Village Board

Minutes Village of Glen Ellyn Regular Village Board Meeting Monday, March 9, 2026 7:00 PM Glen Ellyn Civic Center, Galligan Board Room A. Call to Order – 7:01 P.M. B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Roll Call Upon roll call by Clerk Cosby, President Burket and Trustees Bhagwakar, Christiansen, Duncan, Kalinich, Simon, and Thompson answered “Present.” Also in attendance: Village Manager Franz, Assistant Village Manager Irizarry, Village Attorney Stephanides, Assistant Finance Director Chaparro, Public Works Director Hubsky, Community Development Director Henaghan, Professional Engineer Daubert, Police Chief Norton, and Fire Chief Clark. D. Presentation E. Audience Participation D’wayne Ratliff with Globe Life Liberty National Division spoke to the Board about their company’s Worksite Advantage Program. F. Acknowledgements 1) Expression of Thanks to Volunteer Fire Company and EMT personnel for Assistance to Resident Fire Chief Clark spoke about a medical emergency during which the Volunteer Fire Company assisted EMS to enter the home. The resident’s neighbor expressed thanks to the Fire Company in gaining access while maintaining respect for the home and its owner. G. Consent Agenda - The following items are considered routine business by the Village Board and will be approved in a single vote in the form listed below: RESULTS: APPROVED [6 to 0] MOVER: Trustee Duncan [Items 1 – 8] SECONDER: Trustee Christiansen AYES: Duncan, Christiansen, Bhagwakar, Kalinich, Simon, Thompson NAYS: 1 Motion to approve the following items including Payroll and Vouchers totaling $3,608,548.00. These agenda items have been reviewed by the Executive Team (Trustee Duncan). 1) Total Expenditures (Payroll and Vouchers) - $3,608,548.00 2) Adopt Resolution No. 26-22, A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with GA Paving, LLC for Construction of the 2026 Utility Pavement Restoration Program in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $57,140 to be Expensed to the Water and Sanitary Sewer Funds and Authorizing the Agreement’s Execution (Public Works Director Hubsky) 3) Adopt Resolution No. 26-23, A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with Corrective Asphalt Materials, LLC for Construction of the 2026 Asphalt Surface Rejuvenation Program in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $49,773.53 to be Expensed to the Capital Projects Fund, Waiving the Village’s Bidding Requirements for the Agreement Pursuant to Section 1-10-2(E) of the Village Code, and Authorizing the Agreement’s Execution (Public Works Director Hubsky) 4) Adopt Resolution No. 26-24, A Resolution Approving and Adopting the Village of Glen Ellyn 2026 Official Zoning Map (Community Development Director Henaghan) 5) Adopt Resolution 26-25, A Resolution Approving Closed Executive Session Minutes and Authorizing the Release of Certain Closed Executive Session Minutes (Village Attorney Stephanides) 6) Adopt Resolution No. 26-26, A Resolution Approving a Revised Lease Agreement Between the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County and the Village of Glen Ellyn Providing for the Lease of Maintenance Building Property at Churchill Woods and Certain Property Commonly Known as the McKee House Property and Authorizing its Execution (Village Manager Franz) Bruce Blake, resident, voiced his support of this item and spoke about its importance. Trustee Christiansen gave commendation to Trustee Thompson and Assistant Village Manager Irizarry for their work to preserve McKee House. 7) Adopt Resolution No. 26-27, A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Lease Agreement Between the Village of Glen Ellyn and the Glen Ellyn Park District Regarding the Civic Center Wiedner Auditorium and Authorizing its Execution (Village Manager Franz) Trustee Thompson asked about clarification on the open hours of the building and who physically opens and closes the building. Village Manager Franz replied. 8) Adopt Resolution 26-28, A Resolution Approving and Adopting the Village of Glen Ellyn's Meeting Room Policy (Village Manager Franz) 2  Trustee Thompson asked whether this was an update of existing practice. Village Attorney Stephanides replied. Trustee Thompson asked whether this policy excludes the Civic Betterment Party or the League of Women Voters and other like groups from using any of the meeting rooms. Village Attorney Stephanides replied it does not. H. Non-Consent Agenda RESULTS: APPROVED [6 to 0] MOVER: Trustee Simon SECONDER: Trustee Thompson AYES: Simon, Thompson, Bhagwakar, Christiansen, Duncan, Kalinich NAYS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 26-29, A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Kenig, Lindgren, O'Hara, Aboona, Inc. for Traffic Engineering Services in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $52,700 to be Expensed to the Capital Projects Fund and Authorizing the Agreement's Execution (Professional Engineer Daubert) (Trustee Simon) Professional Engineer Daubert presented the speed limit study proposed, including scope, estimated cost, and schedule. Javier Millan from KLOA was present to answer questions. Trustee Kalinich asked about speed limit regulations that have changed and the level of government which issued the regulations. Professional Engineer Daubert replied. Trustee Kalinich asked if there will be any weekend days of collection or only weekdays. Professional Engineer Daubert replied that the plan would be based on weekdays but could be changed. Trustee Thompson wondered about the location map and was hoping for more gathering locations around parks. Professional Engineer Daubert replied. Trustee Thompson asked if the study data will tell which streets should be 25 mph and which should remain 30 mph. Professional Engineer Daubert replied, with follow-up questions from Trustee Thompson. Trustee Christiansen asked if the data collected would account for traffic accidents as well as vehicle speed. Professional Engineer Daubert replied. She followed up with a question about speeding ticket data being included. Professional Engineer Daubert replied. Chief Norton added information about ticketing data that is available for insight into moving violations. Trustee Christiansen asked what, if any, liability would be the for the Village if the study does not reflect the actions taken. Village Attorney Stephanides replied. 3  Trustee Christiansen expressed her concern about this issue already being over budget. Trustee Simon replied that this was a request by the Board, and that staff is doing their best to accommodate the request. Trustee Bhagwakar wanted to know if areas around the schools will be a concentration of the study. Professional Engineer Daubert replied. She followed up with another question about school-centric data to be gathered. Professional Engineer Daubert replied and mentioned that the Village is seeking a grant to study this further. Trustee Bhagwakar asked about bike lanes being included. Professional Engineer Daubert replied. President Burket where the speed limit signs would be placed if the speed limit were changed. Professional Engineer Daubert replied. Discussion continued. President Burket asked how the speed study will measure the rate of each vehicle. Professional Engineer Daubert replied. Trustee Christiansen asked if the intersections being studied were feeder routes to roads for e-bikes. Professional Engineer Daubert replied. Linda Richman, resident, spoke about the research she presented at a workshop and thanked the Board for considering and studying the lowering of the speed limit. I. Other Business Trustee Duncan was interested in the Police Department’s enforcement plans for the new e- bike ordinance. Police Chief Norton replied. Trustee Simon reminded everyone to vote in the primary election and that early voting is available in the Civic Center. Village Manager Franz clarified early voting days. J. Reminders 1) Village Board Workshop canceled for March 16, 2026 2) Village Board Meeting, Monday, March 23, 2026 at 7 pm K. Adjourn – 7:53P.M. Adjourn to closed executive session for the purpose of discussing the compensation and performance of specific employees of the Village pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) and pending litigation brought on behalf of the Village and against the Village pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11), not to return to open session Trustee Simon moved and Trustee Kalinich seconded to adjourn and go into Closed Executive Session. Unanimous vote of approval. 4