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Board of Trustees Minutes Page 1 of 9 Regular Meeting of July 14, 2026
MINUTES OF THE JULY 14, 2026 REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
APPROVED AS WRITTEN ON
AUGUST 11, 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 7:02 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
2. ROLL CALL
Clerk Netasha Scarpiniti called the roll:
PRESENT: Trustees John Anos, Naveen Jain, Michael Manzo, Melissa Martin, Edward Tiesenga and President
Laurence E. Herman
VIA ZOOM: None
ABSENT: Trustee A. Suresh Reddy
IN ATTENDANCE: Village Manager Greg Summers, Interim Assistant Village Manager William Balling,
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 Michael Castaldo Jr.
3. PRESIDENT’S OPENING COMMENTS
President Herman acknowledged the passing of Kassy Polivka, who served as a Lead Clerk at the Police Records
Department for 32 years. He thanked everyone for their understanding regarding the decision to cancel the Taste of
Oak Brook and expressed his appreciation to all those who assisted with the event's setup and cleanup. President
Herman shared several complimentary emails highlighting the positive feedback and recognition of employee
efforts.
A. Annual Auditor’s ACFR Presentation
Finance Director Fumero introduced the Annual Auditor's ACFR Presenters to share the Village's ACFR
annual comprehensive Financial Report.
Kellen O'Malley, Audit Director at Sikich LLC, and Anthony Cervini, a Principal at Sikich LLC, delivered
the Annual Auditor's ACFR presentation.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pam Purcell - 16th Street & Spring Road "Murphy" Project
Olya Soroka - 16th Street & Spring Road "Murphy" Project
Ted Wright - Amazon Project
Dalton Barker - Amazon Project
Lou Smeja - Amazon Project
Mohamed Askar - Amazon Project
Al Knuth - Amazon Project
Sonia Kasimir - Amazon Project
Terrance Taylor - 16th Street & Spring Road "Murphy" Project
Michael Lucchesi - 16th Street & Spring Road "Murphy" Project
George Gatto - Amazon Project
Liz Marcucci - 16th Street & Spring Road "Murphy" Project
Victor Ciardelli - Amazon Project
Donald Angelini - 16th Street & Spring Road "Murphy" Project
Nick Chulos - Amazon Project
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Mike Dugo - 39th Street, Downers Grove Development - Fence
Louis Paskalides - Amazon Project
Virginia Navarrete - Amazon Project
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Special Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2026
MOTION: To Approve Special Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2026
Motioned: Trustee Anos
Seconded: Trustee Martin
VOICE VOTE: Passed
B. Regular Executive Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2026
MOTION: To Approve Regular Executive Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2026
Motioned: Trustee Anos
Seconded: Trustee Martin
VOICE VOTE: Passed
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Accounts Payable for Period Ending: June 24, 2026 - $895,322.35
Accounts Payable for Period Ending: July 8, 2026 - $2,940,034.02
1. LEGAL SERVICES:
a) Lamp Law LLC - Legal Services - May 2026 - $3,333.33 (FY26 YTD - $16,666.65)
b) Ottosen DiNolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo, Ltd. - Legal Services - May 2026 - $26,287.65 (FY26 YTD
- $126,727.90)
TOTAL LEGAL BUDGET FOR 2026 - $838,399.96
TOTAL LEGAL BILLS PAID FOR 2026 - YTD - $326,588.85
2. Double D Booking Inc.- 2026 Taste of Oak Brook Bands and Kids Entertainment - $30,910.00
3. DuPage Water Commission - Water Consumption - May 2026 - $539,777.27
4. Enterprise FM Trust - Vehicle Leases - June 2026 - $45,604.01
5. Civiltech Engineering, Inc. - Engineering Services for Saddle Brook Watermain, Storm Sewer &
Roadway Improvements - $36,859.20
6. Civiltech Engineering, Inc. - Village of Oak Brook In-House Civil Engineering Services - May 2026 -
$21,648.65
7. Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. - Ginger Creek WM Storm Sewer Improvements Project -
$29,444.22
8. Dahme Mechanical Industries, Inc. - Water Delivery Structures Chlorine System Upgrades - Pay App 6 &
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7 - $214,200.00
9. Trine Construction Corporation - Ginger Creek Water Main and Storm Water Improvements Project - Pay
Req #4 - $1,865,173.99
10. EZA Engineering PLLC - Professional Engineering Services - June 2026 - $31,568.09
11. Chicagoland Pool Management - August 1 Payment on Pool Management Contract - $47,946.20
12. Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust - Liability Insurance Premium - $351,362.00
13. HFS Bureau of Fiscal Operations - GEMT - Refund GEMT Q1 2026 - $57,741.48
B. Approval of Payroll Paydate: June 25, 2026 - $1,031,601.60
July 9, 2026 - $1,079,526.43
C. Village of Oak Brook – Monthly Financial Reports - May 2026
D. Authorization to Seek Bids or Proposals or Negotiate Contracts:
1. HVAC Replacement/Authorization to Bid for the Heritage Center
E. Development Services Referrals
1. Referral - 3608 & 3610 York Road Final Plat of Consolidation and Lot Size Variation
2. Referral Preliminary Plat of Subdivision and Lot Width Variation – 3804 Adams Road
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: 5 Trustees Anos, Jain, Manzo, Martin, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 1 Trustee Reddy
Motion Passed
7. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
None
8. BOARDS AND COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
A. Ordinances & Resolutions
1. Ordinance S-1747, An Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Subdivision for the Property Commonly
Known as 2715, 2815, 2915 Jorie Blvd, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Development Services Director Von Drasek introduced speakers John McNaughton and Kelsea Neal
Nolot.
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Motion to discuss Ordinance S-1747, An Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Subdivision for the
Property Commonly Known as 2715, 2815, 2915 Jorie Blvd, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Motioned: Trustees Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
No Vote
President Herman presented a slide show providing a background history of the property. He asked that
an amendatory motion be made to refer the matter back to the Planning & Zoning Commission for further
discussion and a recommendation as to whether the proposed subdivision meets the Village's standards
for a conforming subdivision.
MOTION: To Amend the Original Motion and to Refer Ordinance S-1747, An Ordinance
Approving the Final Plat of Subdivision for the Property Commonly Known as 2715, 2815, 2915
Jorie Blvd, Oak Brook, IL 60523 to the Planning & Zoning Commission for further discussion and
clarification.
Motioned: Trustee Manzo
Seconded: Trustee Anos
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 Trustees Anos, Jain, Manzo, Martin, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 1 Trustee Reddy
Motion Passed
B. Planned Development - Murphy Development Group, LLC - Lot 2 of Franklin North Subdivision (1315
16th Street)
President Herman began by sharing historical data and analysis of the Item. He asked Trustee Manzo to
make a motion with additional conditions.
Trustee Manzo made a motion listing additional conditions as the original motion for discussion.
MOTION: I move that the Village Board discuss the neutral recommendation from the Planning & Zoning
Commission, and direct staff and the Village Attorney to draft an ordinance approving the planned
development from the Murphy Group, LLC; subject to the following conditions:
1. Compliance with Plans: The development, maintenance, and operation of the property will be in
substantial compliance with the plans and documents as submitted, except for conditions herein and
minor changes approved by the Development Services Director and Village Manager in accordance
with Section 13-15-8 of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. Architectural Components:
a. All mechanical equipment, ground-based and roof-mounted, must be fully screened from view at
the property lines per Village code.
b. At least 50% of units shall incorporate private exterior spaces in the form of balconies or
terraces.
c. Each condominium unit shall have a dedicated fully enclosed and climate-controlled storage
room, not including the unit closets, at least 16 sq. ft. in area at a height of not less than 8 feet.
d. The internal parking garage shall be fully enclosed with no passive ventilation and heated to
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maintain an ambient temperature of at least 62 degrees Fahrenheit and not less than 70% of the
garage floor slope shall not exceed 1.5% slope.
e. The delivery area shall be fully enclosed when not in use, and move-ins, deliveries, and refuse
pickups shall only occur between the hours of 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
f. Separate sign permits are required for all signage. All sign proposals shall comply with
applicable Village sign regulations under Section 13-11-10: DISTRICT B4, O3, O4, ORA1 AND
ORA2.
g. Adequate sound insulation is required to ensure that airborne noise (such as voices or TVs) and
impact noise (such as footsteps or moving furniture) remain within legally acceptable and livable
limits.
3. Engineering:
a. Final engineering approval (including stormwater) shall be required prior to the issuance of the
building permit for the Development.
b. The Applicant must pay the full cost of the floodplain compensatory storage related to the 16th
Street driveway entrance improvements and the addition of the left turn lane at the intersection of
Spring and 16th Street.
4. Traffic:
a. The applicant must install four-way stop signs at the intersection of Spring Road, 16th Street, and
the project’s primary entrance drive. At 90% occupancy of the units in the project, the developer
shall complete an updated traffic study to determine if a traffic signal is required; and if so
required, install it at developer’s expense.
b. The applicant will pay for the full cost of the creation of the turn lanes at the intersection of
Spring Road and 16th Street to access the property.
c. Semi-trailers are prohibited from the subject property.
5. Landscaping: A final landscape plan for the Property is subject to Village staff review and approval
in accordance with applicable Village Codes and Ordinances.
6. The building shall be constructed and platted as condominium units; in recognition of the financing
needs, the developer shall be permitted to rent out the deeded condominium units for a period not to
exceed seven years from the date of this approval. The building shall
a. Be constructed with materials, finishes, and workmanship customarily used in condominium
developments of similar quality; including amenities (such as lobbies, corridors, recreational
facilities, storage areas, and parking) appropriate for condominium ownership and operation; and
b. Units will be served by utilities and building systems (including, as applicable, individually
metered or sub-metered utilities, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life-safety, and
telecommunications systems) configured in a manner that facilitates individual billing of separate
condominium units and common elements.
c. Covenants (including condominium declarations) must be recorded in connection with the
Planned Development and for the 4-lot Franklin Subdivision for FAR, storm water, bike and
pedestrian pathway and property maintenance. The covenants and/or condominium declarations
must be in a form approved by the village attorney prior to recordation. These covenants and/or
condominium declarations may not be modified, removed, or released without consent of the
corporate authorities of the Village. The Village, as well as owners of condominiums on the
Property, must be authorized to enforce the covenants and/or condominium declarations.
7. Pedestrian Bridge – In addition to the existing pedestrian bridge (east) on the subject property, a
bridge will be constructed from 16th to the Oak Brook Center to serve the residential of this
development and the Oak Brook Club.
a. A financial guarantee will be provided to the Village of Oak Brook for the future construction of
a pedestrian bridge from 16th Street (or the subject property) prior to issuance of the Building
Permit from the principal structure.
b. The Building Permit application for the 16th Street pedestrian bridge, including Army
Corp./Stormwater/LOMR, etc. submittals are required prior to the issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy for the principal structure.
8. Comply with all other Village Ordinance requirements at time of Building Permit application
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except as specifically varied or waived.
Motioned: Trustee Manzo
Seconded: Trustee Anos
President Herman asked Development Services Director Von Drasek to introduce the applicant, John
Murphy with Murphy Development.
Mr. Murphy discussed the project and the conditions listed by Trustee Manzo.
Trustee Tiesenga proposed and Amended motion to section 4.d of Trustee Manzo's amended motion
regarding Traffic on 16th Street.
Seconded by Trustee Jain.
Trustee Manzo strongly opposed Trustee Tiesenga's amended motion regarding traffic and called for
question on the Amendment made by Trustee Tiesenga regarding traffic.
Motion: To add that all traffic to and from this property shall be directed across the waterway to the
south, so that ingress and egress is from the existing entrance to the Citibank building.
Motioned: Trustee Tiesenga
Seconded: Trustee Jain
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 2 Trustees Jain, Tiesenga
Nays: 3 Trustees Anos, Manzo, Martin
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 1 Trustee Reddy
Motion Failed
Motion: To Approve the Original Motion with conditions as outlined by Trustee Manzo
Motioned: Trustee Manzo
Seconded: Trustee Anos
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 3 Trustees Anos, Manzo, Martin
Nays: 2 Trustees Jain, Tiesenga
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 1 Trustee Reddy
Motion Passed
C. Planned Development – GTZ – Amazon Project – Butterfield Road
President Herman provided background information regarding the Amazon project from the inception of the
project.
MOTION: To Approve the Planned Development - GTZ - Amazon Project - Butterfield Road
Motioned: Trustee Manzo
Seconded: Trustee Martin
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Katie Jahnke Dale of DLA Piper US, the attorney representing Amazon, discussed the building's
architectural design and addressed various concerns and comments regarding the project.
Trustee Tiesenga made an Amendment to the original motion requiring Amazon to be compliant with post
construction best management practices. He asked that section 4.a be amended to read "final engineering
approval, including compliance with the county stormwater PCBMPO standard, shall be required."
Motioned: Trustee Tiesenga
Seconded: Trustee Jain
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 2 Trustees Jain, Tiesenga
Nays: 3 Trustees Anos, Manzo, Martin
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 1 Trustee Reddy
Motion Failed
Trustee Tiesenga made a second amendment to the original motion, section 4 d regarding traffic
improvements, "to require the applicant to also pay for maintaining the traffic control devices on the
sidewalk and the traffic signal."
Motioned: Trustee Tiesenga
Seconded: Trustee Martin
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 Trustees Anos, Jain, Manzo, Martin, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 1 Trustee Reddy
Motion Passed
Motion: To Approve the Original motion as amended
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Trustees Anos, Jain, Manzo, Martin
Nays: 1 Trustee Tiesenga
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 1 Trustee Reddy
Motion Passed
9. ACTIVE BUSINESS
A. Ordinances & Resolutions
1. Resolution R-2362, A Resolution Authorizing and Approving the Award of Contract to Fox Excavating,
Batavia, Illinois, for Route 83 at I-88 Water Main Replacement Project
Public Works Director, O'Malley presented Resolution R-2362.
MOTION: Resolution R-2362, A Resolution Authorizing and Approving the Award of Contract to
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Fox Excavating, Batavia, Illinois, for Route 83 at I-88 Water Main Replacement Project
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Anos
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Trustees Anos, Jain, Martin, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 2 Trustees Manzo, Reddy
Motion Passed
2. Resolution R-2375, A Resolution To Waive Further Bidding and Authorize Staff to Issue a Purchase Order
to O'Leary’s Contractors Equipment and Supply, of Chicago, Illinois, for One SkyJack Scissor Lift
Public Works Director O'Malley presented Resolution R-2375.
MOTION: Resolution R-2375, A Resolution To Waive Further Bidding and Authorize Staff to Issue a
Purchase Order to O'Leary’s Contractors Equipment and Supply, of Chicago, Illinois, for One
SkyJack Scissor Lift
Motioned: Trustee Anos
Seconded: Trustee Martin
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Trustees Anos, Jain, Martin, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 2 Trustees Manzo, Reddy
Motion Passed
3. Resolution R-2376, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing Staff to Issue a Purchase Order to Stryker
Emergency Care, Kalamazoo, MI, for the Purchase of one (1) Lucas 3, V3.1 Chest Compression System,
Associated Accessories, and Standard One-Year Warranty
Fire Chief Fleege presented the Resolution R-2376.
MOTION: Resolution R-2376, A Resolution Approving and Authorizing Staff to Issue a Purchase
Order to Stryker Emergency Care, Kalamazoo, MI, for the Purchase of one (1) Lucas 3, V3.1 Chest
Compression System, Associated Accessories, and Standard One-Year Warranty
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Anos
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 Trustees Anos, Jain, Manzo, Martin, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 1 Trustee Reddy
Motion Passed
10. BOARD UPDATES
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Trustees Martin, Manzo, Jain and Anos addressed the public.
11. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Motion to Adjourn Regular Board of Trustees at 10:41 p.m.
Motioned: Trustee Martin
Seconded: Trustee Manzo
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 Trustees Anos, Jain, Manzo, Martin, Tiesenga
Nays: 0 None
Abstain: 0 None
Absent: 1 Trustee Reddy
Motion Passed
ATTEST:
Netasha Scarpiniti
Village Clerk