Village Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingHoffman Estates, IL · April 27, 2026
Minutes
Minutes April 27, 2026
MEETING: SPECIAL HOFFMAN ESTATES VILLAGE BOARD
DATE: APRIL 27, 2026
PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MUNICIPAL BUILDING COMPLEX
1900 HASSELL ROAD
HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Deputy Village President Gary Stanton called the meeting to order at 6:42 p.m.
The Village Clerk called the roll. Trustees present: Gary Pilafas, Karen Arnet,
Anna Newell.
Village President William McLeod and Trustee Kinnane attended electronically.
A quorum was present.
ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL PRESENT:
D. O’Malley, Deputy Village Manager
J. Pape, Assistant Village Manager
A. Janura, Corporation Counsel
K. Cawley, Chief of Police
A. Wax, Fire Chief
J. Nebel, PW Director
D. Raszka, Director of IT
R. Musiala, Finance Director
A. Wenderski, Director of Engineering
R. Signorella, Multimedia Production Manager
Motion by Trustee Pilafas, seconded by Trustee Arnet, to allow Village President
William McLeod and Trustee Kinnane to attend electronically. Voice vote taken. All
ayes. Motion carried.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Trustee Pilafas.
Motion by Trustee Kinnane, seconded by Trustee Arnet to recess the meeting until the
applicant appears. Voice vote taken. All ayes. Motion carried. Time 6:44 p.m.
Trustee Mills arrived at 6:46p.m.
Deputy Village President Gary Stanton called the meeting back to order at 6:47
p.m. The Village Clerk called the roll. Trustees present: Gary Pilafas, Karen
Arnet, Karen Mills, Anna Newell.
Village President William McLeod and Trustee Kinnane attended electronically.
A quorum was present.
Minutes April 27, 2026
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 Arts Commission. This applicant will be
appointed to the Arts Commission at the May 4, 2026, Village Board meeting.
The Board interviewed a volunteer for the Cultural Awareness Commission. This
applicant will be appointed to the Cultural Awareness Commission at the May 4, 2026,
Village Board meeting.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Trustee Pilafas, seconded by Trustee Mills, to adjourn the meeting. Voice
vote taken. All ayes. Motion carried. Time: 7:01 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
April 27, 2026 Council Chambers 6:40 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
A. Boards and Commissions Interviews
• Geynell Lawrence, Fourth of July Commission or Arts Commission
• Maarten Tonneyck, Cultural Awareness 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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