123 Madison Street  
Oak Park, Illinois 60302  
www.oak-park.us  
Village of Oak Park  
Meeting Minutes  
President and Board of Trustees  
Tuesday, July 9, 2024  
7:00 PM  
Village Hall  
I. Call to Order  
Village President Vicki Scaman called the Regular Meeting to order at  
7:11 P.M.  
II. Roll Call  
Junior Deputy Clerk Aiyana Maliya Wesley called the roll. Village Clerk  
Christina Waters introduced Junior Deputy Clerk Wesley and presented  
her with a certificate for her civic engagement.  
6 -  
Present:  
Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Enyia, Village Trustee Parakkat, Village  
Trustee Robinson, Village Trustee Straw, and Village Trustee Wesley  
1 - Village Trustee Buchanan  
Absent:  
III. Agenda Approval  
It was moved by Trustee Robinson, seconded by Trustee Straw, to Approve the  
Agenda. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved.  
IV. Minutes  
MOT 24-192  
A.  
A Motion to Approve Minutes from the June 11, 2024 Regular Meeting and  
June 18, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Village Board  
It was moved by Trustee Robinson, seconded by Trustee Wesley, to approve the  
Minutes. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved.  
V. Non-Agenda Public Comment  
Patrick Bracco: Lifelong resident. July 4 fireworks were a spectacular show  
and symbol of unity, joy, and community spirit. Urged the Village Board to  
bring them back.  
President Scaman responded that finding a location will be a challenge, as  
the Village can no longer host the fireworks at OPRF since they installed  
turf on their field.  
VII. Village Manager Reports  
Trustee Robinson inquired about the most recent Board calendars.  
Manager Jackson said staff will update and share them.  
VIII. Village Board Committees & Trustee Liaison Commission Reports  
There were no comments.  
IX. Citizen Commission Vacancies  
ID 24-360  
B.  
Board & Commission Vacancy Report for July 9, 2024  
There were no comments.  
X. Citizen Commission Appointments, Reappointments and Chair Appointments  
MOT 24-198  
C.  
A Motion to Consent to the Village President’s Appointment of:  
Building Codes Advisory Commission - Aaron Vanderbilt, Appoint as Member  
Civic Information Systems Commission - Thomas Ptacek, Appoint as Member  
Historic Preservation Commission - Paul E. Ribera, Appoint as Member  
Housing Programs Advisory Committee - Keith Spencer, Appoint as Chair  
Housing Programs Advisory Committee - Andrea Krieg, Appoint as Member  
It was moved by Trustee Wesley, seconded by Trustee Robinson, that this Motion  
be approved. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved.  
XIII. Regular Agenda for Items Pursuant to Village Code Chapter 3 Alcoholic Liquor  
Dealers or Related  
ORD 24-140  
K.  
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 (“Alcoholic Liquor Dealers”), Article 1  
(“General Provisions”), Section 3-1-1 (“Definitions”), Article 4 (“Term and  
Classification”), Section 3-4-2 (“Classification and Number of Liquor Licenses  
and Fees”), and Article 8 (“List of Licenses for Each License Class”), Section  
3-8-1 (“Number of Licenses Permitted to be Issued Per License Class”) and  
Section 3-8-2 (“Licenses by Name and Address Per License”) of the Oak Park  
Village Code for the Issuance of a Class B-7 Residential Care Facility Liquor  
License to American House Illinois Liquor, LLC DBA American House  
Village Attorney Paul Stephanides presented the Item.  
It was moved by Trustee Enyia, seconded by Trustee Straw, that this Ordinance  
be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as follows:  
6 -  
AYES:  
Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Enyia, Village Trustee Parakkat, Village  
Trustee Robinson, Village Trustee Straw, and Village Trustee Wesley  
0
NAYS:  
1 - Village Trustee Buchanan  
ABSENT:  
ORD 24-141  
L.  
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 (“Alcoholic Liquor Dealers”), Article 8  
(“List of Licenses for Each License Class”), Section 3-8-1 (“Number of  
Licenses Permitted to be Issued Per License Class”) and Section 3-8-2  
(“Licenses by Name and Address Per License”) of the Oak Park Village Code  
for the Issuance of a Restaurant Class B-1 Liquor License to Eleven-Thirty  
Chicago, Inc., DBA Penny’s Oak Park  
Attorney Stephanides presented the Item.  
It was moved by Trustee Enyia, seconded by Trustee Straw, that this Ordinance  
be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as follows:  
5 -  
AYES:  
Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Enyia, Village Trustee Robinson, Village  
Trustee Straw, and Village Trustee Wesley  
0
NAYS:  
ABSENT:  
1 - Village Trustee Buchanan  
1 - Village Trustee Parakkat  
RECUSED:  
XI. First Reading  
ORD 24-128  
D.  
A First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 15 (“Motor Vehicles  
and Traffic”), Article 3 (“Parking Meters, Parking Permits, and Municipal  
Attendant Parking Lots”) of the Oak Park Village Code to Establish a $0.25  
per Kilowatt-Hour (kWh) User Fee for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations  
Owned and Operated by the Village of Oak Park Pursuant to the Village  
Board’s Direction at Its May 14, 2024 Meeting  
Development Services Director Emily Egan presented the Item.  
Trustee Parakkat asked if it will be reviewed annually in the budget  
process, which Director Egan confirmed.  
Trustee Wesley requested staff to bring it back to the Board annually, which  
Manager Jackson confirmed. Trustee Wesley said he would like to see the  
Village project more profit by increasing fees and surcharges.  
Trustee Straw said he thinks a market rate cost for electricity is a good  
direction to go. If we try to extract too much profit, usage of the chargers will  
dry up. He recommended starting with this and studying to see if usage  
patterns change.  
Trustee Parakkat said he agreed with Trustee Wesley. This is a time when  
we can test higher prices because the supply is so low in the community.  
Trustee Robinson said she is happy with this first reading.  
Trustee Wesley said because of the typical EV owner, this tax would be  
progressive rather than regressive.  
President Scaman said she thinks next year is the appropriate time to  
review it. She suggested skipping the second reading.  
Trustee Straw motioned to waive the second reading of the ordinance,  
Trustee Robinson seconded.  
Trustee Robinson motioned to adopt the ordinance this evening, seconded  
by Trustee Straw.  
It was moved by Trustee Straw, seconded by Trustee Robinson, that this  
Ordinance be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was  
as follows:  
4 -  
AYES:  
Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Enyia, Village Trustee Robinson, and  
Village Trustee Straw  
2 - Village Trustee Parakkat, and Village Trustee Wesley  
NAYS:  
1 - Village Trustee Buchanan  
ABSENT:  
XII. Consent Agenda  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
It was moved by Trustee Straw, seconded by Trustee Robinson to approve the  
Items under the Consent Agenda. The motion was approved. The roll call on the  
vote was as follows:  
6 -  
AYES:  
Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Enyia, Village Trustee Parakkat, Village  
Trustee Robinson, Village Trustee Straw, and Village Trustee Wesley  
0
NAYS:  
1 - Village Trustee Buchanan  
ABSENT:  
MOT 24-193  
RES 24-244  
ORD 24-130  
E.  
F.  
G.  
A Motion to Approve the Bills in the Amount of $7,139,065.48 from June 3,  
2024, through June 28, 2024  
This Motion was adopted.  
A Resolution Approving a Parking Lot Temporary License Agreement with  
Careful Peach Boutique for a One-Day Bastille Day Event on July 13, 2024  
This Resolution was adopted.  
Concur with the Zoning Board of Appeals’ Recommendation and Adopt an  
Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit to Attach Wireless  
Telecommunications Antennas at 715 Lake Street  
This Ordinance was adopted.  
ORD 24-131  
ORD 24-133  
RES 24-257  
H.  
I.  
Concur with the Zoning Board of Appeals’ Recommendation and Adopt an  
Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit to Attach Wireless  
Telecommunications Antennas at 408 South Oak Park Avenue  
This Ordinance was adopted.  
An Ordinance Granting an Extension of the Waiver and Suspension of the  
Right of Way Obstruction Permit Fee and Parking Obstruction Fee for the  
Planned Development Located at 839 Madison Street  
This Ordinance was adopted.  
J.  
A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Settlement Agreement in  
Workers’ Compensation Case Number 2023 WC 17151  
This Resolution was adopted.  
XIV. Regular Agenda  
ORD 24-139  
M.  
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 20 (“Public Health”), Article 7 (“Garbage,  
Weeds and Littering”), Section 20-7-2 (“Storage and Collection of Garbage,  
Refuse, Yard Waste and Recyclable Materials for Residential Buildings  
Containing Five Units or Less; Storage and Collection of Yard Waste for All  
Buildings”) of the Oak Park Village Code to Provide a One-Time Leaf  
Collection Program Credit  
Public Works Director Rob Sproule presented the Item.  
Trustee Straw said he will vote no because a flat return of funds to all  
single-family homeowners is regressive. He would rather the $300K go  
toward diminishing the impact on the vulnerable population and address it  
programmatically as opposed to a one-time give-back. Director Sproule  
clarified this is not the only financial incentive. The Village plans to buy  
materials for interactions seeking compliance and plans to roll out a senior  
assistance program.  
Trustee Robinson said she appreciates this across-the-board financial  
relief for the initial burden of transition and asked if it is possible to provide  
it earlier. Director Sproule said he can talk to the Finance Department as  
billing is on a quarterly cycle. She inquired about volunteer options. Director  
Sproule said the volunteer portal, contract, and leaf bag purchase can be  
administered by the Village Manager's Office. She said she supports this  
item.  
Trustee Parakkat asked if it is possible to use the environmental services  
fund toward creating more EV infrastructure or the Climate Ready Oak  
Park plan. Director Sproule said historically enterprise funds are  
self-serving, with the primary intent to raise funds to provide direct services.  
Manager Jackson said the environmental services fund is an enterprise  
fund dedicated for refuse and recycling services.  
Trustees Parakkat and Enyia agreed with Trustee Straw.  
Trustee Wesley agreed with Trustee Straw and asked if this money could  
be used to re-pave an alley. Director Sproule said he did not think the funds  
could be used for that purpose. Trustee Wesley asked if this funding can be  
moved. Interim CFO Donna Gayden said it is illegal to move enterprise  
funds to the general operating fund.  
Trustee Enyia asked if the funds could be used for compost bins. Director  
Sproule said those are part of the Village's compostable program. This  
rebate proposal is in place of the significant volume of bags the Village  
was going to purchase for giveaway.  
Trustee Robinson said not everyone wants or has the space for an extra  
bin and we shouldn't micromanage how people spend this rebate.  
Trustee Wesley said the bins would reduce the number of bags needed.  
Director Sproule said the rebate would create an opportunity for people to  
buy a bin if they want to. A bin can only be used once a week so additional  
bags may be needed.  
Trustee Straw suggested a three-month free incentive if residents sign up  
for a compost bin service. Director Sproule said the Village still provides  
three-months free. Trustee Straw suggested increasing it to six months.  
President Scaman suggested bringing this Item back to the Board with  
additional analysis based on tonight's feedback.  
Trustee Robinson said it is unfortunate the Board cannot agree that  
residents should get a rebate without any solid alternative.  
It was moved by Trustee Robinson, seconded by Trustee Wesley, that this  
Ordinance be approved. The motion failed. The roll call on the vote was as  
follows:  
3 - Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Robinson, and Village Trustee Wesley  
3 - Village Trustee Enyia, Village Trustee Parakkat, and Village Trustee Straw  
1 - Village Trustee Buchanan  
AYES:  
NAYS:  
ABSENT:  
XV. Call to Board and Clerk  
President Scaman thanked everyone who worked on the July 4th parade.  
XVI. Adjourn  
It was moved by Trustee Straw, seconded by Trustee Wesley, to Adjourn. A voice  
vote was taken and the motion was approved. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 P.M.,  
Tuesday, July 9, 2024.  
Respectfully submitted,  
Deputy Clerk Hansen