East Central Reporter

Village of Montgomery Intergovernmental Committee met July 28.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

I. Call to Order – Trustee Sperling called the meeting to order at 6:10P. II. Roll Call

Present: Village Clerk Debbie Buchanan, Trustee Matt Bauman, Trustee Ben Brzoska, Trustee Dan Gier, Trustee Doug Marecek, Trustee Steve Jungermann, and Trustee Theresa Sperling

Also present: Communications Manager Kristina Nemetz, Village Administrator Jeff Zoephel, Director of Public Works Mark Wolf, Community Engagement & Event Coordinator Rosie Boeing, Chief of Police Phil Smith, Accounting Manager Lexi Hansen

Absent: Village President Matt Brolley, Assistant Village Administrator Meghan Ostreko, Director of Community Development Sonya Abt, Economic Development Manager Patrick Burke

III. Trustee Sperling opened the meeting for public comment. There was none.

IV. Approval of the minutes of the Intergovernmental Committee Meeting of June 23, 2025.

Trustee Sperling asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the June 23 meeting.

Trustee Brzoska made a motion to approve.

Trustee Gier seconded the motion.

Motion carried.

V. Items for Discussion

Montgomery Fest plans are in motion. We are set to have an amazing 40th anniversary celebration. A detailed presentation was given that outlined this year’s entertainment and event schedule, new activations, and logistical changes that have been made to improve the overall event experience for this year. The presentation is attached to this packet.

VI. New or Unfinished Business

VII. Upcoming Events & Future Meeting Schedule

A. Street Eats – Saturday, June 28

B. Village buildings closed – Friday, July 4

C. Senior Lunch – Tuesday, July 8

D. Concert in the Park: Disco Circus – Thursday, July 17

E. Intergovernmental Committee Meeting – Monday, July 28

VIII. Adjournment

With no further business, Trustee Brzoska moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Marecek seconded the motion. Trustee Sperling adjourned the meeting at 6:50P. Motion carried.

https://www.montgomeryil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08252025-769