President and Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingOak Park, IL · March 7, 2016
Minutes
123 Madison Street
Village of Oak Park Oak Park, Illinois 60302
www.oak-park.us
Meeting Minutes
President and Board of Trustees
Monday, March 7, 2016 7:30 PM Village Hall
I. Call to Order
Village President Abu-Taleb called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M.
II. Roll Call
Present: 4- Village Trustee Brewer, Village Trustee Ott, Village Trustee Tucker, and Village
President Abu-Taleb
Absent: 3- Village Trustee Barber, Village Trustee Lueck, and Village Trustee Salzman
III. Consideration of Motion to Adjourn to Executive Session to Discuss Personnel
It was moved by Village Trustee Ott, seconded by Village Trustee Tucker, to
enter into Executive Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) - personnel. The
motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as follows:
AYES: 4- Village Trustee Brewer, Village Trustee Ott, Village Trustee Tucker, and Village
President Abu-Taleb
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 3- Village Trustee Barber, Village Trustee Lueck, and Village Trustee Salzman
V. Reconvene to Regular Meeting in Council Chambers and Call to Order
The Regular Meeting reconvened at 7:30 P.M.
VI. Roll Call
Present: 6- Village Trustee Brewer, Village Trustee Lueck, Village Trustee Ott, Village Trustee
Salzman, Village Trustee Tucker, and Village President Abu-Taleb
Absent: 1- Village Trustee Barber
VII. Agenda Approval
It was moved by Village Trustee Tucker, seconded by Village Trustee Brewer, to
approve the agenda. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved.
VIII. Minutes
A. MOT 16-024 Motion to Approve Minutes for the February 16, 2016 Regular Meeting and
the February 22, 2016 Special Meeting of the Village Board.
It was moved by Village Trustee Salzman, seconded by Village Trustee Tucker,
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to approve the minutes of February 22, 2016 and to table the minutes of February
16, 2016 to the next meeting. A voice vote was taken and the motion was
approved.
IX. Non-Agenda Public Comment
Chris Donovan. Mr. Donovan discussed the history of the Madison Street road diet
concept and spoke in opposition to it.
X. Proclamation
B. ID 16-066 Motion to Approve Proclamation for A Day of Remembrance in Honor of
Phil Rock
Village President Abu-Taleb read the Proclamation aloud.
It was moved by Village Trustee Brewer, seconded by Village Trustee Lueck, that
this Proclamation be adopted. A voice vote was taken and the motion was
approved.
A copy of the Proclamation was presented to the family of Phil Rock.
XI. Village Manager Reports
C. ID 16-067 Review of the Village Board Meeting Calendars for March, April and May
2016.
Village Manager Pavlicek noted that there are no meetings scheduled for the last week in
March and first week in April to coincide with school spring break schedules.
She announced that the Lake and Forest garage is now open to the public.
XII. Village Board Committees
Village Trustee Salzman discussed the Contract Review Committee meeting and thanked
staff for attending.
XIII. Citizen Commission Vacancies
D. ID 16-073 Board and Commission Vacancy Report for March 7, 2016.
There were no comments.
XIV. Citizen Commission Appointments, Reappointments and Chair Appointments
E. MOT 16-025 Motion to consent to the Village President’s Appointment of:
Plan Commission - Appoint as Member Lawrence Brozek
It was moved by Village Trustee Tucker, seconded by Village Trustee Ott, that
this Motion be approved. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved.
XV. First Reading
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F. ORD 16-025 First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 13 (“Human Rights”) of
the Oak Park Village Code
Neighborhood Services Manager Andrew Williams-Clark stated that the updated
ordinance will contain the addition of several new protected classes, increase the time
limit to file a complaint following an alleged violation from six months to one year and
streamline the hearing procedure. Staff studied recommendations from the Fair Housing
Task Force and vetted and updated them in conjunction with the newly created Fair
Housing Working Group. There was a brief discussion.
XVI. Consent Agenda
Approval of the Consent Agenda
It was moved by Village Trustee Tucker and seconded by Village Trustee Brewer
to approve the items under the Consent Agenda. The motion was approved. The
roll call on the vote was as follows:
AYES: 6- Village Trustee Brewer, Village Trustee Lueck, Village Trustee Ott, Village Trustee
Salzman, Village Trustee Tucker, and Village President Abu-Taleb
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1- Village Trustee Barber
H. RES 16-106 A Resolution Approving the Purchase of two 2016 Ford Escape Crossovers
from Currie Motors of Frankfort, Illinois through the Suburban Purchasing
Cooperative (SPC) Joint Purchasing Program and Waiving the Village’s Bid
Process
This Resolution was adopted.
I. RES 16-107 A Resolution Approving the Purchase of one 2016 Ford Transit Connect
Cargo Van from Currie Motors of Frankfort, Illinois through the Suburban
Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) Joint Purchasing Program and Waiving the
Village’s Bid Process
This Resolution was .
J. RES 16-108 A Resolution Approving the Purchase of Six 2016 Dodge Charger Vehicles
with Police Packages from Napleton Dodge of Westmont, Illinois through
the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) Joint Purchasing Program and
Waiving the Village’s Bid Process
This Resolution was adopted.
K. RES 16-109 A Resolution Approving the Purchase of Four 2016 Ford Utility Police
Interceptor Vehicles with Police Packages from Currie Motors of Frankfort,
Illinois through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) Joint
Purchasing Program and Waiving the Village’s Bid Process
This Resolution was adopted.
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L. RES 16-110 A Resolution Approving the Purchase of Three 2016 Ford Utility Police
Interceptor Vehicles for Fire Department use from Currie Motors of
Frankfort, Illinois through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) Joint
Purchasing Program and Waiving the Village’s Bid Process
This Resolution was adopted.
M. RES 16-111 A Resolution Approving the Renewal of the Agreement with CityEscape
Garden & Design LLC of Chicago, IL for the 2016 Commercial District Planter
Program in an Amount Not To Exceed $140,000.00
This Resolution was adopted.
N. RES 16-112 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase and Planting of Parkway Trees in
2016 Through Contracts Secured by the Suburban Tree Consortium in an
amount not to exceed $165,000.00 and Waiving the Village’s Bid Process
This Resolution was adopted.
O. RES 16-113 A Resolution Approving the Village of Oak Park’s Official 2016 Zoning Map
This Resolution was adopted.
P. RES 16-115 A Resolution Approving a License Agreement between the Village of Oak
Park and Q-BBQ Oak Park, LLC and Authorizing its Execution
This Resolution was adopted.
Q. RES 16-116 A Resolution Approving a Contract with Cerniglia Co. for Project 16-1,
Sewer Main Improvements, in an amount not to exceed $955,444 and
Authorizing its Execution
This Resolution was adopted.
R. RES 16-118 A Resolution Authorizing a Change Order for to the Contract with MYS,
Incorporated for the Salt Storage Building Project 15-14, for an Additional
$8,983.
This Resolution was adopted.
S. RES 16-134 A Resolution Approving a Certain Amendment to the Personnel Manual for
the Village of Oak Park
This Resolution was adopted.
T. RES 16-133 A Resolution Authorizing Forest Park National Bank and Trust Company to
be an Authorized Depository Institution for the Village of Oak Park
This Resolution was adopted.
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XVII. Regular Agenda for Items Pursuant to Village Code Chapter 2 Alcoholic Liquor
Dealers or Related (President Pro-Tem Ott )
Village President Abu-Taleb and Village Trustee Brewer recused themselves from the
meeting and Village President Pro Tem Ott presided over the following Item.
U. ORD 16-027 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 (“Alcoholic Liquor Dealers”), Article 8
(“List of Licenses for Each License Class”), Section 3-8-1 (“Number of
Licenses 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-4 Liquor License to Nando’s of Oak Park,
LLC, DBA Nando’s Peri-Peri
A representative from Nando's Peri-Peri spoke about the restaurant's menu and hours of
operation.
It was moved by Village Trustee Salzman, seconded by Village Trustee Tucker,
that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the
vote was as follows:
AYES: 4- Village Trustee Lueck, Village Trustee Ott, Village Trustee Salzman, and Village
Trustee Tucker
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1- Village Trustee Barber
ABSTAINED: 2- Village Trustee Brewer, and Village President Abu-Taleb
XVIII. Call to Board and Clerk
Village President Abu-Taleb and Village Trustee Brewer rejoined the meeting.
Village Clerk Powell discussed early voting.
Village Trustee Tucker noted that he voted early and it was easy and convenient.
Village Trustee Brewer also voted early. He announed that Kinslahger Brewing Company
will be open for business on March 11 and invited all to stop by.
XIX. Adjourn
It was moved by Village Trustee Ott, seconded by Village Trustee Tucker, to
adjourn. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved. Meeting
adjourned at 8:00 P.M., Monday, March 7, 2016.
Respectfully Submitted,
MaryAnn Schoenneman
Deputy Village Clerk
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Agenda
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Meeting Agenda
President and Board of Trustees
Monday, March 7, 2016 7:30 PM Village Hall
Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m., Room 130. The Village Board is expected to
adjourn immediately into Executive Session and reconvene the Regular Meeting
at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers
The President and Board of Trustees welcome you. Statements may be made by
citizens at the beginning of the meeting, as well as when agenda items are reviewed. If
you wish to make a statement, please complete the "Instructions to Address the Village
Board" form which is available at the back of the Chambers, and present it to the staff
table at front. When recognized, approach the podium, state your name and address
first, and 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 each regular
meeting for citizens to make statements about an issue or concern that is not on that
meeting�s agenda. It is not intended for a dialogue with the board. You may also
communicate with the board at 708.358.5784 or e-mail board@oak-park.us.
Non-agenda public comment will be limited to 30 minutes with a limit of three minutes
per person. If comment requests exceed 30 minutes, public comment will resume after
the items listed under the regular agenda are complete.
Instructions for Agenda Public Comment
Comments are three minutes per person per agenda item with a maximum of three
agenda items to which you can speak. In addition, the Village Board permits a
maximum of three persons to speak to each side of any one topic that is scheduled for
or has been the subject of a public hearing by a designated hearing body. These items
are noted with (*).
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Consideration of Motion to Adjourn to Executive Session to Discuss
Personnel
IV. Adjourn Executive Session
V. Reconvene to Regular Meeting in Council Chambers and Call to Order
VI. Roll Call
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VII. Agenda Approval
VIII. Minutes
A. MOT 16-024 Motion to Approve Minutes for the February 16, 2016 Regular Meeting and
the February 22, 2016 Special 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. ID 16-066 Motion to Approve Proclamation for A Day of Remembrance in Honor of Phil
Rock
Overview: This is a motion to approve Village President Abu-Taleb proclaiming March 7,
2016 as a Day of Remembrance for Phil Rock.
XI. Village Manager Reports
C. ID 16-067 Review of the Village Board Meeting Calendars for March, April and May
2016.
Overview: Once per month the Village Manager presents the tentative schedule of the
upcoming meetings of the Village Board for review and comment.
XII. 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.
XIII. 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.
D. ID 16-073 Board and Commission Vacancy Report for March 7, 2016.
XIV. 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.
E. MOT 16-025 Motion to consent to the Village President’s Appointment of:
Plan Commission - Appoint as Member Lawrence Brozek
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XV. First Reading
F. ORD 16-025 First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 13 (“Human Rights”) of the
Oak Park Village Code
Overview: This ordinance would add several protected classes, change the structure of
hearings, and authorize the Village Manager to enforce the Village’s fair
housing ordinance.
XVI. Consent Agenda
G. RES 16-105 A Resolution Approving the Purchase of Eleven 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid
Sedans, from Currie Motors of Frankfort, Illinois through the Suburban
Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) Joint Purchasing Program and Waiving the
Village’s Bid Process
Overview: The Fleet Replacement Program Budget for FY 2016 provides for the
replacement of four Administration, one Police Community Service Officer
(CSO), four Public Works, and two Fire Department sedan style vehicles. The
SPC Joint Purchasing Program awarded the bid for sedans to Currie Motors of
Frankfort, Illinois.
H. RES 16-106 A Resolution Approving the Purchase of two 2016 Ford Escape Crossovers
from Currie Motors of Frankfort, Illinois through the Suburban Purchasing
Cooperative (SPC) Joint Purchasing Program and Waiving the Village’s Bid
Process
Overview: The FY 2016 Fleet Replacement Fund includes the replacement of one Parking
Enforcement vehicle and one Public Works Engineering vehicle which are
scheduled to be replaced with 2016 Ford Escape S crossovers. The SPC
awarded the bid to Currie Motors of Frankfort, Illinois.
I. RES 16-107 A Resolution Approving the Purchase of one 2016 Ford Transit Connect Cargo
Van from Currie Motors of Frankfort, Illinois through the Suburban
Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) Joint Purchasing Program and Waiving the
Village’s Bid Process
Overview: The FY 2016 Fleet Replacement Fund includes the replacement of one Public
Works Engineering vehicle to be replaced with a 2016 Ford Transit Connect
cargo van. The SPC awarded the bid to Currie Motors of Frankfort, Illinois.
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J. RES 16-108 A Resolution Approving the Purchase of Six 2016 Dodge Charger Vehicles
with Police Packages from Napleton Dodge of Westmont, Illinois through the
Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) Joint Purchasing Program and
Waiving the Village’s Bid Process
Overview: The FY 2016 Fleet Replacement Fund Budget includes the replacement of ten
Police vehicles. Six of these vehicles will be replaced with 2016 Dodge
Chargers with police packages. The SPC awarded the bid to Napleton Dodge
of Westmont Illinois.
K. RES 16-109 A Resolution Approving the Purchase of Four 2016 Ford Utility Police
Interceptor Vehicles with Police Packages from Currie Motors of Frankfort,
Illinois through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) Joint Purchasing
Program and Waiving the Village’s Bid Process
Overview: The FY 2016 Fleet Replacement Fund includes the replacement of ten Police
vehicles. Four of these vehicles will be replaced with four 2016 Ford Utility
Police Interceptor vehicles. The SPC awarded the bid to Currie Motors of
Frankfort, Illinois.
L. RES 16-110 A Resolution Approving the Purchase of Three 2016 Ford Utility Police
Interceptor Vehicles for Fire Department use from Currie Motors of
Frankfort, Illinois through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) Joint
Purchasing Program and Waiving the Village’s Bid Process
Overview: The FY 2016 Fleet Replacement Fund includes the replacement of five Fire
department vehicles. Three of these vehicles will be replaced with three 2016
Ford Utility Police Interceptor vehicles. The SPC awarded the bid to Currie
Motors of Frankfort, Illinois.
M. RES 16-111 A Resolution Approving the Renewal of the Agreement with CityEscape
Garden & Design LLC of Chicago, IL for the 2016 Commercial District Planter
Program in an Amount Not To Exceed $140,000.00
Overview: The 2014 and 2015 Commercial District Planter Programs were awarded to
City Escape Garden Center & Design Studio through open bidding. The
renewal of this agreement would be the second of two possible annual
renewals.
N. RES 16-112 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase and Planting of Parkway Trees in 2016
Through Contracts Secured by the Suburban Tree Consortium in an amount
not to exceed $165,000.00 and Waiving the Village’s Bid Process
Overview: The Village purchases and plants between 400 and 500 parkway trees
annually. Most of these trees replace those removed due to disease, insect
infestation, damage, or safety considerations. The Village has contracted for
tree purchasing and planting through the Suburban Tree Consortium (STC) for
many years.
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O. RES 16-113 A Resolution Approving the Village of Oak Park’s Official 2016 Zoning Map
Overview: The Illinois Compiled State Statues requires the approval (publication) of
municipal zoning maps by March 31st of each year.
P. RES 16-115 A Resolution Approving a License Agreement between the Village of Oak
Park and Q-BBQ Oak Park, LLC and Authorizing its Execution
Overview: In anticipation of a new restaurant, Q BBQ, occupying the property at 124 N.
Marion Street, Right of Way License Agreement for the use of the four (4) foot
wide right of way located at the south boundary of Village Parking Lot # 3 for
the restaurant patrons is required.
Q. RES 16-116 A Resolution Approving a Contract with Cerniglia Co. for Project 16-1, Sewer
Main Improvements, in an amount not to exceed $955,444 and Authorizing
its Execution
Overview: Competitive bids were opened on February 18, 2016, for the Chicago Avenue
Sewer Main Improvement Project 16-1. Nine contractors picked up bid
documents and five bids were received. The low responsible bid was
submitted by Cerniglia Co. in an amount of $955,444.
R. RES 16-118 A Resolution Authorizing a Change Order for to the Contract with MYS,
Incorporated for the Salt Storage Building Project 15-14, for an Additional
$8,983.
Overview: Changes orders following award of the project due to Cook County Building
Department’s permit requirements resulted in a contract overage for the Salt
Storage Building Project. The changes were primarily associated with Cook
County’s requirements to make the salt storage fabric structure designed to
meet snow loading requirements for a permanent structure which changed
the design and size of the salt storage area. The various changes in design
and associated change orders amount to an increase of $8,983. The change
order adjusts the contract with MYS, Incorporated from the previously
authorized amount of $50,000 to $58,983.
S. RES 16-134 A Resolution Approving a Certain Amendment to the Personnel Manual for
the Village of Oak Park
Overview: The proposed amendment is the addition of a new Appendix XI the Personnel
Manual (“Identity Protection Policy”).
T. RES 16-133 A Resolution Authorizing Forest Park National Bank and Trust Company to be
an Authorized Depository Institution for the Village of Oak Park
Overview: The Village is seeking to open a bank account with Forest Park National Bank
and Trust in order to solidify a business relationship with Davis Armored Car
service for receiveing and deposting coin collected at Village-operated parking
meters.
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XVII. Regular Agenda for Items Pursuant to Village Code Chapter 2 Alcoholic
Liquor Dealers or Related (President Pro-Tem Ott )
U. ORD 16-027 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 (“Alcoholic Liquor Dealers”), Article 8
(“List of Licenses for Each License Class”), Section 3-8-1 (“Number of Licenses
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-4 Liquor License to Nando’s of Oak Park, LLC, DBA
Nando’s Peri-Peri
Overview: The Ordinance authorizes the issuance of a Restaurant Class B-4 Liquor License
to Nando’s of Oak Park, LLC, DBA Nando’s Peri-Peri (“Nando’s”) for the
property located at 1138 Lake Street.
XVIII. Call to Board and Clerk
XIX. Adjourn
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