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Village of Brookfield Village Board met Sept. 8

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Village Board of the Village of Brookfield was called to order on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 6:30 PM, in the Edward Barcal Hall 8820 Brookfield Avenue Brookfield, IL 60513, with the following members present:

PRESENT: Village President Michael Garvey, Trustee Jennifer Hendricks, Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny, Trustee Kit Ketchmark, Trustee Julie Narimatsu, Village Clerk Michael Melendez, and Trustee Kyle Whitehead

EXCUSED: Trustee Nicole Gilhooley

STAFF PRESENT: Adam Durkin, Michael Kuruvilla, Tim Wiberg, Stevie Ferrari, Libby Popovic, and Doug Cooper

1 OPENING CEREMONIES: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

2 ROLL CALL

3 APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS

a) Hope for the Day's National Suicide Prevention & Action Month Proclamation

4 PUBLIC COMMENT

a) Jose Flores comments on nearby a business and the reporting process for observing potential violations. Jose Flores outlined past measures and asked about next steps.

b) Jim Carlson comments on nearby a business and potential business license violations. Jim Carlson outlined past measures and asked about next steps.

5 REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES

a) Trustee Narimatsu

Finance, DPW, Approval of Warrant(s)

Motion to Approve the Corporate Warrant Dated September 8th 2025 in the Amount of $1,210,026.27

RES-1-2025

Moved by Trustee Julie Narimatsu, seconded by Trustee Kit Ketchmark, Motion to Approve the Corporate Warrant Dated September 8th 2025 in the Amount of $1,210,026.27

Carried by the following votes:

Ayes: Trustee Jennifer Hendricks, Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny, Trustee Kit Ketchmark, Trustee Julie Narimatsu, and Trustee Kyle Whitehead

b) Trustee Gilhooley

Chamber of Commerce

c) Trustee Hendricks

Planning and Zoning, Library

d) Trustee Ketchmark

Administration, Economic Development

e) Trustee Whitehead

Parks and Recreation

f) Trustee Kaluzny

Conservation, Beautification

g) President Garvey

WCC Solid Waste Agency, Brookfield Zoo, WCMC

6 OMNIBUS AGENDA

a) Approval of Minutes

b) Approval of a Resolution to Approve an Amendment to the Master Software Licensing Agreement with Dacra Tech to Address Web Pay Services and Assign Payment Processing Fees to Violators

Motion to Approve Omnibus Agenda

RES-2-2025

Moved by Trustee Jennifer Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Kyle Whitehead,

Motion to Approve Omnibus Agenda

Carried by the following votes: Ayes: Trustee Jennifer Hendricks, Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny, Trustee Kit Ketchmark, Trustee Julie Narimatsu, and Trustee Kyle Whitehead

7 REGULAR BUSINESS

a) Consideration of an Ordinance Approving Variations from Section 62.17 Garages and Section 62.75 Bulk, Yard and Space Requirements of the Zoning Code to Construct a new Garage at 3620 Harrison Avenue

Motion to Pass an Ordinance Approving Variations from Section 62.17 Garages and Section 62.75 Bulk, Yard and Space Requirements of the Zoning Code to Construct a new Garage at 3620 Harrison Avenue

RES-3-2025

Moved by Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny, seconded by Trustee Jennifer Hendricks, Motion to Pass an Ordinance Approving Variations from Section 62.17 Garages and Section 62.75 Bulk, Yard and Space Requirements of the Zoning Code to Construct a new Garage at 3620 Harrison Avenue

Carried by the following votes: Ayes: Trustee Jennifer Hendricks, Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny, Trustee Kit Ketchmark, Trustee Julie Narimatsu, and Trustee Kyle Whitehead

8 MANAGERS REPORT

a) Village Manager Tim Wiberg reported on the BNSF bridge project that will cause a road closure on First Avenue, both northbound and southbound, between Ogden Avenue and 31st Street from September 15–22. The planned detours will route westbound traffic on 31st Street to Manheim Road, and westbound traffic from Ogden Avenue northbound on Manheim Road. To address public safety concerns, Village staff arranged access for southbound traffic from Waubansee Road out of South Hollywood. The Hollywood Avenue crossing will not be affected by the closure.

VM Wiberg also reported on the Congress Park Station improvement project, noting that the pedestrian tunnel will be closed for the next several weeks. Pedestrians and cyclists are advised to cross at the Maple Avenue crossing.

9 ADJOURNMENT

RES-4-2025

Moved by Trustee Kyle Whitehead, seconded by Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny, Motion to

Adjourn Village Board meeting at 7:02pm

Carried by the following votes: Ayes: Trustee Jennifer Hendricks, Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny, Trustee Kit Ketchmark, Trustee Julie Narimatsu, and Trustee Kyle Whitehead

https://brookfieldil.civicweb.net/document/176731/