Oak Brook Park District board approves use-rule updates, revises expense policy and green-lights bids for maintenance projects

At its June 15 meeting, the Oak Brook Park District Board approved multiple regulatory and administrative items, directed staff to issue maintenance bids, and discussed a proposed artificial intelligence policy.

The board adopted updates to General Use Regulations Chapters 2–3 after a motion by Commissioner Ivkovic Kelley; the roll call vote recorded Ayes from Ivkovic Kelley, Knitter and President Gondek and Nays from Commissioners Chan and Vescovi. Separately, the board considered a revision to Section 4.28 of the Personnel Policy Manual (Work Related Expense Reimbursement). The board first voted to waive the board rules to consider the revision at the same meeting (motion passed; Ayes—Vescovi, Knitter, Ivkovic Kelley, and President Gondek; Nay—Chan) and then approved the revision (Ayes—Ivkovic Kelley, Knitter, and President Gondek; Nays—Chan and Vescovi).

Deputy Director Bob Johnson reported that bids for Family Recreation Center exterior maintenance and for the tennis-court and parking lot project would be issued the following day, with a shorter turnaround for the tennis work; staff recommendations will be presented at the July meeting. Director of Recreation and Communications Robert Pechous said the district lacks a formal AI policy and proposed adding Section 4.30 (Artificial Intelligence Usage Policy) to the Personnel Policy Manual for future consideration.

President Gondek also noted that an organization calling itself the Oak Brook Motor Club intends to request a zoning permit for a motor club; no building plans or approvals have been submitted. During open forum, Ray Cesca raised concerns about gender-neutral restrooms and locker rooms; his comments were recorded in the minutes during public comment.

The board scheduled its next regular meeting for July 20, 2026.