Oak Park public meetings in 2023

President and Board of Trustees

The Oak Park Village Board will hold a regular meeting with public comment, followed by votes on several ordinances and resolutions. Key actions include adopting updated building and zoning fees, expanding the reduced parking permit fee program, and approving a consent agenda with over $11 million in bills and multiple contractor agreements.

• ORD 23-102: Adopt annual building and construction permit fees, including updated ICC BVD chart and demolition fee adjustments
• ORD 23-118: Expand reduced parking permit fee eligibility to more affordable housing locations
• MOT 23-115: Approve bills totaling $11,008,289 for Oct 29–Nov 25, 2023
• RES 23-374: Approve $90,000 public health nurse services agreement with Patrice Steurer, R.N.
• RES 23-320: Amend PY 2023 CDBG to repurpose $200,000 from street resurfacing to ADA sidewalk replacement

The Village Board adopted the FY2024 budget, which includes a 3% property tax levy, and approved a $998,577 contract for the Oak Park Avenue streetscape design. The board also approved a special use permit for a car wash at 6000-6020 Roosevelt Road, an ordinance on paid leave for village employees, and numerous consent agenda items including $11 million in bills and various service contracts.

• Adopted FY2024 budget with 3% tax levy (7-0)
• Approved $998,577 streetscape design contract with Terra Engineering (7-0)
• Granted special use permit for car wash at 6000-6020 Roosevelt Road (7-0)
• Adopted paid leave ordinance for village employees (6-0, Enyia absent)
• Approved $11,008,289 in bills (consent agenda)
• Approved 2024 meeting calendar (consent agenda)
• Adopted tax abatements totaling over $3.8 million (7-0 each)
• Approved $263,000 grant to Oak Park Area Arts Council (consent agenda)

President and Board of Trustees

The regular meeting of the Village of Oak Park President and Board of Trustees scheduled for November 30, 2023, was canceled. A special meeting was held at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers (Room 201) to discuss the Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Budget. The session focused on unresolved issues to allow staff to update the document for formal adoption on December 4, 2023.

• Review of the Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Budget (ID 23-577)
• Formal adoption of the budget scheduled for December 4, 2023

President and Board of Trustees

The President and Board of Trustees will review the Fiscal Year 2024 proposed budget at this meeting. The discussion focuses on unresolved issues and questions so staff can update the document for formal adoption on December 4, 2023. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the October 30, 2023 meeting.

• Review of Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Budget (ID 23-560)
• Motion to approve minutes from October 30, 2023 meeting (MOT 23-111)
• Formal budget adoption scheduled for December 4, 2023

The Board reviewed the FY2024 proposed budget but took no formal action. Trustees discussed concerns about flat levy, use of reserves, and future revenue, with some supporting the budget as presented. No decisions were made on the budget.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved minutes from October 30, 2023 meeting (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:13 PM (voice vote)

President and Board of Trustees

The Village Board will hold a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2024 proposed budget. The agenda includes a motion to reallocate $1,000,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to support asylum-seeking migrants through March 19, 2024. The Board will also vote on first and second readings for ordinances affecting building permits, parking fees, and water rates.

• Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Budget
• Motion to reallocate $1,000,000 in ARPA funding for asylum-seeker aid
• First reading of ORD 23-96 updating building and construction permit fees
• Second reading of ORD 23-110 proposing a 4% increase in water and sewer rates
• Resolution to purchase 2,500 tons of rock salt from Cargill Inc. for up to $200,000

The Oak Park Village Board approved a motion to reallocate $500,000 in unspent ARPA funds for aid to asylum-seeking migrants through February 6, 2024, and extended the emergency declaration to that date. The votes were 4-3, with President Scaman and Trustees Buchanan, Enyia, and Straw in favor, and Trustees Parakkat, Robinson, and Wesley opposed. The board also adopted ordinances increasing garbage collection rates and water/sewer rates, and approved a consent agenda including bills of $4.3 million and various contracts.

• Approved $500K ARPA reallocation for migrant aid through Feb. 6, 2024 (4-3)
• Extended emergency declaration for asylum seekers through Feb. 6, 2024 (4-3)
• Adopted garbage collection rate increase ordinance (7-0)
• Adopted water and sewer rate increase ordinance (7-0)
• Approved $4,303,593.11 in bills (consent agenda)
• Approved 6th extension for Residences of South Boulevard construction to May 31, 2024 (6-1)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts, settlements, and surplus property disposal
• Held first readings on building permit fees and reduced parking permit fee program

President and Board of Trustees

The Village of Oak Park President and Board of Trustees will meet on November 13, 2023, at Village Hall. The primary substantive item is the review of the Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Budget. The Board is also expected to adjourn to an Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining before reconvening.

• Review of the Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Budget (ID 23-517)
• Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining

The Oak Park Village Board discussed extending the emergency proclamation for migrant housing but took no final vote, deferring the decision to the November 20 meeting. Trustees disagreed on costs, ARPA funding, and capacity, with some supporting an extension and others opposing it without a comprehensive plan. The board also heard the Oak Park Public Library's FY 2024 proposed tax levy and budget, and received an update on asylum seeker response efforts.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved motion to adjourn to executive session for collective bargaining (7-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (voice vote)
• Deferred emergency order extension decision to November 20 meeting
• Withdrew motion to extend meeting past 10:00 P.M.

President and Board of Trustees

The Village Board will hold a Truth in Taxation hearing for the 2023 property tax levy, which is projected to increase by 4.11% overall. The Board will also take first readings on ordinances adjusting water, sewer, and garbage collection fees for 2024. Additionally, the Board will consider resolutions to allocate up to $1,050,000 in state funds for Madison Street improvements and approve liquor licenses for two businesses.

• Truth in Taxation Public Hearing for the 2023 Property Tax Levy (4.11% increase)
• First reading of ORD 23-100: Water and sewer rate adjustment (estimated 4% increase)
• First reading of ORD 23-101: Garbage and recycling fee changes for FY2024
• Resolution RES 23-318: Appropriating up to $1,050,000 for Madison Street Improvements
• Ordinances granting liquor licenses to Lux BBQ OP LLC and 1759 W. Grand, LLC

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for November 2, 2023, has been canceled. The agenda included the review of the Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Budget and approval of minutes from the October 26, 2023 meeting.

• Meeting status: CANCELED
• Item 5B: Review of the Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Budget (ID 23-497)
• Item 4A: Approval of Minutes from October 26, 2023 (ID 23-502)

President and Board of Trustees

The Village Board is holding an emergency meeting to consider a resolution declaring a local disaster emergency as a procedural step to provide aid and support to asylum seekers residing in Oak Park. The agenda contains only this one substantive item, along with standard procedural items like call to order, roll call, and public comment periods.

• RES 23-326: Resolution declaring an emergency disaster to provide aid and support to asylum seekers residing in Oak Park

The Village Board declared an emergency disaster to provide aid to asylum seekers who arrived in Oak Park, approving up to $300,000 in spending authority for the Village Manager. The resolution was amended to expire on December 4, 2023, rather than December 2. The board discussed the lack of advance notice, the impact on village services, and the need for language access support.

• Declared emergency disaster to aid asylum seekers (6-0)
• Approved $300K spending authority for Village Manager (6-0)
• Amended resolution expiration date to December 4, 2023 (6-0)

President and Board of Trustees

The Oak Park Village Board will consider a consent agenda including a $7.1 million construction contract for Madison Street improvements, several professional service agreements, and a resolution to increase Motor Fuel Tax funding for the Lake Street project. The regular agenda includes a presentation on Housing Trust Fund revenue sources, adoption of the five-year Capital Improvement Plan, and a motion to establish an emergency task force and fund for asylum seekers.

• Resolution approving $7,124,631 contract with A Lamp Concrete Contractors for Madison Street improvements (Oak Park Ave to East Ave)
• Resolution increasing Motor Fuel Tax funding for Lake Street Improvement Project from $900,000 to $1,900,000
• Resolution approving $512,926 task order with TranSystems for Madison Street construction engineering
• Resolution approving $45,000 historic preservation architectural services with Johnson Lasky Kindelin Architects for Village Hall renovation feasibility
• Motion to establish Village Emergency Task Force and Fund for Asylum Seekers

The Board approved an amended motion allocating $150,000 from ARPA funds to support asylum seekers and directed staff to return with more information on establishing a task force. The Board also approved the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan, a $7.1M Madison Street construction contract, and several other resolutions. A resolution for historic preservation architectural services was approved 6-1, with Trustee Parakkat dissenting.

• Approved $150K from ARPA funds for asylum seeker support, amended motion (7-0)
• Approved 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan (7-0)
• Approved $7,124,631 contract with A Lamp Concrete for Madison Street Improvements (consent agenda)
• Approved $512,926 task order with TranSystems for Madison Street construction engineering (consent agenda)
• Approved $45,000 historic preservation services agreement with Johnson Lasky Kindelin Architects (6-1)
• Approved creating Facility Review Committee for Village Hall renovation evaluation (6-1)
• Approved proclamation for National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (7-0)
• Approved on-street overnight permit parking on 600 block of Randolph Street (consent agenda)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the Fiscal Year 2024 proposed budget. The agenda also includes approving minutes from the October 10, 2023 meeting and hearing public comments.

• Review of Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Budget (ID 23-486)
• Approval of Minutes from October 10, 2023 Meeting (ID 23-484)

President and Board of Trustees

The Village Board will discuss a conceptual design for the Oak Park Avenue Streetscape Project, including cost alternatives. They will also receive the semi-annual report from the Citizen Police Oversight Committee. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss pending litigation.

• Discussion of Oak Park Avenue Streetscape Project conceptual design
• Review of low/medium/high cost scenarios for the streetscape project
• Receipt of Citizen Police Oversight Committee semi-annual report
• Executive session to discuss pending litigation

President and Board of Trustees

The Village of Oak Park President and Board of Trustees will meet on October 16, 2023, to approve several contracts, zoning changes, and financial reports. Key actions include adopting an ordinance to update electric vehicle charging regulations and approving a five-year capital improvement plan. The Board will also authorize payments of $11,593,089.49 for late August and September expenses.

• ORD 23-93: Amend zoning for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
• MOT 23-91: Approve bills totaling $11,593,089.49 (Aug 25–Sep 29)
• MOT 23-99: Adopt FY 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan
• RES 23-302: Contract with Pavement Systems, Inc. up to $146,799 for parking lots
• RES 23-291: Contract with Marking Specialists Corp. up to $135,548 for bike boulevard

Finance Committee

The Oak Park Finance Committee will review presentations from five organizations seeking 2024 fiscal year funding. The groups include the Oak Park Housing Authority, Oak Park Residence Corporation, Oak Park Area Arts Council, Downtown Oak Park, and Visit Oak Park. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Oak Park Housing Authority 2024 Funding Request (ID 23-449)
• Oak Park Residence Corporation 2024 Funding Request (ID 23-448)
• Oak Park Area Arts Council 2024 Funding Request (ID 23-421)
• Downtown Oak Park 2024 Funding Request (ID 23-450)
• Visit Oak Park 2024 Funding Request (ID 23-447)

President and Board of Trustees

The Village of Oak Park Board will hear a staff presentation on a draft referendum ordinance for the March 19, 2024 Primary Election. The vote would determine if the Village adopts ranked-choice voting for the Village President, Trustees, and Clerk. The agenda also includes approving proclamations for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Indigenous Peoples Day.

• ID 23-446: Presentation on ranked-choice voting referendum for March 19, 2024 election
• MOT 23-89: Proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• MOT 23-90: Proclamation for Indigenous Peoples Day (October 9, 2023)
• MOT 23-92: Proclamation for Ageism Awareness Day (October 7, 2023)
• MOT 23-96: Proclamation honoring John Troelstrup

The Oak Park Village Board held a special meeting to discuss a proposed referendum on ranked choice voting (RCV) for the March 2024 ballot. After extensive discussion, no formal vote was taken on the referendum; the majority of trustees indicated a preference to wait for the state task force's recommendations and Governor Pritzker's response before deciding. The board approved several proclamations and the agenda as amended.

• Approved agenda as amended (voice vote)
• Approved proclamation honoring John Troelstrup (7-0)
• Approved proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month (7-0)
• Approved proclamation for Indigenous Peoples Day (7-0)
• Approved proclamation for Ageism Awareness Day (7-0)
• Discussed ranked choice voting referendum; no vote taken

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee reviewed the draft Five Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for FY 2024-2028, which is based on $5.2M in dedicated recurring revenue plus $3M in ARPA funds and a $3M transfer from the general fund balance. No formal votes were taken on the CIP; it will appear on the October 16 agenda for approval. The committee discussed prioritizing bike and pedestrian safety, with several residents urging more funding for such projects. Staff was directed to revise the Fire Station 2 improvement item after trustees questioned the $1.2M geothermal cost and recommended a feasibility study instead.

• Approved minutes from November 17, 2022 meeting (voice vote)
• Reviewed draft CIP for FY 2024-2028; no formal action taken
• Directed staff to revise Fire Station 2 improvements after trustees questioned $1.2M geothermal cost
• Trustee Robinson recommended pausing $675K Fire Station 2 spend until assessment
• Trustee Wesley recommended feasibility study for replacing Fire Station 2
• Staff to follow up on sustainability outreach strategy and demographics
• Staff to provide number of alleys in similar condition
• Staff to revise priority scale tool for CIP projects

President and Board of Trustees

The Village Board will discuss adaptive reuse zoning amendments, deny a historic preservation appeal, and authorize a $7.5 million grant application for asylum seeker services. Other items include traffic calming recommendations and software contract updates.

• Adopt ordinance amending zoning for adaptive reuse of abandoned religious structures.
• Deny Certificate of Appropriateness for dormers/skylights at 312 North East Ave.
• Authorize $7,500,000 grant application for asylum seeker services (SMASS).
• Approve $12,100 change order for CityView software to add animal control services.
• Concur with traffic calming recommendations for Berkshire and Greenfield Streets.

The Board approved a resolution to apply for a $7.5 million grant from the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus for asylum seeker services, with all trustees voting in favor. The Board also approved a consent agenda including several contracts and resolutions, and adopted an ordinance amending adaptive reuse permit regulations. A motion to deny a certificate of appropriateness for dormer additions at 312 North East Avenue failed, and an alternate ordinance reversing the Historic Preservation Commission's denial was approved.

• Approved $7.5M grant application for asylum seeker services (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $12,100 software change order, $92,488 engineering task order, $30,000 Siemens contract, $45,000 traffic control materials, $107,900 water/sewer design, Halloween trick-or-treat hours, and traffic calming recommendations
• Approved renewal of $70,000 voice/data circuit services contract with Peerless Network (7-0)
• Approved appointments to four citizen commissions (7-0)
• Denied ordinance to concur with Historic Preservation Commission denial of dormer additions at 312 North East Ave (3-4)
• Approved alternate ordinance reversing Historic Preservation Commission denial (4-3)
• Adopted adaptive reuse permit ordinance amendment with commercial option #2 and residential option #2 (5-2)

President and Board of Trustees

The Village of Oak Park Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to complete the fourth and final session of a series establishing revised board protocols and goals. These protocols serve as a roadmap for prioritizing funding during the annual budget process and aligning operations with community goals. The agenda contains no other substantive items, contracts, or ordinances.

• Final session to establish revised Village Board protocols and goals (ID 23-424)

The Oak Park Village Board held a special meeting to discuss proposed changes to board protocols, including moving regular meetings to Tuesdays, limiting presentations, and increasing the Village Manager's spending authority. No formal votes were taken on these proposals; the board reached consensus on some items, such as raising the spending authority from $25K to $50K, but final decisions were deferred. The meeting was procedural and discussion-focused, with no substantive decisions approved or denied.

• Agenda approved by voice vote
• Consensus to increase Village Manager's spending authority from $25K to $50K (no formal vote)
• Consensus to move regular meetings to Tuesdays (no formal vote)
• Consensus to limit regular item presentations to 10 minutes and study sessions to 20 minutes (no formal vote)
• Consensus to have a single public comment period at the beginning of meetings (no formal vote)
• Meeting adjourned by voice vote

President and Board of Trustees

The Village of Oak Park Board of Trustees will review a proposed ordinance on law enforcement surveillance oversight. The item is based on a recommendation from the Civic Information Systems Commission and the ACLU's model ordinance. The meeting also includes proclamations for Hispanic Heritage Month and National Suicide Prevention Month.

• Discussion of ID 23-422: Proposed ordinance on law enforcement surveillance oversight
• MOT 23-82: Proclamation of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15-Oct 15)
• MOT 23-84: Proclamation honoring Dan Burke for HUD service
• MOT 23-85: Proclamation of National Suicide Prevention + Action Month

The Oak Park Village Board held a special meeting on September 11, 2023, and approved three proclamations. The main agenda item was a presentation and discussion on a proposed ordinance for law enforcement surveillance oversight, but no vote was taken. Trustees requested several changes to the draft, including definitions, reporting timelines, and language on exigent circumstances. The board also heard public comments urging action on the migrant crisis and agreed to pursue a grant.

• Approved proclamation for National Suicide Prevention + Action Month (7-0)
• Approved proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month annually Sept 15-Oct 15 (7-0)
• Approved proclamation honoring Dan Burke for HUD service (7-0)
• Discussed surveillance oversight ordinance, no vote taken

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing the staff-recommended Five Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for FY 2024-2028, covering capital projects for the Parking Fund, Water/Sewer Fund, Fleet Replacement Fund, Equipment Replacement Fund, Sustainability Fund, and funds previously obligated in the Madison Street TIF. Only the first year of the plan will be legally appropriated as part of the FY24 operating budget once adopted by the Board. The review is split across two meetings, with the second scheduled for September 26th.

• Review of Five Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for FY 2024-2028
• CIP covers Parking Fund, Water/Sewer Fund, Fleet Replacement Fund, Equipment Replacement Fund, Sustainability Fund, and Madison Street TIF funds
• Only first year of CIP will be legally appropriated in FY24 budget
• Second CIP review meeting scheduled for September 26th

The Finance Committee reviewed the proposed Five Year Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2024-2028, covering the Parking, Water/Sewer, Fleet, Equipment Replacement, and Madison Street TIF funds. The sustainability fund review was postponed to the September 26 meeting. No formal votes were taken; the committee discussed projects, funding, and deferred maintenance, and directed staff to follow up on several items.

• Postponed sustainability fund review to September 26 meeting
• Discussed charging for 13 EV parking spots; staff to bring ordinance later
• Requested usage report for EV spots
• Requested correlation between parking outlay increase and prior board approvals
• Discussed OPRF garage lease expiration in 2028; analysis to be done
• Discussed creating a report for all deferred maintenance
• Discussed flood mitigation priorities; Trustee Robinson requested higher priority codes
• Discussed restarting Rain Ready grant program in 2024

President and Board of Trustees

The Village Board approved a special use permit for a major planned development containing a four-story educational institution building addition at 201 North Scoville Avenue. The board also adopted ordinances updating the Aging in Place Commission membership requirements and adopting state EV parking violation fines. A $319,200 contract for Main Fire Station bunk room renovations was approved as amended to include an additional $400K for HVAC work.

• Approved special use permit for 4-story school addition at 201 N. Scoville Ave (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance updating Aging in Place Commission membership (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance adopting state EV parking violation fines (7-0)
• Approved $319,200 contract for Main Fire Station bunk room renovations, amended to add $400K for HVAC (7-0)
• Approved $44,076 purchase of fire station alerting system equipment (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $11.59M in bills and multiple contracts
• Approved overnight permit parking on 100 block of N. Elmwood Ave
• Approved traffic calming at Clarence Ave and Adams St intersection

President and Board of Trustees

The Village of Oak Park Board is reviewing a consent agenda that includes approving bills totaling $6,707,637.81 and a $450,000 contract with R.W. Dunteman Company for pavement preservation. The Board is also considering resolutions to apply for a $5,000,000 Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund grant and renew professional services contracts for auditing and pension actuarial work.

• Contract with R.W. Dunteman Company for Project 23-6 Pavement Preservation up to $450,000
• Resolution to apply for $5,000,000 Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund Home Repair Program grant
• Approval of bills in the amount of $6,707,637.81 for May 26 through July 6, 2023
• Resolution to award a $25,000 forgivable loan to 163 N. Lombard Avenue for rental property rehabilitation
• Resolution to apply for $495,183 in public health grants from Cook County and state agencies

The Board approved a second amendment to FGM Architects' contract, raising the not-to-exceed amount from $36,000 to $50,000 for additional conceptual solutions for Village facilities, despite Trustee Parakkat's opposition citing conflict of interest. The Board tabled an ordinance amending zoning regulations for adaptive reuse permits, with a 4-2 vote, to allow staff to analyze existing church parking and clarify the special use process. The Board also approved the consent agenda, including $6.7M in bills, and adopted resolutions for grants, contracts, and budget amendments.

• Approved $50,000 FGM Architects contract amendment (5-1)
• Tabled adaptive reuse permit ordinance (4-2)
• Approved $6,707,637.81 in bills (6-0)
• Adopted resolution for $5M IHDA home repair grant application
• Approved $450,000 pavement preservation contract with R.W. Dunteman
• Adopted ordinance amending FY2023 budget
• Approved Penny's Oak Park liquor license (5-0, Parakkat recused)
• Adopted investment policy (6-0)

President and Board of Trustees

The Oak Park Village Board is holding a special meeting focused on updating its Protocols and Board Goals, the first of four possible sessions. These goals guide how the board prioritizes funding during the annual budget process and align operations with community objectives. The agenda contains no other substantive items, only procedural steps like call to order and public comment.

• Village Board Goal Setting session (ID 23-342) to establish revised Protocols and Board Goals
• Goal-setting sessions scheduled for July 10, 11, 17, and 20

The Village Board held a goal-setting session, revising its vision statement and discussing board values and goals. No formal votes were taken on the substantive content; the board agreed on a revised vision statement and discussed strategies for goals including affordability, safety, racial equity, and economic vitality. The facilitator will draft the goals for further review.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Agreed on revised vision statement: 'Oak Park is a leader in transformational thought and action committed to making brave decisions that are racially and environmentally just and create a safe, equitable, affordable, and vibrant future.'
• Agreed to limit tax levy per finance policy (removed specific 3% cap)
• Discussed adding 'health' to community health and safety goal
• Discussed adding 'implement BerryDunn recommendations' as a strategy
• Discussed exploring alternatives for youth adjudication and engagement
• Discussed evaluating single-family zoning and housing diversification
• Discussed creating economic vitality plans for North Avenue and Roosevelt Road

President and Board of Trustees

The Village of Oak Park Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to begin updating its Protocols and Board Goals. This is the first of four scheduled sessions (July 10, 11, 17, and 20) designed to create a roadmap for prioritizing funding during the annual budget process. The agenda contains no other substantive decisions, contracts, or ordinances, consisting only of procedural items and this goal-setting session.

• Session 1 of 4 for Village Board Goal Setting (ID 23-332)
• Goal setting aims to align operations and prioritize funding for the annual budget

The Oak Park Village Board held a special goal-setting meeting facilitated by Strategic Government Resources. Trustees revised the core values, adding 'engage and collaborate with the community and partners' and 'focused on equity, innovation, and sustainability,' and discussed a draft vision statement. No formal decisions were made; the session was for discussion and drafting, with trustees asked to bring thoughts on remaining goals to the next session.

• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:03 P.M. (voice vote)
• Revised core values to include 'engage and collaborate with the community and partners' and 'focused on equity, innovation, and sustainability' (discussion, no formal vote)
• Discussed draft vision statement, no final version adopted

President and Board of Trustees

The Village Board will approve a contract with R.W. Dunteman Company for up to $2,877,840 to resurface various local streets. The Board will also discuss and potentially adopt an ordinance requiring safe storage of firearms in homes and allowing weapon buyback programs. Additionally, the Board will consider liquor license applications for two restaurants.

• Contract with R.W. Dunteman Company for street resurfacing, not to exceed $2,877,840
• Ordinance establishing all-way stops at South Boulevard and Scoville Avenue
• Ordinance requiring safe storage of firearms and allowing village buyback programs
• Liquor license application for VFJ Enterprises II Inc. (Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles)
• Liquor license application for Sistar 5 Inc. (Rustico) at 155 S. Oak Park Avenue

The Village Board adopted an ordinance amending the weapons code to require safe storage of firearms and allow voluntary surrender to police, with a friendly amendment removing the ID requirement for surrendering firearms. The board also selected Option 4 for the police station improvement project, directing staff to prepare final conceptual design drawings and advance to schematic design. Several consent agenda items were approved, including a $2,877,840 street resurfacing contract and two liquor license ordinances.

• Adopted firearm safe-storage and buyback ordinance (7-0)
• Approved motion to direct staff on police station project, selecting Option 4 (5-2)
• Approved $2,877,840 contract with R.W. Dunteman for street resurfacing (consent agenda)
• Approved $218,053 engineering task order with V3 Companies (consent agenda)
• Approved $40,072 agreement with State of Illinois for North Avenue ITS project (consent agenda)
• Established all-way stops at South Boulevard and Scoville Avenue (consent agenda)
• Authorized donation of surplus bicycles (consent agenda)
• Issued B-2 liquor license to Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles (5-0, 1 recused, 1 absent)

President and Board of Trustees

The Oak Park Village Board will review a proposal for cultural competency training focused on DEI principles. Staff will also present the vision and mission of the Public Health Department, including community health needs assessments. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as committee reports and citizen commission appointments.

• ID 23-317: Proposal for Cultural Competency Training Part 1 to cover DEI principles
• ID 23-311: Presentation on the role and vision for the Public Health Department
• Citizen Commission Vacancies: Ongoing list for residents to apply
• Citizen Commission Appointments: Potential appointments forwarded from commissions

The Oak Park Village Board held a special meeting with no formal votes on substantive items. Trustees received two presentations: Part 1 of Cultural Competency Training and an overview of the Public Health Department's role and vision. No decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:23 PM (voice vote)

President and Board of Trustees

The Oak Park Village Board will consider a consent agenda with routine items like approving minutes, receiving the FY2022 audit, and approving contracts for parking signage ($187,701), fire hoses ($45,025), and pump station upgrades ($396,500). The regular agenda includes adopting the Freedom to Read statement and declaring Oak Park a book sanctuary, amending the polystyrene foam packaging ordinance, and adopting updated building, electric, mechanical, fire, and residential codes. The board will also vote on a special use permit for a reception/banquet facility at 6435 North Avenue and a settlement agreement in a Cook County lawsuit.

• Special use permit for reception/banquet facility at 6435 North Avenue
• Contract with Morrison Construction for pump station upgrades, $396,500
• Contract with Nafisco for parking signage, $187,701
• Adopt 2021 International Code Council building codes (multiple ordinances)
• Resolution declaring Oak Park a book sanctuary community

President and Board of Trustees

The Oak Park Village Board is holding a special meeting that begins with an executive session on minutes, property acquisition, and pending litigation, then reconvenes publicly. The board will review the Fiscal Year 2022 audit reports, discuss police and fire pension actuarial reports for the FY2024 budget, and hear presentations on a mental health response taskforce and the Community Relations Commission's mini-grant program. A proclamation declaring Juneteenth annually is also on the agenda.

• Review of FY2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit by Sikich LLP
• Discussion of Police and Fire Pension actuarial reports for FY2024 budget and property tax levy
• Presentation on Alternative Calls for Service Response Taskforce Report
• Presentation on Community Relations Commission 2023 Mini-Grant Program Process
• Motion to approve proclamation for Juneteenth annually on June 19

President and Board of Trustees

The Oak Park Village Board is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a $200,000 federal grant for the North Avenue Gateway Safety Improvement Project, organizational changes to create a Neighborhood Services Department and a Transportation Engineering Division, and presentations on renewable energy options and business trends. The board will also approve proclamations for Mental Health Board's 50th anniversary and honoring John Lynch.

• Resolution approving $200,000 HUD grant for North Avenue Gateway Safety Improvement Project
• Motion to create Neighborhood Services Department and reorganize Development Services
• Motion to create Transportation Engineering Division in Public Works
• Presentation on municipal renewable energy options
• Presentation on Roosevelt Road and North Avenue business trends

President and Board of Trustees

The Oak Park Village Board will consider a consent agenda including a $3,000,000 state grant agreement for street resurfacing and the Madison Street streetscape project, along with bills totaling $9,208,014.13. Regular agenda items include special use permits for a daycare center and a live performance venue, a liquor license for Comedy Plex, and a budget amendment transferring $619,000 in CIP funds. The board will also receive updates on the Pete's Fresh Market and a Vision Zero plan.

• Resolution approving $3,000,000 state grant for street resurfacing and Madison Street streetscape
• Ordinance granting special use permit for daycare center at 845-847 Madison Street
• Ordinance granting special use permit for live performance venue at 1128-1134 Lake Street
• Ordinance issuing Class D-9 liquor license to Comedy Plex, LLC
• Budget amendment transferring $619,000 in CIP funds for fire engine to resurfacing projects

The Village Board approved an ordinance banning single-use plastic foodware and polystyrene packaging, with enforcement beginning in 2025. The board also approved a special use permit for a comedy club and liquor license, extended a planned development deadline with a new fee structure, and approved a $9.2 million bill payment.

• Adopted single-use plastic foodware and polystyrene ban (6-1)
• Approved special use permit for live performance venue at 1128-1134 Lake St. (7-0)
• Approved D-9 liquor license for Comedy Plex (7-0)
• Approved $9,208,014.13 in bills (7-0)
• Approved Vision Zero plan engineering agreement up to $176,620 (7-0)
• Extended construction deadline for 715-717 South Blvd. to Nov. 30, 2023, with graduated fee structure (5-0)
• Approved $3M state grant for street resurfacing and Madison St. streetscape (7-0)
• Approved body-worn camera grant application (7-0)

President and Board of Trustees

The Village of Oak Park Board is reviewing several items, including a $150,000 contract with the University of Illinois Chicago for a racial equity assessment. The Board will also consider a new ordinance establishing tow zones on South Cuyler, Highland, and Harvey Avenues to address late-night complaints. Additionally, the Board is voting on organizational chart updates for the Village Manager’s Office and Public Works Department.

• Resolution RES 23-146: Approve up to $150,000 for racial equity assessment with UIC.
• Proposal ID 23-211: New tow zones on 1150-1200 blocks of S. Cuyler, Highland, and Harvey Aves.
• Motion MOT 23-32: Update Village Manager’s Office org chart, creating Neighborhood Services Dept.
• Motion MOT 23-24: Update Public Works org chart, creating Transportation Engineering Division.
• Motion MOT 23-46: Add police radio encryption to Citizens Police Oversight Committee work plan.

The Board approved a $150,000 professional services agreement with the University of Illinois Chicago to conduct a racial equity assessment and report, with Trustee Buchanan recused. The Board also approved a proclamation for Asian American, Pacific Islander, Desi Heritage Month, a proclamation for National Jewish American Heritage Month, and a proclamation for International Compost Awareness Week. Two organizational chart updates were tabled, and a motion to add police radio encryption to the Citizens Police Oversight Committee work plan was approved.

• Approved $150K racial equity assessment with UIC (6-0, Buchanan recused)
• Approved proclamation for Asian American, Pacific Islander, Desi Heritage Month (7-0)
• Approved proclamation for National Jewish American Heritage Month (voice vote)
• Approved proclamation for International Compost Awareness Week (voice vote)
• Approved appointment of Sara Spivy to Fire and Police Commission (7-0)
• Tabled organizational chart updates for Village Manager's Office and Public Works
• Approved adding police radio encryption to CPOC work plan (5-2)

President and Board of Trustees

The Oak Park Village Board is meeting to certify the results of the April 4, 2023 consolidated election, swear in newly elected trustees, and honor outgoing Trustee James 'Jim' Taglia. The board will also adopt an updated diversity statement that adds language acknowledging Native Americans and reflects the village's current DEI efforts. The agenda is largely ceremonial, with no substantive policy or financial items.

• Resolution certifying results of the April 4, 2023 consolidated election (RES 23-157)
• Oath of office for new trustees Cory J. Wesley, Brian D. Straw, and Susan Buchanan
• Resolution of appreciation for outgoing Trustee James 'Jim' Taglia (RES 23-158)
• Resolution adopting an updated diversity statement (RES 23-159)

The Village Board certified the April 4, 2023 consolidated election results, declaring Cory J. Wesley, Brian D. Straw, and Susan Buchanan as the winning trustee candidates. The three were then sworn into office, replacing outgoing Trustee James 'Jim' Taglia. The board also adopted a resolution of appreciation for Taglia and a new Diversity Statement.

• Certified election results for Wesley (5,110 votes), Straw (4,983), Buchanan (4,654) (7-0, Straw abstained)
• Swore in new Trustees Wesley, Straw, and Buchanan
• Adopted resolution of appreciation for outgoing Trustee Taglia (7-0, Taglia abstained)
• Adopted new Diversity Statement (7-0, Taglia abstained)

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee discussed the annual performance evaluation process for the Village Manager, focusing on transparency and the evaluation tool. No formal decisions were made on the evaluation process; the committee will continue refining the tool and process. The minutes from the January 26, 2023 meeting were approved.

• Approved minutes from January 26, 2023 Personnel Committee meeting (voice vote)
• Discussed evaluation tool, with trustees suggesting changes to rating scale (1-5 vs 1-3) and length
• Discussed potential third-party facilitation of future evaluations (e.g., Illinois Municipal League)
• Discussed amending Village Manager's contract to change evaluation timing to avoid election season
• Discussed possibility of 360 evaluation including staff, but no decision made

President and Board of Trustees

The Board approved a $1,275,147 funding grant agreement with the West Cook YMCA for a health program, and adopted traffic calming measures including all-way stops and a 20 mph park speed zone near Euclid Square Park. It also approved a $36,600 contract for a compensation study, a $63,500 facilitator contract for community safety goals, and several consent agenda items including a $3.12M sewer/water main contract. All votes were 6-0 with one trustee absent.

• Approved $1,275,147 grant agreement with West Cook YMCA (6-0)
• Adopted traffic calming measures for 1150 blocks of South Euclid and Wesley (6-0)
• Established all-way stops at Fillmore/Euclid and Fillmore/Wesley (6-0)
• Established 20 mph park speed zone adjacent to Euclid Square Park (6-0)
• Approved $36,600 contract with GovHR USA for compensation study (6-0)
• Approved $63,500 contract with BerryDunn for community safety facilitator (6-0)
• Approved $3,119,566 sewer/water main contract with Cerniglia Co. (consent agenda)
• Approved $106,450 engineering task order for property condition assessments (consent agenda)

President and Board of Trustees

The Village Board is reviewing multiple resolutions, including awarding $1,484,000 in affordable housing grants and approving a $2,336,309 contract for alley improvements. The agenda also covers a reduced parking permit fee program, police vehicle purchases, and CDBG fund amendments.

• Awarding $1,484,000 in Housing Trust Fund grants to Housing Forward, Oak Park Residence Corporation, and West Cook YMCA
• Approving a contract with Triggi Construction, Inc. for Alley Improvements up to $2,336,309
• Second reading of Ordinance 23-22 to establish a reduced parking permit fee program effective April 1, 2023
• Approving a $102,000 three-year copier lease with Canon Solutions America
• Approving a $229,460 purchase of five Ford Police Interceptor vehicles from Currie Motors

The Board adopted an ordinance codifying the expansion of the 2019 parking pilot program, including adding overnight permit parking to the west side of the 300 block of South Harvey, despite resident opposition and two no votes. The Board also approved a Vision Zero plan process, adopted a reduced parking permit fee program for housing choice voucher holders, and approved a consent agenda with numerous contracts and resolutions.

• Adopted parking pilot expansion ordinance (4-2)
• Approved Vision Zero plan process (6-0)
• Adopted reduced parking permit fee ordinance for housing choice voucher holders (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $7.1M in bills (6-0)
• Approved $1.484M in affordable housing grants (6-0)
• Approved $2.34M alley improvements contract (6-0)
• Approved $229,460 for five police vehicles (6-0)
• Approved $102,000 copier lease (6-0)

President and Board of Trustees

The Village of Oak Park President and Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on March 13, 2023. The agenda includes a public hearing on Ordinance 23-19, which proposes banning gasoline and propane leaf blowers after June 1, 2025, and a presentation of the Public Safety Annual Report. The board also plans to enter executive session to discuss pending litigation and collective bargaining.

• ORD 23-19: Proposed ordinance adding a Lawn Maintenance/Landscaping business license and restricting gasoline/propane leaf blowers after June 1, 2025.
• ID 23-126: Presentation of the Public Safety Annual Report regarding the state of the Police Department.
• Executive Session: Discussion of minutes, pending litigation, and collective bargaining.

The Board adopted an ordinance banning gas-powered leaf blowers from June through September effective immediately, with a year-round ban starting June 1, 2025. The ordinance also updates business licensing and noise regulations. The vote was 6-0, with Trustee Taglia absent. The Board also received the Public Safety Annual Report from Police Chief Shatonya Johnson, which was informational only.

• Adopted ORD 23-19 banning gas leaf blowers June-Sept immediately and year-round from June 1, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn to Executive Session (5-0, Enyia and Taglia absent)
• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote)
• Received Public Safety Annual Report (no action taken)

President and Board of Trustees

The Village Board is voting on a $1,074,500 contract to resurface and improve pedestrian safety on Forest and Ontario streets. The agenda also includes the first reading of an ordinance establishing a reduced parking permit fee program effective April 1, 2023. Additionally, the Board is approving a $1,000,000 grant agreement with the Park District and a three-year labor contract with the mechanics union.

• Contract with R.W. Dunteman Company for $1,074,500 for Forest and Ontario traffic calming, including resurfacing and lighting
• First reading of Ordinance 23-17 to establish a reduced parking permit fee program effective April 1, 2023
• Resolution approving a $1,000,000 funding grant agreement with the Park District of Oak Park
• Resolution approving a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Automobile Mechanics’ International Association, Local 701
• Resolution approving a $275,000 three-year agreement with Civiltech Engineering for traffic calming petition services

The Village Board approved a $1,000,000 funding grant agreement with the Park District of Oak Park, adding two amendments: the Park District must engage residents near Andersen Park and report on its community-wide DEI engagement efforts. The vote was 5-1, with Trustee Buchanan dissenting. The board also approved the 2023 work plans for all boards and commissions, and adopted a consent agenda including contracts for road work, traffic calming, and vehicle purchases.

• Approved $1M Park District grant with DEI reporting amendments (5-1)
• Approved 2023 work plans for Village boards and commissions (6-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including $1.07M traffic calming contract (6-0)
• Approved $71,798 backhoe inspection contract, waiving bid process (6-0)
• Approved $160,843 purchase of six Nissan Leaf EVs, waiving bid process (6-0)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with mechanics union (6-0)
• Approved $166,777 water meter reading contract, waiving bid process (6-0)
• Approved $250,000 pavement patching contract renewal (6-0)

President and Board of Trustees

The Oak Park Village Board is holding a special meeting with presentations and discussions on three items: employee service awards, the results of the 2022 National Community Survey on livability, and a proposed expansion of policies from the 2019 Parking Pilot Program. No formal votes are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation of Employee Years of Service Awards for 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 years of service
• Discussion of 2022 National Community Survey results on livability, presented by Polco's Kim Daane
• Review of proposed expansion of policies from the 2019 Parking Pilot Program

The Oak Park Village Board held a special meeting to discuss two items: the 2022 National Community Survey results and a proposed expansion of the 2019 parking pilot program. No formal votes were taken on either item. The board heard a presentation on the survey and discussed the parking expansion, with trustees expressing mixed views. Staff will bring the parking item back for a vote at a future meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:07 PM (voice vote)
• No vote on parking pilot expansion; discussion only
• No vote on survey results; discussion only

Intergovernmental Committee

The Intergovernmental Committee, comprising School Districts 97 and 200 and the Village of Oak Park, is meeting to discuss the Collaboration for Early Childhood. The agenda includes approving minutes from October 2022, reviewing financial reports from the IGA fiscal agent (District 97), and discussing processes for reserve funds.

• Approval of minutes from October 26, 2022 IGA Governing Bodies meetings
• Financial report for the Collaboration for Early Childhood
• Report from IGA Fiscal Agent District 97
• Discussion on processes for reserve funds

President and Board of Trustees

The Village Board will vote on contracts for the Division Street resurfacing project and alley lighting improvements. The agenda also includes approving grant agreements for community organizations funded by ARPA dollars. Additionally, the Board will consider special use permits for two daycare centers.

• RES 23-76: Contract with R.W. Dunteman Co. for Division Street Resurfacing up to $2,725,300
• RES 23-81: Contract with Lyons Electric Company for Alley Lighting Improvements up to $665,777
• ORD 23-15: Special Use Permit for a daycare at 404 Lake Street
• ORD 23-14: Special Use Permit for a daycare at 326 Lake Street
• Multiple RES items: Grant agreements for New Moms ($47,500), Children's Museum ($202,113), Historical Society ($500,000), Arts Council ($103,100), and Early Childhood Collaboration ($1,109,300)

The Village Board approved a temporary parking lot license agreement with JD North Blvd. Holdings, LLC (The Beer Shop), amended to end October 31, 2023 instead of April 30, 2024. The board also approved the consent agenda, including bills totaling $4,909,409.81, and received the Citizen Police Oversight Committee's semi-annual report. Trustee Parakkat abstained from the Beer Shop vote due to a perceived conflict of interest.

• Approved Beer Shop parking lot license, amended to end Oct. 31, 2023 (6-0, Parakkat abstained)
• Approved bills of $4,909,409.81 (7-0)
• Approved Verizon cell phone services contract up to $120,000/year (consent)
• Approved Division Street resurfacing contract with R.W. Dunteman Co. up to $2,725,300 (consent)
• Approved special use permits for daycare centers at 404 and 326 Lake Street (consent)
• Approved grant agreements with Collaboration for Early Childhood ($1,109,300) and Historical Society ($500,000) (consent)
• Received Citizen Police Oversight Committee semi-annual report (7-0)
• Approved Farmers' Market Commission appointment of Summer Fields (voice vote)

President and Board of Trustees

The Oak Park Village Board is meeting to receive two presentations: a research report on sustainable incubator projects from S.B. Friedman & Company, and recommendations from the Housing Programs Advisory Committee on allocating Housing Trust Fund dollars to affordable housing projects. The board will review these items for potential future action, but no final decisions are scheduled on the agenda.

• Presentation of Sustainable Incubator Research Report by S.B. Friedman & Company
• HPAC Housing Trust Fund funding recommendations for five affordable housing applications
• Discussion of anticipated future developer contributions to the Housing Trust Fund
• Review of additional potential funding streams for affordable housing

President and Board of Trustees

The Oak Park Village Board will consider several agenda items, including an ordinance to add energy and water benchmarking requirements for large buildings, a professional services agreement for a comprehensive housing study, and a major modification to a planned development on Roosevelt Road. The board will also vote on consent agenda items such as contracts for cardiac monitors, landscaping services, and a parking lot license agreement.

• Ordinance adding energy and water benchmarking for large buildings (ORD 23-18)
• Professional services agreement with Metropolitan Mayors Caucus for housing study up to $75,000 (RES 23-1)
• Major modification to planned development at 6500-6538 Roosevelt Road for parking lot expansion (ORD 23-13)
• Lease of 8 cardiac monitors from Zoll Medical Corp. for $661,516.40 (RES 23-47)
• Parking lot license agreement with 840 Oak Park, LLC for Lot 11 at 726 Wesley Avenue (RES 23-44)

The Village Board voted 7-0 to table a $1 million ARPA funding agreement with the Park District of Oak Park for Andersen Park renovations, following public comments and trustee concerns about the district's handling of a controversial 'Transatlantic Slave Trade' cooking class. The board also approved a consent agenda including contracts for cardiac monitors, landscaping, and engineering services, and adopted an ordinance for commercial building energy benchmarking.

• Tabled $1M ARPA grant to Park District of Oak Park (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 20+ items including $661,516 cardiac monitor lease (7-0)
• Adopted energy benchmarking ordinance for commercial buildings (7-0)
• Approved $75,000 housing study with Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (7-0)
• Approved Turano Bakery planned development modification for parking (7-0)
• Approved proclamations for Black History Month and Gun Violence Survivors Week (7-0)
• Approved minutes from November 7, 2022 meeting
• Approved revised meeting calendars for Feb-Apr 2023

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss annual performance evaluation tools and the process for the Village Manager. The agenda also includes approving minutes from the January 6, 2022, meeting and hearing public comments.

• Discussion of ID 23-73: Annual performance evaluation tools and process for the Village Manager
• Approval of minutes from the January 6, 2022, Personnel Committee meeting

The Personnel Committee discussed but did not formally vote on the Village Manager evaluation tools. Members directed staff to merge the two presented tools, using the first as a base and adding the second tool's numerical rating system and Board goals section. They also agreed to keep the 'insufficient knowledge to evaluate' option, expand the rating system, and delay use of a 360 review tool until after the first year. The committee approved the minutes from January 6, 2022, and adjourned.

• Approved minutes from January 6, 2022 meeting (4-0, Enyia absent)
• Directed staff to merge two evaluation tools, using first as base with second's ratings and goals
• Agreed to keep 'insufficient knowledge to evaluate' option and expand rating system
• Agreed to use 360 review tool only after first year
• Adjourned meeting at 6:32 PM

President and Board of Trustees

The Oak Park Village Board will consider a consent agenda with multiple annual expenditure approvals and contract authorizations, including a $1.86 million amendment for the I-290 'Cap the Ike' study and a $450,000 parking system contract. The board will also appoint members to three commissions and approve a proclamation for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

• Third amendment to I-290 bridge decking study agreement, increasing cost to $1,858,803
• Passport Labs parking citation and permit system services, up to $450,000
• Purchase of 2022 Ford F250 pickup with plow for $58,485 and 2022 Ford Maverick hybrid for $37,648
• Leak detection pilot program with Midwest Meters, up to $250,000
• Water service line replacement renewal with Construction by Camco, up to $200,000