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The dispute began after Mayor (name not specified) asked for a motion to recess into closed session to discuss “appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of a specific employee of the village.” Trustee Greco moved the motion; it received no second and, after extended discussion, the motion failed.

Trustees and staff described the hiring process used earlier in the search: a multi-step recruitment run with assistance from the chiefs association and an assessment center. Trustee Mullen said the candidate had not completed the assessment center that other finalists had undergone, and she and others urged that the candidate go through that same assessment first. “I agree with Trustee Mullen that the other candidates have had to follow a standard process which included going through the assessment center prior to this interview phase,” she said.

Several trustees also said they would not trust an immediate executive session while the source of the leak remained unknown. Trustee Saima said she received a copy of an executive-session agenda item four hours before a public event and blamed a “known associate” of the mayor for distributing it; she called for identifying who leaked the information before resuming closed-session deliberations. “For that information to be leaked ... I want to know who leaked it,” she said.

Village Attorney (name not specified) and Village Manager (name not specified) advised that executive session may be held at any point in a meeting so long as legal formalities are observed. The village attorney also confirmed that the agenda language provided to announce an executive session is the statutorily prescribed language used to reference personnel matters under state law and that the detailed substance of a closed session should not be disclosed publicly.

Trustees described a timeline: the assessment-center phase and the chiefs association engagement concluded in December; the contract with the interim recruitment consultant ended afterward. Trustee Saima and others said the interim chief’s engagement concluded in January and that trustees received little information after that. Several trustees said they had been surprised by the rapid effort to schedule an interview earlier in the week and by an informal Thursday gathering that did not produce a quorum; that informal gathering was recorded and is available, which some trustees said compounded confidentiality concerns.

Public commenter Kim Brondyke, a former village trustee and park district commissioner, urged the board to resolve the chief appointment quickly, saying the village needs a stable police chief. “I hope that all of you will resolve this issue soon because we need a stable police chief in this town,” she said.

Trustees proposed next steps that mirror their concerns: (1) complete the assessment-center step for this candidate before interviewing; (2) investigate how executive-session material was shared before returning to closed-session hiring discussions; and (3) solicit any outstanding background checks and references. Several trustees said the candidate had offered to meet individually with trustees while the assessment or other vetting is completed.

No formal appointment, interview in closed session, or vote on the candidate occurred at the March 3 meeting. The discussion closed with trustees planning follow-up—some asking staff to recontact the chiefs association to arrange a formal assessment center, others proposing dates for a special meeting to complete interviews once the outstanding procedural and confidentiality questions are addressed.

Ending: Trustees left the matter open. Multiple trustees said they favored moving carefully to protect candidates’ confidentiality and to preserve parity between finalists; others emphasized urgency for a permanent chief. The board did not vote on any appointment or take formal action to open or close an executive session on the topic at the March 3 meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-03-03 Village of Lisle Regular Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Trustees at the Village of Lisle meeting on March 3 debated whether to move into an executive session to interview a police chief candidate after at least one trustee said confidential executive-session material had been leaked.","taxTitle","Lisle, DuPage County, Illinois","taxId",70203,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6301705,"Board approves annexation, subdivision, police union contract, market license and technology extension; multiple votes pass",1780,139000,1919000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2485912-c63d0abf074c31f5ef781fc3a3dc33f1&start=139&end=1919","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2485912-c63d0abf074c31f5ef781fc3a3dc33f1/thumbnail_139000.jpg","/articles/6301705/Lisle/DuPage-County/Illinois/Board-approves-annexation-subdivision-police-union-contract-market-license-and-technology-extension-multiple-votes-pass","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6301705-3a8b16d93b7e5a3d892a9a55fcd13449/orig.mp4?Expires=1775339394&Signature=B98EmztQTAWfvj05xs504c-G4QH07YCtKSQsNprCrHRz~E7vqkzww~dgR90mi2bPwh6o9Hx0n821~gcMqpv8o1bXOyMZdCrH0QJMfOhCVJLtovGNftNPM1qZje9Bllr6ebfFH3czxBMIKL~zr0NiMDxNO11SvIp9r6v~wJsl~R0Onjee3mCU~9aBqMB14CBg1~6qKfc0Yg85HdvGxI52X9uO8WSBBwyDprzgF8Lt2O4km89omcu~BR5DC-OoQtuh3-Xx-v5dE4JrUqRgQFbpxCMwL9e8T2C33jQgewQ5CJDREmTeikl6bdsA8yDTv-90Hc4xVs66pZcZmmVa~yJvAQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of Lisle board approved a package of ordinances and resolutions on March 3 that included an annexation and subdivision at 5 South 320 Fender Road, a successor collective-bargaining agreement with the police union, and several licensing and contract extensions.

Key votes at a glance

- Annexation and zoning map amendment, 5 South 320 Fender Road: The board approved an ordinance annexing the property to the village and authorizing a map amendment to the R-1 zoning district to allow a residential subdivision. Director of Development Services (name not specified) described the intended development as two townhouse buildings (four dwelling units each) and two single-family detached houses. Roll call: Trustee Mullen (Aye); Trustee Duffy (Aye); Trustee Greco (Aye); Trustee Lesniak (Aye); Trustee Olson (Aye); Trustee Saima (Aye); Mayor (Aye). Outcome: approved.

- Preliminary and final plat of subdivision, map amendment, and variances, 5 South 320 Fender Road: Following plan-commission hearings in 2024 and a revised site plan presented on Feb. 19, 2025 that reduced the number of townhouse buildings from three to two and added two single-family homes, the board approved the ordinance to allow the subdivision and variances. Roll call: Trustee Greco (Aye); Trustee Mullin (Aye); Trustee Duffy (Aye); Trustee Lesniak (Aye); Trustee Olson (Aye); Trustee Syma (Aye); Mayor (Aye). Outcome: approved.

- Increase number of Class 2 liquor licenses by 1 / issuance to Crazy Tortoise, 1712 Ogden Avenue: The board approved increasing the Class 2 license count by one to permit issuance to Crazy Tortoise, an existing restaurant that completed the village’s background check and application requirements. Roll call: Trustee Mullen (Aye); Trustee Duffy (Aye); Trustee Greco (Aye); Trustee Lesniak (Aye); Trustee Olson (Aye); Trustee Saima (Aye); Mayor (Aye). Outcome: approved.

- Resolution amending French Market license agreement and supplemental food-truck market license with Ben Suden USA Incorporated: The board approved an amended agreement that shortened the French Market term to three years to match the food-truck market term, removed proposed noncompete language, and added an incentive rebate (25% of per-market fee from June 1–Sept. 1) contingent on a minimum number of fresh-food vendors (five in 2025 at the smaller Prairie Walk Pond location, then ten in 2026–27). Roll call: Trustee Greco (Aye); Trustee Duffy (Aye); Trustee Lesniak (Aye); Trustee Mullin (Aye); Trustee Olson (Aye); Trustee Syma (Aye); Mayor (Aye). Outcome: approved.

- Successor collective-bargaining agreement with the Metropolitan Alliance of Police, Chapter 87 (police union): The board approved a successor contract extending through April 2028 with wage increases (3% in 2025, 3% in 2026, 3.5% in 2027), new longevity-pay language and provisions for lateral‑hire advanced placement. The Village of Lisle’s Board of Police and Fire Commission previously approved rule changes allowing lateral hires. Roll call: Trustee Greco (Aye); Trustee Mullen (Aye); Trustee Duffy (Aye); Trustee Olson (Aye); Trustee Saima (Aye); other trustees voting Aye; Mayor (Aye). Outcome: approved.

- Three-year extension of agreement with Flock Group Incorporated (automatic license-plate reader system): The board approved a three‑year extension of the existing Flock agreement, reducing the number of fixed cameras from 11 to 10 after staff review found one camera produced comparatively few reads; staff said a mobile unit may be considered later. Roll call: Trustee Greco (Aye); Trustee Mullen (Aye); Trustee Duffy (Aye); Trustee Lesniak (Aye); Trustee Olson (No); Trustee Saima (Aye); Mayor (Aye). Outcome: approved (one No vote recorded).

- Invoice list approval: The board approved the March 3 invoice list in the amount of $908,225.11. Roll call produced unanimous assent. Outcome: approved.

- Consent agenda items including a special-event permit for Wheaton Park District superhero run, a Tail Waggard Trot 5K permit, and a one‑year extension for professional auditing services with Baker Tilly USA LLP not to exceed $40,990: Approved as presented. Outcome: approved.

What the votes mean

The annexation and subdivision approvals allow the applicant to proceed with a revised site plan that reduces unit density and adds buffering between the new development and neighboring properties; staff noted plan‑commission hearings in September and October 2024 and a subsequent February 19, 2025 recommendation of approval after revisions. The police union contract secures multi-year wage adjustments and new language addressing longevity and lateral hires. The Flock extension continues the village’s license-plate-reader program with one fewer fixed camera pending future operational review.

Ending: All listed ordinances and resolutions passed at the March 3 meeting. Where specific ordinance or resolution numbers were not provided during the meeting, staff noted those details will appear in the formal record and published minutes.","The Village of Lisle board on March 3 approved multiple ordinances and resolutions, including an annexation and subdivision for 5 South 320 Fender Road, a successor police union contract, an amended French Market license, and a three‑year extension for an automatic license-plate reader system.","actionData","errors"]

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Trustees clash over police chief hiring and alleged leak of confidential material

Board approves annexation, subdivision, police union contract, market license and technology extension; multiple votes pass