123 Madison Street  
Oak Park, Illinois 60302  
www.oak-park.us  
Village of Oak Park  
Meeting Agenda  
President and Board of Trustees  
Tuesday, February 22, 2022  
7:00 PM  
Remote  
A Regular Meeting is being conducted remotely at 7:00 p.m. with live audio available  
and optional video. The meeting will be streamed live and archived online for  
on-demand viewing at www.oak-park.us/boardtv as well as cablecast on VOP-TV,  
which is available to Comcast subscribers on channel 6 and ATT Uverse subscribers  
on channel 99. Remote Meetings of the Oak Park Village Board of Trustees is  
authorized pursuant to Section 7 (e) of the Open Meetings Act. The Village President  
has determined that an in-person meeting is not practical or prudent due to the  
COVID-19 outbreak during the Governor’s disaster proclamation. It is also not  
feasible to have a person present at the Board’s regular meeting location due to  
public safety concerns related to the COVID-19 outbreak.  
The President and Board of Trustees welcome your statement into the public record of a  
meeting. Public statements of up to three minutes will be allowed during Non-Agenda  
public comment or Agenda public comment, as an individual designates. Please follow  
the instructions to participate remotely. You may also communicate with the Village  
Board at 708.358.5784 or email board@oak-park.us. Questions regarding public  
comment can be directed to 708-358.5672 or email clerk@oak-park.us  
Instructions for Non-Agenda Public Comment  
Non-Agenda public comment is a time set aside at the beginning of each Village Board  
meeting for public statements about an issue or concern that is not on that meeting’s  
agenda. Send a request to state your comments during the virtual meeting by 5:00 p.m.  
the day of the Village Board meeting to publiccomment@oak-park.us. If email is not an  
option, call the Village Clerks Office by 5:00 p.m. prior to the meeting at 708-358-5660.  
You will be sent instructions on how to participate during the virtual meeting.  
Non-agenda public comment will be limited to 30 minutes with a limit of three minutes  
per statement. If comment requests exceed 30 minutes, public comment will resume  
after the items listed under the agenda are complete.  
Instructions for Agenda Public Comment  
Public statements will be allowed for an agenda item. Individuals are asked to email a  
request to speak during the virtual meeting to publiccomment@oak-park.us, no later  
than 5:00 p.m. prior to the start of the meeting. Instructions will be sent to you regarding  
participation. If email is not an option, call the Village Clerks Office by 5:00 p.m. prior  
to the meeting at 708-358-5660. The Village Board permits a maximum of five  
statements for each side of any one topic that is scheduled for or has been the subject  
of a public hearing by a designated hearing body. These items are noted with (*) on the  
agenda.  
I. Call to Order  
II. Roll Call  
III. Agenda Approval  
IV. Presentation: Employee Service Awards  
V. Minutes  
A.  
MOT 22-19  
Motion to Approve Minutes from Special Remote Meeting of February 3,  
2022, Regular Remote Meeting of February 7, 2022, Special Remote  
Meeting of February 14 of the Village Board.  
Overview:  
This is a motion to approve the official minutes of meetings of the Village  
Board.  
VI. Non-Agenda Public Comment  
VII. Village Manager Reports  
B.  
C.  
D.  
ID 22-60  
Community Safety Project Update by Michele Weinzetl, BerryDunn  
Consulting  
ID 22-61  
Public Health Update by Dr. Theresa Chapple-McGruder, Public Health  
Director  
ID 22-62  
Review of the Revised Village Board Meeting Calendars for February,  
March and April 2022  
Overview:  
Calendars are presented for information purposes only. There is a revision  
to the March and April calendar proposed.  
The affordable housing policy discussion was to begin on March 14, 2022,  
however Director Grossman has reported that key data has not been  
received by the Village yet, and therefore this discussion should be  
delayed. Staff proposes to add a meeting in April or reschedule to the first  
study session in May.  
On March 14, 2022, staff recommends using this date to hear the CDCAC  
recommendations for the ARPA funds.  
VIII. Village Board Committees & Trustee Liaison Commission Reports  
This section is intended to be informational. If there are approved minutes from a recent  
Committee meeting of the Village Board, the minutes will be posted in this section.  
IX. Citizen Commission Vacancies  
This is an ongoing list of current vacancies for the Citizens Involvement Commissions.  
Residents are encouraged to apply through the Village Clerk’s Office.  
E.  
ID 22-63  
Board & Commission Vacancy Report for February 22, 2022.  
X. Consent Agenda  
F.  
ORD 22-9  
An Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Budget  
Overview:  
An ordinance is hereby presented to appropriate funds for FY22. On a  
continual basis, staff evaluates all expenditures and certain adjustments must  
be made based on various circumstances. Quarterly, or sometimes more often,  
these adjustments (amendments) must be brought to the Village Board for  
approval.  
The first budget amendment each year usually includes several carryover  
requests for amounts not spent in the prior year budget. This is especially true  
of larger public works projects where the work typically encompasses more  
than one year. In addition, some requests are for new funding, usually due  
from re-evaluating costs. Adjustments are thus needed to cover adjusted  
current year expenditures, as well as corrections related due to oversight or  
under-estimating certain costs. Such under-estimates this year are primarily  
related to the extreme inflationary environment the economy is experiencing  
right now.  
G.  
ORD 22-10  
Concur with the Zoning Board of Appeals’ Recommendation and Adopt an  
Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit to Operate a Day Care Center at  
1125-1105 Garfield Street  
Overview:  
The applicant, KrohVan, LLC applied on behalf of Kiddie Academy Day Care for  
a special use permit to operate a 12,044 square foot single-story daycare  
center with 30 parking spaces and 6,000 square feet of fenced outdoor play  
area located at 1125-1105 Garfield Street in the GC General Commercial  
Zoning District.  
H.  
ORD 22-11  
Concur with the Zoning Board of Appeals’ Recommendation and Adopt an  
Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit to Operate a Massage Service  
Establishment at 101 N. Marion Street  
Overview:  
The Applicant, Massage Fix, LLC., submitted a special use application to  
operate a massage service establishment located at 101 N. Marion Street on  
the third floor in Suite 302 within the DT Downtown Zoning District. The  
owner/operator is a licensed and practicing massage therapist.  
I.  
ORD 22-12  
An Ordinance Waiving and Suspending the Right of Way Obstruction  
Permit Fee and Parking Obstruction Fee for the Planned Development  
Located at 261 Washington Boulevard  
Overview:  
Due to site constraints and to maintain safe and passable conditions for  
pedestrians and vehicles on Washington Boulevard throughout construction,  
Village Parking Lot 46E is needed to ensure construction traffic has adequate  
ingress/egress to/from the rear of the development site. Staff recommends the  
Village waive and suspend the Right of Way Obstruction Permit Fee and  
Parking Meter Obstruction Fee from February 9, 2022 to June 30, 2022.  
J.  
RES 22-27  
A Resolution Approving an Annual Subscription Agreement with Lexipol  
LLC for Law Enforcement Policy Manual Services for a Three-Year Term for  
a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $72,736.11 and Authorizing Its Execution  
Overview:  
The three-year subscription agreement with a recognized vendor in law  
enforcement that provides a comprehensive database of organizational  
tailored policies and procedures vetted by police professionals and public  
safety attorneys grounded in Illinois legislation and industry best practices.  
K.  
RES 22-42  
A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of One 2022 Ford Transit Connect  
Cargo Van from Currie Motors of Frankfort, Illinois through the Suburban  
Purchasing Cooperative Joint Purchasing Program in an Amount Not to  
Exceed $26,831.00 and Waiving the Village’s Bid Process for the Purchase  
Overview:  
The Fiscal Year 2022 Parking Fund includes the replacement of one  
maintenance van, a 2011 Ford Transit Connect, to be replaced with a 2022 Ford  
Transit Connect XL cargo van. The vehicle is being purchased through the  
Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) to take advantage of the volume  
discounts involved in such joint purchasing efforts. The SPC awarded the bid to  
Currie Motors of Frankfort, Illinois.  
L.  
RES 22-43  
A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Two 2022 Ford Hybrid Escapes,  
from Currie Motors of Frankfort, Illinois through the Suburban Purchasing  
Cooperative Joint Purchasing Program in an Amount Not to Exceed  
$53,887.00 and Waiving the Village’s Bid Process for the Purchase  
Overview:  
The Fiscal Year 2022 Fleet Replacement Fund includes the replacement of a  
Parking Enforcement vehicle, a 2014 Ford Focus, and a Public Works  
Engineering vehicle, a 2001 Chevy Impala, with 2022 Ford Hybrid Escapes. The  
vehicles are being purchased through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative  
(SPC) in order to take advantage of the volume discounts involved in such joint  
purchasing efforts. The SPC awarded the bid to Currie Motors of Frankfort,  
Illinois.  
M.  
RES 22-44  
A Resolution Authorizing the Use of Motor Fuel Tax Funds in the amount of  
$1,413,491.00 for the Maintenance of Streets in the Village of Oak Park for  
Fiscal Year 2022  
Overview:  
The Village receives a monthly distribution of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds from  
the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). The Illinois Highway Code  
requires that each municipality receiving MFT funds use those funds for the  
limited purposes described in the Highway Code. This item is for those  
approved uses related to the costs of labor and materials for construction and  
maintenance of the public right of way. The Village is required to adopt a  
Resolution that obligates its share of MFT funds to one or more of the  
approved purposes set forth in the Highway Code.  
N.  
RES 22-45  
A Resolution Authorizing the Submission of an Illinois Department of  
Transportation (IDOT) Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant  
Application that Focuses on High Visibility Traffic Enforcement During  
Specific Dates and Times of the Year, Primarily Around National Holidays  
Overview:  
This resolution authorizes staff to submit an application for the IDOT STEP  
grant that is designed to enhance enforcement efforts aimed at reducing  
fatalities and serious injuries on some of the deadliest times of the year for  
vehicle travel. The IDOT STEP grant would fund 100% of the costs associated  
with these enforcement efforts.  
O.  
RES 22-46  
A Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Independent Contractor  
Agreement with A & B Landscaping & Tree Service, Inc, for Snow Plowing  
and Salting of Village Leased/Owned Parking Lots, Back-up Snow Removal  
for Public Streets and Sidewalk Snow Shoveling for Fiscal Year 2022 to  
Change the Not to Exceed Amount from $175,000 to $275,000 and  
Authorizing its Execution.  
Overview:  
Staff is submitting an Amendment to the Independent Contractor Agreement  
with A&B Landscaping and Tree Service, Inc., increasing the agreement from  
$175,000 to $275,000. The Village has experienced several significant winter  
storm events in January and early February. This increase is necessary to  
maintain an adequate contract balance to pay for services that may be  
rendered as a result of any additional winter storm events that occur  
throughout FY 22.  
P.  
RES 22-48  
A Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a Federal Surface  
Transportation Program Grant Application for the Ridgeland Avenue  
Resurfacing Project  
Overview:  
The North Central Council of Mayors recently released a call for projects for  
applying for Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds for federal  
fiscal years 2026 to 2027. STP funds can only be used on roads within the  
Federal Highway system which are typically higher volume arterial streets. The  
Village-owned portion of Ridgeland Avenue from Augusta Street to North  
Avenue will require resurfacing at this time and fits the requirements  
associated with these STP funds. Federal STP funds typically cover up to 80% of  
the costs of eligible items.  
R.  
S.  
MOT 22-10  
A Motion to Approve the January 2022 Monthly Treasurer’s Report for All  
Funds  
Overview:  
The unaudited January 31, 2022, report is hereby presented pursuant to 65 ILCS  
5/3.1-35-45 summarizing the Village’s cash and investment balances.  
MOT 22-11  
A Motion to Approve the Bills in the Amount of $3,281,971.15 from  
January 7, 2022, through February 3, 2022  
Overview:  
Attached is the regular list of bills paid through the Village’s accounts payable  
(AP) system for the period beginning January 7, 2022, through February 3,  
2022.  
T.  
MOT 22-15  
A Motion to Approve an Updated Organizational Chart for the Public  
Works Department  
Overview:  
The Village has been unable to fill the vacant Assistant Village Engineer (AVE)  
position due to the competitive job market. Staff recommends temporarily  
replacing the Assistant Village Engineer position with an additional Civil  
Engineer II (CE II) position since the Village has had more success finding  
qualified candidates for the CE II position. Future year’s budgets and  
organizational charts will include the Assistant Village Engineer position to  
allow for the opportunity to promote from within or hire an external candidate  
if the job market has changed and there are vacancies in the Civil Engineering  
positions. There is no increase in the number of FTE with this change.  
U.  
MOT 22-18  
A Motion to Amend the Community Development Citizen Advisory  
Commission (CDCAC) 2022 Work Plan to Review Community Requests for  
ARPA Funds Received by the Village Board During 4th Quarter 2021 and  
Make A Recommendation  
Overview:  
On January 31, 2022, the Village Board reviewed specific requests from various  
local agencies seeking ARPA funds. These requests were received in the 4th  
Quarter of 2021 during the Village’s first outreach events for ARPA funds. The  
Village Board provided feedback asking the local agencies to provide  
additional information. The Village Board is asking the CDCAC to review this  
additional information and make a recommendation back to the Village Board.  
XI. Regular Agenda  
V.  
RES 22-30  
A Resolution Approving the 2022 Citizen Commission Work Plans  
Overview:  
Every year the Village Board reviews and approves a work plan for each Citizen  
Commission.  
Q.  
RES 22-50  
A Resolution Approving a Village Manager Employment Agreement with  
Kevin J. Jackson and Authorizing Its Execution  
Overview:  
The Village Board of Trustees has selected Kevin J. Jackson as the next Village  
Manager following a national search conducted by GovHR for a permanent  
Village Manager.  
XII. Call to Board and Clerk  
XIII. Adjourn