President and Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingOak Park, IL · June 10, 2025
Minutes
123 Madison Street
Village of Oak Park Oak Park, Illinois 60302
www.oak-park.us
Meeting Minutes
President and Board of Trustees
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 7:00 PM Village Hall
I. Call to Order
Village President Vicki Scaman called the Regular Meeting to order at
7:09 P.M.
II. Roll Call
Junior Deputy Clerk Viola Vega called the Roll Call.
Trustee Wesley joined via remote participation per Village protocols.
Present: 5- Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Enyia, Village Trustee Leving Jacobson,
Village Trustee Straw, and Village Trustee Wesley
Absent: 1- Village Trustee Taglia
III. Agenda Approval
Junior Deputy Clerk Sofia Gerringer called the roll call vote.
It was moved by Trustee Enyia, seconded by Trustee Leving Jacobson, to
approve the Agenda. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as
follows:
AYES: 5- Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Enyia, Village Trustee Leving Jacobson,
Village Trustee Straw, and Village Trustee Wesley
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1- Village Trustee Taglia
IV. Minutes
A. MOT 25-191 A Motion to Approve Minutes from the Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Regular
Meeting of the Village Board.
Junior Deputy Clerk Tatiana Vega called the roll call vote. Village Clerk
Christina Waters introduced the three junior deputy clerks and presented
them with certificates and gift cards.
It was moved by Trustee Straw, seconded by Trustee Leving Jacobson, that this
Motion be approved. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as
follows:
AYES: 5- Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Enyia, Village Trustee Leving Jacobson,
Village Trustee Straw, and Village Trustee Wesley
Village of Oak Park Page 1 Printed on 7/2/2025
President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes June 10, 2025
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1- Village Trustee Taglia
V. Non-Agenda Public Comment
Monique Matthew: Said a prayer. Resident said she was followed in Oak
Park for three days and made a police report. She said President Scaman
has done nothing since she has been here. Said all she sees is terrorists
and danger coming into our community. President Scaman said she can
email her to continue the conversation.
[Male]: Lives at 114 South Humphrey. The property manager doesn't care
about the residents. President Scaman said staff can follow up with him.
VI. Village Manager Reports
Village Manager Kevin Jackson said staff will provide the Board with
updated calendars for the summer with tentative dates scheduled for Board
goal-setting.
VII. Village Board Committees
Clerk Waters reported the Citizen Involvement Commission meetings will
now start at 6:30 P.M. instead of 7:00 P.M.
VIII. Citizen Commission Vacancies
C. ID 25-394 Board and Commission Vacancy Report for June 10, 2025
There were no comments.
IX. Citizen Commission Appointments, Reappointments and Chair Appointments
D. MOT 25-193 A Motion to Consent to the Village President’s Appointment of:
Aging in Communities Commission - Monika Robinson, 12-month Term
Extension as Commissioner
Disability Access Commission - Darien Bloom, Reappoint as
Commissioner for 2nd Term Community Development Citizens Advisory
Committee - Kirsten Weismantle, Appointment as Commissioner for 1st
Term
Clerk Waters read the names into the record.
It was moved by Trustee Enyia, seconded by Trustee Straw, to approve the
Appointments. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved.
X. Consent Agenda
Village of Oak Park Page 2 Printed on 7/2/2025
President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes June 10, 2025
Approval of the Consent Agenda
It was moved by Trustee Straw, seconded by Trustee Wesley to approve the
items under the Consent Agenda. The motion was approved. The roll call on the
vote was as follows:
AYES: 5- Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Enyia, Village Trustee Leving Jacobson,
Village Trustee Straw, and Village Trustee Wesley
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1- Village Trustee Taglia
E. ORD 25-149 An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Vehicles and Equipment
Owned by the Village of Oak Park
This Ordinance was approved.
F. RES 25-212 A Resolution Approving a Construction Agreement with The Baltimore &
Ohio Chicago Terminal Railroad Company for Construction of the 2025
Bridge Repair Project Over the Railroad’s Property in an Amount not to
Exceed $41,494 and Authorizing its Execution
This Resolution was adopted.
G. RES 25-219 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental
Agreement with the State of Illinois for the Municipal Maintenance of
State Highways
This Resolution was adopted.
H. RES 25-220 A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Sterns,
Conrad and Schmidt, Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Development of
a Waste Characterization Study in an Amount not to exceed $83,560 and
Authorizing its Execution
This Resolution was adopted.
XI. Regular Agenda
I. ORD 25-148 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article 19 (“Community
Relations Commission”) Of The Oak Park Village Code Regarding
The Community Relations Commission’s Establishment;
Composition and Duties and Functions
Assistant Village Manager/HR Director Kira Tchang presented the Item.
Community Relations Commission Chair Yoko Terretta expressed her
gratitude.
It was moved by Trustee Enyia, seconded by Trustee Straw, that this Ordinance
be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as follows:
Village of Oak Park Page 3 Printed on 7/2/2025
President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes June 10, 2025
AYES: 5- Village President Scaman, Village Trustee Enyia, Village Trustee Leving Jacobson,
Village Trustee Straw, and Village Trustee Wesley
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1- Village Trustee Taglia
XII. Call to Board and Clerk
President Scaman said we will have a Juneteenth proclamation next week
and there will be Juneteenth events this weekend. She read a statement on
Juneteenth.
Trustee Enyia invited the community to attend the Juneteenth flag-raising at
Village Hall tomorrow from 6-8:30 pm and the cookout this Saturday. He
wished his dad a happy 80th birthday and congratulated his daughter's
softball team for winning their championship game.
Trustee Straw congratulated Oak Park Youth Baseball and Softball
(OPYBS) on another successful season.
Trustee Leving Jacobson expressed her gratitude to Clerk Waters for
organizing the junior deputy clerk program.
President Scaman announced Senator Don Harmon has added $100K to
the state budget to further support The Day Nursery. She participated with
Kindness Creators in a gay pride parade.
XIII. Adjourn
It was moved by Trustee Straw, seconded by Trustee Leving Jacobson, to
Adjourn. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved. Meeting
adjourned at 7:49 P.M., Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
Respectfully submitted,
Deputy Clerk Hansen
Village of Oak Park Page 4 Printed on 7/2/2025
Agenda
123 Madison Street
Village of Oak Park Oak Park, Illinois 60302
www.oak-park.us
Meeting Agenda
President and Board of Trustees
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 7:00 PM Village Hall
Regular 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. Agenda Approval
IV. Minutes
A. MOT 25-191 A Motion to Approve Minutes from the Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Regular
Meeting of the Village Board.
Overview: This is a Motion to approve the official minutes of meetings of the Village Board.
Village of Oak Park Page 1 Printed on 05:04 PM June 9, 2025
President and Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda June 10, 2025
V. Non-Agenda Public Comment
VI. Village Manager Reports
VII. 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.
VIII. 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.
C. ID 25-394 Board and Commission Vacancy Report for June 10, 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.
IX. 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.
Village of Oak Park Page 2 Printed on 05:04 PM June 9, 2025
President and Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda June 10, 2025
D. MOT 25-193 A Motion to Consent to the Village President’s Appointment of:
Aging in Communities Commission - Monika Robinson, 12-month Term
Extension as Commissioner
Disability Access Commission - Darien Bloom, Reappoint as
Commissioner for 2nd Term Community Development Citizens Advisory
Committee - Kirsten Weismantle, Appointment as Commissioner for 1st
Term
Overview: Board and Commission Information
Aging in Communities Commission | The Aging in Communities Commission
was created to advise the Village Board in its efforts to address the evolving
needs and interests of our changing demographic and to develop a
community-wide lens to identify not just a set of plans, programs, procedures,
and services but also an inclusive awareness and approach that facilitates
livability for everyone.
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 into the mainstream of Oak Park life be
recognizing that persons with disabilities can lead proud and productive lives, to
promote universal access throughout the Village and to heighten public
awareness to the needs of Villagers with disabilities.
Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee | The Community
Development Citizens Advisory Committee formulates recommendations to the
Village Board for the annual allocation of Federal Community Development
Block Grant funds for public service, administration, property and infrastructure
improvements, and economic revitalization activities targeted to low- and
moderate-income individuals.
X. Consent Agenda
E. ORD 25-149 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 useful to the Village. These vehicles and equipment will be
reassigned, donated, sold at auction, traded in, consigned, or disposed of as
scrap.
Village of Oak Park Page 3 Printed on 05:04 PM June 9, 2025
President and Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda June 10, 2025
F. RES 25-212 A Resolution Approving a Construction Agreement with The Baltimore &
Ohio Chicago Terminal Railroad Company for Construction of the 2025
Bridge Repair Project Over the Railroad’s Property in an Amount not to
Exceed $41,494 and Authorizing its Execution
Overview: The Village is required to enter into an agreement with the Baltimore & Ohio
Chicago Terminal Railroad Company for the 2025 bridge repair project
occurring over the railroad’s property. The agreement is required to allow for the
current bridge repair project to proceed for the repair work on the Home, Oak
Park, East, and Lombard Avenue bridges over I-290 and also includes Austin
Boulevard for any future planned work.
G. RES 25-219 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental
Agreement with the State of Illinois for the Municipal Maintenance of
State Highways
Overview: The Village and the State of Illinois have historically entered into an
Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for the Village maintenance of State
highways within the Corporate limits of Oak Park. This item would renew the
existing ten-year agreement with the State.
H. RES 25-220 A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Sterns,
Conrad and Schmidt, Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Development of
a Waste Characterization Study in an Amount not to exceed $83,560 and
Authorizing its Execution
Overview: The Environmental Services Division issued an RFP on January 29, 2025 for a
Waste Characterization Study which will identify the composition of residential
waste streams in Oak Park and provide staff with recommended viable
strategies for meeting the waste diversion and reduction needs, goals, and
priorities of the Village. The proposal from SCS Engineers was determined to
be the most appropriate bid for the project based the firm's extensive
experience and pioneering methodology.
XI. Regular Agenda
I. ORD 25-148 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article 19 (“Community
Relations Commission”) Of The Oak Park Village Code Regarding
The Community Relations Commission’s Establishment;
Composition and Duties and Functions
Overview: The proposed Ordinance amends the Village Code provisions regarding the
Community Relations Commission to reflect a modern vision for the
Commission that aligns with the Village Board’s vision for Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion, and complements the work performed by Community Relations staff
and the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
XII. Call to Board and Clerk
XIII. Adjourn
Village of Oak Park Page 4 Printed on 05:04 PM June 9, 2025