President and Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingOak Park, IL · January 5, 2015
Minutes
123 Madison Street
Village of Oak Park Oak Park, Illinois 60302
www.oak-park.us
Meeting Minutes
President and Board of Trustees
Monday, January 5, 2015 7:30 PM Village Hall
Regular Meeting at 7:30 p.m., Council Chambers. The Village Board is holding an
employee awards reception at 6:30 p.m. with awards being presented at 7:00 p.m. in
Council Chambers.
Instructions for Non-Agenda Public Comment
Instructions for Agenda Public Comment
I. Call to Order
President Abu-Taleb called the meeting to order at 7:30 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. Agenda Approval
Item E on Consent Agenda was removed.
It was moved by Village Trustee Tucker, seconded by Village Trustee Ott, that
this be approved as amended. A voice vote was taken and the motion was
approved.
IV. Minutes
A. MOT 15-005 Motion to approve minutes for December 1, 2014 Regular Meeting of the
Village Board and December 8, 2014, Special Meeting of the Village Board.
It was moved by Village Trustee Tucker, seconded by Village Trustee Brewer,
that this Motion be approved. A voice vote was taken and the motion was
approved.
V. Non-Agenda Public Comment
There was no Non-Agenda Public Comment.
VI. Village Manager Reports
Village Manager Cara Pavlicek discussed locations of warming centers in
the Village and noted that parking bans may go into effect with the
expected snowfall.
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VII. Village Board Committees
There was nothing to report.
VIII. Citizen Commission Vacancies
B. ID 15-021 Board and Commission Vacancy Report for January 5, 2015.
President Abu-Taleb referred to the Boards and Commissions Vacancy
Report and urged residents to volunteer.
IX. Citizen Commission Appointments, Reappointments and Chair Appointments
C. MOT 15-006 Motion to consent to the Appointment of:
Board of Health - Edgar Vesga, Appoint as Member
Citizen Involvement Commission - Anne Warden, Appoint as Member
Community Design Commission - Teresa Heit-Murray, Reappoint as Member
Disability Access Commission - Stephanie Browning, Appoint as Member
Farmers Market Commission - Sandra Novack-Gottshall, Appoint as Member
Public Art Advisory Commission - Lauren Cooper, Appoint as Member
It was moved by Village Trustee Ott, seconded by Village Trustee Tucker, that
this Motion be approved. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved.
X. Regular Agenda
D. ORD 15-038 An Ordinance Adopting and Approving the Amended Madison Street
Business Corridor Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and Project.
Village Manager Pavlicek stated that on December 8, the Village Board
held a Public Hearing regarding this. An amendment is being presented to
the Madison Street Business Corridor TIF plan that would allow for an
additional expenditure of funds eligibility category, specifically
administrative school facilities. It is eligible under state law, but was not
previously included in the plan. We are bringing forward the recommended
amendment that the Joint Review Board recommended for approval on
November 12, 2014. In addition, this will facilitate
enactment of the intergovernmental cooperation agreements that were
entered into between the Village of Oak Park and School District 97.
It was moved by Village Trustee Brewer, seconded by Village Trustee Ott, that
this Ordinance be adopted. 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
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XI. Consent Agenda
It was moved by Trustee Tucker and seconded by Trustee Ott to waive the
reading of the Consent Agenda. A voice vote was taken and the motion
was approved.
F. MOT 15-004 Motion to Refer a Special Use Permit and Height Allowance Application to the
Zoning Board of Appeals as Submitted by Ray Shinkle, on behalf of T-Mobile to
construct a rooftop wireless antenna facility at 408 S. Oak Park Avenue (Oak
Park Arms).
G. RES 15-102 A Resolution Confirming the Appointment of the Assistant Village
Treasurer.
H. RES 15-100 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Amendment to a Consultant
Services Agreement between the Village of Oak Park and Ayers Associates,
Inc. for Aerial Photography and Digital Orthophotography Services for an
Additional Amount Not to Exceed $17,000.
It was moved by Village Trustee Brewer, seconded by Village Trustee Tucker,
that the items on the Consent Agenda be adopted. 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
XII. Call to Board and Clerk
Village Clerk Powell wished everyone happy new year and spoke about
the Municipal Election in April. Trustees Tucker and Ott also wished all a
happy new year and reminded residents to check on their neighbors on
the colder days this winter. Trustee Ott asked for a list of the warming
centers available and to especially check on those with disabilities.
Trustee Brewer also said happy new year and looked forward to getting
back to Village work this year. President Abu-Taleb was optimistic about
2015 and looked forward to continue working with his colleagues and
staff.
Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 7:41 P.M., Monday, January 5, 2015.
It was moved by Trustee Tucker and seconded by Trustee Ott to adjourn A voice
vote was taken and the motionwas approved.
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Agenda
123 Madison Street
Village of Oak Park Oak Park, Illinois 60302
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Meeting Agenda
President and Board of Trustees
Monday, January 5, 2015 7:30 PM Village Hall
Regular Meeting at 7:30 p.m., Council Chambers. The Village Board is holding
an employee awards reception at 6:30 p.m. with awards being presented at 7:00
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. Agenda Approval
IV. Minutes
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A. MOT 15-005 Motion to approve minutes for December 1, 2014 Regular Meeting of the
Village Board and December 8, 2014, Special Meeting of the Village Board.
Overview: This is a motion to approve the official minutes of meetings of the Village
Board.
Attachments: MINUTES 12-1-14
MINUTES 12-8-14
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.
B. ID 15-021 Board and Commission Vacancy Report for January 5, 2015.
Attachments: Vacancy Report 1-5-15
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.
C. MOT 15-006 Motion to consent to the Appointment of:
Board of Health - Edgar Vesga, Appoint as Member
Citizen Involvement Commission - Anne Warden, Appoint as Member
Community Design Commission - Teresa Heit-Murray, Reappoint as Member
Disability Access Commission - Stephanie Browning, Appoint as Member
Farmers Market Commission - Sandra Novack-Gottshall, Appoint as Member
Public Art Advisory Commission - Lauren Cooper, Appoint as Member
X. Regular Agenda
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D. ORD 15-038 An Ordinance Adopting and Approving the Amended Madison Street
Business Corridor Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and Project.
Overview: As presented at the Public Hearing before the Village Board on December 8,
2014, an Amended Madison Street Business Corridor Tax Increment Finance
District Redevelopment Plan is presented for approval for the purpose of
constructing a School Administrative Facility with TIF funds. On November 12,
2014, the Joint Review Board (JRB) recommended approval of the Amended
Redevelopment Plan.
Attachments: Ordinance Amended Plan
Amended Redevelopment Plan
Memorandum of Understanding
JRB Resolution
XI. Consent Agenda
E. MOT 15-001 Motion to Refer:
1. A Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Application to Amend Article 3
(“Zoning District Regulations”), Section 3.1 (“Summary Use Matrix”)
and Article 4 (“Use Regulations”), Section 4.5.2 (“Authorized Special
Uses”) of the Oak Park Zoning Ordinance regarding the Zoning of
Craft Brew Lounges.
2. A Special Use Application for a Craft Brew Lounge in a B4 Zoning
District Located at 1026 North Boulevard.
Overview: Pursuant to the referral, the Plan Commission would hold public hearings for
text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance for the purpose of regulating the
location of craft brew lounges in the Village as well as a special use application
for a craft brew lounge at 1026 North Boulevard.
Attachments: 01-05-15-Attachment A-Craft Brew Lounge-Text Amendment&Special Use
01-05-15-Attachment B-Craft Brew Lounge-Text Amendment&Special Use
01-05-15-Attachment C-Craft Brew Lounge-Text Amendment&Special Use
F. MOT 15-004 Motion to Refer a Special Use Permit and Height Allowance Application to the
Zoning Board of Appeals as Submitted by Ray Shinkle, on behalf of T-Mobile to
construct a rooftop wireless antenna facility at 408 S. Oak Park Avenue (Oak
Park Arms).
Overview: The Village Zoning Ordinance requires that Radio, Television, and other
Electronic Transmitting and Receiving Devises for commercial purposes, in the
R-7 or less-restrictive districts shall be permitted as special uses.
Attachments: 01-05-15-Attachment-Application-T-Mobile
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G. RES 15-102 A Resolution Confirming the Appointment of the Assistant Village Treasurer.
Overview: Section 2-6-4 of the Village Code provides for the appointment of an
Assistant Treasurer by the Village Manager subject to confirmation of
the Board.
Attachments: 01-05-2015 - Appointment of Deputy Treasuer - Attachment A - resolution
H. RES 15-100 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Amendment to a Consultant
Services Agreement between the Village of Oak Park and Ayers Associates,
Inc. for Aerial Photography and Digital Orthophotography Services for an
Additional Amount Not to Exceed $17,000.
Overview: The Village of Oak Park has entered into a Consultant Services Agreement with
Ayers Associates, Inc. to provide professional services for aerial photography
and digital orthophotography which provides the Village with data used for
mapping purposes. Additional data to create shapes for all the paved areas in
the Village can be generated from the aerial data already gathered by Ayers
Associates. This data will be used in the creation of GIS features for Parking
and Mobility Services, the Engineering Division, and base maps for the Village
of Oak Park.
Attachments: 1-05-15_Resolution-AmendmentAgreement_GIS_Ayers
1-05-15-AttachmentA-Amendment_Agreement_GIS_Ayers
1-05-15_AttachmentB_consultant services agreement Ayers
XII. Call to Board and Clerk
Adjourn
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