Village Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingVilla Park, IL · March 9, 2026
Agenda
Next Ord. No. 4547
Next Reso. No. 26012
VILLAGE OF VILLA PARK
Village Hall, Board Chambers
20 South Ardmore Avenue
Villa Park, IL 60181
Village Board of Trustees
March 9, 2026 7:00 PM
Village President Kevin Patrick
Village Clerk Rolf Laukant
Village Trustees Cari Alfano, Jorge Cordova, Tina Konstatos, Jack Kozar, Deepa Kumar, Khalid
Sabri
Public participation is invited. When called upon, please approach the microphone and state your name. Kindly limit
your remarks to 3 minutes.
1. Call to Order - Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Amendments to the Agenda
4. Public Comments on Agenda Items
5. Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items
6. Proclamations
a. Proclamation Recognizing Women's History Month - March 2026
7. Presentation
8. Appointment to Commission
9. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of the Minutes of the Village Board of Trustees Meeting held on February 23,
2026 and the Special Meeting of the Village Board of Trustees held on March 2, 2026.
b. Bill Listings for the week of February 23, 2026 in the amount of $76,740.29 and the
week of March 2, 2026 in the amount of $530,696.41.
10. Ordinance for First Reading
a. An Ordinance Amending Section 3-313(A) of the Municipal Code of the Village of Villa
Park, DuPage County, Illinois Decreasing the Number of Class AAA Liquor Licenses
and Increasing the Number of Class I Liquor Licenses (Mortadeli)
This ordinance would adjust the number of liquor licenses available with the AAA and I
classifications. This code amendment was requested by Mortadeli LLC, as they are
seeking to change from a Class AAA to a Class I license. The Liquor Control
Commission recommends approval.
b. An Ordinance of the Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois, Amending Chapter
2, Articles II and V of the Villa Park Municipal Code Regarding Organizational
Controls.
This ordinance would codify the financial reporting that the Village Board receives
from the Finance Director. It would also ensure notice to the Village Board before the
hiring or firing of department heads. This ordinance was proposed by Trustees Sabri
and Konstatos.
11. Ordinance for Second Reading
12. Ordinances
a. An Ordinance Authorizing a Proposal From Heartland and Business Systems of
Chicago, Illinois for Windows Licensing and Server Migration.
b. An Ordinance Adopting An Amended Budget For the Village of Villa Park, County of
DuPage, State of Illinois For All Corporate Purposes, in Lieu of an Annual
Appropriation Ordinance, For the Fiscal Year Commencing on January 1, 2025 and
Ending on December 31, 2025.
13. Resolutions
a. Resolution of the Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois, Providing for the
Selection of Qualified Consulting Firms to Provide Preliminary and Design
Engineering Services for Capital Improvement Projects
b. Resolution of the Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois, Providing for the
Selection of Qualified Consulting Firms to Provide Construction Engineering Services
for Capital Improvement Projects
c. Resolution of the Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois, Approving the Joint
Purchase of Bulk Rock Salt through the State of Illinois Department of Central
Management Services
This Resolution authorizes the Public Works Director to execute the attached joint
participation agreement with the State of Illinois Department of Central Management
Services (CMS). The Village has historically purchased rock salt on an annual basis
through agreements with the Illinois CMS. The State of Illinois generally receives
favorable prices because of the large quantity of salt that it purchases. The Village
must approve a contract and submit its rock salt request to the State of Illinois by April
7th, 2026, to be included in the state's annual bid. Village staff recommends entering
into a contract with the State of Illinois for the purchase of up to 500 tons of bulk rock
salt.
d. Resolution of the Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois, Approving the Joint
Purchase of Bulk Rock Salt through the DuPage County Procurement Division
This Resolution authorizes the Village Manager to approve requisition orders for the
purchase of rock salt from DuPage County. The Village has purchased rock salt
through an agreement with the DuPage County Procurement Division for the last
twelve years. DuPage County generally receives favorable prices because of the large
quantity of salt that it purchases. Village staff recommends entering into a contract
with the DuPage County Procurement Division for the purchase of up to 500 tons of
bulk rock salt.
e. Resolution Approving the Separation Agreement between the Village of Villa Park,
DuPage County, Illinois and Gina Racanelli.
14. Unfinished Business
15. New Business
a. Discussion of Senior Concerns Commission's "Adopt a Senior Program."
16. Village Commission Reports
17. Village Clerk's Report
18. Village Trustees' Report
19. Village President's Report
20. Village Manager's Report
21. Executive Session
22. Adjournment
The Villa Park Village Hall is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. An elevator is
operational at the north side entrance to the Village Hall during normal work hours and also during evenings. lndividuals
with special needs are requested to contact the Village's Compliance Officer at (630) 834-8500 so that reasonable
accommodations can be made for those persons.
Packet
Next Ord. No. 4547
Next Reso. No. 26012
VILLAGE OF VILLA PARK
Village Hall, Board Chambers
20 South Ardmore Avenue
Villa Park, IL 60181
Village Board of Trustees
March 9, 2026 7:00 PM
Village President Kevin Patrick
Village Clerk Rolf Laukant
Village Trustees Cari Alfano, Jorge Cordova, Tina Konstatos, Jack Kozar, Deepa Kumar, Khalid
Sabri
Public participation is invited. When called upon, please approach the microphone and state your name. Kindly limit
your remarks to 3 minutes.
1. Call to Order - Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Amendments to the Agenda
4. Public Comments on Agenda Items
5. Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items
6. Proclamations
a. Proclamation Recognizing Women's History Month - March 2026
7. Presentation
8. Appointment to Commission
9. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of the Minutes of the Village Board of Trustees Meeting held on February 23,
2026 and the Special Meeting of the Village Board of Trustees held on March 2, 2026.
b. Bill Listings for the week of February 23, 2026 in the amount of $76,740.29 and the
week of March 2, 2026 in the amount of $530,696.41.
10. Ordinance for First Reading
a. An Ordinance Amending Section 3-313(A) of the Municipal Code of the Village of Villa
Park, DuPage County, Illinois Decreasing the Number of Class AAA Liquor Licenses
and Increasing the Number of Class I Liquor Licenses (Mortadeli)
This ordinance would adjust the number of liquor licenses available with the AAA and I
classifications. This code amendment was requested by Mortadeli LLC, as they are
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seeking to change from a Class AAA to a Class I license. The Liquor Control
Commission recommends approval.
b. An Ordinance of the Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois, Amending Chapter
2, Articles II and V of the Villa Park Municipal Code Regarding Organizational
Controls.
This ordinance would codify the financial reporting that the Village Board receives
from the Finance Director. It would also ensure notice to the Village Board before the
hiring or firing of department heads. This ordinance was proposed by Trustees Sabri
and Konstatos.
11. Ordinance for Second Reading
12. Ordinances
a. An Ordinance Authorizing a Proposal From Heartland and Business Systems of
Chicago, Illinois for Windows Licensing and Server Migration.
b. An Ordinance Adopting An Amended Budget For the Village of Villa Park, County of
DuPage, State of Illinois For All Corporate Purposes, in Lieu of an Annual
Appropriation Ordinance, For the Fiscal Year Commencing on January 1, 2025 and
Ending on December 31, 2025.
13. Resolutions
a. Resolution of the Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois, Providing for the
Selection of Qualified Consulting Firms to Provide Preliminary and Design
Engineering Services for Capital Improvement Projects
b. Resolution of the Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois, Providing for the
Selection of Qualified Consulting Firms to Provide Construction Engineering Services
for Capital Improvement Projects
c. Resolution of the Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois, Approving the Joint
Purchase of Bulk Rock Salt through the State of Illinois Department of Central
Management Services
This Resolution authorizes the Public Works Director to execute the attached joint
participation agreement with the State of Illinois Department of Central Management
Services (CMS). The Village has historically purchased rock salt on an annual basis
through agreements with the Illinois CMS. The State of Illinois generally receives
favorable prices because of the large quantity of salt that it purchases. The Village
must approve a contract and submit its rock salt request to the State of Illinois by April
7th, 2026, to be included in the state's annual bid. Village staff recommends entering
into a contract with the State of Illinois for the purchase of up to 500 tons of bulk rock
salt.
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d. Resolution of the Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois, Approving the Joint
Purchase of Bulk Rock Salt through the DuPage County Procurement Division
This Resolution authorizes the Village Manager to approve requisition orders for the
purchase of rock salt from DuPage County. The Village has purchased rock salt
through an agreement with the DuPage County Procurement Division for the last
twelve years. DuPage County generally receives favorable prices because of the large
quantity of salt that it purchases. Village staff recommends entering into a contract
with the DuPage County Procurement Division for the purchase of up to 500 tons of
bulk rock salt.
e. Resolution Approving the Separation Agreement between the Village of Villa Park,
DuPage County, Illinois and Gina Racanelli.
14. Unfinished Business
15. New Business
a. Discussion of Senior Concerns Commission's "Adopt a Senior Program."
16. Village Commission Reports
17. Village Clerk's Report
18. Village Trustees' Report
19. Village President's Report
20. Village Manager's Report
21. Executive Session
22. Adjournment
The Villa Park Village Hall is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. An elevator is
operational at the north side entrance to the Village Hall during normal work hours and also during evenings. lndividuals
with special needs are requested to contact the Village's Compliance Officer at (630) 834-8500 so that reasonable
accommodations can be made for those persons.
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Village of Villa Park
20 South Ardmore Avenue, Villa Park, Illinois 60181-2696
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARCH 2026 AS
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
WHEREAS, American women of every race, class, and ethnic background have made historic
contributions to the growth and strength in their communities and across the nation; and
WHEREAS, American women have played and continue to play a critical economic, cultural, and
social roles in every sphere of life, and constitute a significant portion of the labor force inside and
outside of the home; and
WHEREAS, American women have held roles throughout history by providing the majority of
the volunteers in the establishment of early charitable, philanthropic, and cultural institutions; and
WHEREAS, American women have been leaders not only in securing their own rights of suffrage
and equal opportunity, but also in the industrial labor movement, the civil rights movement, and
other social and political movements as well; and
WHEREAS, All women within our community and across the country deserve acknowledgement,
honor and respect for their part in the historic past; and will continue their tireless efforts and
continued contributions to create a better tomorrow for the next generation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kevin Patrick, President of the Village of Villa Park, do hereby proclaim
and recognize March 2026 as Women’s History Month, in the Village of Villa Park.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand on this 9th day of March 2026.
_____________________________
Kevin Patrick, Village President
______________________
Rolf Laukant, Village Clerk
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Village of Villa Park Board of Trustees
Meeting Minutes – February 23, 2026
Date: February 23, 2026
Time: Meeting called to order at 7:00 PM
Location: Village of Villa Park
20 S. Ardmore Avenue
Village Hall, Boardroom
Villa Park, IL 60181
1. Call to Order & Roll Call
• The meeting was called to order by President Patrick. Clerk Rolf Laukant performed the
roll call.
a. Present: Trustees Jorge Cordova, Tina Konstatos, Jack Kozar, Deepa Kumar,
Khalid Sabri and President Patrick
b. Absent: Trustee Cari Alfano
• A quorum was established.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
• Attendees stood for the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Amendments to the Agenda
None
4. Public Comments on Agenda Items
Colleen & John Will:
Concerned about noise and air quality issues at Ovaltine due to the construction of the Union
Natalie Kramer:
Complained about the parking time restrictions on the west side of south Villa Avenue. The time
for parking needs to be increased.
Maryann Delulio:
Item 11b – Questioned why Mortadeli’s request for a change in their liquor license is not on
tonight’s agenda.
Lynn Smith:
Expressed concerns regarding noise, traffic and air quality control at Ovaltine due to the Union
construction.
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Cheryl Tucker:
Item 10a – supports the 1% tax for the pool fund
5. Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items
None
6. Proclamations
None
7.Presentation
None
8. Consent Agenda
• The Consent Agenda included the following items:
a. Bill Listings for the weeks of February 9, 2026 in the amount of $136,709.84
and $166,490.76 and February 17, 2026 in the amount of $338,734.04 and
$961,146.80.
b. Approval of the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole and the Village
Board of Trustees Meetings held on February 9, 2026.
c. Resolution of the Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois, approving and
authorizing the Execution of a Supplemental Highway Authority Agreement with
Finishline Investments and Properties, Inc.
d. Resolution of the Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois, approving and
authorizing the Execution of a Highway Authority Agreement with Finishline
Investments and Properties, Inc.
Motion to approve the consent agenda made by Trustee Sabri and seconded by Trustee
Konstatos.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Cordova, Konstatos, Kozar, Kumar, Sabri
Nays: None
Motion Carried
9.Staff Reports
a. FOIA Report as of 2/19/2026
Trustee Konstatos questioned change in the report. HR Manager McCann explained
the new format being used to only include Village Hall FOIAs. Trustee Konstatos
requested the old format which includes all departments.
b. Public Works/Parks Report (Capital Projects) as of 2/18/2026
No Discussion
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c. Finance Report – January 2026
Director Mika explained in detail the finance report in the packet.
d. Recreation Report –January 2026
No Discussion
e. Video Gaming Report – January 2026 thru February 18, 2026
No Discussion
f. Community & Economic Development Report – January 2026
Trustee Konstatos questioned why the adjudication showed zero. Director House
explained that was an error and she will send out a separate email with the
information to the Board
10. Ordinance For First Reading
a. An Ordinance of the Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois amending Chapter
23, Article XII of the Villa Park Municipal Code regarding Allocation of the Retailer’s
Occupation Tax for Cannabis Sales.
This ordinance, which was proposed by several trustees, would codify the allocation
of revenue from the Village’s 3% tax on cannabis sales. Under this ordinance, one-
third of the revenue would be allocated toward the construction and operation of a
new community swimming pool. This is not a new tax. This is a first reading.
Motion to approve ordinance made by Trustee Konstatos and seconded by
Trustee Sabri.
Trustees expressed agreement to this program and thanked members involved in
obtaining information from previous administration pertaining to this subject.
Motion to waive first reading and approved made by Trustee Konstatos and
seconded by Trustee Sabri.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Cordova, Konstatos, Kozar, Kumar, Sabri
Nays: None
Ordinance Passed
11. Ordinance for Second Reading
a. An Ordinance of the Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois, Amending Section
14-207 of the Villa Park Municipal Code Regarding No Parking Zones.
The Plan Commission is recommending an Ordinance to eliminate on-street parking
on the north side of E. Wildwood Ave from Villa Ave to S. Myrtle Ave and on east side
of S. Myrtle Ave from Wildwood Ave to Wildwood. This will allow for greater access
along Wildwood as these portions of the roadway will be reduced with the construction
of Union Development and the VPRC.
Motion to approve ordinance made by Trustee Sabri and seconded by Trustee
Konstatos.
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President Patrick explained that the Plan Commission’s plate is full – they will be
discussing parking issues around this area. Separate issues were brought up and he
explained those will be handled separately from this ordinance. The Plan Commission
will be working on permanent parking restrictions in the future.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Cordova, Konstatos, Kozar, Kumar, Sabri
Nays: None
Ordinance Passed
b. An Ordinance Amending Section 3-313(A) of The Municipal Code of the Village of
Villa Park Decreasing the Number of Class AA Liquor Licenses and Increasing the
Number of Class AAAA Liquor Licenses (Standard Meadery)
Motion to approve ordinance made by Trustee Kozar and seconded by Trustee
Konstatos.
No Discussion
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Cordova, Konstatos, Kozar, Kumar, Sabri
Nays: None
Ordinance Passed
c. An Ordinance of the Village of Villa Park, Illinois, Amending Article III of Chapter 9 of
the Villa Park Municipal Code Regarding Fees for Emergency Medical Transportation
and Related Services
Motion to approve ordinance made by Trustee Konstatos and seconded by
Trustee Sabri.
No Discussion
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Cordova, Konstatos, Kozar, Kumar, Sabri
Nays: None
Ordinance Passed
d. An Ordinance of the Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois, Amending Multiple
Sections of Chapter 2 of the Villa Park Municipal Code Regarding the Villa Fest
Commission and Sub-Committees
This Ordinance would dissolve the Villa Fest Commission and amend the structure of
sub-committees to allow the creation of a Villa Fest Sub-Committee of the Community
F.U.N. Commission. These changes were recommended by the Community F.U.N.
Commission.
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Motion to approve ordinance made by Trustee Kozar and seconded by Trustee
Konstatos.
Trustee Cordova expressed his concern with changing the rules for the commissions
regarding people being on more than one commission. Manager Rivas stated that
village staff will fill in the gaps if additional people are needed. President Patrick stated
that the board considers all recommendations from the commissions.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Konstatos, Kozar, Kumar, Sabri
Nays: Trustee Cordova
Ordinance Passed
12. Ordinances
None
13. Resolutions
a. Resolution of the Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois, Approving Final
Change Order Number 02 to the Contract with Trine Construction Corp. of St.
Charles, Illinois, for Construction of the Jackson Area Improvement Project for a Net
Deduction in the Amount of $809,949.20.
This Resolution authorizes the Village Manager to execute the change order in
substantially the form attached hereto to the contract with Trine Construction Corp, of
St Charles, Illinois. The Village has a contract with Trine Construction Corp., in the
amount of $6,659,423.84 for the construction of the Jackson Area Improvements.
Proposed final Change Order Number 2 consists of the final balancing of contract
quantities as measured in the field. The net amount of the proposed final Change
Order Number 2 is a net deduction in the amount of $809,949.20, for an adjusted
contract amount of $5,849,474.64.
Motion to approve resolution made by Trustee Kumar and seconded by Trustee
Sabri.
Trustee Kumar asked if this is out of pocket expense or part of a government grant .
Director Guerra stated that this is a net deduction from the stormwater fund, not grant
money.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Cordova, Konstatos, Kozar, Kumar, Sabri
Nays: None
Resolution Passed
14. Appointment to Commission
a. Appointment of David Whitaker as Trustee to the Police Pension Fund Board.
Motion to approve appointment made by Trustee Kumar and seconded
by Trustee Konstatos.
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No Discussion
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Cordova, Konstatos, Kozar, Kumar, Sabri
Nays: None
b. Appointment of Commissioners to the Garden Village Commission:
1. Appointment of Christopher Diederich as Commissioner of the Garden Village
Commission.
Motion to approve appointment made by Trustee Konstatos and seconded
by Trustee Kumar.
Trustee Konstatos stated she is happy there are more people on this commission Chris has
given many suggestions in the past.
Voice Vote:
Ayes: All
Nays: None
2. Appointment of Jane Wycoff as Commissioner of the Garden Village Commission.
Motion to approve appointment made by Trustee Konstatos and seconded
by Trustee Kumar.
No Discussion
Voice Vote:
Ayes: All
Nays: None
3. Approval of Pete Soltesz from Commissioner to Chairperson of the Garden Village
Commission.
Motion to approve appointment made by Trustee Kumar and seconded
by Trustee Konstatos.
No Discussion
Voice Vote:
Ayes: All
Nays: None
c. Appointment of Commissioners to the Senior Concerns Commission:
1. Appointment of Joanne Lewis as Commissioner of the Senior Concerns
Commission.
Motion to approve appointment made by Trustee Konstatos and seconded
by Trustee Sabri.
Trustee Konstatos stated she is happy to get more seniors on board.
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Voice Vote:
Ayes: All
Nays: None
2. Appointment of June Blom as Commissioner of the Senior Concerns Commission.
Motion to approve appointment made by Trustee Konstatos and seconded
by Trustee Sabri.
No Discussion
Voice Vote:
Ayes: All
Nays: None
d. Appointment of Commissioners to the Villa Fest Subcommittee:
1. Appointment of Leslie Allison-Seei (FUN Commission) as Chair of the Villa Fest
Subcommittee.
Motion to approve appointment made by Trustee Sabri and seconded
by Trustee Konstatos.
No Discussion
Voice Vote:
Ayes: All
Nays: None
2. Appointment of Carlus Jackson (FUN Commission) as a member of the Villa Fest
Subcommittee.
Motion to approve appointment made by Trustee Konstatos and seconded
by Trustee Sabri.
No Discussion
Voice Vote:
Ayes: All
Nays: None
3. Appointment of Dee Longfellow as a member of the Villa Fest Subcommittee.
Motion to approve appointment made by Trustee Konstatos and seconded
by Trustee Sabri.
No Discussion
Voice Vote:
Ayes: All
Nays: None
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4. Appointment of Steve DeLaRosa as a member of the Villa Fest Subcommittee.
Motion to approve appointment made by Trustee Sabri and seconded
by Trustee Konstatos.
Trustee Sabri stated that he is a great guy. Trustee Konstatos stated that Steve will be perfect
for this commission He is a great fit
Voice Vote:
Ayes: All
Nays: None
5. Appointment of Stacy Kleyweg as a member of the Villa Fest Subcommittee
Motion to approve appointment made by Trustee Kumar and seconded
by Trustee Konstatos.
Trustee Kumar stated that she will be a great addition.
Voice Vote:
Ayes: All
Nays: None
15. Unfinished Business
Trustee Konstatos:
Would like to bring back discussion of the 2026 budget for possible changes and
amendments on the next agenda.
Asked when the budget book will be printed and the Board can get a copy. Director Mika
stated that it should be at the end of this week.
Trustee Kumar:
Would like to make sure that Mortadeli will be on the next agenda. President Patrick
confirmed that will be on the next agenda.
16. New Business
a. Commission discussions:
1. Commission appointments and size
2. Periodic Board Liaison Reports
3. Clerk's role in keeping Commissioner Roster
Trustee Kumar stated that these items were requested by her. She is hoping change will
take place so there is more of a chance to get this done. Still would like to increase Villa
Fest commission to 7 people. The liaison reports are being requested to see what the
commissions are doing. These are not staff reports. Would like to receive the reports
consistently. President Patrick stated that this requirement is in the ordinance and it can just
be a short synopsis. The commission roster is currently being kept by President Patrick but
he has stated he will keep the clerk up to date on this information also.
Trustee Kumar also asked if they could receive a report from the contractor of the Union with
a solution to the dust and noise issue at the Union location. Director House said they meet
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weekly and expressed the Village’s concerns based on complaints. However, they are in
compliance of our ordinance.
17. Village Commission Reports
a. Minutes from the Local Liquor Commission Meeting held on November 25, 2025
b. Minutes from the F.U.N. Commission Meetings held on December 9th, 2025 and
December 23, 2025.
c. Minutes of the Community Recreation Commission Meeting held on December 17,
2025
d. Minutes of the Senior Concerns Commission Meeting held on January 5, 2026.
e. Minutes of the G.R.E.E.N. Commission Meeting held on January 20, 2026
Attorney Morton explained that the rules of minutes are the same as for the Board meetings,
but is not required to be published since they do not have a Village employee or dedicated
website.
18. Village Clerk’s Report
None
19. Village Trustees’ Report
Trustee Kumar:
Happy to be liaison for the G.R.E.E.N. Commission.
Trustee Sabri:
Nothing to Report
Trustee Konsatos:
Excited to work with all the new people on my two commissions.
Thank you to Cheryl Tucker for the information and helping get the pool fund taken care of.
Thank you to the Board for supporting the pool fund.
Hope everyone has a good evening.
Trustee Cordova:
Thank you to the Police Department for providing District 88 Willowbrook students the
opportunity to walk safely through our community and voice their concerns.
Trustee Kozar:
Nothing to Report
20. Village President’s Report
Happy Birthday to Michelle House.
Happy Ramadan – I will be attending 2 IFARS this week.
VFW Annual Fish Fry is every Friday at 5:00 p.m. from now until Good Friday.
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Attended COD District Elected Leaders Breakfast to discuss work force and economic
development.
Met with representatives from the DuPage Monarch Project regarding green space and park
enhancements.
Will be attending the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference Legislative Committee
Meeting
Village staff and I will be meeting a developer interested in a Senior Housing Development in
Villa Park.
I will be meeting with DuPage Untied regarding housing opportunities in Villa Park.
I will be meeting with Congressman Sean Casten and DDMC.
I will be attending DuPage Police Management System Oversight Committee.
I am proud of this Board. Thank you for everything you do.
21. Village Manager’s Report
Saturday was the Cocoa Crawl – thank you to the businesses that opened their doors for this
event. Shout out to the Chamber of Commerce for shepherding that cause.
Rat Problem – we are holding weekly meetings regarding this issue. We reached out to the
Health Department and OEM and are looking at other issues Also contracted with a pest
management company.
22. Executive Session
a. Pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), the appointment, employment, compensation,
discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal
counsel for the public body.
b. Pursuant to 5ILCS 120/2(c)(5) the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the
public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular
parcel should be acquired.
c. Pursuant to 5ILCS 120/2(c)(11) regarding litigation, when action against, affecting or
on behalf of the Village has been filed and is pending before a court or when the
Village finds that an action is probable or imminent.
23. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn to Executive Session made by Trustee Konstatos and seconded by
Trustee Sabri.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Cordova, Konstatos, Kozar, Kumar, Sabri
Nays: None
Motion Passed. Adjourn to Executive Session at 8:41 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Rolf Laukant
Village Clerk
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Village of Villa Park Board of Trustees
Meeting Minutes – March 2, 2026
Date: March 2, 2026
Time: Meeting called to order at 7:00 PM
Location: Village of Villa Park
20 S. Ardmore Avenue
Village Hall, Boardroom
Villa Park, IL 60181
1. Call to Order & Roll Call
• The meeting was called to order by President Patrick. Clerk Rolf Laukant performed the
roll call.
a. Present: Trustees Cari Alfano, Jorge Cordova, Tina Konstatos, Khalid Sabri,
Deepa Kumar (arrived after first vote), and President Patrick
b. Absent: Trustee Jack Kozar and Manager Rivas
• A quorum was established.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
• Attendees stood for the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Amendments to the Agenda
Motion to move to Executive Session made by Trustee Alfano and seconded by Trustee
Konstatos.
Attorney Morton inquired under what exception did you want to go into session. Trustee
Alfano explained that this is staff related. Morton confirmed it is under C1 – specific
employee/individual of the public body.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Alfano, Cordova, Konstatos, Sabri, President Patrick
Nays: None
Reconvene to Board Meeting at approximately 7:19 p.m.
Roll Call:
a. Present: Trustees Cari Alfano, Jorge Cordova, Tina Konstatos, Khalid Sabri,
Deepa Kumar, and President Patrick
4. Public Comments on Agenda Items
None
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5. Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items
None
6. Resolution
a. Resolution to Approve an Amendment to the Village of Villa Park Employee Handbook
Trustees Konstatos, Cordova, Alfano and Kumar made suggestions to add to the verbiage for the
revised Employee Handbook to be more specific, as follows:
- Add…fraudulent financial reporting, releasing of confidential information and conduct
unbecoming of a village employee official, contractor, vendor or volunteer.
- Add…the Village President shall disclose to the Board the existence of any report submitted
to the President.
In addition, the Village President is required to keep specific information confidential.
Attorney Morton will make all the changes as discussed and will provide the final revised
Employee Handbook once the changes are completed.
Motion for resolution as amended made by Trustee Alfano and seconded by Trustee
Konsatos.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Alfano, Cordova, Konstatos, Kumar, Sabri
Resolution Passed
7. New Business
None
8.Adjournment
Motion to adjourn made by Trustee Alfano and seconded by Trustee Konstatos.
Voice Vote:
Ayes: All
Nays: None
Motion Passed. Adjourn at 7:34 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Rolf Laukant
Village Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Village Board of Trustees
FROM:
DATE: March 9, 2026
SUBJECT: An Ordinance Amending Section 3-313(A) of the Municipal Code of the Village
of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois Decreasing the Number of Class AAA
Liquor Licenses and Increasing the Number of Class I Liquor Licenses
(Mortadeli)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This ordinance would adjust the number of liquor licenses available with the AAA and I
classifications. This code amendment was requested by Mortadeli LLC, as they are seeking to
change from a Class AAA to a Class I license. The Liquor Control Commission recommends
approval.
BACKGROUND:
There are currently 3 Class "AAA" licenses in Villa Park, including one held by the applicant,
Mortadeli LLC, for its location at 357 S. Ardmore. "AAA" licenses allow a tavern to sell beer and wine
for consumption on the premises, and packaged beer and wine for off the premises. There are
currently 5 Class "I" licenses in the Village. "I" licenses allow a sit-down restaurant with a bar to serve
any type of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises, only to customers seated at a table or
the bar. Both license classes allow video gaming. The Liquor Control Commission considered the
application for a license change at its February 3, 2026 meeting, recommending approval to the
Village Board.
DISCUSSION:
Per statute and ordinance, the Village Board determines the number and classification of liquor
licenses within the Village. However, the Village President, as Local Liquor Control Commissioner,
has the sole authority to grant liquor licenses. Therefore, if the Village Board votes to create a new
liquor license, the Local Liquor Control Commissioner would determine whether that license is given
to the applicant.
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To: Kevin Patrick and Village Board of Trustees
From: Villa Park Liquor Commission
CC: Mike Rivas, Village Manager
Date: 02-05-2026
Re: Liquor License Class Change – Mortadeli
Recommendation to Amend Section 3-313 of the Villa Park Municipal Code to
Reduce the Number of Class AAA Liquor Licenses and Increase the Number of
Class I Liquor Licenses to Issue a Class I Liquor License to Mortadeli LLC DBA
Mortadeli.
Recommended Action
The Liquor Commission has voted to recommend the class change of the establishment listed
above at our meeting on February 3, 2026.
Should you have any questions regarding the issuance of this license, please contact Julie
Settles
at jsettles@invillapark.com
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Ordinance No. _____
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3-313(A) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF
THE VILLAGE OF VILLA PARK, DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS DECREASING THE
NUMBER OF CLASS AAA LIQUOR LICENSES AND INCREASING THE NUMBER
OF CLASS I LIQUOR LICENSES
(MORTADELI)
WHEREAS, the Village of Villa Park (the “Village”) is a duly organized and validly
existing non-home rule municipality created in accordance with the Constitution of the State of
Illinois of 1970 and the laws of the State; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5/4-1 of the Liquor Control Act of 1934, as amended,
(235 ILCS 5/4-1 et seq.) the Village President and Board of Trustees of the Village (the “Corporate
Authorities”) have the power, and are charged with the responsibility, to determine the number,
kind and classification of liquor licenses that are available for the sale and distribution of alcoholic
beverages within the Village; and
WHEREAS, a Class AAA–Tavern, beer and wine only, liquor license (“Class AAA Liquor
License”) authorizes the sale at retail of beer and wine only to patrons for consumption on the
premises described in the license and the sale of beer and wine at retail in original packages for
consumption off the premises; and
WHEREAS, a Class I–Restaurant sit-down bar, unrestricted liquor license (“Class I Liquor
License”) authorizes the sale at retail and service of alcoholic liquors in restaurants to patrons for
consumption only by patrons seated at tables or at a bar on the premises described in the license;
and
WHEREAS, Mortadeli, LLC d/b/a Mortadeli (the “Applicant”), which currently holds a
Class AAA Liquor License for the premises located at 357 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park, Illinois (the
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“Premises”), has submitted an application to change to a Class I Liquor License and is in the process
of completing the requirements for the issuance of said new license; and
WHEREAS, the Local Liquor Control Commission has considered the Applicant’s
request to effectively change liquor license classifications; and
WHEREAS, the Local Liquor Control Commission recommends that the Corporate
Authorities reduce the number of Class AAA Liquor Licenses by one and increase the number of
Class I Liquor Licenses by one, to give the Local Liquor Control Commissioner the ability to
award the Class I Liquor License to the Applicant; and
WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities find that it is in the best interest of the residents of
the Village to accept the Local Liquor Control Commission’s recommendations and amend the
Municipal Code accordingly.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois, as follows:
Section 1: The above recitals and legislative findings are found to be true and correct
and are hereby incorporated herein and made a part hereof, as if fully set forth in their entirety.
Section 2. Section 3-313 (“Number of Licenses”) of Chapter 3 (“Alcoholic Liquor”) of
the Municipal Code of Villa Park, Illinois, is hereby amended by deleting the stricken language and
adding the underlined language to read, as follows:
3-313. – Number of licenses.
(a) There shall be in effect at any one time no more than the number of licenses indicated
below:
Class Maximum Number
*** ***
AAA 32
*** ***
I 56
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(b) No new retail license (other than a renewal or reissue as hereinafter provided) shall be
granted or issued until the number of licenses in force at the time shall be less than the
number described in subsection (a). Such new licenses shall be issued from time to time
to lawful applicants upon full compliance by the applicant with the regulations and
ordinances of the village in force at the time of the application for such license, until the
total number of retail liquor licenses in force shall be issued to such lawful applicants as
the local liquor control commission shall, in its discretion, deem most desirable.
Section 3. If any section, paragraph, clause, or provision of this Ordinance shall be
held invalid, the invalidity thereof shall not affect any other provision of this Ordinance.
Section 4. All ordinances, resolutions, motions, or orders in conflict with this
Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 5. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon the last to occur:
i. its passage, approval and publication as provided by law; and
ii. the completion of all licensing and statutory requirements and procedures
by the Applicant, as provided by the Municipal Code of Villa Park and the
Local Liquor Control Commissioner.
Passed this _____ day of _________, 2026.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Approved this _____ day of __________, 2026.
________________________________________
Village President
Attest:
______________________________
Village Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Village Board of Trustees
FROM: Ryan Morton, Village Attorney
DATE: March 9, 2026
SUBJECT: An Ordinance of the Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois, Amending
Chapter 2, Articles II and V of the Villa Park Municipal Code Regarding
Organizational Controls.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This ordinance would codify the financial reporting that the Village Board receives from the Finance
Director. It would also ensure notice to the Village Board before the hiring or firing of department
heads. This ordinance was proposed by Trustees Sabri and Konstatos.
BACKGROUND:
The Village's Finance Director currently prepares monthly financial reports for the Village Board's
review, along with the listing of bills. The Finance Director also reports throughout the year on her
work in preparing a budget, facilitating mandatory audits, and managing the Village's investments
and debts. However, there is no requirement in the Village Code that the Finance Director make
these reports directly to the Village Board. This ordinance would change that to ensure consistent
financial reporting. Separately, the Village Manager in a managerial form of government, like Villa
Park, has the ultimate authority to hire or fire employees. In the interest of transparency and
corporate oversight, this ordinance would require that the Village Manager give notice to the Village
Board prior to making those decisions with regard to department heads.
DISCUSSION:
Section 2-213 is being added to require monthly written reports from the Finance Director, which will
then be presented at a board meeting. The monthly reports would include financial statements,
budget updates, investment summaries, and anything else requested by the Village Board. In
addition, the Finance Director would need to provide regular reports on budget preparation, audit
coordination, bond and debt servicing, revenue forecasting, cash management, payroll administration
and audit findings.
Section 2-503 amends the powers and duties of the village manager to require written notice to the
Village Board at least 5 business days prior to hiring or discharging a department head. The notice
shall include the village manager's reasons and the related financial impact, which would also need
to be provided in relation to suspensions of department heads.
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ORDINANCE NO. ______
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF VILLA PARK, DUPAGE COUNTY,
ILLINOIS, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLES II AND V OF THE VILLA PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ORGANIZATIONAL CONTROLS
WHEREAS, the Village of Villa Park (the "Village") is a duly organized and validly
existing non home-rule municipality created in accordance with the Constitution of the State of
Illinois of 1970 and the laws of the State of Illinois; and,
WHEREAS, the Village President and Board of Trustees of the Village (the “Corporate
Authorities”) may from time to time amend the text of the Villa Park Municipal Code when it is
determined to be in the best interests of the residents of the Village; and,
WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities desire to strengthen their ability to review and
oversee the Village’s operations, to increase visibility, transparency, and accountability related to
the management of public funds, while preserving the statutory requirements of a managerial form
of government; and,
WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities have determined that it is desirable, necessary, and
in the best interests of the Village to amend the Villa Park Municipal Code to set forth certain
organizational controls.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois, as follows:
Section 1: The facts and statements contained in the preambles to this Ordinance are found
to be true and correct and are hereby adopted as part of this Ordinance.
Section 2: Article II (“Financial Affairs”) of Chapter 2 (“Administration”) of the Villa Park
Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding the following underlined language:
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ARTICLE II. – FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
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Sec. 2-213. – Reporting Procedures.
On a monthly basis, the finance director shall be required to provide certain written reports,
as specified herein, directly to the village president and board of trustees and to present said reports
at a regular meeting of the village board. These monthly reports shall detail the financial condition
and operations of the Village. The monthly reports shall include financial statements, budget
updates (including updates on revenues and personnel costs), investment summaries, and any other
reports requested by the village board. Aside from the aforementioned monthly reports, the finance
director shall also regularly provide and present reports on budget preparation, audit coordination,
bond and debt servicing, revenue forecasting, cash management, payroll administration and audit
findings.
Section 3: Article V (“Village Manager”) of Chapter 2 (“Administration”) of the Villa
Park Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding the following underlined language:
ARTICLE V. – VILLAGE MANAGER
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Sec. 2-503. – Powers and duties.
The powers and duties of the village manager shall be:
(1) To enforce the laws and ordinances within the village.
(2) To plan and direct the operation of all village departments according to the
objectives described by the village president and board of trustees. He shall hire
and discharge all department heads and all other village employees except those
under the jurisdiction of the board of fire and police commissioners, at such
compensation as set by the board. At least 5 business days before hiring or
discharging a department head, the village manager shall notify the village
president and board of trustees in writing, detailing the village manager’s
reasons for choosing that action and the related financial impact. All employees
shall perform their duties subject to the direction of the village manager or that
of the superior designated by the manager. The village manager shall perform
all of his duties subject to the control and direction of the village president and
board of trustees.
***
(14) To suspend, without pay, a department head, chief of the police department,
or chief of the fire department for a period of not more than five (5) days, but
he shall notify the corporate authorities in writing of such suspension, detailing
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the reasons for the suspension and any plans to appoint an acting department
head or chief. During the term of any suspension made by the village manager,
the village manager may appoint an acting department head, chief of the police
department, or chief of the fire department to carry out the duties of the
suspended officer.
Section 4: If any section, paragraph, clause, or provision of this Ordinance shall be held
invalid, the invalidity thereof shall not affect any other provision of this Ordinance.
Section 5: All ordinances, resolutions, motions, or orders in conflict with this Ordinance
are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 6: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
approval as provided by law.
ADOPTED THIS _____ DAY OF _______________, 2026, pursuant to a roll call vote
as follows:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTION:
APPROVED this ____ day of ____________, 2026
Kevin Patrick, President of the
Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois
ATTESTED and filed in my office,
this ____ day of ____________, 2026
Rolf Laukant, Clerk of the Village
of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois
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Village of Villa Park
20 South Ardmore Avenue, Villa Park, Illinois 60181-2696
MEMORANDUM
FROM: IT Manager Brian Sawyer
DATE: March 9, 2026
RE: Virtual Server Migration/Windows Software Licensing
The village currently utilizes VMware for its virtual server environment and has for
several years. We paid annually around $1500 up until Broadcom purchased them and
raised the price last year to $4127. This year the price will be $14,800. This price
increase continues to escalate, and they are driving mid-size companies to seek other
alternatives.
My proposal is to transfer this platform to Windows Hyper-V, which has the same
capabilities as VMware. To do this we need to purchase updated Windows datacenter
licensing which is necessary since the last time this was purchased was 2018. This last
purchase was a one-time cost but it locks you into that current version, so all of our
servers are running 2019 and need to be updated. Microsoft does offer an (SA)
software assurance in which you pay a set amount for 3 years and then it reduces to
just maintenance, which is 90% less on an annual basis but it allows you to continually
upgrade and keep current.
Here is the price for SA: Here is the price for one-time purchase:
Year 1 $15,002.64 $27,072
Year 2 $15,002.64
Year 3 $15,002.64 HBS Services $15,015
Annual after year 3 approx. $1,500 Total Year 1 $42,087
HBS services $15,015
Total Year 1 $30,017.64
Either option will work to avoid paying VMware $14,800 as well as upgrading the
necessary licensing. I already had $15,000 set aside in my budget for this year to
upgrade. If we do go this route the vendor HBS charges $15,015 for this project to
migrate everything over. My recommendation is to purchase the software assurance so
we can keep current as new upgrades release without a higher cost every few years.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF VILLA PARK, DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A PROPOSAL FROM HEARTLAND AND BUSINESS
SYSTEMS OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS FOR WINDOWS LICENSING AND SERVER
MIGRATION
WHEREAS, the Village of Villa Park (the "Village") is a duly organized and validly existing
non home-rule municipality created in accordance with the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970
and the laws of the State; and,
WHEREAS, the Village desires to convert its virtual environment to Microsoft Hyper-V as
well as purchase Windows licensing for servers; and,
WHEREAS, the staff obtained a proposal from HBS for the configuration and conversion of
servers; and,
WHEREAS, HBS is a preferred vendor registered with the DuPage Mayors and Managers
Conference; and,
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees have determined that it is in the best interests
of the Village of Villa Park to authorize the purchase of licenses and migration from HBS in an amount
not to exceed $30,017.64.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village
of Villa Park, DuPage County, State of Illinois, as follows:
Section 1: That the Village Manager is hereby authorized to execute a proposal in an amount
not to exceed $30,017.64 from HBS Lisle, Illinois, attached hereto and made a part hereof
by reference as Exhibit A, for the purchase of licenses and tech support.
Section 2: That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
approval by 2/3 vote of the corporate authorities waiving the bidding requirements according
to law.
PASSED this day of , 2026, pursuant to a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: ___
NAYS: ___
ABSENT: ___
APPROVED this day of , 2026
__________________________
Kevin Patrick, Village President
Attest: _______________________
Rolf Laukant, Village Clerk
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Village of Villa Park
20 South Ardmore Avenue, Villa Park, Illinois 60181-2696
MEMORANDUM
TO: Village Board
FROM: Suzy Mika, Finance Director
DATE: March 3, 2026
SUBJECT: Amended 2025 Budget
Attached is a copy of the most recent 2025 revenue and expense report. I have included
notes throughout the document for your reference.
The second attachment includes a list of items for consideration in the amended budget.
At this time, the only recommendation is the first item highlighted in pink—an additional
transfer of $200,295 from the General Fund to the Recreation Fund.
Below that, the highlighted items reflect transfers that were originally approved by the
Board; however, the full authorized amounts were not required, resulting in a net positive
impact of $1,631,300.
The next section outlines the funds showing a deficit balance as of 12/31/25. An
explanation is provided beneath each fund detailing how the deficit is being addressed and
balanced.
Additional analysis has also been included for the Recreation and Swimming Pool Fund.
The letters noted next to each listed expense correspond to the applicable pages in the
revenue and expense report, where you can reference the calculations and supporting
figures used to arrive at those amounts.
The final attachment includes a reference to the Water Fund as presented in the draft 2024
audit report.
As you review this information, please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or
need further clarification. I would be happy to walk you through any part of the analysis.
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ORDINANCE NO. _________
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN AMENDED BUDGET FOR THE VILLAGE OF
VILLA PARK, COUNTY OF DUPAGE, STATE OF ILLINOIS FOR ALL CORPORATE
PURPOSES, IN LIEU OF AN ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE, FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING ON JANUARY 1, 2025 AND ENDING ON DECEMBER
31, 2025
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Villa Park (the
“Corporate Authorities”) in accordance with the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/8-2-9.4)
previously adopted Ordinance No. 4459, which adopted the annual budget for the fiscal year
commencing on January 1, 2025, and ending on December 31, 2025; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/8-2-9.6, by a vote of two-thirds of the Corporate
Authorities then holding office, the annual budget may be revised by deleting, adding to,
changing or creating sub-classes within object classes and object classes themselves.; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the previously adopted budget to reflect changes in
revenues, expenditures, or appropriations that occurred during that fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities have determined that such amendment is
necessary for the proper administration of the financial affairs of the Village of Villa Park.
WHEREAS, all required or necessary revisions, alterations, increases or decreases in
said tentative annual budget have since been made;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of Trustees of
the Village of Villa Park, County of DuPage, State of Illinois as follows:
SECTION 1: The Annual Budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2025 and
ending December 31, 2025 is hereby amended as follows:
EXPENDITURES:
Fund / Department: 10-501-573500 Transfer to Recreation
Original Budget Amount: $510,000
Amended Amount: $710,295
Increase/(Decrease): ($200,295)
REVENUES:
Fund / Department: 35-000-445114 Transfer from General Fund
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Original Budgeted Amount: $510,000
Amended Amount: $710,295
Increase/(Decrease): $200,295
SECTION 2: The amendments described above revise the total appropriations for the
affected funds and departments and are hereby approved.
SECTION 3: All other provisions of the previously adopted budget shall remain in full
force and effect as previously approved.
SECTION 4: If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be
held invalid, the invalidity thereof shall not affect any other provision of this Ordinance.
SECTION 5: All ordinances, resolutions, motions or orders in conflict with this
Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 6: The Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish this
Ordinance in pamphlet form and this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately
after its adoption, approval and publication.
PASSED this ____ day of _______________, 2026, pursuant to a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: ___________________________________
NAYS: ___________________________________
ABSENT: ___________________________________
ABSTAINING: ___________________________________
Approved this _____ day of ________________, 2026.
________________________________________
Kevin Patrick, Village President
Attest:
______________________________
Rolf Laukant, Village Clerk
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Memo
To: Michael Rivas, MPA, Village Manager
From: Kevin L. Mantels, P.E., Village Engineer
Date: March 9, 2026
Re: Resolution of the Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois, Providing for the
Selection of Qualified Consulting Firms to Provide Preliminary and Design Engineering
Services for Capital Improvement Projects
The Village’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is a multi-year planning instrument used to identify
and program capital improvements to Village infrastructure. The Public Works Department is
responsible for the oversight and implementation of the CIP. The completion of preliminary and
design engineering for the projects in the CIP is a critical effort in that implementation process,
and the Village often utilizes engineering consulting firms to assist with or to provide these
preliminary and design engineering services. These consulting firms are selected through a
Qualification Based Selection (QBS) process that allows the Village to select the most qualified
consulting firms to provide these services.
The Local Government Professional Services Selection Act (50 ILCS 510/0.01 et seq.) requires
a political subdivision to advertise for submissions of qualifications from consulting firms for the
procurement of architectural, engineering, and land surveying services. Illinois State Law prohibits
the Village from bidding for professional services or considering price when selecting a
perspective consulting firm.
In 2025 the Public Works Department advertised a Request for Qualifications for the selection of
qualified consulting firms to provide preliminary and design engineering services. The Village
received twenty-one submissions, which were reviewed and scored by a selection committee.
Based on those scores, staff recommends the selection of eleven engineering consulting firms to
provide preliminary and design engineering services for Village projects. The selections would
be valid for an initial period of three years, with the option of up to three one-year extensions for
each firm based upon that firm’s continued satisfactory performance. The engineering consulting
firms which are proposed for selection are as follows:
Bollinger Lach & Associates, Inc. Engineering Resources Associates, Inc.
Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. Hanson Professional Services, Inc.
Civiltech Engineering, Ltd.. RJN Group, Inc.
Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. Strand Associates, Inc.
Edwin Hancock Engineering Co. V3 Companies, Ltd.
Engineering Enterprises, Inc.
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For each project that requires preliminary or design engineering services, staff would select an
engineering consulting firm from this list. A project-specific engineering agreement would still be
solicited and negotiated for each project, and submitted to the Village Board for consideration.
RECOMMENDATION
Public Works staff recommends approval of a resolution providing for the selection of qualified
consulting firms to provide preliminary and design engineering services for capital improvement
projects.
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RESOLUTION NO. ____________
RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF VILLA PARK, DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS,
PROVIDING FOR THE SELECTION OF QUALIFIED CONSULTING FIRMS TO
PROVIDE PRELIMINARY AND DESIGN ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
WHEREAS, the Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois (the “Village”) is a
duly organized and validly existing non home rule municipality and political subdivision of
the State of Illinois created in accordance with the Constitution of the State of Illinois of
1970 and the laws of the State; and
WHEREAS, the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act
(50 ILCS 510/0.01 et seq.) (the “Act”) requires a political subdivision to advertise for
submissions of qualifications from consulting firms for the procurement of architectural,
engineering, and land surveying services unless the political subdivision has a
satisfactory relationship for such services with one or more firms; and
WHEREAS, the Act further mandates that, on the basis of evaluations,
discussions, presentations, and the ability to provide the required services, the political
subdivision shall select those firms deemed to be the most qualified; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act, the Village advertised a Request for Qualifications
for the selection of qualified consulting firms to provide preliminary and design
engineering services for projects to be completed as a part of the Village’s Capital
Improvement Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Village is prepared to act on the recommendation of its Village
Engineer and select the consulting firms deemed to be the most qualified to provide the
preliminary and design engineering services needed by the Village for the purposes of
implementing its Capital Improvement Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Board of Trustees
of the Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois, as follows:
Section 1. After a thorough review and evaluation by the Village of Villa Park
Public Works Department of all submissions received in response to the Request for
Qualifications for the selection of qualified consulting firms to provide preliminary and
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design engineering services for projects to be completed as a part of the Village’s Capital
Improvement Plan, the Village Engineer hereby makes the recommendation that the
following firms were found to be experienced and qualified to provide such services:
Bollinger Lach & Associates, Inc.
Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd.
Civiltech Engineering, Ltd..
Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc.
Edwin Hancock Engineering Co.
Engineering Enterprises, Inc.
Engineering Resources Associates, Inc.
Hanson Professional Services, Inc.
RJN Group, Inc.
Strand Associates, Inc.
V3 Companies, Ltd.
Section 2. The President and Board of Trustees hereby accept the
recommendation of the Village Engineer and direct the Village Engineer to contact the
selected firms to determine the availability of any one of the firms to provide the aforesaid
services when and as needed.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and approval as provided by law.
PASSED this 9 day of March, 2026, pursuant to a roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
APPROVED this 9 day of March, 2026
Village President
Attest:
Village Clerk
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Memo
To: Michael Rivas, MPA, Village Manager
From: Kevin L. Mantels, P.E., Village Engineer
Date: March 9, 2026
Re: Resolution of the Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois, Providing for the
Selection of Qualified Consulting Firms to Provide Construction Engineering Services
for Capital Improvement Projects
The Village’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is a multi-year planning instrument used to identify
and program capital improvements to Village infrastructure. The Public Works Department is
responsible for the oversight and implementation of the CIP. The completion of construction
engineering for the projects in the CIP is a critical effort in that implementation process, and the
Village often utilizes engineering consulting firms to assist with or to provide these construction
engineering services. These consulting firms are selected through a Qualification Based
Selection (QBS) process that allows the Village to select the most qualified consulting firms to
provide these services.
The Local Government Professional Services Selection Act (50 ILCS 510/0.01 et seq.) requires
a political subdivision to advertise for submissions of qualifications from consulting firms for the
procurement of architectural, engineering, and land surveying services. Illinois State Law prohibits
the Village from bidding for professional services or considering price when selecting a
perspective consulting firm.
In 2025 the Public Works Department advertised a Request for Qualifications for the selection of
qualified consulting firms to provide construction engineering services. The Village received
fifteen submissions, which were reviewed and scored by a selection committee. Based on those
scores, staff recommends the selection of eight engineering consulting firms to provide
construction engineering services for Village projects. The selections would be valid for an initial
period of three years, with the option of up to three one-year extensions for each firm based upon
that firm’s continued satisfactory performance. The engineering consulting firms which are
proposed for selection are as follows:
Bollinger Lach & Associates, Inc. RJN Group, Inc.
Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. Thomas Engineering Group, LLC.
Civiltech Engineering, Ltd.. V3 Companies, Ltd.
Edwin Hancock Engineering Co.
Engineering Enterprises, Inc..
For each project that requires construction engineering services, staff would select an engineering
consulting firm from this list. A project-specific engineering agreement would still be solicited and
negotiated for each project, and submitted to the Village Board for consideration.
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RECOMMENDATION
Public Works staff recommends approval of a resolution providing for the selection of qualified
consulting firms to provide construction engineering services for capital improvement projects.
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RESOLUTION NO. ____________
RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF VILLA PARK, DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS,
PROVIDING FOR THE SELECTION OF QUALIFIED CONSULTING FIRMS TO
PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
WHEREAS, the Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois (the “Village”) is a
duly organized and validly existing non home rule municipality and political subdivision of
the State of Illinois created in accordance with the Constitution of the State of Illinois of
1970 and the laws of the State; and
WHEREAS, the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act
(50 ILCS 510/0.01 et seq.) (the “Act”) requires a political subdivision to advertise for
submissions of qualifications from consulting firms for the procurement of architectural,
engineering, and land surveying services unless the political subdivision has a
satisfactory relationship for such services with one or more firms; and
WHEREAS, the Act further mandates that, on the basis of evaluations,
discussions, presentations, and the ability to provide the required services, the political
subdivision shall select those firms deemed to be the most qualified; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act, the Village advertised a Request for Qualifications
for the selection of qualified consulting firms to provide construction engineering services
for projects to be completed as a part of the Village’s Capital Improvement Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Village is prepared to act on the recommendation of its Village
Engineer and select the consulting firms deemed to be the most qualified to provide the
construction engineering services needed by the Village for the purposes of implementing
its Capital Improvement Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Board of Trustees
of the Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois, as follows:
Section 1. After a thorough review and evaluation by the Village of Villa Park
Public Works Department of all submissions received in response to the Request for
Qualifications for the selection of qualified consulting firms to provide construction
engineering services for projects to be completed as a part of the Village’s Capital
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Resolution No. ______
Improvement Plan, Village Engineer hereby makes the recommendation that the following
firms were found to be experienced and qualified to provide such services:
Bollinger Lach & Associates, Inc.
Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd.
Civiltech Engineering, Inc.
Edwin Hancock Engineering Co.
Engineering Enterprises, Inc.
RJN Group, Inc.
Thomas Engineering Group, LLC.
V3 Companies, Ltd.
Section 2. The President and Board of Trustees hereby accept the
recommendation of the Village Engineer and direct the Village Engineer to contact the
selected firms to determine the availability of any one of the firms to provide the aforesaid
services when and as needed.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and approval as provided by law.
PASSED this 9 day of March, 2026, pursuant to a roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
APPROVED this 9 day of March, 2026
Village President
Attest:
Village Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Village Board of Trustees
FROM: Rich Salerno
DATE: March 9, 2026
SUBJECT: Resolution of the Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois, Approving the
Joint Purchase of Bulk Rock Salt through the State of Illinois Department of
Central Management Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This Resolution authorizes the Public Works Director to execute the attached joint participation
agreement with the State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). The Village
has historically purchased rock salt on an annual basis through agreements with the Illinois
CMS. The State of Illinois generally receives favorable prices because of the large quantity of salt
that it purchases. The Village must approve a contract and submit its rock salt request to the State of
Illinois by April 7th, 2026, to be included in the state's annual bid. Village staff recommends entering
into a contract with the State of Illinois for the purchase of up to 500 tons of bulk rock salt.
BACKGROUND:
The Public Works Department uses rock salt to effectively treat Village streets during winter snow
and ice events to ensure safe road conditions for the motoring public. On average, the Village utilizes
approximately 500 to 700 tons of salt per winter season and the Village strives to keep a minimum of
one year’s supply of rock salt in reserve.
Last year, nearly 500 agencies entered into purchase agreements with the state for over 400,000
tons of rock salt. The State generally receives favorable prices due to the large quantity of salt
purchased. The State will solicit bids for bulk rock salt for the 2026-2027 winter season. The State
typically has two options for purchasing rock salt. Option #1 states the Village shall commit to
accepting between 80% and 120% of its contract amount. Option #2 states the Village shall commit
to accepting between 100% and 120% of its contract amount. If the Village were to elect to go out to
bid on its own for bulk rock salt, the price would likely be substantially higher.
Village staff also proposes to purchase up to 500 tons of bulk rock salt through the DuPage County
Procurement Division through their joint purchasing program. This will allow the Village some
flexibility in the procurement of salt during the winter months in case there are supply issues, or the
village does not receive any bids on the state contract.
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DISCUSSION:
The Village must approve a contract and submit its rock salt request to the State of Illinois by April
7th to be included in the annual bid. This bid has allowed the Village to receive favorable pricing over
the past several years, and the Village expects favorable pricing again this year. Village staff
recommends entering into a contract with the State of Illinois for the purchase of up to 500 tons of
bulk rock salt. The Village has a total budget of $112,000 for the purchase of rock salt in Motor Fuel
Tax (MFT) Fund Account #32-202-534127.
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Resolution No. _____________
Resolution of the Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois, Approving the
Joint Purchase of Bulk Rock Salt through the State of Illinois Department of
Central Management Services
WHEREAS, the Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois (the “Village”) is a
duly organized and validly existing non home rule municipality created in accordance with
the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970 and the laws of the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, Section 2-220(b) of the Villa Park Municipal Code permits the
procurement from a federal, state or local governmental unit or agency thereof of
materials, supplies, commodities or equipment without conforming with the competitive
bidding requirements of Chapter 2, Article II, Division 2 of the Villa Park Municipal Code;
and
WHEREAS, the State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services
requires that governmental units desiring to participate in the joint purchase of bulk rock
salt for the 2026/2027 winter season submit a Joint Purchasing Requisition; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village have determined
that it is in the best interests of the citizens of the Village to submit an order for the
purchase of up to 500 tons of bulk rock salt through the State of Illinois Department of
Central Management Services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees
of the Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, State of Illinois, as follows:
Section 1: That the joint purchase of up to 500 tons of bulk rock salt through the
State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services is hereby approved, and the
Public Works Director is hereby authorized to execute the joint participation agreement
on behalf of the Village.
Section 2: This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and approval according to law.
PASSED this day of , 2026, pursuant to a roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
APPROVED this day of , 2026
Village President
Attest:
Village Clerk
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Certificate of Authority by Vote
(Two Party Written Signature Required)
I, Kevin Patrick, hereby certify that I am duly elected President of the Village of Villa Park.
(“Governmental Unit”). I hereby certify the following is a true copy of a vote taken at a meeting
of the Board of Directors (or equivalent governing body), duly called and held on March 9, 2026,
at which a quorum of the Members was present and voting.
Voted: That Rich Salerno, Director of Public Works, (may list more than one person) is duly
authorized to enter into contracts, to include joint participation agreements, on behalf of
the Village of Villa Park with the State of Illinois and any of
its agencies or departments and further is authorized to execute any documents which
may in his/her judgment be desirable or necessary to affect the purpose of this vote.
I hereby certify that said vote has not been amended or repealed and remains in full force and
effect as of the date of the contract or joint participation agreement to which this certificate is
attached. I further certify that it is understood that the State of Illinois will rely on this certificate
as evidence that the person(s) listed above currently occupy the position(s) indicated and that
they have full authority to bind the Governmental Unit. To the extent that
there are any limits on the authority of any listed individual to bind the Governmental Unit in
contracts with the State of Illinois, all such limitations are expressly stated herein.
Dated: ___________________ Attest: ___
Village President
Dated: ___________________ Attest: ___
Village Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Village Board of Trustees
FROM: Rich Salerno
DATE: March 9, 2026
SUBJECT: Resolution of the Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois, Approving the
Joint Purchase of Bulk Rock Salt through the DuPage County Procurement
Division
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This Resolution authorizes the Village Manager to approve requisition orders for the purchase of rock
salt from DuPage County. The Village has purchased rock salt through an agreement with the
DuPage County Procurement Division for the last twelve years. DuPage County generally receives
favorable prices because of the large quantity of salt that it purchases. Village staff recommends
entering into a contract with the DuPage County Procurement Division for the purchase of up to 500
tons of bulk rock salt.
BACKGROUND:
The Public Works Department uses rock salt to effectively treat Village streets during winter snow
and ice events to ensure safe road conditions for the motoring public. On average, the Village utilizes
approximately 500 to 700 tons of salt per winter season and the Village strives to keep a minimum of
one year’s supply of rock salt in reserve.
Last year, 37 agencies entered into a purchase agreement with the DuPage County Procurement
Division for nearly 47,000 tons of rock salt. The county generally receives favorable prices due to the
large quantity of salt purchased. The county has a single option for purchasing rock salt. It states the
Village shall commit to accepting between 80% and 130% of its contract amount. If the Village were
to elect to go out to bid on its own for bulk rock salt, the price would likely be substantially higher.
Village staff also proposes to purchase up to 500 tons of bulk rock salt through the State of Illinois
Department of Central Management Services (CMS) through their joint purchasing program. This will
allow the Village some flexibility in the procurement of salt during the winter months in case there are
supply issues, or the village does not receive any bids on the county contract.
DISCUSSION:
The Village must approve a contract and submit its rock salt request to DuPage County to be
included in the annual bid. This bid has allowed the Village to receive favorable pricing over the past
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twelve years, and the Village expects favorable pricing again this year. Village staff recommends
entering into a contract with DuPage County for the purchase of up to 500 tons of bulk rock salt. The
Village has a total budget of $112,000 for the purchase of rock salt in Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Fund
Account #32-202-534127.
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Resolution No. ____________
Resolution of the Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois,
Approving the Joint Purchase of Bulk Rock Salt through the DuPage
County Procurement Division
WHEREAS, the Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois (the “Village”) is a
duly organized and validly existing non home rule municipality created in accordance with
the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970 and the laws of the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, Section 2-220(b) of the Villa Park Municipal Code permits the
procurement from a federal, state or local governmental unit or agency thereof of
materials, supplies, commodities or equipment without conforming with the competitive
bidding requirements of Chapter 2, Article II, Division 2 of the Villa Park Municipal Code;
and
WHEREAS, the DuPage County Procurement Division requires that governmental
units desiring to participate in the joint purchase of bulk rock salt for the 2026/2027 winter
season submit a Joint Purchasing Requisition request; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village have determined
that it is in the best interests of the citizens of the Village to submit an order for the
purchase of up to 500 tons of bulk rock salt through the DuPage County Procurement
Services Division.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees
of the Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, State of Illinois, as follows:
Section 1: That the joint purchase of up to 500 tons of bulk rock salt through the
DuPage County Procurement Division is hereby approved, and the Village Manager is
hereby authorized to execute the order requisition on behalf of the Village.
Section 2: This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and approval according to law.
PASSED this day of , 2026, pursuant to a roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
APPROVED this day of , 2026
Village President
Attest:
Village Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. _______
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF VILLA PARK,
DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING AN EMPLOYMENT SEPARATION AND
RELEASE AGREEMENT WITH GINA RACANELLI
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the corporate authorities of the Village of
Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois, as follows:
Section 1: The corporate authorities of the Village of Villa Park hereby authorize and
approve a certain Employment Separation and Release Agreement (the “Agreement”),
substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and made a part hereof.
Section 2: The Village Manager of the Village of Villa Park is hereby authorized to
execute said Agreement on behalf of the Village, subject to the prior execution of said agreement
by the Employee.
Section 3: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and approval
in accordance with law and shall apply retroactively.
ADOPTED this ____ day of _____________ 2026, pursuant to a roll call vote as follows:
AYES: _______________
NAYS: _______________
ABSENT: _______________
ABSTENTION: _______________
APPROVED by me this ____ day of _____________ 2026.
___________________________________
Kevin Patrick, President of the
Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois
ATTESTED and filed in my office,
this ____ day of _____________ 2026.
____________________________________
Rolf Laukant, Clerk of the Village
of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois
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Resolution No. __________
EXHIBIT “A”
Employment Separation and Release Agreement
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EMPLOYMENT SEPARATION AND GENERAL RELEASE AGREEMENT
This EMPLOYMENT SEPARATION AND GENERAL RELEASE AGREEMENT
(“Agreement”) is made by and between GINA RACANELLI (hereinafter referred to as
“Employee”) and the VILLAGE OF VILLA PARK, a unit of local government (hereinafter
referred to as the “Village”). (Employee and the Village are hereinafter sometimes collectively
referred to as “the Parties.”)
WHEREAS, Employee was employed as the Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
for the Village of Villa Park; and
WHEREAS, due to budgetary and operational constraints, the Village is restructuring
the organization of the Parks and Recreation Department, which includes the elimination of the
position of Assistant Director of Park and Recreation; and
WHEREAS, the Village is agreeing to pay Employee certain compensation to which
Employee would otherwise not be entitled, in exchange for Employee’s promises and covenants
contained herein; and
WHEREAS, the Village has tendered this Employment Separation and Release
Agreement to Employee on January 14, 2026, has given Employee 21 days to review the releases
contained in the Agreement, and has informed Employee of Employee’s right to consult an
attorney prior to signing this Release and Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals and their mutual
promises set forth herein, the Village and Employee hereby agree as follows:
1. Separation of Employment. Employee’s separation of employment with the
Village shall occur on April 17, 2026 (the “Separation Date”), as Employee shall be considered
on a paid leave of absence from the period commencing January 24, 2026, to and including April
17, 2026 (the “Leave Period”).
The Village agrees not to contest Employee’s eligibility for unemployment compensation
benefits for periods after the Separation Date. Employee further agrees not to apply for
unemployment compensation benefits for any period prior to the Separation Date. Employee
acknowledges that the Village’s obligation to not contest Employee’s eligibility for
unemployment compensation benefits does not guarantee that the Employee shall be awarded
such benefits and that the determination to grant such benefits is the decision of the Illinois
Department of Employment Security.
Employee acknowledges that Employee has removed all of Employee’s personal property
from the Village premises. Employee agrees to return all of the Village’s property, keys,
identification badge(s), etc., that she has in her possession or under her control by close of
business on the Separation Date. Employee promises to and acknowledges the return of all
Village technology resources (including computers, software programs, computer peripherals,
electronically stored data [including all client confidences and/or attorney work product, data
storage devices, keys, and written passwords]) in her possession, custody or control by close of
business on the Separation Date. The Village has terminated user access to Village technology
resources by the Separation Date. This paragraph does not apply to Employee’s cellular phone,
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provided all Village-related files have been extracted and removed by the Village and for which
all service charges have been transferred to Employee’s personal account by close of business on
the Separation Date.
2. Employment Separation Benefits. As consideration for Employee entering into
this Agreement and the waiver of rights and releases contained herein, and provided Employee
timely executes this Agreement, does not revoke Employee’s acceptance, as set forth in
Paragraph 9 below, and fully complies with Employee’s obligations under the Agreement, the
Village will pay Employee severance pay over the course of the Leave Period in the amount of
Twenty-Eight Thousand, One-Hundred Thirty-Two and 80/100 Dollars ($28,132.80) (the
“Severance Pay”). Employee’s Severance Pay shall be paid at the Employee’s regular rate of pay
at the start of the Leave Period paid over a period of twelve (12) weeks, with such payments
subject to regular withholdings and deductions and issued to Employee on the regular payroll
dates following the Effective Date of this Agreement. The Severance Pay is subject to the
provisions of this Agreement and Employee’s performance of all her obligations and satisfaction
of all conditions under this Agreement, upon signing this Agreement and expiration of any
applicable revocation period. The Severance Pay described herein does not constitute nor is it
intended to be any form of compensation to Employee for any prior services to the Village.
It is agreed that Employee shall have either exhausted or been paid, in accordance with
Village policies and procedures, all the following benefits due and owing to Employee, if
applicable, at the start of her Leave Period, whether by use or subsequent payment to Employee
on the next regularly scheduled payday following her Separation Date: sick leave time, vacation
time, floating holiday time, personal leave time, and longevity pay. As of the start of Employee’s
Leave Period, Employee has the following earned and unused benefit time: 1,468 hours of sick
time, 396.85 hours of vacation time, 32 hours of floating holiday time, 16 hours of personal time,
and $101.19 in longevity, all of which totals $67,606.06. It is agreed that Employee shall not be
entitled to any additional sick leave time, vacation time, floating holiday time, personal leave
time, or longevity pay during her Leave Period.
Employee may continue group health insurance coverage with the Village, for which the
Village would continue to pay the Employer’s share of the group health insurance premiums
through April 30, 2026, or until such time that Employee is enrolled in other health insurance
coverage, whichever comes first (the “Paid Continuation Coverage Period”). During the Paid
Continuation Coverage Period, Employee will be responsible for Employee’s share of the
premiums for such coverage. Following the Paid Continuation Coverage Period, Employee may
be entitled to elect continued group health insurance coverage, pursuant to the terms of 215 ILCS
5/367j, for which Employee would be responsible to pay the entire cost of the continued group
health insurance premiums. In addition, if eligible, the Employee may continue medical
insurance benefits under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) for 18
months following Employee’s Separation Date. The Employee shall be required to pay 100% of
the COBRA insurance premiums so long as Employee is eligible for such coverage, according to
COBRA and its attendant regulations. All other employment benefits shall cease on the
Separation Date.
The Employee acknowledges and agrees that she is not entitled to any payment or benefit
from the Village except as provided in this Section, including any entitlement or claim to any
subsequent determined pay raise that may be awarded to existing Village staff members during
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the employment period of Employee, and that no payment or benefit described herein shall be
made until the Effective Date of this Agreement.
3. Valid Consideration. The Parties acknowledge that certain of the Village’s
payment (in particular, Severance Pay and Paid Continuation Coverage Period) described
hereinabove is not required by the Village’s policies or procedures or any contractual obligation,
and is offered by the Village solely as consideration for this Agreement, along with the mutual
promises contained herein. The Parties acknowledge that these constitute good and adequate
consideration.
4. Waiver of Rights Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. In
consideration of the Village’s obligations contained in Paragraph 2, hereinabove, Employee does
hereby knowingly and voluntarily waive, release, satisfy, and forever discharge the Village and
all of its elected officials, employees, partners, insurers, reinsurers, predecessors, successors,
assigns, agents, attorneys, and representatives (past, present and future) (hereinafter the
“Released Parties”), of and from any and all claims, actions, causes of action, demands and
liabilities of any kind or character whatsoever, in law or in equity, which Employee ever had or
now has against said above-named persons and entities or any of them, for, upon or by reason of
any rights arising prior to the date at this Agreement under the Age Discrimination in
Employment Act (42 U.S.C. § 621 et seq.). It is the intent of the Village and Employee that this
be a full, complete and general release of the Employee’s rights arising prior to the date of this
Agreement under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
5. General Release. In addition to the waiver of rights set forth above and as a
material inducement for the Village to enter into this Agreement, Employee does hereby remise,
release, acquit, satisfy, and forever discharge the Village and all of its elected officials,
employees, partners, insurers, reinsurers, predecessors, successors, assigns, agents, attorneys, and
representatives (past, present and future) (hereinafter the “Released Parties”), of and from any
and all claims, actions, causes of action, demands and liabilities of any kind or character
whatsoever, in law or in equity, which Employee ever had, now has, or which any personal
representative, successor, heir or assign of Employee, hereafter can, shall or may have, against
said above-named persons and entities or any of them, for, upon or by reason of any matter,
cause or thing arising out of Employee’s employment with the Village. It is the intent of the
Village and Employee that this be a full, complete and general release. It is also the intent of the
Village and Employee that this Agreement releases all claims of Employee, including
specifically, without limitation, any and all claims or causes of action for employment
discrimination; any other claims or causes of action arising under, or any conduct which violates,
the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
of 1964; the Americans with Disabilities Act; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; 42 U.S.C. §§ 1981,
1983 or 1985; the Civil Rights Act of 1991; the Illinois Human Rights Act; or any other
provision of the Illinois Constitution or any provision of the Constitution of the United States;
the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974; the Illinois Insurance Code; the Fair
Labor Standards Act, the Family Medical Leave Act; or any other statute, ordinance, rule or
regulation of any state, federal, county, or local government regulating any aspect of the
employment relationship; any and all claims or causes of action for breach of contract or breach
of personnel policies or employee handbooks; promissory estoppel; infliction of emotional
distress; invasion of privacy; wrongful or retaliatory discharge; defamation; libel; slander; any
act contrary to the public policy of Illinois; or any other violation of the common law of Illinois
or of any other state; any and all claims or causes of action for wages, vacation pay, or benefits,
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including, but not limited to, all claims arising under, or based on any conduct which violates the
Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act; any and all claims or causes of action which were or
could have been asserted as arising under the Illinois Personnel Records Review Act; any and all
claims or causes of action which were or could have been asserted in any way related to
Employee’s employment (excepting those claims that cannot be waived by law). It is the intent
of the Village and Employee that this be a full, complete and general release.
6. Time to Review and Attorney Consultation. By agreement of the parties,
Employee has until March 4, 2026, to execute this Employment Separation and General Release
Agreement and deliver a copy of the executed Agreement to Village Manager Michael Rivas
(although Employee may choose to sign and deliver the Agreement sooner). Employee
acknowledges that Employee was tendered this Agreement on January 14, 2026, and has been
given at least twenty-one (21) days to review and execute this Agreement. Employee agrees and
acknowledges that the Village has informed Employee of Employee’s right to consult with an
attorney regarding this Agreement prior to signing below.
7. Revocation and Effective Date. Employee agrees and understands that
Employee may revoke this Agreement within seven (7) days after Employee signs this
Agreement and that the Agreement shall not become effective or enforceable until eight (8) days
after the date on which Employee signs below. If Employee wishes to revoke the Agreement,
Employee should deliver written revocation to Village Manager Michael Rivas. The Village
Manager must actually receive the written revocation, which may be delivered via personal
delivery, via overnight carrier, via electronic mail (email), or via first class U.S. Mail, within the
seven (7) days after the Employee signs this Agreement. If Employee does not revoke it, this
Agreement shall become effective and enforceable on the date upon which the seven-day
revocation period expires (the “Effective Date”) and Employee will be entitled to be paid the
Severance Pay and the Paid Continuation Coverage Period as set forth in Paragraph 2 of this
Agreement.
8. No Reinstatement. Employee recognizes that her employment with the Village
has permanently ceased. The Village shall have no obligation to reappoint, rehire, reinstate,
recall or hire Employee in the future regardless of any future organizational changes.
9. Covenant Not to Sue and Recourse for Employee Breach. The Employee
promises never to file or participate in a lawsuit, arbitration or other legal proceeding asserting
any claims that are released pursuant to this Agreement, except to enforce rights created by this
Agreement. If the Employee breaches Employee’s promise and files or participates in a legal
proceeding based on any such released claim, the Village’s obligation to pay Severance Pay or
the Paid Continuation Coverage Period referred to in Paragraph 2 above shall terminate
immediately, and the Employee will (i) repay to the Village any payments made to Employee as
consideration pursuant to this Agreement, including Severance Pay and monies paid by the
Village throughout the Paid Continuation Coverage Period; (ii) pay for all costs incurred by the
Village, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, in defending against Employee’s claim and seeking
repayment of the payments made under this Agreement; and (iii) pay all other damages awarded
by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Employee further understands that nothing in this release generally prevents Employee
from filing a charge or complaint with or participating in an investigation or proceeding
conducted by the EEOC, NLRB, or any other federal, state or local agency charged with the
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enforcement of any employment laws, although by signing this Employment Separation and
Release Agreement Employee acknowledges that Employee is waiving Employee’s right to
individual relief based on claims asserted in such a charge or complaint.
10. Neutral Construction. The language of all parts of this Agreement shall in all
cases be construed as a whole, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against either
of the parties regardless of the drafter.
11. Complete Agreement. The Employee understands this Agreement sets forth all
of the terms and conditions of the agreement between the Parties and that, in signing this
Agreement, the Employee cannot rely and has not relied upon any prior verbal statement
regarding the subject matter, basis or effect of this Agreement, and that all clarifications and/or
modifications of this Agreement must be in writing.
12. Controlling Law. The laws of the State of Illinois shall govern the interpretation
of this Agreement. If there is a lawsuit relating to or arising from this Agreement, Employee
agrees upon Village’s request to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of Cook County, State of
Illinois and agrees that venue shall be the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.
13. Severability. Should any provision of this Agreement be held invalid or
unenforceable by operation of law or otherwise, all remaining provisions shall remain in full
force and effect, provided, further, that a court may modify any provision to make it valid and
enforceable.
14. No Further Negotiations. The parties agree that all negotiations between them
are complete and that no further attempts to renegotiate this Agreement shall be made. Employee
acknowledges that in signing this Agreement, no promise or inducement has been made by the
Village, or any person representing the Village, except as contained herein. Employee further
acknowledges that she is entering into this Agreement without any threat or coercion and without
reliance on any statement or promise, whether contained in writing or in this Agreement, made
by any person representing the Village, which is not contained in writing in this Agreement.
15. Counterparts and Headings. Execution of this Agreement may be in
counterparts, which when executed shall become an integrated document binding on all parties.
The parties may exchange signatures by electronic transmission. Headings to paragraphs are
simply for reference or convenience only and not meant to include all subject topics or limit any
matter in any way.
16. Additional Obligations. Within 7 calendar days of the Effective Date of this
Agreement, the Village shall provide Employee with hard copies of her payroll check stubs from
February 7, 2025, to the start of her Leave Period. The Village will provide new payroll check
stubs with each of the respective Severance Payments. Within 7 calendar days of the Effective
Date of this Agreement, the Village Manager of the Village shall electronically mail (email) to
Employee a signed version of a letter of recommendation in the form and substance of the draft
accompanying this Agreement as Exhibit A hereto. Within 60 calendar days of the Effective
Date of this Agreement, the Village shall display the commemorative plaque created for the
dedication of the Villa Park Recreation Center, which contains Employee’s name, on the second
floor adjacent to the administrative offices therein.
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NOTICE TO EMPLOYEE: BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT YOU ARE
WAIVING YOUR RIGHTS ARISING PRIOR TO OR ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF
THIS AGREEMENT, IF ANY, UNDER THE AGE DISCRIMINATION IN
EMPLOYMENT ACT. YOU ARE ALSO GENERALLY RELEASING THE VILLAGE
FROM ANY AND ALL OTHER CLAIMS YOU MAY HAVE PRIOR TO OR ON THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS AGREEMENT.
EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN INFORMED OF EMPLOYEE’S RIGHT TO CONSULT
WITH A LAWYER PRIOR TO SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this EMPLOYMENT
SEPARATION AND RELEASE AGREEMENT the day and year first above written.
EMPLOYEE: VILLAGE OF VILLA PARK:
By: ________________________________
Gina Racanelli Michael Rivas
Village Manager
Dated: _____________________ Dated: _____________________
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Exhibit A
Letter of Recommendation
March 1, 2026
To Whom It May Concern,
I am honored to provide this letter of recommendation for Gina M. Racanelli, whose
distinguished career with the Village of Villa Park reflects more than three decades of dedicated
service and leadership within the Parks and Recreation Department.
Throughout her tenure, Ms. Racanelli held increasingly senior roles, most recently, Assistant
Director of Parks and Recreation and consistently demonstrated sound judgment, strong
administrative capability, and a commitment to public service. She played a meaningful role in
the development of the Village’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan and contributed significantly
to long-term strategic initiatives.
Ms. Racanelli successfully managed complex projects, including coordinating a feasibility study
and overseeing the seamless transition of departmental operations to the Villa Park Recreation
Center, a state-of-the-art facility. Her leadership ensured operational continuity, stakeholder
confidence, and high service standards.
Being an effective and respected manager of personnel, Ms. Racanelli supervised a diverse
workforce of full-time, part-time, seasonal, and unionized staff. Her leadership emphasized
accountability, professionalism, and staff development. She also demonstrated initiative in
program and event development, creating community offerings that have achieved sustained
participation and public engagement.
Ms. Racanelli is a principled, accomplished, and highly capable public servant. I recommend her
without reservation. She would be a valuable asset to any organization.
Respectfully,
Michael Rivas
Village Manager
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Commission Name: Senior Concerns Commission
Date of Commission Vote: March 2, 2026
Meeting Dates When Discussed: January 5, February 2, March 2
Vote Tally: 4 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent
Recommendation Statement:
The Senior Concerns Commission has put forward a recommendation to create an ‘Adopt
a Senior’ program. Seniors who would like help and companionship would be paired with
local high school students and/or scout troop members.
Background and Supporting Information:
Trustee Konstatos and Chairman Wood have been in discussions with Willowbrook High
School staff to and a local boy scout troop and both have expressed interest in
participating.
Budget so far is small (less than $1000). Costs would include publicity, small recognition
gifts for the students who participate and potentially a luncheon.
Benefits to Village:
By pairing up students with seniors, they can provide companionship and assist with
services seniors might otherwise have to pay for.
Alignment with Comprehensive Plan:
Anticipated Impact:
Supporting Documents:
Submitted by:
Commission Chair: ________________________________________ Date: ________________
Cindy Woods
Staff Liaison ________________________________________ Date: ________________
Tina Konstatos
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