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123 Madison Street Village of Oak Park Oak Park, Illinois 60302 www.oak-park.us Meeting Minutes President and Board of Trustees Monday, November 6, 2017 6:30 PM Village Hall I. Call to Order Village President Abu-Taleb called the Meeting to order at 6:34 P.M. II. Roll Call Present: 5- Village Trustee Taglia, Village President Abu-Taleb, Village Trustee Tucker, Village Trustee Moroney, and Village Trustee Andrews Absent: 2- Village Trustee Button, and Village Trustee Boutet III. Consideration of Motion to Adjourn to Executive Session to Discuss Pending Litigation, Collective Bargaining Purchase and Sale of Property and the Review of Minutes. It was moved by Village Trustee Andrews, seconded by Village Trustee Moroney, to enter into Executive Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) - pending litigation, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) - collection bargaining, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) - purchase of property, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6) - sale of property and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) - review of minutes. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as follows: AYES: 5- Village Trustee Taglia, Village President Abu-Taleb, Village Trustee Tucker, Village Trustee Moroney, and Village Trustee Andrews NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 2- Village Trustee Button, and Village Trustee Boutet V. Reconvene to Regular Meeting in Council Chambers and Call to Order The Regular Meeting reconvened at 7:31 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 Village Manager Pavlicek commented that Items Q, AI and AJ have been removed from the Agenda. It was moved by Village Trustee Boutet, seconded by Village Trustee Andrews, to Village of Oak Park Page 1 Printed on 11/21/2017 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes November 6, 2017 also move Item S from Consent Agenda to the Regular Agenda after Item AC and approve the Agenda as amended. 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 VIII. Minutes A. MOT 17-255 Motion to Approve Minutes from October 16, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes of the Village Board. It was moved by Village Trustee Tucker, seconded by Village Trustee Button, to approve the Minutes. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved. IX. Non-Agenda Public Comment Bonita Robinson. Ms. Robinson requested that the Board enforce the Nuisance Ordinance in regards to her neighbor's outdoor lighting. Steve Berggren. Mr. Berggren is the General Manager of the Tennis and Fitness and Yoga Centers in Oak Park. He expressed concern regarding the Park District's plans to build a fitness center with taxpayer dollars that could put private fitness facilities out of business. X. Proclamation AM. ID 17-682 Motion to Approve Proclamation Recognizing Mark Stephens 25th Anniversary as Chairman of the Triton College Board of Trustees It was moved by Village Trustee Tucker, seconded by Village Trustee Button, that this Proclamation be adopted. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved. XI. Village Manager Reports B. ID 17-678 Review of the Village Board Meeting Calendars for November and December 2017. Village Manager Pavlicek requested direction regarding dates for finishing Budget discussions. She informed the Board that the annual Tri-Board Meeting will be held November 28. She would provide details such as time and place as soon as possible. XII. Village Board Committees Village Trustee Boutet gave a reminder regarding the I-Gov Assembly this Saturday at 8:30 A.M. XIII. Citizen Commission Vacancies D. ID 17-677 Board and Commission Vacancy Report for November 6, 2017. Village of Oak Park Page 2 Printed on 11/21/2017 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes November 6, 2017 There were no comments. XIV. Citizen Commission Appointments, Reappointments and Chair Appointments E. MOT 17-256 Motion to consent to the Village President’s Appointment of: Board of Health - Natalie Serratos, Appoint as Member Civic Information Systems Commission - Brian Turnbull, Appoint as Member Farmers Market Commission - Dina Ross, Appoint as Member It was moved by Village Trustee Button, seconded by Village Trustee Boutet, that this Motion be approved. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved. XV. Public Hearing It was moved by Village Trustee Button, seconded by Village Trustee Tucker, to open the Truth in Taxation Public Hearing for the Proposed Tax Year 2017 Property Tax Levy. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved. F. ID 17-658 Truth in Taxation Public Hearing for the Proposed Tax Year 2017 Property Tax Levy Village Attorney Stephanides stated that notice of the Public Hearing was published as required by law in the Wednesday Journal on October 25, 2017. Village Manager Pavlicek noted that State Statute requires that a Public Hearing be held if the tax levy is to be increased 5% or more over the prior year. The Village traditionally holds a Public Hearing nonetheless on the first Monday in November. The Board is not expected to adopt the tax levy until the first Monday in December. There will be an increase in the levy for the Police and Fire Pension Funds of $800,000, a decrease in the Debt Service levy of $500,000 and in increase in the General Fund Operating levy of $5.7 million. Staff is working on a reduction of $2.5 million as previously directed by the Board. Village Trustee Boutet commented that without approving a budget, there is no way to know how much the levy is. Their goal should be a maximum of 105% and notice of a hearing given only after the Board has agreed to items in the budget that would put them over that amount. Village Manager Pavlicek stated that it is the Statute that sets a hearing at 105%; whether the levy is 98% or 105%, the number is typically published with an abundance of caution. Village Trustee Button understood both Village Trustee Boutet's view and Village Manager Pavlicek's explanation. She was in favor of having the hearing sooner rather than later, as public comment will help them in terms of approving the budget. Village Trustee Moroney agreed with the process suggested by Village Trustee Boutet. Chris Donovan. Mr. Donovan suggested discarding plans for the Madison Street Road Diet and put those funds towards the General Fund. Kitty Conklin. Ms. Conklin stated that there needs to be more intergovernmental cooperation towards redundancy in government support services. Village of Oak Park Page 3 Printed on 11/21/2017 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes November 6, 2017 It was moved by Village Trustee Boutet, seconded by Village Trustee Button, to adjourn the Public Hearing. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved. XVI. ORD 17-257 G. ORD 17-296 First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 4 ("Ambulances"), Article 1 ("Ambulance Regulations"), Section 4-1-6 ("Village Ambulance Services;Fees") of the Oak Park Village Code Village Manager Pavlicek stated that currently, the Village charges ambulance fees for transporting someone to a local hospital based upon the level of care and whether the patient is a resident or non-resident. In recent years, many municipalities have moved to a flat fee billing system, as the same resources are used regardless of the level of care. The numbers proposed are in line with the Village's cost for service and within market range. Village Trustee Boutet commented that she was in favor of the increase and it is good business practice to charge what the insurance companies are willing to pay. Chief Ebsen answered questions from the Board regarding patient hardship and lack of insurance. H. ORD 17-290 First Reading of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 20, Article 7 of the Oak Park Village Code Regarding Rates for Garbage, Refuse, Yard Waste and Recyclable Materials Collection Services Village Manager Pavlicek stated that this is for rates for 2018. As part of the Village's contract with the service provider Waste Management, there is an annual increase for fuel or labor. The proposed rates will be adjusted by 3%, which is consistent with the contract and reviewed at a prior Finance Committee meeting. The Finance Committee also had a discussion regarding how to encourage people to participate in the composting program. There is a cost benefit to composting, as the less that goes into the landfill, the lower the tipping fees. This lowers the overall cost and in time will lower collection fees. The new ordinance contains a program where residents who sign up for composting would pay for that service but get three months credited back on their bill, which is three months free. Village Trustee Andrews, who initiated this program, commented that only 10% of residents currently compost. Village Trustee Button added that neighbors may share a cart in the program. I. ORD 17-293 First Reading of an Ordinance Establishing the Annual Building and Construction Permit Fees and Zoning Application Fees of the Village of Oak Park Village Manager Pavlicek stated that the Village's permit fee schedule is based upon covering the cost of providing services. Fees for larger projects are based on building valuation data. Village Trustee Button asked what the major differences from last year to this year are. Chief Building Official Steve Cutaia commented that they are proposing to update the construction cost square footage chart that they get from the International Code Council, Village of Oak Park Page 4 Printed on 11/21/2017 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes November 6, 2017 who publish the Village's code books and establish regulations for the codes. Those in the industry are familiar with the year to year changes. Village President Abu-Taleb thanked Mr. Cutaia for his good work. J. ORD 17-295 First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Parking Permit Fees as set forth in Section 15-3-18 of the Oak Park Village Code Village Manager Pavlicek stated that staff is proposing an increase of approximately $5 per quarter for quarterly parking permits for parking lots, public parking garages and on-street residential overnight zones. This was part of a conversation with the Finance Committee in which a number of parking related items were reviewed. The permit fee increase was the only item that the Committee was comfortable bringing to the board in November. However, there has been public conversation about other changes being considered within the Parking Fund and that will be brought forward to the Board as a Special Meeting on the last Monday in November. Village Trustee Button asked if the Village provides hardship related subsidies. Director of Development Customer Services Tammie Grossman stated that they do not, but could be considered as part of the Fair Housing Fund. Village Trustee Button would like those kinds of programs to be considered in the future as well as payment plans for parking tickets. Ms. Grossman also discussed apps that the Village are considering to link people up with private parking space opportunities. XVII. Consent Agenda Approval of the Consent Agenda It was moved by Village Trustee Tucker and seconded by Village Trustee Andrews to approve the items under the Consent Agenda. 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 K. ORD 17-300 An Ordinance Removing Lot 119 With Eight (8) Parking Spaces On Pleasant Place And Establishing Eight (8) General Parking Spaces in the Former Lot 119 Subject Only To The Overnight Parking Ban This Ordinance was adopted. L. ORD 17-291 An Ordinance Establishing a Northbound Stop on Maple Avenue at its Intersection with Lake Street, a Southbound Stop on Maple Avenue at its Intersection with North Boulevard, and an All-Way Stop at the Intersection of Maple Avenue and Westgate Street Village of Oak Park Page 5 Printed on 11/21/2017 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes November 6, 2017 This Ordinance was adopted. M. ORD 17-292 An Ordinance Amending Section 15-1-14 (“Prohibited Turn Locations”) of the Oak Park Village Code to Prohibit Left Turns for Northbound Traffic on Maple Avenue at Lake Street This Ordinance was adopted. N. MOT 17-247 A Motion to Concur with the Transportation Commission’s Recommendation to Upgrade the Two-Way STOP Signs to All-Way STOP Signs at the Intersection of East Avenue and Division Street and Direct Staff to Prepare the Necessary Ordinance This Motion was approved. O. ORD 17-257 An Ordinance Updating and Replacing the Map Codified as Part of Section 15-1-26 of the Oak Park Village Code to Reflect the Village’s Current Time Restrictions, Time Limits and Prohibited Parking Areas This Ordinance was adopted. P. ORD 17-267 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 15, Article 3, Section 18 (I) and (K) of the Village Code Entitles “Village Operated Surface Parking Lot, Parking Garage and Parking Enclave Permit Parking Rates” for Designated Areas This Ordinance was adopted. R. ORD 17-276 An Ordinance Amending the Third Quarter, Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Budget This Ordinance was adopted. T. RES 17-680 A Resolution Approving a Parking Lot Temporary License Agreement with Joseph Dombrowski and Authorizing Its Execution This Resolution was adopted. U. RES 17-689 A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with Forward Space, LLC, d/b/a/ Office Concepts, for the Purchase and Installation of Locker Room Materials for the Police Sergeants Locker Room in an Amount not to exceed $ 13,422.24 and Authorizing its Execution This Resolution was adopted. V. RES 17-688 A Resolution Authorizing the Village Manager to Enter into A Memorandum of Understanding with the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council for the Purposes of Establishing an Alternate Work Schedule for Police Department Sergeants and Lieutenants This Resolution was adopted. W. RES 17-690 A Resolution Authorizing the Village Manager to Enter into A Village of Oak Park Page 6 Printed on 11/21/2017 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes November 6, 2017 Memorandum of Understanding with the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Oak Park Lodge #8, Inc. Labor Council for the Purposes of Establishing an Alternate Work Schedule for Police Department Patrol Officers This Resolution was adopted. X. RES 17-679 A Resolution Approving the Purchase of 4,200 Tons of Rock Salt from Compass Minerals America Inc. of Overland Park, Kansas at $44.41 Per Ton For the 2017/2018 Snow Season in an Amount Not To Exceed $190,000.00 and Waiving the Village’s Bid Process for Said Purchase This Resolution was adopted. Y. RES 17-673 A Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc., for Construction Engineering Services for Project 17-2, Resurfacing of Various Streets, for an additional $32,144 and Authorizing its Execution This Resolution was adopted. Z. RES 17-692 A Resolution Approving a License Agreement between the Village of Oak Park and Crown Castle NG Central LLC and Authorizing its Execution This Resolution was adopted. AA. MOT 17-242 A Motion to Approve the Bills in the Amount of $5,800,988.00 from September 27, 2017 through October 30, 2017 This Motion was approved. AB. MOT 17-244 A Motion to Approve the Year-to-Date September 2017 Monthly Treasurer’s Report for All Funds This Motion was approved. XVIII. Regular Agenda AC. ORD 17-277 An Ordinance Providing for a Not-To-Exceed Issuance of $13,700,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2017A, of the Village of Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois, and Providing for the Levy and Collection of a Direct Annual Tax for the Payment of the Principal of and Interest on Said Bonds Village Manager Pavlicek stated this bond issuance proposed will be used primarily for enhanced residential street and alley construction. She discussed sources of funding identified to abate principal and interest payments on an annual basis for a portion of these bonds. These are not property tax supported. Kevin McCanna of Speer Financial stated bids were taken for the bonds today. Six bidders responded, with a total of 22 bids. The lowest was Robert W. Baird at 3.24. He referred to a packet given to the Board showing the different bid rates as well as information about debt service and Village rating reports. Village of Oak Park Page 7 Printed on 11/21/2017 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes November 6, 2017 Village Trustee Boutet asked what the increased tax levy associated with this is. Village Manager Pavlicek stated that the tax levy for bonds is anticipated to be reduced, as noted previously. She clarified that the tax levy is based on total debt service, not on individual bond issuance. CFO Steven Drazner stated that including abatements, the debt service levy is approximately $4 million. The estimate in the Truth in Taxation Hearing will be reduced by $78,000. He referred to the debt service schedule that shows the actual cost per year for this particular bond issue. He explained why the Village is paying interest only five years in order to level out bond payments. Village Trustee Boutet expressed concern over issuing bonds for money that is already spent, as it gives the current Board no alternative. CFO Drazner clarified that only a portion has been spent to date. Village Trustee Moroney asked for the total of the Village's debt service and what the highest has been historically. CFO Drazner stated it is between $105 million and $118 million and is most likely the highest it's ever been. Mr. McCanna interjected and explained that the debt ratio is historically 7% of the EAV, which is where they should be. With the EAV higher, the debt is higher. He compared to other communities. According to the ratings, the Village's debt is moderate; there is more concern with the pensions. He answered questions from the Board. Village Trustee Andrews stated that he is not in favor of interest only for any number of years, although he understands the rationale. He would like to avoid this in the future. Village Trustee Boutet asked to be given Moody's ratings as soon as they come out. It was moved by Village Trustee Button, seconded by Village Trustee Moroney, 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 S. RES 17-678 A Resolution Authorizing Village of Oak Park General Bond Obligation Proceeds with a Estimated Issuance Date in November 2017 to Reimburse Previously Budgeted and Paid 2017 Capital Improvement Expenditures Village Trustee Boutet asked for clarification. Village Manager Pavlicek stated this is typically referred to as a reimbursement resolution. In order to protect the ability for these bonds to be tax exempt, the corporate authorities should pass a resolution stating there is a possibility that they intend to issue bonds that could be tax exempt in order to reimburse the Village's cost. She gave an example of doing work with cash on hand with the intention of reimbursing the Village's cost with a bond which is exempt from taxes. It was moved by Village Trustee Button, seconded by Village Trustee Andrews, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the Village of Oak Park Page 8 Printed on 11/21/2017 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes November 6, 2017 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 AD. ORD 17-278 An Ordinance Providing for a Not-To-Exceed Issuance of $4,500,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Refunding Bonds, Series 2017B and 2017C, of the Village of Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois, and Providing for the Levy and Collection of a Direct Annual Tax for the Payment of the Principal of and Interest on Said Bonds Village Manager Pavlicek stated that this item is for refunding two prior bond issues. The Village will receive the actual numbers in approximately two weeks. If the numbers do note reflect the $88,000 in savings that they anticipate, staff will come back to the Board. Otherwise, the ordinance authorizes that the transaction be completed. Mr. McCanna explained why this cannot happen today as a result of the bond issuance that was just approved. Village Trustee Button clarified for the public that the term "refunding" means refinaning at a lower rate. It was moved by Village Trustee Button, seconded by Village Trustee Tucker, 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 AE. RES 17-648 A Resolution Approving the 2017 Illinois Project for Local Assessment of Needs (IPLAN) Five Year Community Health Plan and Authorizing Submission of the IPLAN to the Illinois Department of Public Health Village Manager Pavlicek reminded the Board that the October 16 agenda indicated that this Item would be discussed at this meeting. As the Village has a certified Health Department, they are required to do this. Health Department Director Mike Charley described the department and the services they provide, many of which are grant funded. He discussed the history of the department. They have been conducting a community needs health assessment every five years since 1948, the purpose of which is to identify health needs, inform health planning and ultimately improve the health of the communities of Oak Park and River Forest. This is the first year in which they collaborated with outside agencies. A steering committee was established that included representatives from the Village of Oak Park, Community Mental Health Board of Oak Park Township, River Forest Township and the Rotary Club of Oak Park-River Forest. Village of Oak Park Page 9 Printed on 11/21/2017 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes November 6, 2017 Mr. Charley described the process, which began with a community survey in Oak Park and River Forest. He discussed the national benchmarks. The data was assessed on a local level by a broad range of stakeholders who were invited to review and process the data to prioritize problems, risk factors and contributing factors. The outcome of the assessment resulted in six prioritized problems: Obesity, chronic disease, under-addressed behavioral health needs, youth alcohol and substance abuse, illicit opioid use and under-addressed needs of people with developmental disabilities. They also identified the key stakeholders who would help in addressing these issues. They will be working on next steps soon. He requested that the Board approve the plan, authorize submission to the State of Illinois and to move forward with strategies. Mr. Charley answered questions and listened to comments from the Board. He thanked Lisa DeVivo from the Oak Park Community Mental Health Board. Ms. DeVivo discussed the plan. It was moved by Village Trustee Andrews, seconded by Village Trustee Boutet, 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 AF. MOT 17-216 A Motion to Reject the Transportation Commission's Recommendations for the Use of a Traffic Calming Toolbox to be used in the Development and Implementation of a Neighborhood Traffic Management Program for Residential Streets Village Manager Pavlicek stated that the Transportation Commission has developed a traffic calming toolbox to address problems related to speeding, vehicle crashes, excessive traffic and pedestrian and bicycle safety on residental streets. Staff does not support the inclusion of speed bumps and speed tables in the toolbox. Tom Lindsey. Mr. Lindsey commented that 17 of 21 streets that intersect with North Avenue have become restricted. The traffic on his street has increased 38% because of that. He expressed concern about speeding vehicles and stated that this should have been addressed two and a half years ago, when his block petitioned for help with this problem. Kelly Arquette. Ms. Arquette expressed dissatisfaction with how the Village is addressing her concerns regarding traffic on her block. There is no collaboration between the Transportation Commission, Village employees and the Village Board. Michael Stewart. Mr. Stewart, a member of the Transportation Commission, urged the Board to keep all tools in the toolbox. Janis Smith. Ms. Smith had requested a cul-de-sac and was denied due to emergency vehicle access. She is concerned about the safety of children in regards to speeding cars. Steve Wendel. Mr. Wendel urged the Board to choose a traffic calming tool to help Village of Oak Park Page 10 Printed on 11/21/2017 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes November 6, 2017 decrease speed. Village Engineer Bill McKenna gave an overview. Transportation Commission Chair Jack Chalabian stated that the commission began a concerned effort to about two years ago to get this on their work plan and to the Board for approval. He believes it is a good program and for the first time, the Village will have a guideline for review and the commission will have a "scorecard" to get a firm understanding of the petitions in front of them. In addition, if the Board aproves this, there would be a user friendly page of the Village's website to address traffic calming concerns. Village Trustee Andrews supports the plan. He appreciates staff's concern regarding speed bumps, etc., but in this document, the Village should reserve every tool available. He urged his colleagues to retain the speed bumps and accept this plan. Village Trustee Button agreed. Mr. McKenna stated that they are in substantial concurrence with the Transportation Commission, however, there are four items that staff disagreed with. He noted that cul-de-sacs and diverters are not on the list, as the commission voted to remove those from the toolbox. If approved, those items would no longer be available for residents to petition for. Staff recommends removing any raised conditions, such as speed bumps, speed tables, raised crosswalks on intersections, etc. There are minor operational impacts, such as snow removing and street sweeping. However, the Fire Department has the most concerns with raised condition in terms of response times. They are looking for the Board to provide direction on preferred tools when addressing traffic concerns. The Board will always make the final decision regarding which tools are used on a case by case basis. Village Trustee Button commented that cul-de-sacs are not welcoming and asked is there was a process to open them up over time. Mr. McKenna replied no and noted that they are tied to property values. It would be very difficult to remove them. Village Trustee Moroney thanked the Transportation Commission and staff for their work and understands it could be problematic to have speed bumps scattered throughout the Village. He proposed a compromise of only allowing them on 1200 north and 1150 south blocks. Village Trustee Taglia noted that traffic has increased on North East Avenue over the past several years and referred to it as a major thoroughfare. He asked Fire Chief Ebsen why emergency response cannot use streets with speed bumps and tables. Chief Ebsen stated that response time is everything. Whether it be a fire or medical emergency, their target is to be on the scene within four to six minutes. One block with a speed table or bump takes 15 seconds more. He agrees with Village Trustee Moroney regarding speed tables at the perimeter blocks only. Village Trustee Boutet agreed with Village Trustee Moroney regarding limiting it to the end blocks. Village Trustee Tucker also agreed. He has seen them in other municipalities that they somehow deal with them. Village President Abu-Taleb asked Chief Ebsen to address how speed tables would affect assistance from other communities. Chief Ebsen stated that it is not as critical for Village of Oak Park Page 11 Printed on 11/21/2017 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes November 6, 2017 support to be on the scene as it is for a first responder. Cul-de-sacs are more of a challenge. Village President Abu-Taleb asked Village Manager Pavlicek if she had any additional information, as staff is recommending to reject the Transportation Commission's proposal. She stated that she is comfortable with staff's recommendation and expressed her concerns regarding the possibility of too many cul-de-sacs and raised conditions overall. After discussion, the motion was amended to "Approve the Transportation Commission's Recommendation for the Use of a Traffic Calming Toolbox with the Caveat to Limit Speedbumps to the 1220 North Blocks and 1150 South Blocks of the Village, to be used in the Development and Implementation of a Neighborhood Traffic Management Program for Residential Streets". It was moved by Village Trustee Taglia, seconded by Village Trustee Moroney, to approve the Transportation Commission's recommendation for the use of a traffic calming toolbox, with the caveat to limit speed bumps and tables to the 1220 North blocks and 1150 South blocks of the Village, to be used in the development and Implementation of a Neighborhood Traffic Management Program for residential streets. The motion was approved as amended. 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 AG. MOT 17-248 A Motion to Reject the Transportation Commission’s Recommendation to Install Speed Tables or Bumps on the 1200 Blocks of Columbian, North Euclid, Linden, and North East Avenues Jennifer Cunningham. Ms. Cunningham commented that more cars are speeding down her street in recent years due to trying to avoid lights on North Avenue and the addition of diverters in the area. She urged the Board to approve this recommendation of the Transportation Commission. Matt Kemper. Mr. Kemper thanked the Board for adopting the toolkit with the speed table options. Rich Schurr. Mr. Schurr discussed the increased traffic to avoid congestion on North and Oak Park Avenues. He recommends using speed bumps rather than speed tables. Mr. McKenna commented that these are four of the last remaining blocks off North Avenue without some type of restriction. He gave an explanation as to why staff is rejecting the Transportation Commission's recommendation. However, with the approval of the use of speed bumps and tables in the traffic calming toolbox, there would need to be follow-up Board Meetings regarding implementing the Special Service Area so that residents can fund those improvements. A number of public meetings are required by State Statute for Special Service Areas, as it involves the residents' taxes. That can be done prior to construction in 2018. Staff would recommend installing speed tables mid-block on each block. Mr. McKenna and Mr. Chalabian answered questions from the Board. Village of Oak Park Page 12 Printed on 11/21/2017 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes November 6, 2017 There was discussion regarding the SSA process and speed tables versus speed bumps. It was moved by Village Trustee Boutet, seconded by Village Trustee Andrews to approve the Transportation Commission's recommendation to install speed tables on the 1200 blocks of Columbian, North Euclid, Linden and North East Avenues. The motion was approved as amended. 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 AH. RES 17-660 A Resolution Approving an Employee Leasing Agreement for a Temporary Development Customer Services Assistant Director with GovTemps USA, LLC and Authorizing its Execution Village Manager Pavlicek noted that when the Board approved adding the Parking Division to Development Customer Services, staff recommended that the Parking Director position be eliminated and replaced with the position of Assistant Director of Development Customer Services. During the recruitment process, staff would like to use temporary services. The individual is a retired City Manager of Evanston, who is providing a significant amount of assistance to Director Grossman. Village Trustee Boutet commented that although GovTemps and GovHR provide a valuable service, they are overused and negatively affect employee morale. She stated that an existing competent staff person should be used and that temps fill lower level positions. Village Trustee Andrews agreed, however, this is the Manager's decision. Village Trustee Button appreciates that Director Grossman needs the assistance; Trustee Tucker agreed. Village President Abu-Taleb disagreed with Village Trustee Boutet, as there are times when the temporary person could end up being the permanent person. It is good business practice. It was moved by Village Trustee Taglia, seconded by Village Trustee Button, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion was approved. 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 XIX. Regular Agenda for Items Pursuant to Village Code Chapter 3 Alcoholic Liquor Dealers or Related (President Pro-Tem Trustee Boutet) Village President Abu-Taleb recused himself from the Meeting and Village President Pro Tem Boutet presided over the following Items. Village of Oak Park Page 13 Printed on 11/21/2017 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes November 6, 2017 AK. ORD 17-297 First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 (“Alcoholic Liquor Dealers”), Section 3-4-2 (“Classification and Number of Liquor Licenses and Fees”), Section 3-8-1 (“Number of Licenses Permitted to be Issued”) and Section 3-8-2 (“Licenses by Name and Address Per License”) of the Oak Park Village Code Regarding Liquor License Annual Fees and the Names and Numbers of Current Licensees Village Attorney Stephanides stated that the Liquor Control Review Board has been working on this for quite some time. The ordinance amends the annual fees for Class B-1, B-2, B-3 and B-4 Restaurant Licenses, Class C-1 Package License, Class D-16 Craft Brew Lounge License and Special Event Licenses. Restaurants would be on a tier system based upon the number of seats and the others have been changed to be competitive with the surrounding communities. The ordinance also amends the names and numbers of the licensees to be in line with the current names and numbers of license holders. The Local Liquor Commissioner, Village Trustee Button, concurs with the recommendations. Village Trustee Button commented that Oak Park's fees are so disproportionate to Evanston's and asked why that is so. Village Attorney Stephanides stated that the Village's fees would be more in line with Berwyn and Skokie with the amendment and acknowledged that they have been on the low side. Village Trustee Tagila asked if the businesses were consulted regarding the fee changes. Village Attorney Stephanides stated that they have, and that is how the tiered approach came about. AL. ORD 17-294 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 LIcence 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 District Kitchen & Tap, Inc. Village Attorney Stephanides stated that District Kitchen & Tap, Inc. is another location by the owner of Scratch Kitchen. The Liquor Control Review Board unanimously approved recommendation for the license. It was moved by Village Trustee Andrews, seconded by Village Trustee Tucker, 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 XX. Call to Board and Clerk Village President Abu-Taleb rejoined the Meeting. Village of Oak Park Page 14 Printed on 11/21/2017 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes November 6, 2017 There were no comments. XXI. Adjourn It was moved by Village Trustee Button, seconded by Village Trustee Tucker, to adjourn. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved. Meeting adjourned at 10:27 P.M., Monday, November 6, 2017. Respectfully Submitted, MaryAnn Schoenneman Deputy Village Clerk Village of Oak Park Page 15 Printed on 11/21/2017