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Regular Village Board meetings are typically held at 7:00 p.m., the first three Tuesdays of each month in Council Chambers of Village Hall (room 201), 123 Madison St. When a Regular Meeting falls on a holiday, the meeting typically is held the following night. The Village Board also meets in special sessions from time to time. However, dates and times of Special Meetings can vary and may change.

File #: MOT 25-254    Name:
Type: Motion Status: Regular Agenda
In control: President and Board of Trustees
On agenda: 10/14/2025 Final action:
Title: A Motion by Trustee Wesley and Seconded by Trustee Taglia to Suspend Enforcement of the Leaf Blower Ordinance Temporarily
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A Motion by Trustee Wesley and Seconded by Trustee Taglia to Suspend Enforcement of the Leaf Blower Ordinance Temporarily                                                       

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Introduction

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This is a motion by Trustee Wesley and seconded by Trustee Taglia to suspend enforcement of the leaf blower ordinance until ICE enforcement activities have left the Chicagoland area.                     

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Recommended Action

There is no recommended action for this item.

Prior Board Action

There is no prior Board action associated with this item.

Background

Many of the landscapers who operate in the Village are likely experiencing heightened anxiety with the increased ICE presence in and around the Village of Oak Park.

Timing Considerations

There are no specific timing considerations associated with this item.

Budget Impact

Approving this motion may result in a small decrease in revenue from fees collected from the existing ordinance.

Staffing Impact

There is no staffing impact associated with this item.

DEI Impact

Suspending the leaf blower ordinance may reduce some anxieties surrounding ICE activities in the Chicago area.

Community Input

There has been no community input given in relation to this item.

Staff Recommendation

There is no staff recommendation for this item.

Alternatives

There are no alternatives for this item.

Anticipated Future Actions

If the motion is passed, the Village Board will have to vote to begin enforcement again in the future.

Prepared By: Jack Malec, Assistant to the Village Manager

Reviewed By: Lisa Shelley, Deputy Village Manager

Approved By: Kevin J. Jackson, Village Manager

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