123 Madison Street  
Oak Park, Illinois 60302  
www.oak-park.us  
Village of Oak Park  
Meeting Agenda  
President and Board of Trustees  
Monday, September 16, 2024  
6:30 PM  
Village Hall  
A Special Meeting will start at 6:30 p.m., to begin in Council Chambers (Room 201).  
The Village Board is expected to adjourn immediately into Executive Session and  
move to Room 130. The Board will reconvene the Special Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in  
Council Chambers (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. Consideration of Motion to Adjourn to Executive Session to Discuss Property  
Acquisition  
IV. Adjourn Executive Session  
V. Reconvene to Regular Meeting in Council Chambers and Call to Order  
VI. Roll Call  
VII. Agenda Approval  
VIII. Minutes  
A.  
MOT 24-233  
A Motion to Approve Minutes from the August 27th, 2024 Regular Meeting  
of the Village Board  
Overview:  
This is a motion to approve the official minutes of meetings of the Village  
Board.  
IX. Non-Agenda Public Comment  
X. Proclamation  
B.  
MOT 24-220  
A Motion to Approve a Proclamation Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month  
Overview:  
This is a motion to approve a proclamation by Village President Scaman  
recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month.  
C.  
MOT 24-222  
A Motion to Approve a Proclamation Recognizing the Centennial  
Anniversary of the League of Women Voters - OPRF Chapter  
Overview:  
This is a motion to approve a proclamation by Village President Scaman  
recognizing the centennial anniversary of the League of Women Voters - OPRF  
Chapter.  
D.  
MOT 24-231  
A Motion to Approve a Proclamation Recognizing National Hunger Action  
Month  
Overview:  
This is a motion to approve a proclamation by Village President Scaman  
recognizing National Hunger Action Month.  
XI. Village Manager Reports  
XII. 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.  
XIII. Citizen Commission Vacancies  
This is an ongoing list of current vacancies for the Citizen Involvement Commissions.  
Residents are encouraged to apply through the Village Clerk’s Office.  
E.  
ID 24-450  
Board and Commission Vacancy Report for September 16, 2024  
XIV. Citizen Commission Appointments, Reappointments and Chair Appointments  
Names are forwarded from the Citizen 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.  
F.  
MOT 24-234  
A Motion to Consent to the Village President’s Appointment of:  
Board of Health - Susanne Feeney, Appoint as Commissioner  
Environment & Energy Commission - Kathleen Odell, Appoint as  
Commissioner  
Environment & Energy Commission - Darryl Baker, Appoint as Commissioner  
Plan Commission - Holly Bruce, Appoint as Commissioner  
XV. Consent Agenda  
G.  
H.  
I.  
MOT 24-209  
A Motion to Approve the April 2024 Monthly Treasurer’s Report for All  
Funds  
Overview:  
The unaudited April 30, 2024, report is presented pursuant to 65 ILCS  
5/3.1-35-45, summarizing the Village’s cash and investment balances.  
MOT 24-211  
A Motion to Approve the May 2024 Monthly Treasurer’s Report for All  
Funds  
Overview:  
The unaudited May 31, 2024, report is presented pursuant to 65 ILCS  
5/3.1-35-45, summarizing the Village’s cash and investment balances.  
MOT 24-217  
A Motion to Approve the Bills in the Amount of $6,378,563.71 from August  
4, 2024, through August 31, 2024  
Overview:  
Attached is the regular list of bills paid through the Village’s accounts payable  
system from August 4, 2024, through August 31, 2024. Also attached is the  
August 2024 payroll summary report.  
J.  
ORD 24-149  
An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Vehicles and Equipment  
Owned by the Village of Oak Park  
Overview:  
Village departments have vehicles and equipment that may be disposed of  
once they are no longer usable to the Village. These vehicles and equipment  
will be reassigned, sold at auction, traded in, consigned, or disposed of as  
scrap.  
K.  
RES 24-135  
A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with AKA Comp  
Solutions to Acquire Three R760XD2 Network Video Recorders (NVRs) in  
the Amount of $63,161.40.  
Overview:  
The Village of Oak Park’s current Network Video Recorders (NVRs) for the  
facility security system have reached their end of life. The Information  
Technology (IT) department requests that the Village Board approve and  
authorize an agreement with AKA Comp Solutions to acquire three R760XD2  
NVRs in the amount of $63,161.40.  
L.  
RES 24-286  
Resolutions Approving the Subrecipient Program Year 2024 Community  
Development Block Grant Agreements and Authorizing their Execution  
Overview:  
As an entitlement community, the Village of Oak Park receives an annual  
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation from the U.S. Department  
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and uses the funds for a variety of  
locally-determined projects. The Village has partnered with local non-profits to  
disburse the Village’s CDBG allocation under the public services, public facility  
improvement, and administration line items. Staff seeks Board approval to enter  
into agreements with the selected grantees.  
M.  
RES 24-287  
A Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Independent Contractor  
Agreement with Xtreme Fire Protection, LLC for Annual Inspection and  
Repair Services of Fire Sprinkler Systems at Village Facilities to Increase the  
Not to Exceed Amount for Fiscal Year 2024 from $50,463.63 to $60,000.00  
and Authorizing its Execution  
Overview:  
Fire sprinkler systems in Village-owned buildings require annual testing and  
inspection. This includes fire sprinkler systems at Village Hall, the Public  
Works Center, the three (3) fire stations, and three (3) Village-owned parking  
garages. This amendment is for additional funds to complete necessary  
unforeseen repairs to the Village Hall IT server room sprinkler system.  
N.  
RES 24-288  
A Resolution Approving a Second Amendment to the Renewal of the  
Independent Contractor Agreement with South West Industries, Inc. d/b/a  
Anderson Elevator Co. to Provide Elevator Maintenance and Repair  
Services at Village-Owned Facilities to Increase the Not to Exceed Amount  
for Fiscal Year 2024 from $56,000.00 to $66,000.00 and Authorizing Its  
Execution  
Overview:  
This second amendment provides for an increased not-to-exceed agreement  
amount with Anderson Elevator Co. for emergency repairs to the Village Hall  
main elevator and any future unforeseen repairs that may be needed at all  
locations through the remainder of 2024.  
O.  
RES 24-289  
A Resolution Approving the Purchase of Ten (10) 2025 Ford Utility Hybrid  
Police Interceptor Vehicles with Police Package from Currie Motors of  
Frankfort, Illinois, in an Amount Not to Exceed $513,534.00 and Waiving  
the Village's Bid Process for the Purchase  
Overview:  
The Fiscal Year 2024 Fleet Replacement Fund includes the replacement of  
Twelve (12) Police vehicles. Ten (10) of the vehicles are planned for  
replacement with 2025 Ford Utility Hybrid Police Interceptor Vehicles with  
Police Package.  
These units were procured from a long-standing Ford order through Currie  
Motors of Frankfort. As vehicles are built, they are distributed to dealers  
nationwide with existing orders.  
These units will be assigned to the Police Department’s highest fuel users,  
giving the Village the best return on investment. This purchase will also allow  
the Village to remove ten (10) of the older, less efficient units from the fleet  
and continue efforts to transition away from solely internal  
combustion-powered vehicles.  
XVI. Regular Agenda for Items Pursuant to Village Code Chapter 3 Alcoholic Liquor  
Dealers or Related  
P.  
ORD 24-151  
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 Liquor License to C. Parlato, LLC,  
DBA Ciro  
Overview:  
The proposed Ordinance grants a Restaurant Class B-6 liquor license to C.  
Parlato, LLC DBA Ciro.  
Q.  
ORD 24-152  
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 (“Alcoholic Liquor Dealers”), Article 1  
(“General Provisions”), Section 3-1-1 (“Definitions”), Article 4 (“Term and  
Classification”), and Section 3-4-2 (“Classification and Number of Liquor  
Licenses and Fees”) of the Oak Park Village Code to Create a Class D-19 Arts  
and Crafts Establishment Liquor License  
Overview:  
The proposed Ordinance creates a new Class D-19 Arts and Crafts  
Establishment Liquor License Classification.  
XVII. Regular Agenda  
R.  
RES 24-294  
A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the  
Village of Oak Park and the Oak Park Township to Participate in the  
Township’s Youth Engagement Program  
Overview:  
Village staff have been working in collaboration with representatives from the  
Oak Park Township to reengage in an Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”)  
between the Village and the Township for the purpose of participating in the  
Township’s Youth Engagement Program (“YEP”). The Youth Engagement  
Program offers a variety of free services to support the mental health and  
wellness of youth ages 6-18 and has strong programmatic alignment with the  
Village’s Alternative Response for Calls to Service pilot program.  
S.  
MOT 24-230  
A Motion to Concur with the Transportation Commission’s  
Recommendations for Traffic Calming at the 600 block of Gunderson  
Avenue  
Overview:  
At the April 8th, 2024 Transportation Commission (TC) meeting, the TC  
reviewed a traffic calming petition for the 600 block of Gunderson Avenue. The  
TC recommended deploying temporary speed radar feedback signs on an  
interim basis and installing paint and post bump-outs at the intersection of  
Gunderson Avenue and Adams Street. Staff does not support the Commission’s  
recommendation to install paint and post bump-outs. Pending Village Board  
concurrence, staff would include this work as part of the upcoming Resurfacing  
of Various Streets project.  
T.  
RES 24-258  
A Resolution to Approve the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)  
Energy Efficiency Program in Program Year 2024 Beginning October 1, 2024  
Overview:  
Staff seeks approval of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)  
Energy Efficiency Program Guidelines to start a new energy efficiency grant  
program for households with low and moderate incomes.  
U.  
RES 24-285  
A Resolution Approving the Village of Oak Park’s Housing Trust Fund  
Program Guidelines  
Overview:  
Staff has developed program guidelines for operation of the Housing Trust  
Fund...End  
Recommendation  
V.  
ORD 24-150  
An Ordinance Waiving the Inspection Fee for Newly Installed Water Meters  
Through the Lead-Line Replacement Program for Low- to  
Moderate-Income Homeowners  
XVIII. Call to Board and Clerk  
XIX. Adjourn