logo

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 25-238    Name:
Type: Motion Status: Reported to Council
In control: President and Board of Trustees
On agenda: 9/16/2025 Final action:
Title: A Motion to Approve a Proclamation Declaring August 15 - November 15, 2025 as Lights Out for Birds During Peak Migration
Attachments: 1. PROC - Lights Out for Birds During Migration 2025
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultAction DetailsMeeting DetailsVideo
No records to display.

 

Title

title

A Motion to Approve a Proclamation Declaring August 15 - November 15, 2025 as Lights Out for Birds During Peak Migration                                                       

..end

 

Introduction

overview

This is a motion to approve Village President Vicki Scaman proclaiming Lights Out for Birds During Peak Migration, August 15 - November 15, 2025, in the Village of Oak Park.                                          

end
body

Recommended Action

Approve the Proclamation.

Additional Information

This proclamation encourages Oak Park residents to turn off unnecessary lights and close drapes after 11:00 p.m. CST during the fall migration season to help protect millions of migratory birds from disorientation and collisions. It also highlights the Village’s ongoing efforts to reduce light pollution, conserve energy, and promote environmental sustainability.

Prepared By: Lindsey Roland Niertaka, Chief Sustainability Officer

Reviewed By: Christina M. Waters, Village Clerk

Approved By: Vicki Scaman, Village President

Attachment(s):

1.                     Lights Out for Birds During Peak Migration August 15 - November 15, 2025