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MINUTES

Tuesday, September 8, 2026
6:00 p.m.

Regular Meeting of the West Chicago Board of Park Commissioners in the Park District ARC Center Meeting
National Street, West Chicago, IL 60185.

I.
Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Present were Commissioners Carreno, Plumlee,
Riendeau, and Voelz, President Lenertz, Director Radun and Superintendents Minchev, Nelson
and Gasparini.

II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Public Hearing
The Public Hearing was called to order at 6:00 p.m. at the ARC Center of the West Chicago Park
District, DuPage County, Illinois (the “District”), 201 W. National Street, West Chicago, Illinois
regarding the proposed plan to issue not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Limited Tax
Park Bonds, Series 2026.
President Lenertz opened the Public Hearing at 6:00pm
Tom Reedy was virtual and gave a brief recap of the District’s roll over bonds. There was no Public
comment.
There being no public comment President Lenertz closed the Public Hearing at 6:00pm.
President Lenertz resumed the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners at 6:01pm.

IV.
Public Comment
Jose Luis Gatierrez was present. He introduced himself and said he was with Casa Michocan here
in West Chicago. Jose provided the attached handout to the Board and wanted to propose a plan
for more soccer fields in West Chicago.

Michael Gasparini, Superintendent of Parks, introduced our new Parks Specialist I, Kelvin Marin-
Sanchez.

V.
President’s Comments
President Lenertz made no comments.

VI.
Approve Meeting Agenda
Commissioner Riendeau motioned to approve the meeting agenda. Commissioner Carreno
seconded the motion which was carried by voice vote.

VII.
Consent Agenda
Commissioner Voelz motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Plumlee
seconded the motion. Roll was called, and motion carried.
Vote:
Yes – Carreno, Plumlee, Riendeau Voelz, Lenertz
No - 0
Absent – 0

Consent Agenda Items

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A. Minutes- August 4, 2026 (Committee of the Whole)
B. Minutes – August 11, 2026 (Regular Board Meeting)
C. Minutes- August 11, 2026 (Closed Session)

VIII.
Expenditures
Commissioner Voelz motioned to approve the August 2026 Expenditures Approval Report.
Commissioner Carreno seconded the motion. Roll was called and motion carried.
Vote:
Yes – Carreno, Plumlee, Riendeau Voelz, Lenertz
No - 0
Absent – 0

IX.
Staff Reports
A. Executive Director- A written report from Director Radun was provided to the Board prior
to the meeting. Director Radun reviewed this report with the Board. Director Radun also
provided the Board with the attached rendering of the soccer fields being developed at
Kress Creek. The post-it-notes with residents’ feedback from Park Tank were also displayed
for the Commissioners.
B. Superintendent of Recreation- A written report from Superintendent Nelson was provided
to the Board prior to the meeting. Superintendent Nelson reviewed the report with the
Board.
C. Superintendent of Parks- A written report from Superintendent Gasparini was provided to
the Board prior to the meeting. Superintendent Gasparini reviewed the report with the
Board.
D. Superintendent of Finance- A written report from Superintendent Minchev was provided
to the Board prior to the meeting. Superintendent Minchev reviewed the report with the
Board.

X.
Old Business
There was no old business.

XI.
New Business
Commissioner Voelz asked if the Park District was going to be in the parade this weekend.
Superintendent Nelson replied that we will not be.
Commissioner Plumlee asked if the Park District had any flock camera. Superintendent Nelson
replied that the District does not.
President Lenertz mentioned that when the solar field contract was up, we should consider
keeping the equipment. Director Radun replied that our contract is for 20 years, and at that time
we have the option to buy out the current equipment, or have the company remove everything
and bring the site back to how it originally was. At that time, we can then also decide if we would
want to explore another similar agreement, as we need to keep in mind that the current
equipment would be 20 years old.

XII.
Adjourn Open Meeting
Commissioner Voelz motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:55 p.m. Commissioner
Riendeau seconded the motion which was carried by voice vote.


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