President and Board of Trustees

123 Madison Street Village of Oak Park Oak Park, Illinois 60302 www.oak-park.us Meeting Minutes President and Board of Trustees Tuesday, January 16, 2018 6:30 PM Village Hall I. Call to Order Village President Abu-Taleb called the Meeting to order at 6:32 P.M. II. Roll Call Present: 5- Village Trustee Taglia, Village President Abu-Taleb, Village Trustee Tucker, Village Trustee Moroney, and Village Trustee Boutet Absent: 2- Village Trustee Button, and Village Trustee Andrews III. Consideration of Motion to Adjourn to Executive Session to Discuss Sale or Lease of Property and Pending Litigation. It was moved by Village Trustee Moroney, seconded by Village Trustee Tucker, to enter into Executive Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6) - sale or lease of property and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) - litigation. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved. V. Reconvene to Regular Meeting in Council Chambers and Call to Order The Regular Meeting reconvened at 7:35 P.M. VI. Roll Call Present: 7- Village Trustee Button, Village Trustee Taglia, Village President Abu-Taleb, Village Trustee Tucker, Village Trustee Moroney, Village Trustee Boutet, and Village Trustee Andrews Absent: 0 VII. Agenda Approval It was moved by Village Trustee Tucker, seconded by Village Trustee Button, to approve the Agenda. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved. VIII. Minutes A. MOT 18-270 Motion to Approve Minutes from December 11, 2017 Special Meeting Minutes of the Village Board. It was moved by Village Trustee Button, seconded by Village Trustee Moroney, to approve the Minutes. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved. B. MOT 18-271 Motion to Approve Minutes from November 28, 2017 Tri-Board Meeting Village of Oak Park Page 1 Printed on 2/6/2018 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes January 16, 2018 Minutes of the Village Board. It was moved by Village Trustee Button, seconded by Village Trustee Tucker, to approve the Minutes. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved. IX. Non-Agenda Public Comment Maureen Kleinman. Ms. Kleinman discussed the purchase of 925 Chicago Avenue by the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust. She expressed concern that it will be removed from the tax roll. Bonita Robinson. Ms. Robinson discussed the history of her neighbor's flashing lights and her repeated requests to the Village for code enforcement. X. Proclamation C. MOT 18-272 Motion to Approve Proclamation for A Day of Remembrance in Honor of James McClure Village President Abu-Taleb read the Proclamation aloud. It was moved by Village Trustee Moroney, seconded by Village Trustee Button, to adopt the Proclamation. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved. XI. Village Manager Reports The Manager had nothing to report. XII. Village Board Committees There was nothing to report. XIII. Citizen Commission Vacancies D. ID 18-756 Board and Commission Vacancy Report for January 16, 2018. There were no comments. XIV. Citizen Commission Appointments, Reappointments and Chair Appointments E. MOT 18-273 Motion to consent to the Village President’s Appointment of: Citizen Police Oversight Committee - Robert Becker, Appoint as Member Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee - Jason Bergwerff, Appoint as Member Transportation Commission - Akiwumi Attawia, Appoint as Member It was moved by Village Trustee Button, seconded by Village Trustee Tucker, that this Motion be approved. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved. XV. First Reading F. ORD 18-335 First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Parking Meter and Pay By Space Village of Oak Park Page 2 Printed on 2/6/2018 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes January 16, 2018 Machine Rates as set forth in Section 15-3-18 of the Oak Park Village Code Village Manager Pavlicek stated that sources of additional parking revenues were reviewed during the budget process. The Board directed staff to move forward with charging $1 per hour at all parking meters. The Second Reading and adoption of this ordinance is scheduled for February 2 and meter rate increases will be phased in beginning March 1. Director of Development Customer Services Tammie Grossman discussed how and why this will be done in phases. Village Trustee Boutet asked for the history of why demand areas were identified. Village Manager Pavlicek explained how demand based pricing was established through a parking study done in 2007. The high demand areas are at a higher rate to encourage utilization of lower demand areas, priced at a lower rate, or to shorten the duration that someone parks in a prime area. Village Trustee Boutet was not in favor of across the board rates for the reasons cited by Village Manager Pavlicek. It also discourages use of public transportation due to commuter meter rates of $1 per hour. She asked the Board to reconsider. Ms. Grossman commented that the Village offers quarterly permits for commuters at a reduced rate. Village Trustee Button noted that during the budget meetings, this was the one new parking revenue item that they all agreed upon. This is reasonable and makes sense for purposes of simplification and additional revenue. She encouraged commuters to ride a bike to the train. Village President Abu-Taleb asked what the parking options are for people who work in Oak Park and drive here. Parking Services Manager John Youkhana discussed the discount program for people who work in Oak Park. Village President Abu-Taleb commented that many businesses do not know about this and asked that they be made aware. XVI. Second Reading G. ORD 18-334 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 8 (“Business Licensing”) of the Oak Park Village Code to Create a New Article 38 (“Massage Establishments and Massage Services”) Village Manager Pavlicek stated that in response to criminal activity in some business establishments that were licensed as massage parlors during 2017, the Village developed recommendations for new regulations and requirements for licensing and operation of massage establishments. The ordinance was put forward, and tabled at the request of Village Trustee Boutet for additional language to make it more robust. The majority of those amendments have been incorporated. Eric Davis, representing the North Avenue Business District. Mr. Davis thanked staff and Village Trustee Boutet for addressing this, particularly on North Avenue. He commented that this ordinance also protects the rights and safety of those performing massages, as they may be victims of sex trafficking or working under duress. He hopes the Village Board approves the ordinance. Village Trustee Boutet read a statement of support from the Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation noting that massage establishments are often a front for prostitution. Village of Oak Park Page 3 Printed on 2/6/2018 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes January 16, 2018 They are happy to see the proposed changes to Oak Park's ordinance. She also noted that a statement in support of the ordinance was written by Working America, AFL-CIO. Village President Abu-Taleb and Village Trustees Andrews and Button commended Village Trustee Boutet for her work regarding this issue. It was moved by Village Trustee Boutet, seconded by Village Trustee Button, that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as follows: AYES: 7- Village Trustee Button, Village Trustee Taglia, Village President Abu-Taleb, Village Trustee Tucker, Village Trustee Moroney, Village Trustee Boutet, and Village Trustee Andrews NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 XVII. Consent Agenda Approval of the Consent Agenda It was moved by Village Trustee Tucker, seconded by Village Trustee Button, to approve the Items under the Consent Agenda. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: 7- Village Trustee Button, Village Trustee Taglia, Village President Abu-Taleb, Village Trustee Tucker, Village Trustee Moroney, Village Trustee Boutet, and Village Trustee Andrews NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 H. ORD 18-328 Concur with the Plan Commission’s Recommendation and Adopt an Ordinance Authorizing the Vacation of a Certain Poriton of an Alley Abutting 423-429 South Scoville Avenue South of 505 Washington Boulevard in the Village of Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois This Ordinance was adopted. I. ORD 18-329 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of Special Service Area Number 8 (the East, Columbian, Linden and Euclid Avenues Speed Tables Special Service Area Number 8) in the Village of Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois, and Setting a Date and Providing Notice for a Related Public Hearing This Ordinance was adopted. J. ORD 18-330 An Ordinance Accepting a Plat of Dedication of a Certain Parcel of Property for Maple Avenue and Declaring the Portion of Said Road Open This Ordinance was adopted. K. ORD 18-332 An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Property Owned by the Village of Oak Park Village of Oak Park Page 4 Printed on 2/6/2018 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes January 16, 2018 This Ordinance was adopted. L. RES 18-754 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a 2018 Model 900 ECO Combination Sewer Cleaner from Sewer Equipment Co. of America through the National Joint Powers Alliance Joint Purchasing Program in an Amount not to Exceed $363,910.00 This Resolution was adopted. M. RES 18-755 A Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Software License and Support Agreement dated December 15, 2014 With CityView, A Divison of N. Harris Computer Corporation, for the Village’s Permitting, Licensing and Inspection Services and Authorizing its Execution This Resolution was adopted. N. RES 18-756 A Resolution Approving the Engagement of Attorneys/Law Firms for Legal Services to be Performed on Behalf of the Village of Oak Park for the 2018 Fiscal Year This Resolution was adopted. O. ORD 18-336 An Ordinance Declaring Surplus Revenue in the Village of Oak Park Downtown Tax Increment Finance District Special Tax Allocation Fund for the 2016 Tax Year and Authorizing the Payment of that Surplus Revenue to the Cook County Treasurer for Distribution to Affected Tax Districts on a Pro-Rata Basis This Ordinance was adopted. P. RES 18-759 A Resolution Adopting a New Section XV (“Anti-Harassment and Anti-Discrimination, Including Sexual Harassment”) of the Village of Oak Park Personnel Manual This Resolution was adopted. Q. RES 18-761 A Resolution Approving an Agreement for Bailiff Services with Edward Polfus for a One-Year Period and Authorizing its Execution This Resolution was adopted. R. RES 18-762 A Resolution Approving an Agreement for Bailiff Services with Joseph Giammona for a One-Year Period and Authorizing its Execution This Resolution was adopted. S. RES 18-763 A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Rhonda Salle to Act as an Administrative Law Judge for the Village of Oak Park for a One Year Period and Authorizing its Execution This Resolution was adopted. Village of Oak Park Page 5 Printed on 2/6/2018 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes January 16, 2018 T. RES 18-764 A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Gilbert J. Grossi to Act as an Administrative Law Judge for the Village of Oak Park for a One Year Period and Authorizing its Execution This Resolution was adopted. U. RES 18-765 A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Carrie B. Washington to Act as an Administrative Law Judge for the Village of Oak Park for a One Year Period and Authorizing its Execution This Resolution was adopted. V. RES 18-766 A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Susan Davis Brunner to Act as an Administrative Law Judge for the Village of Oak Park for a One Year Period and Authorizing its Execution This Resolution was adopted. W. RES 18-767 A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Yolanie Marie Dauphin to Act as an Administrative Law Judge for the Village of Oak Park for a One Year Period and Authorizing its Execution This Resolution was adopted. X. MOT 18-269 A Motion to Approve the Bills in the Amount of $4,803,966.05 from November 28, 2017 through December 29, 2017 This Motion was approved. Village Trustee Boutet thanked staff for drafting the Sexual Harrassment Policy. XVIII. Regular Agenda Y. RES 18-752 A Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Operator Agreement between the Village Of Oak Park and Motivate International Inc. for an Amount not to Exceed $170,000 through January 23, 2019 for a Bicycle Sharing System and Authorizing Its Execution Village Manager Pavlicek stated that the Village received a Federal grant to implement the bike sharing program through an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Chicago. The agreement expires this month; staff is recommending a successor agreement. Jim Peters. Mr. Peters stated that he read the agreement online and commented that it is costing taxpayers $35 per round trip. He urged the Board to perhaps vote for a three month extension while staff comes up with a long term business plan. Lisa Pearah. Ms. Pearah is an avid cyclist but expressed concern regarding a long term contract with Divvy, as it has not been successful thus far. Village of Oak Park Page 6 Printed on 2/6/2018 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes January 16, 2018 Bridgett Baron. Ms. Baron stated that the Village does not have a need for this program. She questioned the prudence of funding a program that only serves one percent of the population. Ron Burke. Mr. Burke expressed support for Divvy and believes the program can succeed. Director of Development Customer Services Tammie Grossman stated that the Board had asked staff to try to reduce user fees in the agreement with Motivate and develop a plan to increase ridership. The proposed agreement decreases the fees by 10%. In addition, staff approached the City of Chicago regarding branding on the bikes and an agreement for branding will be negotiated once the Blue Cross Blue Shield branding expires. The Village will receive approximately $500-$700 per bike once the re-branding is completed. Staff has also been working to develop an increase in ridership and Ms. Grossman spoke of the various entities that were interested in partnering with the Village to help accomplish this. Staff is recommending approval of the one-year agreement, although a two-year agreement would result in a 25% decrease in fees. Ms. Grossman clarified that Motivate maintains the bikes, docks and technology. The total cost per month to the Village will be $24,068. Revenue from membership and ridership fees, advertising and sponsorship should offset the cost to an amount not greater than $170,000 per year. Village President Abu-Taleb commented that if they renew the agreement for two years at the 25% discount, they Village will still lose $82,000, then $60,000 per year. The one-year agreement will result in the loss of $129,000. The Board asked for the annual cost. Village Trustee Moroney commented that there are no figures for total cost or revenue in their packets. Ms. Grossman stated that staff can come back with those numbers. Village Trustee Boutet asked what the annual projected cost is for Divvy for one year, and the annual projected revenue. Ms. Grossman stated that estimated income is $81,000; the Motivate contract may be more, but is offset by the revenue. The expected subsidy from the Village for 2018 is $129,000. A representative from Motivate discussed how revenues offset costs, ridership and other information regarding Divvy. She outlined proposed Divvy changes that can increase revenue and work better for a community like Oak Park. She stated that Oak Park membership is up 20% when November 2016 is compared to November 2017. Ridership is down 11%. Village Trustee Andrews commented that the Village takes 100% of the risks and that Chicago has a different deal that is more of a shared risk relationship. Village Engineer Bill McKenna discussed the Oak Park Bike Plan. A bike sharing system and neighborhood bike network are part of the plan. He explained the history of recommendations that led to Divvy. Village Trustee Tucker spoke about the advantages of Divvy. However, he did not like the numbers. Ms. Grossman summarized the grant program. Village Trustee Boutet instructed staff not to negotiate a payback amount; it is not stated anywhere in the contract. She appreciates the idea of Divvy but is concerned with the cost and the space it takes up. Village of Oak Park Page 7 Printed on 2/6/2018 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes January 16, 2018 She expressed concern regarding community marketing of the program. Village Trustee Button agreed that this is an expensive program but she is still willing to give it an additional year to succeed. More advertising geared to Oak Park is needed. Village Trustee Andrews agrees with investing to make the Village more bike friendly, but people are not using Divvy. He doesn't feel they have a partner in this, just a vendor. Village Trustee Moroney commented that the Village is not doing enough for biking in Oak Park. However, the Village is taking on enough debt. Every initiative will be subject to a cost benefit analysis. The cost of Divvy is not worth it and it does not work in Oak Park. No data suggests that ridership will be increased. He does support other bike friendly programs and would rather invest in something down the road. In addition, he feels Oak Park does a great job with marketing. Village President Abu-Taleb appreciates that Divvy connects Oak Park to neighboring communities and is a positive sustainability project. He feels that the program deserves more attention before pulling the plug and suggested giving it six months or a year more. He clarified that this will not affect the tax levy, as it is already budgeted for in the Parking Fund. He urged the Board to think long term. It was moved by Village Trustee Andrews, seconded by Village Trustee Button, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion failed The roll call on the vote was as follows: AYES: 3- Village Trustee Button, Village Trustee Taglia, and Village President Abu-Taleb NAYS: 4- Village Trustee Tucker, Village Trustee Moroney, Village Trustee Boutet, and Village Trustee Andrews ABSENT: 0 Z. ORD 18-327 Concur with The Zoning Board of Appeals’ Recommendation and Adopt an Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Six-Unit Townhome Development located at 6603-6609 North Avenue Village Manager Pavlicek stated that the Zoning Board of Appeals is recommending that the Board grant a special use permit for a residential development located at 6603-6609 North Avenue. Village Clerk Scaman read a statement written by Judith Alexander in support of the project. Jim Lencioni, member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, spoke in favor of the project. It was moved by Village Trustee Tucker, seconded by Village Trustee Button, that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as follows: AYES: 7- Village Trustee Button, Village Trustee Taglia, Village President Abu-Taleb, Village Trustee Tucker, Village Trustee Moroney, Village Trustee Boutet, and Village Trustee Andrews NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 Village of Oak Park Page 8 Printed on 2/6/2018 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes January 16, 2018 AA. RES 18-769 A Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Intergovernmental Lease Agreement by and between the Village of Oak Park and the Board of Education of Oak Park Elementary School District 97 and Authorizing its Execution Village Manager Pavlicek stated that in 2014, the Village entered into several intergovernmental agreements with School District 97, one of them for the relocation of warehouse activities to the Public Works Center. D-97 is asking for a a 90-day extension. It was moved by Village Trustee Tucker, seconded by Village Trustee Button, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as follows: AYES: 7- Village Trustee Button, Village Trustee Taglia, Village President Abu-Taleb, Village Trustee Tucker, Village Trustee Moroney, Village Trustee Boutet, and Village Trustee Andrews NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 XIX. Regular Agenda for Village Board Ethics Committee Pursuant to Village Code Article 25 Conflict of Interest & Ethics (President Pro-Tem Tucker ) Village President Abu-Taleb recused himself from the Meeting and the following three Items were presided over by President Pro Tem Tucker. AB. RES 18-768 A Resolution Regarding a Complaint Brought Pursuant to Article 25 (“Conflict of Interest and Ethics”) of Chapter 2 (“Administration”) of the Oak Park Village Code Village President Pro Tem Tucker opened the Hearing before the Ethics Committee of the Village Board on the complaint filed by Christopher Donovan on November 20, 2017 pursuant to Article 25 of Chapter 2 of the Oak Park Village Code. He asked for a motion to appoint a Chair. Village Trustee Moroney moved and Village Trustee Andrews seconded to nominate Village Trustee Tucker as Chair. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved. Notice of the Hearing was provided by this Agenda, which was published on the Village's website on January 11, 2018. Village Manager Pavlicek stated that the Village Board was provided with a complaint pursuant to the Village Code during the Public Comment portion of their November 20, 2017 Meeting. The Village Attorney has reviewed this and has provided his recommendation. Marty Bernstein. Mr. Bernstein stated that this is an opportunity for the Board to show its responsiveness to residents' concerns regarding transparency. He would like to see the Board direct the OPEDC to comply with the FOIA laws of the State of Illinois. Chris Donovan. Mr. Donovan summarized his complaint regarding the appearance of impropriety by the Village President for having ex parte conversations with Jupiter Realty. He also expressed disagreement with the opinions of the Village Attorney in this matter. Village Attorney Stephanides clarified that no lawsuit has been served to the Village. There is no legal merit to the complaint and he recommends that this be denied and dismissed by the Ethics Committee. Village of Oak Park Page 9 Printed on 2/6/2018 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes January 16, 2018 Village Trustee Boutet stated that the Board did receive this complaint on November 20 and that this has been their first opportunity to hear it. The complaint alleges that the Village President engaged in development discussions with Jupiter Realty, a developer proposing a development in Oak Park, and did not make those discussions part of the record. It also alleges that the Village President violated the Ethics Code by holding unofficial community meetings and reporting the status of the project to the Wednesday Journal. In addressing those allegations, Village Trustee Boutet stated that the Village Board does not conduct hearings so the ex parte clause does not apply to members of the Village Board acting in their capacity. There are no pending hearings proposed by Jupiter and such conversations are not required as part of the record because there is no record. The Village President is not prohibited from having an opinion, only a potential interest. There is no allegation of any such interest. There is no evidence that the President disclosed information to finance his own purposes or evidence that he has a financial interest in Jupiter. The Ethics Committee of the Village Board should rule that the President has not violated the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Ordinance. Village Trustee Taglia commented that the business of municipal government is competitive and the President understands this and takes his responsibility seriously. Oak Park is competing for a limited supply of development dollars and developers need to know they are working with a municipality that can get the job done quickly and efficiently with local government support. The President has a deep concern for Oak Park and only wants what is best for the Village. Village Trustee Moroney commented that all his colleagues have the best interests of Oak Park at heart. He has not seen any impropriety in terms of the Board or staff. Sometimes perception is not reality. Village Trustee Andrews appreciates that Mr. Donovan has been such a proponent of transparency in the Village. He acknowledged that there is room for more transparency and communication with citizens. However, any developer who wants to build in the Village is going to want to meet the Village President and other elected officials. If Board Members didn't make themselves available, they would not be doing their jobs. Village Trustee Andrews has observed the Village President acting ethically and in the interest of their jobs and does not see any ethics concerns. It was moved by Village Trustee Button, seconded by Village Trustee Moroney, to deny and dismiss the complaint. Village Trustee Boutet suggested that the Board rule and not dismiss. Because they have conducted a hearing, their job is to rule. She confirmed that a lawsuit has been filed, although not served, and wanted to ensure that if this goes to court, there is a ruling on the matter. The Resolution should read to adopt the findings and ruling of the Ethics Committee. Village Attorney Stephanides countered that adopting the Resolution as written would be sufficient in terms of a final decision. The roll call on the vote was as follows: AYES: 6- Village Trustee Button, Village Trustee Taglia, Village President Abu-Taleb, Village Trustee Tucker, Village Trustee Moroney, and Village Trustee Andrews NAYS: 1- Village Trustee Boutet ABSENT: 0 Village of Oak Park Page 10 Printed on 2/6/2018 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes January 16, 2018 XX. Regular Agenda for Items Pursuant to Village Code Chapter 3 Alcoholic Liquor Dealers or Related (President Pro-Tem Tucker) AC. ORD 18-337 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-3 Liquor License to Suburrito, Inc., DBA Hecho En Oak Park The owner of Hecho En Oak Park spoke about his restaurant and answered questions from the Board. It was moved by Village Trustee Button, seconded by Village Trustee Andrews, that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as follows: AYES: 6- Village Trustee Button, Village Trustee Taglia, Village Trustee Tucker, Village Trustee Moroney, Village Trustee Boutet, and Village Trustee Andrews NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 ABSTAINED: 1- Village President Abu-Taleb AD. ORD 18-338 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-4 Liquor License to Bricks of Oak Park, LLC, DBA Bricks Wood Fired Pizza Cafe The owner of Bricks Wood Fired Pizza Cafe spoke about his business and answered questions from the Board. It was moved by Village Trustee Andrews, seconded by Village Trustee Button, that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as follows: AYES: 6- Village Trustee Button, Village Trustee Taglia, Village Trustee Tucker, Village Trustee Moroney, Village Trustee Boutet, and Village Trustee Andrews NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 ABSTAINED: 1- Village President Abu-Taleb XXI. Call to Board and Clerk Village President Abu-Taleb rejoined the Meeting. Village Clerk Scaman wished all a happy new year. Village of Oak Park Page 11 Printed on 2/6/2018 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes January 16, 2018 Village Trustee Boutet stated that in spite of Mr. Donovan's apparent personal vendetta against the Village President, he does make a few comments that are valid such as the lack of transparency in the development process. She believes the Board should have more communication regarding that process and suggested the Village Manager include that information in her weekly reports to the Board. Village Trustee Button stated that this is her last full year of her term as Trustee and is looking forward to working with everyone. She asked that the Village look for a new bike sharing plan. Village Trustee Tucker is excited about the coming year. Village Trustee Andrews agreed with Village Trustee Button regarding a new bike sharing plan. In regards to the ethics issue, he admits to criticizing the Village President regarding transparency while campaigning. Working with him over the course of this year, he has come to know him differently and has seen him work ethically and in the best interest of the Village. What happened today was baseless and should not happen again. Village Trustee Taglia agreed and acknowledged that the Board Members are a good group of people to work with. Village President Abu-Taleb stated that this complaint is one out of 52,000 residents. He will continue to do what is best for the Village as a whole. He thanked the Board for their support. XXII. Adjourn It was moved by Village Trustee Tucker, seconded by Village Trustee Button, to adjourn. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved. Meeting adjourned at 10:12 P.M., Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Respectfully Submitted, MaryAnn Schoenneman Deputy Village Clerk Village of Oak Park Page 12 Printed on 2/6/2018