123 Madison Street  
Oak Park, Illinois 60302  
www.oak-park.us  
Village of Oak Park  
Meeting Minutes  
President and Board of Trustees  
Monday, December 4, 2023  
6:00 PM  
Village Hall  
I. Call to Order  
Village President Vicki Scaman called the Regular Meeting to order at  
6:03 P.M.  
II. Roll Call  
Village Clerk Christina Waters joined the Meeting via remote participation  
per Village policy.  
Trustee Enyia joined the Meeting at 6:50 P.M.  
7 -  
Present:  
Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Enyia, Village  
Trustee Parakkat, Village Trustee Robinson, Village Trustee Straw, and Village  
Trustee Wesley  
0
Absent:  
III. Agenda Approval  
President Scaman moved Item AJ from the Consent Agenda to the  
Regular Agenda.  
It was moved by Trustee Parakkat, seconded by Trustee Straw, to approve the  
Agenda as amended. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved.  
IV. Minutes  
MOT 23-114  
A.  
Motion to Approve Minutes from November 2, 2023 Emergency Meeting  
and November 6, 2023 Regular Meeting of the Village Board  
It was moved by Trustee Wesley, seconded by Trustee Straw, to approve the  
Minutes. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved.  
V. Non-Agenda Public Comment  
Oliver Crimmins: OPRF junior reported on the harmful effects of artificial  
turf and offered some safer alternatives.  
Clerk Waters read the following comment into the record:  
Letter from Visit Oak Park Board of Directors: Concerned with the  
proposed increase to the tax rate on hotels and short-term rentals.  
President Scaman said the hotel/motel tax ordinance would come before  
the Village Board in 2024.  
VII. Village Manager Reports  
Village Manager Kevin Jackson said the intent is to put the Board Goals on  
the first agenda in January. Finance Committee meetings will be scheduled  
and staff will prioritize financial planning. He said his goal is to work with  
the Finance Committee to look at our financial policies comprehensively.  
We will likely engage a financial expert to assist in creating a long-term  
financial plan. There will be Board briefings this week regarding the asylum  
seekers and periodic updates in the Manager's Report.  
President Scaman announced that Village Board meetings will be on  
Tuesday nights starting in 2024 and we will work to schedule the  
committees in the new year.  
VIII. Village Board Committees  
There were no comments.  
IX. Citizen Commission Vacancies  
ID 23-580  
C.  
Board & Commission Vacancy Report for December 4, 2023.  
There were no comments.  
X. Citizen Commission Appointments, Reappointments and Chair Appointments  
ID 23-581  
D.  
A Motion to Consent to the Village President’s Appointment of:  
Citizens Police Oversight Committee - Kevin Barnhart, Appoint as Chair  
Plan Commission - Juan Betancur, Appoint as Member  
Plan Commission - Michael Sturino, Appoint as Chair  
President Scaman read the names into the record.  
It was moved by Trustee Wesley, seconded by Trustee Robinson, that these  
Appointments be approved. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote  
was as follows:  
6 -  
AYES:  
Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Parakkat,  
Village Trustee Robinson, Village Trustee Straw, and Village Trustee Wesley  
0
NAYS:  
1 - Village Trustee Enyia  
ABSENT:  
XI. Second Reading  
ORD 23-102  
E.  
Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Establishing the Annual  
Building and Construction Permit Fees and the Zoning Application Fees of  
the Village of Oak Park  
There were no comments.  
It was moved by Trustee Wesley, 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 Buchanan, Village Trustee Parakkat,  
Village Trustee Robinson, Village Trustee Straw, and Village Trustee Wesley  
0
NAYS:  
1 - Village Trustee Enyia  
ABSENT:  
ORD 23-118  
F.  
Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 15  
(“Motor Vehicles and Traffic”), Article 3 (“Parking Meters, Parking Permits,  
and Municipal Attendant Parking Lots”), Section 15-3-18 (“Parking Rates;  
Parking Meters, Pay by Space Machines, Village Operated Parking  
Structures, Permit, Extended Pass, Valet and Daytime on Street Permit  
Parking”) of the Oak Park Village Code to Expand Eligibility Criteria for the  
Reduced Parking Permit Fee Program  
There were no comments.  
It was moved by Trustee Wesley, 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 Buchanan, Village Trustee Parakkat,  
Village Trustee Robinson, Village Trustee Straw, and Village Trustee Wesley  
0
NAYS:  
1 - Village Trustee Enyia  
ABSENT:  
XII. Consent Agenda  
Approval of the Consent Agenda  
President Scaman noted the partner agency agreements are reviewed  
annually.  
It was moved by Trustee Wesley, seconded by Trustee Straw 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 Buchanan, Village Trustee Parakkat,  
Village Trustee Robinson, Village Trustee Straw, and Village Trustee Wesley  
0
NAYS:  
1 - Village Trustee Enyia  
ABSENT:  
MOT 23-116  
MOT 23-115  
B.  
G.  
A Motion to Approve the 2024 Village Board Regular Meeting Calendar  
This Motion was approved.  
A Motion to Approve the Bills in the Amount of $11,008,289 from October  
29, 2023, through November 25, 2023  
This Motion was approved.  
RES 23-374  
H.  
A Resolution Approving an Agreement for Public Health Nurse Services  
with Patrice Steurer, R.N., in an Amount Not to Exceed $90,000 for Fiscal  
Year 2024 and Authorizing Its Execution  
This Resolution was adopted.  
RES 23-294  
I.  
A Resolution Authorizing the Release of the Draft Program Year 2022  
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for a  
Comment Period and Approval Thereafter  
This Resolution was adopted.  
RES 23-320  
RES 23-337  
RES 23-338  
J.  
K.  
L.  
A Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Program Year 2023  
Community Development Block Grant for Public Works  
This Resolution was adopted.  
Resolutions Authorizing the Annual Renewal of Pawnbrokers Business  
Licenses  
This Resolution was adopted.  
A Resolution Approving a Funding Grant Agreement between the Village of  
Oak Park and the Oak Park Area Arts Council in the Amount of $263,000  
for 2024 and Authorizing its Execution  
This Resolution was adopted.  
RES 23-343  
RES 23-347  
RES 23-346  
M.  
N.  
O.  
A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the  
Village of Oak Park and the Oak Park Township for Vehicle Repairs and  
Maintenance and Authorizing its Execution  
This Resolution was adopted.  
A Resolution Approving the Renewal of the Dumping of Excavated  
Materials Price Agreement with Waste Management of Illinois, Inc. in an  
Amount Not to Exceed $250,000.00 and Authorizing its Execution  
This Resolution was adopted.  
A Resolution Approving the Renewal of the Independent Contractor  
Agreement with Global Maintenance Solutions LLC for Building  
Maintenance Services for the Public Works and Development Services  
Departments in 2024 in an Amount Not to Exceed $728,500.00 and  
Authorizing its Execution  
This Resolution was adopted.  
RES 23-350  
P.  
A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with Davis  
Tree Care and Landscape, Incorporated for Village Wide Parkway Tree  
Pruning and Removal Services for Fiscal Year 2024 in an Amount Not to  
Exceed $450,000.00 with an Option to Renew for Two Additional One-Year  
Terms and Authorizing its Execution  
This Resolution was adopted.  
RES 23-351  
Q.  
A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with A & B  
Landscaping and Tree Service, Inc. for Village Wide Parkway Tree Removal  
and Stumping Services for Fiscal Year 2024 in an Amount Not to Exceed  
$205,000.00 with an Option to Renew for Two Additional One-Year Terms  
and Authorizing its Execution  
This Resolution was adopted.  
RES 23-352  
RES 23-353  
R.  
S.  
A Resolution Approving a Purchase Price Agreement with G & M Trucking,  
Inc. for Stone & Sand Materials in an Amount not to Exceed $63,000.00 and  
Authorizing its Execution  
This Resolution was adopted.  
A Resolution Approving the Renewal of the Independent Contractor  
Agreement with H&H Electric Co. for 2024 Emergency Street Lighting and  
Traffic Control Repairs in an Amount Not to Exceed $60,000.00 and  
Authorizing its Execution  
This Resolution was adopted.  
RES 23-354  
RES 23-358  
T.  
A Resolution Approving the Renewal of the Independent Contractor  
Agreement with Advance Sweeping Services, Inc. for Village Wide Street  
Sweeping Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $150,000.00 and  
Authorizing its Execution  
This Resolution was adopted.  
U.  
A Resolution Approving the Renewal of an Independent Contractor  
Agreement with Revcon Technology, Inc. for the Service and Maintenance  
of Parking Access and Revenue Control Systems at the Village’s Holley  
Court and Avenue Parking Garages for Fiscal Year 2024 in Amount Not to  
Exceed $91,700.00, Authorizing Its Execution, and Waiving the Village’s Bid  
Process  
This Resolution was adopted.  
RES 23-359  
RES 23-360  
RES 23-361  
V.  
W.  
X.  
A Resolution Approving a Purchase Price Agreement with Core & Main LP  
for Materials for Repair of Water Mains and Sewers, Fire Hydrants, Water  
Services and Sewer Services in an Amount not to Exceed $65,000.00 and  
Authorizing its Execution  
This Resolution was adopted.  
A Resolution Approving a Purchase Price Agreement with Underground  
Pipe & Valve Company for Materials for Repair of Water Mains and Sewers,  
Fire Hydrants, Water Services and Sewer Services in an Amount not to  
Exceed $65,000.00 and Authorizing its Execution  
This Resolution was adopted.  
A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with IHC  
Construction Companies, L.L.C. for the 2024 Water Service Line  
Replacement Program in an Amount Not to Exceed $500,000.00 With an  
Option to Renew for Two Additional One-Year Terms and Authorizing its  
Execution  
This Resolution was adopted.  
RES 23-363  
Y.  
A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with Total  
Parking Solutions, Inc. for the Service, Maintenance and Cellular  
Connectivity of One Hundred and Fifty-Five (155) Cale Paystations During  
Fiscal Year 2024 in an Amount Not to Exceed $201,000.00 and Authorizing  
Its Execution  
This Resolution was adopted.  
RES 23-364  
RES 23-365  
Z.  
A Resolution Approving the Renewal of a Parking Lot License Agreement  
with 840 Oak Park, LLC for a One-Year Term and Authorizing Its Execution  
This Resolution was adopted.  
AA.  
A Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a Federal Surface  
Transportation Program Grant Application for the Jackson Boulevard  
Resurfacing Project  
This Resolution was adopted.  
RES 23-366  
RES 23-367  
RES 23-369  
AB.  
AC.  
AD.  
A Resolution Approving a Funding Grant Agreement between the Village of  
Oak Park and the Oak Park Housing Authority in the Amount of $35,000  
for 2024 and Authorizing Its Execution  
This Resolution was adopted.  
A Resolution Approving a Funding Grant Agreement between the Village of  
Oak Park and the Oak Park Residence Corporation in the Amount of  
$42,500 for 2024 and Authorizing its Execution  
This Resolution was adopted.  
A Resolution Approving a Supplemental Statement of Work for the GIS  
Consortium Service Provider Contract for 2024 with Municipal GIS  
Partners, Incorporated in an Amount Not to Exceed $230,044.00 and  
Authorizing its Execution  
This Resolution was adopted.  
RES 23-373  
RES 23-376  
ORD 23-103  
AE.  
AF.  
AG.  
A Resolution Approving a Parking Lot License Agreement with ZipCar, Inc.  
for a One-Year Term and Two Optional One Year Terms and Authorizing Its  
Execution  
This Resolution was adopted.  
A Resolution Approving a Funding Grant Agreement between the Village of  
Oak Park and Visit Oak Park in the Amount of $209,024 for Fiscal Year 2024  
and Authorizing its Execution.  
This Resolution was adopted.  
An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Property Owned by the  
Village of Oak Park  
This Ordinance was adopted.  
ORD 23-114  
RES 23-375  
AH.  
AI.  
An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Vehicles and Equipment  
Owned by the Village of Oak Park  
This Ordinance was adopted.  
A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Excess Public Entity Liability  
Insurance, Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance, Property Insurance,  
Crime Coverage, and Cyber Liability for the Village of Oak Park for Fiscal  
Year 2024 in an Amount Not to Exceed $743,052  
This Resolution was adopted.  
RES 23-378  
AK.  
A Resolution Approving A Memorandum of Understanding with the Illinois  
Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council, Lodge No. 8 for the Purpose of  
Establishing an Alternate Work Schedule for Police Department Patrol  
Officers in 2024 and Authorizing its Execution  
This Resolution was adopted.  
XIII. Regular Agenda  
ORD 23-117  
AJ.  
An Ordinance Regarding Paid Leave for Village Employees  
Assistant Village Manager/HR Director Kira Tchang presented the Item.  
Trustee Wesley inquired how "chronic absenteeism and abuse of leave"  
and are associated with employees being able to take their leave when  
they want. Director Tchang provided the example that everyone in the  
Police department wants to take off the week of Christmas. The Village has  
to put standards in place to ensure adequate coverage. To define chronic  
absenteeism, she provided the example of someone with a large bank of  
sick time who calls in sick every Friday for an entire year with no  
documentation of a serious health condition.  
Trustee Wesley asked why employees are allowed to bank so much sick  
time. Director Tchang said there are legacy policies and collectively  
bargained benefits. The IMRF pension allows employees to use 180 sick  
days to purchase a year of service credit. For Police and Fire, there is  
physical risk and people could be out for a period of time.  
It was moved by Trustee Wesley, 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 Buchanan, Village Trustee Parakkat,  
Village Trustee Robinson, Village Trustee Straw, and Village Trustee Wesley  
0
NAYS:  
1 - Village Trustee Enyia  
ABSENT:  
RES 23-322  
AL.  
A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Terra  
Engineering, Ltd. for the Design of the Oak Park Avenue Streetscape and  
Utility Projects in an Amount Not to Exceed $998,577, Authorizing its  
Execution and Waiving the Village’s Request for Proposals Process for the  
Agreement  
Village Engineer Bill McKenna presented the Item.  
Trustee Robinson inquired about asphalt replacement. Engineer McKenna  
said concrete provides a good clean edge for the asphalt.  
Trustee Parakkat inquired about deciding to use brick. Engineer McKenna  
confirmed changes can be made during the design phase. Trustee  
Parakkat said he is in favor of staff's recommendation.  
Trustee Straw said the Disability Access Commission voiced concern  
about the number of accessible parking spaces. Engineer McKenna said  
this design is conceptual and the accessible spaces will be determined.  
Trustee Wesley said he likes the pavers south of the viaduct because we  
are building a showpiece and these infrastructure improvements are  
long-term and an investment that is going to pay us back over time. He  
doesn't want it to feel like two different districts.  
Trustee Straw said he is also in favor of continuing the brick south of the  
viaduct and making it more walkable.  
President Scaman said she preferred the gray pavers for the sidewalks but  
understands the use of bluestone. President Scaman and Trustee  
Parakkat said they agree with extending the pavers south of the viaduct.  
Trustee Robinson said the continuity in the sidewalk material gives us the  
most return and she would like to hear more ideas if we are pushing it back  
up to $1.5M. President Scaman noted this is a place where we will hold  
festivals in the future and the steering committee supported the pavers.  
Trustee Straw inquired how paving materials impact driving behaviors.  
Engineer McKenna said brick pavers help with traffic calming, though we  
don’t see high speeds through this area. Trustee Straw said he would be  
willing to use lower cost materials in the Hunter Court alleys with less  
pedestrian traffic. Engineer McKenna said intent for the higher-end  
materials for the east/west alley was to connect the parking garage to  
downtown streetscape. The north/south alley are lower cost materials.  
Trustee Buchanan said she favors the lower cost because this is aesthetic.  
President Scaman said infrastructure is where you invest and then you  
spend less money on business recruitment.  
Manager Jackson inquired about the savings is for putting the bricks back.  
Engineer McKenna said about $1.5M is related to the brick and $100K for  
the crosswalks.  
Trustee Wesley said he feels extremely strong about the pavers and would  
swap out the bluestone for the gray pavers.  
Trustee Robinson suggested there may be savings later on when choosing  
the art installations and would like to see ARPA funds used. Engineer  
McKenna agreed staff can re-engage the Board at a later date regarding  
the conceptual items.  
President Scaman said she feels strongly about the pavers and mixed  
materials for the sidewalks.  
It was moved by Trustee Robinson, seconded by Trustee Straw, that this  
Resolution be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was  
as follows:  
7 -  
AYES:  
Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Enyia, Village  
Trustee Parakkat, Village Trustee Robinson, Village Trustee Straw, and Village  
Trustee Wesley  
0
0
NAYS:  
ABSENT:  
ORD 23-98  
AM.  
Concur with the Zoning Board of Appeals and Adopt an Ordinance  
Granting a Special Use Permit for a Car Wash Facility with an Accessory  
Drive-Through Located at 6000-6020 Roosevelt Road  
Village Planner Craig Failor presented the Item.  
Trustee Robinson inquired about the special use permit. Planner Failor  
said it would not expire unless the operation closed and was not in use for  
six months. If the application is approved, the owners will request a building  
permit and then an MWRD permit.  
Trustee Robinson noted the applicants are building in two other  
communities. Applicant Christopher Jenks said the timing is good because  
they are building in Buffalo Grove and Mundelein now and will be able to  
begin construction in Oak Park in the spring. Trustee Robinson said she  
thinks it is a nice plan for that corner.  
Trustee Buchanan inquired about the building enclosure. Applicant Chris  
Nero said the ordinance requires storefront to run the entirety of the side of  
Austin and halfway down the street on Roosevelt so they have built a  
masonry wall with storefront windows and a semi-enclosed roof.  
Trustee Parakkat said he has no issues with the project and wondered if  
the Roosevelt Coordinator study will have any impact. Manager Jackson  
said we do not want to delay this for that. Planner Failor said any existing  
land use will have some influence on what will be developed. The  
applicants said they are both from Oak Park and they know the market well.  
Trustee Buchanan noted the electrification ordinance takes effect January  
1. The applicant responded they only use two gas-powered solar heaters  
and would apply on the 2023 version. Planner Failor confirmed if they  
submit their permit before December 31, the 2023 version will apply.  
Trustee Wesley asked if the applicants have any traffic congestion  
concerns, which they confirmed they do not.  
It was moved by Trustee Enyia, seconded by Trustee Wesley, that this Ordinance  
be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as follows:  
7 -  
AYES:  
Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Enyia, Village  
Trustee Parakkat, Village Trustee Robinson, Village Trustee Straw, and Village  
Trustee Wesley  
0
0
NAYS:  
ABSENT:  
ORD 23-119  
AN.  
An Ordinance Adopting the Budget for All Corporate Purposes of the  
Village of Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois in Lieu of the Appropriation  
Ordinance for the Fiscal Year Commencing on the First Day of January, 2024  
and Ending on the Thirty-First Day of December, 2024  
Interim CFO Donna Gayden noted a couple minor changes that were made  
based on Board feedback.  
Trustee Parakkat said he approves the budget. He said the 0% levy last  
year was based on a one-time reduction of $1.3M in pension contributions,  
higher sales revenue due to economic recovery post-pandemic, and we  
had ARPA and a fund balance for one-time investments. The 0% levy was  
proposed by the Manager and former CFO Drazner said he had no  
concerns about long-term ramifications. It was unanimously approved by  
the Village Board. He said he raised a concern last year about the $3.7M  
in operational expenses. He said he supports the 3% levy this year and  
said if we were careful with the expense side last year, we probably could  
have avoided the $300K drawdown from reserves to meet operational  
expenses this year. He said he does see improvements and the question  
is if that is enough to get us out of trouble.  
CFO Gayden said she would never recommend a flat levy because at  
some point it catches up and you may have to increase it more than 3%.  
The only way to do that would be long-range planning and cutting expenses  
and possibly services. Manager Jackson clarified that the  
recommendations originated from the Finance Committee and CFO  
Drazner said the pension costs will likely come back next year. Trustee  
Parakkat said he is focused on the expense side and CFO Gayden is  
focusing on the revenue side. CFO Gayden clarified that she is advocating  
for long-range planning which focuses on both revenues and expenditures.  
Manager Jackson said staff are always interested in looking at expenses  
and revenues and that has taken place here.  
Trustee Wesley said he is in favor of the 3% levy and will vote for this  
budget. In doing the long-term financial planning, he said he would like to  
see an aggressive move toward amplifying revenue through economic  
development. He said he would like to see more investments in things that  
have an ROI like the Oak Park Avenue Streetscape Project and that are  
improving the quality of life for our residents.  
Trustee Enyia agreed with promoting economic vitality.  
It was moved by Trustee Wesley, seconded by Trustee Straw, that this Ordinance  
be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as follows:  
7 -  
AYES:  
Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Enyia, Village  
Trustee Parakkat, Village Trustee Robinson, Village Trustee Straw, and Village  
Trustee Wesley  
0
0
NAYS:  
ABSENT:  
ORD 23-131  
AO.  
An Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Budget  
There were no comments.  
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:  
7 -  
AYES:  
Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Enyia, Village  
Trustee Parakkat, Village Trustee Robinson, Village Trustee Straw, and Village  
Trustee Wesley  
0
0
NAYS:  
ABSENT:  
Items AP through AW were taken as a single vote.  
ORD 23-120  
AP.  
An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of $178,292.00 Against the 2023  
Tax Levy (2012A General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds)  
It was moved by Trustee Straw, seconded by Trustee Wesley, that this Ordinance  
be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as follows:  
7 -  
AYES:  
Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Enyia, Village  
Trustee Parakkat, Village Trustee Robinson, Village Trustee Straw, and Village  
Trustee Wesley  
0
0
NAYS:  
ABSENT:  
ORD 23-121  
AQ.  
An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of $425,764.88 Against the 2023  
Tax Levy (2015B General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds)  
It was moved by Trustee Straw, seconded by Trustee Wesley, that this Ordinance  
be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as follows:  
7 -  
AYES:  
Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Enyia, Village  
Trustee Parakkat, Village Trustee Robinson, Village Trustee Straw, and Village  
Trustee Wesley  
0
0
NAYS:  
ABSENT:  
ORD 23-132  
AR.  
AS.  
AT.  
AU.  
An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of $587,260.32 Against the 2023  
Tax Levy (2016D General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds)  
It was moved by Trustee Straw, seconded by Trustee Wesley, that this Ordinance  
be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as follows:  
7 -  
AYES:  
Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Enyia, Village  
Trustee Parakkat, Village Trustee Robinson, Village Trustee Straw, and Village  
Trustee Wesley  
0
0
NAYS:  
ABSENT:  
ORD 23-123  
An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of $764,781.26 Against the 2023  
Tax Levy (2016E General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds)  
It was moved by Trustee Straw, seconded by Trustee Wesley, that this Ordinance  
be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as follows:  
7 -  
AYES:  
Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Enyia, Village  
Trustee Parakkat, Village Trustee Robinson, Village Trustee Straw, and Village  
Trustee Wesley  
0
0
NAYS:  
ABSENT:  
ORD 23-124  
An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of $1,095,950.00 Against the  
2023 Tax Levy (2018A General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds)  
It was moved by Trustee Straw, seconded by Trustee Wesley, that this Ordinance  
be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as follows:  
7 -  
AYES:  
Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Enyia, Village  
Trustee Parakkat, Village Trustee Robinson, Village Trustee Straw, and Village  
Trustee Wesley  
0
0
NAYS:  
ABSENT:  
ORD 23-125  
An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of $11,940.76 Against the 2023  
Tax Levy (2020A General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds)  
It was moved by Trustee Straw, seconded by Trustee Wesley, that this Ordinance  
be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as follows:  
7 -  
AYES:  
Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Enyia, Village  
Trustee Parakkat, Village Trustee Robinson, Village Trustee Straw, and Village  
Trustee Wesley  
0
0
NAYS:  
ABSENT:  
ORD 23-126  
AV.  
AW.  
AX.  
AY.  
An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of $475,230.00 Against the 2023  
Tax Levy (2020B General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds)  
It was moved by Trustee Straw, seconded by Trustee Wesley, that this Ordinance  
be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as follows:  
7 -  
AYES:  
Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Enyia, Village  
Trustee Parakkat, Village Trustee Robinson, Village Trustee Straw, and Village  
Trustee Wesley  
0
0
NAYS:  
ABSENT:  
ORD 23-127  
An Ordinance Providing for the Abatement of $296,177.50 Against the 2023  
Tax Levy (2021 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds)  
It was moved by Trustee Straw, seconded by Trustee Wesley, that this Ordinance  
be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as follows:  
7 -  
AYES:  
Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Enyia, Village  
Trustee Parakkat, Village Trustee Robinson, Village Trustee Straw, and Village  
Trustee Wesley  
0
0
NAYS:  
ABSENT:  
ORD 23-128  
The Village of Oak Park’s Tax Year 2023 Property Tax Levy Ordinance  
It was moved by Trustee Straw, seconded by Trustee Wesley, 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 Buchanan, Village Trustee Parakkat,  
Village Trustee Robinson, Village Trustee Straw, and Village Trustee Wesley  
0
NAYS:  
ABSENT:  
0
1 - Village Trustee Enyia  
ABSTAINED:  
ORD 23-129  
An Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes in the Amount of  
$775,000 for the 2023 Property Tax Year for Village of Oak Park Special  
Service Area Number One  
It was moved by Trustee Straw, seconded by Trustee Wesley, that this Ordinance  
be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as follows:  
7 -  
AYES:  
Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Buchanan, Village Trustee Enyia, Village  
Trustee Parakkat, Village Trustee Robinson, Village Trustee Straw, and Village  
Trustee Wesley  
0
0
NAYS:  
ABSENT:  
XIV. Call to Board and Clerk  
Clerk Waters wished the community a happy holidays and happy new year.  
Mail-in ballot applications will go live starting December 20. Contact the  
Clerk's Office for assistance with voter registration at 708-358-5670 or  
clerk@oak-park.us.  
Trustee Enyia thanked his fellow Trustees, staff, and the community.  
Trustee Buchanan announced a candlelight peace vigil to end gun violence  
on December 12, 7:00 P.M. at First United Church.  
Trustee Wesley wished a happy holidays to all.  
Trustee Straw said he is proud of the Village Board’s accomplishments  
and grateful for the staff’s hard work.  
Trustee Robinson said one of her proudest moments was this year’s  
budget vote and the language access piece is a huge step in our  
commitment to diversity in this community.  
Trustee Parakkat expressed appreciation to everyone’s commitment to  
service in this community and to the staff. He thanked his family for  
supporting him through his service.  
Manager Jackson expressed his gratitude to the Village Board for its  
support throughout the year and to the staff and leadership to keep  
everything moving.  
President Scaman thanked Clerk Waters and everyone’s families for their  
support.  
XV. Adjourn  
It was moved by Trustee Straw, seconded by Trustee Enyia, to Adjourn. A voice  
vote was taken and the motion was approved. Meeting adjourned at 8:03 P.M.,  
Monday, December 4, 2023.  
Respectfully submitted,  
Deputy Clerk Hansen