123 Madison Street  
Oak Park, Illinois 60302  
Village of Oak Park  
Meeting Agenda  
President and Board of Trustees  
Tuesday, October 14, 2025  
7:00 PM  
Village Hall  
Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m., Room 201 in Council Chambers  
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  
V. Non-Agenda Public Comment  
VI. Proclamation  
A Motion to Approve a Proclamation Declaring Ageism Awareness Day on  
October 9, 2025  
A.  
B.  
C.  
Overview:  
This is a motion to approve Village President Vicki Scaman proclaiming  
October 9, 2025 Ageism Awareness Day in the Village of Oak Park.  
A Motion to Approve a Proclamation Declaring Monday, October 13, 2025  
as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Oak Park, IL  
Overview:  
This is a motion to approve Village President Vicki Scaman proclaiming  
Monday, October 13, 2025 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day.  
A Motion to Approve a Proclamation Declaring October 2025 as Domestic  
Violence Awareness Month in Oak Park, IL  
Overview:  
This is a motion to approve Village President Vicki Scaman proclaiming  
October 2025 as Domestic Violence awareness Month in Oak Park, IL.  
VII. Village Manager Reports  
Review of the Tentative Board Meeting Calendars for October,  
November, and December 2025.  
D.  
Overview:  
Calendars are presented to the Board for the purpose of highlighting Special  
Meeting topics. These topics are based on adopted Village Board Goals and/or  
previous Village Board direction.  
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.  
E.  
Board and Commission Vacancy Report for October 14, 2025  
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 21 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.  
A Motion to Consent to the Village President’s Appointment of:  
Community Relations Commission - Zach Carstensen, Appoint as  
Commissioner Community Relations Commission - Bridgett Allen  
Hedgeman, Appoint as Commissioner Disability Access Commission -  
Gary Arnold, Reappoint as Chair Environment & Energy Commission -  
Chris Pinc, Appoint as Commissioner Liquor Control Review Board -  
Maureen Mclachlan, Appoint as Member  
F.  
Overview:  
Board and Commission Information  
Community Relations Commission:  
The Community Relations Commission was established to ensure that all  
residents have equal service and treatment. The Commission works to improve  
inter-group relations without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national  
origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status,  
disability, gender identity, gender expression, military discharge status, housing  
status, or order of protection status. It works to ensure good human, race, and  
community relations and reduce tensions.  
Disability Access Commission:  
The Disability Access Commission advises the Village Board on public policies  
to facilitate full participation in community activities by persons with disabilities,  
to bring persons with disabilities into the mainstream of Oak Park life by  
recognizing that persons with disabilities can lead proud and productive lives, to  
promote universal access throughout the Village, and to heighten public  
awareness of the needs of Villagers with disabilities.  
Environment & Energy Commission:  
The Environment & Energy Commission promotes energy efficiency and  
energy conservation, works for a pollution-free environment in Oak Park, and  
develops methods to promote recycling and to reduce and manage solid waste.  
Liquor Control Review Board | The Liquor Control Review Board investigates  
and reviews all applications and renewals of liquor licenses and advises the  
Local Liquor Control Commissioner.  
XI. Consent Agenda  
A Motion to Approve the August 2025 Monthly Treasurer’s Report for All  
Funds  
G.  
A Motion to Accept Pivot Consulting Group’s Phase 5 Report Regarding  
Police Oversight Recommendations  
H.  
Overview:  
This item is a motion to accept Pivot Consulting Group’s Phase 5 Report which  
includes recommendations for modernizing the Village’s citizen police oversight  
function.  
A Motion to Concur with the Transportation Commission’s  
Recommendations for Traffic Calming at the Northwest Oak Park Traffic  
Study and Direct Staff to Prepare the Necessary Ordinances  
I.  
Overview:  
At its April 10, 2025 meeting, the Transportation Commission (TC) reviewed a  
traffic study focused on the northwest area of the Village. Following the review,  
the Commission voted to support staff recommendations for implementing a  
series of traffic calming measures. These measures align with Vision Zero  
strategies near schools and parks, Neighborhood Greenway treatments, and  
include the establishment of a Park Speed Zone along Berkshire Street.  
Additionally, two new stop signs will be installed for northbound traffic at the  
intersections of Belleforte Avenue and Forest Avenue with Greenfield Street.  
Implementation of the recommended traffic calming elements will occur through  
a variety of upcoming projects.  
An Ordinance Granting an Extension of a Special Use Permit for a Major  
Planned Development at the Property Located at 1106 Madison Street  
J.  
Overview:  
Interfaith Housing Development Corporation, Applicant and Developer, seeks a  
one-year extension of time for the issuance of a building permit to January 30,  
2027, and an extension to complete construction by January 30, 2030, for an  
approved special use permit for a major planned development (Ordinance 24-  
142) for the property commonly known as 1106 Madison Street.  
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 15 (“Motor Vehicles and Traffic”),  
Article 1 (“In General”), Section 14 (“Prohibited Turn Locations”) of the  
Oak Park Village Code  
K.  
Overview:  
As directed by the Village Board at the September 30, 2025 Board Meeting, this  
Ordinance established no left turn restrictions for northbound traffic on  
Ridgeland Avenue at Thomas Street from 7-9 AM and 4-6 PM Monday through  
Friday to discourage cut through traffic and reduce traffic on Thomas Street and  
Elmwood Avenue which are Neighborhood Greenways. This Ordinance also  
amends the Village code for prohibiting southbound traffic from proceeding past  
traffic diverters north and south of Madison on Wesley Avenue and for making  
northbound Maple Avenue right turn only at Madison Street from 7-9am and 4-  
6pm all as previously approved by the Village Board.  
A Resolution Approving the Renewal of the Contractor Services  
Agreement with Occupational Health Centers of Illinois, P.C. d/b/a  
Concentra Medical Centers and Authorizing Its Execution  
L.  
Overview:  
This item is a one-year renewal of the Village’s occupational health services  
contract with Concentra Medical Centers.  
A Resolution Approving the Purchase of Temporary Construction and  
Permanent Sidewalk Easements on Oak Park Avenue and Authorizing  
Execution of the Required Documents  
M.  
Overview:  
Sidewalk easements are necessary to construct sidewalk and alley  
improvements in the Hemingway Business District as the property line extends  
into the sidewalk or alley areas at certain locations. There are five properties  
where easements are required and some of the property owners have  
requested compensation. This Resolution authorizes the Village to acquire the  
required easements and authorizes the Village Manager to execute the  
associated documents for obtaining these easements.  
A Resolution Approving the 2026 Employee Health, Dental, Vision, Life,  
Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Accident, ad Critical Illness  
Insurance Providers’ Plan Designs and Premiums and Authorizing Their  
Execution  
N.  
Overview:  
This is an annual agenda item to approve various contract providers for the  
2026 Employee Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Accidental Death and  
Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Worksite Benefits (Critical Illness and  
Accident), and Excess Loss Insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield.  
A Resolution Accepting Planning and Technical Assistance Services  
Delivered by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP),  
Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with CMAP for Technical  
Assistance for a Pavement Management Plan and Authorizing its  
Execution  
O.  
Overview:  
The Village applied for a Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)  
Local Technical Assistance (LTA) Grant to inspect the roadway pavement  
conditions and update the Village’s Pavement Management Plan. CMAP  
awarded an LTA grant to the Village for this work. CMAP will pay the costs for  
the roadway pavement condition inspections and work to develop and update  
the Pavement Management Plan which are estimated at $90,992. The Village  
will be required to pay CMAP $4,000 for this work per the Intergovernmental  
Agreement (IGA).  
A Resolution Approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the  
Village of Oak Park and The Automobile Mechanics’ International  
Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), AFL-CIO Local  
701 for the Period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, and Authorizing  
its Execution  
P.  
Overview:  
This is an agreement that covers the employees who work in the Fleet  
Maintenance Division in the Public Works Department.  
XII. Regular Agenda for Items Pursuant to Village Code Chapter 3 Alcoholic Liquor  
Dealers or Related  
Concur with the Liquor Control Review Board and Adopt 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-6 License to Keya’s Kreations DBA  
Color Me Mine  
Q.  
Overview:  
The proposed Ordinance grants a Restaurant Class B-6 license to Keya’s  
Kreations DBA Color Me Mine.  
XIII. Regular Agenda  
A Resolution Approving an Extended Term and Special Services  
Agreement Amendment No. 5 with MC Squared Energy Services, LLC for  
the Oak Park Community Choice Aggregation Program through  
December 2028 and Authorizing Its Execution  
R.  
Overview:  
A resolution approving an extended term and special services agreement  
amendment No. 5 with MC Squared Energy Services, LLC for the Oak Park  
Community Choice Aggregation program through December 2028 and  
authorizing its execution.  
A Resolution Approving a Non-marketing and Sales Solicitation  
Agreement with Interstate Gas Supply, LLC D/B/A IGS Energy and  
Authorizing its Execution.  
S.  
T.  
Overview:  
A Resolution approving a non-marketing and sales solicitation agreement with  
Interstate Gas Supply, LLC D/B/A IGS Energy and authorizing its execution.  
A Motion by Trustee Straw and Seconded by Trustee Enyia for a  
Presentation by IAFF Local 95 Regarding A Staffing Study Prepared by  
the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) on behalf of IAFF  
Local 95  
Overview:  
This is a motion by Trustee Straw and Seconded by Trustee Enyia for a  
presentation by the local fire fighter’s union, IAFF Local 95, regarding a staffing  
study prepared by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) on behalf  
of IAFF Local 95.  
Motion to Receive the Fire Department Organizational Assessment  
Conducted by Baker Tilly  
U.  
Overview:  
During the Fiscal Year 2025 budget discussions last fall, the Village Board  
considered adding three (3) additional firefighter/paramedics as a potential  
means to reduce overtime, and with the goal of placing a fourth ambulance into  
service in the Village. At that time, the Village Manager recommended an  
external assessment of the Fire Department to assess the operations and  
identify the department’s needs.  
A Motion by Trustee Wesley and Seconded by Trustee Taglia to Suspend  
Enforcement of the Leaf Blower Ordinance Temporarily  
V.  
Overview:  
This is a motion by Trustee Wesley and seconded by Trustee Taglia to  
suspend enforcement of the leaf blower ordinance until ICE enforcement  
activities have left the Chicagoland area.  
XIV. Call to Board and Clerk  
XV. Adjourn