123 Madison Street  
Oak Park, Illinois 60302  
www.oak-park.us  
Village of Oak Park  
Meeting Agenda  
President and Board of Trustees  
Tuesday, March 11, 2025  
6:30 PM  
Village Hall  
Regular Meeting at 6:30 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. Agenda Approval  
IV. Minutes  
A Motion to Approve Minutes from the February 18, 2025, Regular  
Meeting of the Village Board.  
A.  
MOT 25-140  
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 Celebrating Monarch Butterfly  
Month May 2025  
B.  
MOT 25-135  
Overview:  
This is a motion to approve Village President Vicki Scaman proclaiming May  
2025 as Monarch Butterfly Month  
A Motion to Approve a Proclamation Recognizing Holi - Festival of Colors  
April 5, 2025.  
C.  
MOT 25-141  
Overview:  
This is a motion to approve a proclamation by Village President Vicki Scaman  
recognizing Holi - Festival of Colors on April 5, 2025.  
VII. Village Manager Reports  
A presentation by Mark Pruitt of Illinois Community Choice Aggregation  
Network (ICCAN) and Sharon Alegado of MC Squared on the status of  
municipal aggregation and community solar programs in Oak Park  
D.  
ID 25-245  
Overview:  
A presentation by Mark Pruitt of Illinois Community Choice Aggregation  
Network (ICCAN) and Sharon Alegado of MC Squared on the status of  
municipal aggregation and community solar programs in Oak Park.  
VIII. 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.  
IX. 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 25-267  
Board and Commission Vacancy Report for March 11, 2025  
Overview:  
This report lists the expected number of members, the current number of  
members seated, and the number of active vacancies for the Village’s 18  
citizen boards and commissions. There are currently 22 vacancies.  
X. 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.  
A Motion to Consent to the Village President’s Appointment of:  
Citizens Police Oversight Committee - C. Thor Martin, Appoint as  
Commissioner  
F.  
MOT 25-139  
XI. First Reading  
A First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 8 (“Business  
Licensing”) of the Oak Park Village Code Prohibiting the Sale of  
Intoxicating Hemp and Kratom Products to Underage Persons  
G.  
ORD 25-133  
Overview:  
At the October 8, 2024, Regular Meeting, the Village Board reviewed a  
recommendation from the Oak Park Board of Health to ban the sale of  
unregulated THC derived from hemp (“intoxicating hemp”). After discussion,  
the Village Board directed staff to draft legislation to regulate the sale of these  
products to persons under 21 years of age. On February 11, 2025, the Village  
Board further reviewed the matter and asked for the adoption of the legislation  
by March 18, 2025.  
XII. Consent Agenda  
A Motion to Approve the Bills in the Amount of $4,202,745.46 from  
February 1, 2025, through February 28, 2025.  
H.  
MOT 25-131  
Overview:  
A Motion to Approve the Bills in the Amount of $4,202,745.46 from February 1,  
2025, through February 28, 2025. Also attached is the February 2025 payroll  
summary report.  
A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with T.Y. Lin  
International Great Lakes Inc. for the Completion of an Electric Shuttle  
Feasibility Assessment in an Amount Not to Exceed $58,114 and  
Authorizing Its Execution.  
I.  
RES 25-159  
Overview:  
This resolution is to approve a professional service agreement (“PSA”) with  
T.Y. Lin for the completion of an electric shuttle feasibility assessment.  
A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the  
Village of Oak Park and the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network  
(IPWMAN) for Mutual Aid Network Participation and Authorizing Its  
Execution  
J.  
RES 25-163  
Overview:  
The Village of Oak Park has been a long-standing member of IPWMAN and,  
while never needing to receive aid, has provided aid in the past to multiple  
communities facing natural disaster clean-up. This item is for the adoption of a  
resolution approving a newly revised Intergovernmental agreement with  
IPWMAN to continue the Village’s participation in the organization.  
K.  
RES 25-165  
A Resolution Approving an Employee Leasing Agreement with MGT  
of America Consulting, LLC for an Interim Chief Financial Officer In  
an Amount Not-to-Exceed $225,000 and Authorizing Its Execution  
Overview:  
The Villages uses a temporary staffing agency to employ the Village’s Interim  
Chief Financial Officer. The Village has hired a permanent Finance Director  
who will assume day-to-day responsibility for the financial operations of the  
Village, while the Interim CFO will focus on strategic financial leadership and  
support a seamless transition of the Village’s finances for a one-year period.  
A Resolution Approving a Retainer Agreement for Village Attorney  
Services and Authorizing its Execution and Directing Staff to Prepare the  
Necessary Budget Amendment.  
L.  
RES 25-166  
Overview:  
The purpose of the retainer agreement is to retain Elrod Friedman LLP as the  
Village Attorney for the Village of Oak Park.  
A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with RJN  
Group, Inc. for Sewer Manhole Inspections and Condition Assessments  
in an Amount Not to Exceed $99,700, Authorizing its Execution, and  
Waiving the Village’s Bid Process for the Agreement  
M.  
RES 25-168  
Overview:  
The Engineering Division requested a proposal from RJN Group to provide  
professional services to inspect sewer manholes to assess their conditions to  
determine future infrastructure needs. The Engineering Division did not issue a  
Request for Proposals (RFP) for this work as the Village is currently working  
with RJN Group on manhole inspections and using their proprietary sewer  
asset management software system, Clarity, to manage the Village’s sewer  
system which will be used for gathering and compiling all of the data captured  
from this work. The project is part of a multi-year program to inspect  
manholes in the Village with the initial focus on the oldest manholes.  
A Resolution Approving a Contract with ERA-Valdivia Contractors, Inc.  
for Project No. 24-14, Bridge Rehabilitation Program, in an Amount not to  
Exceed $995,668 and Authorizing its Execution  
N.  
RES 25-170  
Overview:  
The Village received four bids for the Bridge Rehabilitation Program  
construction project with the lowest qualified bid from ERA-Valdivia  
Contractors, Inc. in an amount of $995,668. The project involves fencing and  
joint repairs, bridge deck patching, protective shielding under the bridges  
crossing I-290 at Lombard, East, and Oak Park Avenues, and sealing the  
pavement on the Home Avenue Bridge.  
A Resolution Approving a First Amendment to the Limited Environmental  
Indemnity Agreement Between 427 Madison, LLC. and the Village of Oak  
Park for the Property located at 427 Madison Street and Authorizing its  
Execution  
O.  
RES 25-171  
Overview:  
In 2017, the Village entered into a Limited Environmental Indemnity Agreement  
with the owner of the property at 427 Madison Street to allow for contamination  
to remain in the public right-of-way (ROW) from the former gas station. Per the  
original agreement, the property owner is responsible for potential future costs  
associated with the testing, removal, and disposal of contaminated soils in the  
ROW for Village construction or maintenance projects. In consideration of a  
one-time cash payment of $30,000, the current owner is requesting to amend  
the agreement to no longer be financially responsible for these  
environmental-related costs for Village projects.  
A Resolution Approving A Lease Agreement Between The Village Of Oak  
Park And Pilgrim Church Of Oak Park And Authorizing Its Execution  
P.  
RES 25-172  
Overview:  
The Village leases the parking lot at Pilgrim Congressional Church of Oak Park  
for the Farmers Market. This is a 5-year lease agreement and shall  
automatically renew for five (5) successive one-year periods  
A Resolution Authorizing the Submission of an Invest in Cook Grant  
Application for the 2026 Neighborhood Greenway Construction Project  
Q.  
RES 25-173  
Overview:  
The Cook County Department of Highways recently announced a call for  
applications for their Invest in Cook grants. The Engineering Division is  
currently working on the design of the Neighborhood Greenway bike system  
and staff recommends submitting a grant application to help fund construction  
of the system in 2026.  
A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Three 2025 Ford Hybrid  
Maverick Pick-Ups from Currie Motors of Frankfort, Illinois, in an Amount  
not to exceed $94,635.00 and Waiving the Village’s Bid Process for the  
Purchase  
R.  
RES 25-174  
Overview:  
The Fiscal Year 2025 Fleet Replacement Fund includes the replacement of  
two (2) 2017 Ford Fusions and one (1) 2015 Ford F250, which are to be  
replaced with three (3) 2025 Ford Hybrid Maverick pick-ups. 2025 Ford Hybrid  
Mavericks Fleet orders needed to be placed in late 2024/early 2025 in order to  
increase the chance of production and delivery. Currie Motors is the current  
squad car purchasing contract holder and placed the orders on Oak Park’s  
behalf.  
A Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Renewal of an  
Independent Contractor Agreement with Cerniglia, Co. for 2025  
Emergency Water and Sewer Repair Work to Increase the Not to Exceed  
Amount from $40,000.00 to $95,826.33.00, Authorizing its Execution and  
Directing Staff to Prepare the Necessary Budget Amendment  
S.  
RES 25-175  
Overview:  
The Water & Sewer Division staff investigated a water leak on a 10” valve  
located at North Ave & Grove on February 10, 2025. Given the leak’s large  
size and proximity to high-risk facilities (namely a senior citizen living facility  
and medical offices), specialized equipment was required for the repair and  
shutdown. The Village lacks the necessary equipment and expertise to  
address these conditions and requested the use of the Village’s emergency  
contractor, Cerniglia Co., to complete the repair. The cost of the repair  
exceeded the existing contract amount with Cerniglia Co. and the Village  
Manager approved Emergency Spending Authority to facilitate this emergency  
repair. Staff are now seeking retroactive approval to increase the contract  
amount and a Q2 budget amendment for reallocation to cover the cost of this  
repair.  
A Resolution Authorizing the Rebuilding of one Tandem Axle Dump  
Truck Through the Purchase and Installation of Certain Equipment from  
Lindco Equipment Sales, a Division of Viking-Cives in an Amount Not to  
Exceed $102,665.00 and Waiving the Village’s Bid Process for the  
Rebuilding  
T.  
RES 25-177  
Overview:  
The Fiscal Year 2025 Water and Sewer Vehicle Replacement Fund budget  
includes the rebuilding of one tandem axle dump truck, which consists of the  
replacement of the current dump body, plow, plow mount, and replacement of  
associated electronics and hydraulics. The equipment will be purchased from  
and installed by Lindco Equipment Sales, a Division of Viking-Cives. This  
purchase will be made through the Sourcewell Joint Purchasing Program, an  
opportunity for governments to leverage and pool resources for better pricing.  
A Resolution to Authorize the Execution of a Purchase and Sales  
Agreement with the Cook County Land Bank Authority to Acquire the  
Property at 6336-38 Roosevelt Road  
U.  
RES 25-178  
Overview:  
The purpose of this agenda item is to authorize the Village’s acquisition of  
6336-38 Roosevelt Road (16-17-324-036-0000).  
XIII. 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-1 Liquor License to Seoul Ave  
Corporation dba Seoul Ave  
V.  
ORD 25-132  
Overview:  
The proposed Ordinance grants a Restaurant Class B-1 liquor license to Seoul  
Ave Corporation dba Seoul Ave.  
XIV. Regular Agenda  
A Study Session on Updating the Village’s International Property  
Maintenance Code (IPMC) from the 2009 Edition to the 2024 Edition, and  
Proposed Changes to Chapter 22 (“Streets and Sidewalks”) to Adopt  
Regulations for Maintenance of Parkways Fronting or Abutting Parcels or  
Lots  
W.  
ID 25-271  
Overview:  
Village staff are proposing changes the Village’s current property maintenance  
code and streets code, inclusive of revisions that align with the CROP Plan.  
XV. Call to Board and Clerk  
XVI. Adjourn