123 Madison Street  
Oak Park, Illinois 60302  
www.oak-park.us  
Village of Oak Park  
Meeting Agenda  
President and Board of Trustees  
Tuesday, March 3, 2026  
7:00 PM  
Village Hall  
Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m., Room 201.  
The President and Board of Trustees welcome you. Public comments may be made by  
individuals at the beginning of the meeting, as well as when agenda items are discussed.  
If you wish to provide public comment, complete the "Instructions to Address the Village  
Board" form which is available at the back of the Chambers and present it to the Village  
Clerk at the Board table. When recognized, approach the podium and state your name  
first. If you wish to provide comment by virtual means, contact the Village Clerk's Office  
prior to 5:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting by calling 708-358-5670 or by email to  
publiccomment@oak-park.us. Your camera must remain on while speaking. Please  
limit your remarks to three minutes.  
Instructions for Non-Agenda Public Comment  
Non-agenda public comment is a time set aside at the beginning of a meeting for  
individuals to speak about an issue or concern that is not on that meeting's agenda. It is  
not intended for a dialogue with the Board. Non-agenda public comment is limited to 30  
minutes with a limit of three minutes per person. If non-agenda public comment exceed  
30 minutes, public comment will resume after the items listed under the regular agenda  
are complete. See instructions above on how to provide public comment.  
Instructions for Agenda Public Comment  
Comments are three minutes per person per agenda item with a maximum of three  
agenda items on which an individual may speak. In addition, the Village Board permits a  
maximum of five persons to speak on each side of any one topic which is scheduled for  
or has been the subject of a public hearing by a designated hearing body. These items  
are noted with (*). See instructions above on how to provide public comment.  
I. Call to Order  
II. Roll Call  
III. Agenda Approval  
IV. Minutes  
A Motion to Approve Minutes from the Tuesday, February 24, 2026  
Regular Meeting of the Village Board  
A.  
MOT 26-127  
Overview:  
This is a Motion to approve the official minutes of meetings of the Village Board.  
V. Non-Agenda Public Comment  
VI. Proclamation  
A Motion to Approve a Proclamation Honoring the Life and Legacy of  
Reverend Jesse L Jackson, Sr.  
B.  
MOT 26-128  
Overview:  
This is a motion to approve Village President Vicki Scaman proclaiming  
honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr., and recognizing  
his enduring contributions to civil rights, civic engagement, and the pursuit of  
justice.  
A Motion to Approve a Proclamation Honoring Women’s History Month in  
the Village of Oak Park, IL March 2026  
C.  
MOT 26-129  
Overview:  
This is a motion to approve Village President Vicki Scaman proclaiming March  
2026 as Women’s History Month in the Village of Oak Park, honoring the  
leadership and contributions of women in our community.  
VII. Village Manager Reports  
D.  
ID 26-215  
A Report on Pedestrian (Field) Stop Data from 2025  
Overview:  
This is a report on the pedestrian (field) stops that occurred during 2025.  
Review of the Tentative Village Board Meeting Calendars for March and  
April  
E.  
ID 26-216  
Overview:  
Calendars are presented to the Village Board with information regarding  
anticipated upcoming study session agendas at future Village Board Meetings.  
These draft calendars are based on prior Village Board discussions or related  
to Village Board goals. However, agendas are subject to change. The  
community should confirm Village Board meeting topics for discussion with the  
official posted meeting agenda 48 hours in advance of each meeting.  
VIII. Village Board Committees  
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.  
F.  
ID 26-222  
Board and Commission Vacancy Report for March 3, 2026  
Overview:  
This report lists the expected number of members, current number of members  
seated and number of active vacancies for the Village’s 18 citizen boards and  
commissions. There are currently 20 vacancies.  
X. Citizen Commission Appointments, Reappointments and Chair Appointments  
Names are forwarded from the Citizens Involvement Commission to the Village Clerk and  
then forwarded to the Village President for recommendation. If any appointments are  
ready prior to the meeting, the agenda will be revised to list the names.  
XI. Public Hearing  
XII. First Reading  
First Reading and Possible Adoption of Ordinance to Amend the 2026  
Building and Construction Permit Fees of the Village of Oak Park  
G.  
ORD 26-106  
Overview:  
Staff is recommending amending the 2026 Building and Construction Permit  
Fee Schedule as referenced in Article 8 of the Village Code.  
XIII. Second Reading  
XIV. Consent Agenda  
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 (“Buildings”) By Adding a New Article  
16 (“Conveyances”) of the Oak Park Village Code to Adopt the Illinois  
Local Elevator Safety Program to Align with Section 140 of the Elevator  
Safety Act (225 ILCS 312/140)  
H.  
ORD 26-107  
Overview:  
The Village has participated in the Office of the State of Illinois Fire Marshal  
(“OSFM”) Elevator Program, which is an agreement that allows the Village to  
inspect elevators on behalf of the OSFM. This is an Ordinance that codifies this  
agreement and allows staff to charge fees for this service.  
A Resolution Approving and Adopting the Village of Oak Park Climate  
Ready Energy Rebate Program Guidelines  
I.  
RES 26-149  
Overview:  
This is a Resolution approving and adopting the Climate Ready Energy Rebate  
program guidelines.  
A Resolution Approving the Renewal of an Independent Contractor  
Agreement with Revcon Technology Group, INC. for the Service and  
Maintenance of Parking Access and Revenue Control Systems at the  
Holley Court and Avenue Parking Garage for Fiscal Year 2026, in an  
Amount Not to Exceed $110,000  
J.  
RES 26-151  
Overview:  
This Resolution authorizes the execution of an Independent Contractor  
Agreement with Revcon Technology Group, Inc. for ongoing maintenance,  
repair, and technical support services for the Village’s Parking Access and  
Revenue Control Systems (PARCS) at the Holley Court Garage and Avenue  
Garage.  
A Resolution to Approve Certain Citizen Commission Work Plans for 2026  
K.  
RES 26-154  
Overview:  
This is an annual agenda item in which each citizen commission submits to the  
Village Board for approval a recommended work plan for the new calendar year  
based on the duties assigned to them in the enabling ordinance in the Village  
Code. The Village Board can also assign specific projects during the year by  
amending the work plan.  
XV. Regular Agenda  
A Resolution Approving and Adopting the 2026 Special Events Fee  
Schedule  
L.  
RES 26-148  
Overview:  
This item requests Village Board approval of the 2026 Special Events Fee  
Schedule. Staff will return in Q2 with recommendations regarding potential  
updates to the special events ordinance, permitting process, and fee structure.  
A Resolution Approving the Village Board Goals for 2026-2028 as  
Reviewed at the July 29, 2025 Village Board Meeting  
M.  
RES 26-109  
Overview:  
After every election cycle, the Village Board renews the Village Board Goals  
document. The purpose is to announce the Village Board’s strategic priorities to  
the community and provide staff with strategic direction. This document also  
assists with the annual development of the Village budget.  
XVI. Call to Board and Clerk  
XVII. Adjourn