Village Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingHoffman Estates, IL · February 9, 2026
Minutes
MEETING: SPECIAL HOFFMAN ESTATES VILLAGE BOARD
DATE: FEBRUARY 9, 2026
PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MUNICIPAL BUILDING COMPLEX
1900 HASSELL ROAD
HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Village President William McLeod called the meeting to order at 6:52 p.m. The Village
Clerk called the roll. Trustees present: Anna Newell, Gary Pilafas, Gary Stanton, Karen
Arnet, Patrick Kinnane, Karen Mills.
A quorum was present.
ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL PRESENT:
E. Palm, Village Manager
D. O’Malley, Deputy Village Manager
J. Dickson, Assistant Corporation Counsel
P. Seger, HRM Director
A. Wenderski, Director of Engineering
R. Signorella, Multimedia Production Manager
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Trustee Newell.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one wished to be recognized.
4. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS:
4.A. Boards and Commissions Interviews
The Board interviewed a volunteer for the Emerging Technology Commission. This applicant
will be appointed to the Emerging Technology Commission at the February 16, 2026 Village
Board Meeting.
5. ADJOURNMENT
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Motion by Trustee Pilafas, seconded by Trustee Mills, to adjourn the meeting. Voice vote taken.
All ayes. Motion carried. Time: 6:59 p.m.
Patty Richter Village Clerk Date Approved
Agenda
AGENDA
Village Board of Trustees
Special Meeting
Village Hall
1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
February 9, 2026 Council Chambers 6:50 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
A. Boards & Commissions Interview
• Faris Bhatti (Emerging Technology Advisory Commission)
5. ADJOURNMENT
Further details and information can be found in the agenda packet attached hereto and incorporated herein and
can also be viewed online at www.hoffmanestates.org and/or in person in the Village Clerk's office. The Village of
Hoffman Estates complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For accessibility assistance, call the
ADA Coordinator at 847/882-9100.
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