fire Chief Fleege presented Resolution R-2357.
MOTION: Resolution R-2357, A Resolution Authorizing and Approving a Purchase Order
for the Purchase and Installation of a New 2001-130 Federal Signal Outdoor Warning Siren
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin, Reddy, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 1 Trustee Nagle
Motion Passed
3. Resolution R-2358, A Resolution Approving the Waiver of Competitive Bidding and Authorizing
the Purchase of a Monitor/Defibrillators
Fire Chief Fleege presented Resolution R-2358.
MOTION: Resolution R-2358, A Resolution Approving the Waiver of Competitive Bidding
and Authorizing the Purchase of a Monitor/Defibrillators
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin, Reddy, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 1 Trustee Nagle
Motion Passed
Due to technical difficulties, Trustee Reddy could not be heard for this vote.
4. Resolution R-2359, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Professional
Services Agreement By and Between the Village of Oak Brook and WRB, LLC for Consulting
and Management Services
Village Manager Summers presented Resolution R-2359.
MOTION: Resolution R-2359, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a
Professional Services Agreement By and Between the Village of Oak Brook and WRB, LLC
for Consulting and Management Services
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Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin, Reddy
Nays: 1 Trustee Tiesenga
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 1 Trustee Nagle
Motion Passed
5. Ordinance S-1740, An Ordinance Authorizing Amendments and Transfers Among Budget Line
Items the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois
Finance Director Fumero presented Ordinance S-1740.
MOTION: Ordinance S-1740, An Ordinance Authorizing Amendments and Transfers
Among Budget Line Items the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin, Reddy, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 1 Trustee Nagle
Motion Passed
6. Ordinance G-1285, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1 (Liquor Control) of Title 4 of the Village
of Oak Brook Code of Ordinances
Village Manager Summers presented Ordinance G-1285.
MOTION: Ordinance G-1285, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1 (Liquor Control) of Title
4 of the Village of Oak Brook Code of Ordinances
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
No vote was taken on the original motion.
A friendly amendment was made by Trustee Tiesenga to make a section of the proposed liquor
code more cohesive.
MOTION: Ordinance G-1285, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1 (Liquor Control) of Title
4 of the Village of Oak Brook Code of Ordinances as Amended
Motioned: Trustee Tiesenga
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
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Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 1 Trustee Nagle
Motion Passed
B. Development Services Referrals
1. GTZ – Referral of Planned Development for Butterfield Road properties (Amazon)
Development Services Director Von Drasek presented the referral for the planned development of
the Butterfield Road Properties.
MOTION: To refer GTZ – Referral of Planned Development for Butterfield Road
properties (Amazon) to the Planning and Zoning Commission
Motioned: Trustee Jain
Seconded: Trustee Tiesenga
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin, Reddy, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 1 Trustee Nagle
Motion Passed
9. BOARD UPDATES
Trustees Martin, Manzo, Tiesenga and Jain addressed the public.
10. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Motion to Adjourn Regular Board of Trustees Meeting at 9:20 p.m.
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 2 Trustees Nagle, Reddy
Motion Passed
ATTEST:
Netasha Scarpiniti
Village Clerk
Ayes: 5 Trustees Jain, Manzo, Martin, Reddy, Tiesenga
ROLL CALL VOTE: