City Council - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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About this meeting

Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Oak Forest, IL
Meeting Date
March 24, 2026

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Tuesday, March 24, 2026

13 items on the agenda.

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AnnouncementsItem 3.A

Reading of Proclamation 2026-03-0320P, Recognizing the 2026 Oak Forest High School Girls Wrestling Team

AnnouncementsItem 3.B

Reading of Proclamation 2026-03-0321P, Recognizing the 2026 Oak Forest High School Boys Wrestling Team

AnnouncementsItem 3.C

Reading of Proclamation 2026-03-0322P, Arbor Day 2026

Consent AgendaItem 6.A

Consideration of the following list of bills dated:

1. Regular Bills - FY 2025-2026 2. Supplemental Bills - FY 2025-2026

Consent AgendaItem 6.B

Consideration of the following minutes:

1. Senior Commission - 11/12/2025 & 02/11/2026 2. Cable Commission - 11/13/2025 & 03/12/2026 3. Consumer Protection Commission - 01/14/2026 & 03/11/2026 4. Planning and Zoning Commission - 03/04/2026 5. Veterans Commission - 02/19/2026

Consent AgendaItem 6.C

Approval of payment to HD Hotels in the amount of $168,712.10, pursuant to the Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Oak Forest and HD Hotels, approved via Ordinance 2021-04-0837O (Section 5.2).

See attached memorandum with supporting details from Finance Director Colleen Julian.

Consent AgendaItem 6.D

Approval of engagement with Speer Financial for municipal advisory services in connection with the issuance of proposed General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2026.

See attached memorandum with supporting details from Finance Director Colleen Julian.

Consent AgendaItem 6.E

Approval of Ordinance 2026-03-1142O, Approving the Official Zoning Map of the City of Oak Forest.

See attached memorandum with supporting details from Assistant Director of Community and Economic Development Paul Ruane.

Consent AgendaItem 6.F

Motion to approve Triple R Pets Workshop Event at City Hall on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

See attached memorandum with supporting details from Deputy Clerk Kelly Oehrlein.

Consent AgendaItem 6.G

Approval of Ordinance 2026-03-1143O, Adopting Procedures for Remote Meeting Participation.

See attached memorandum with supporting details from City Administrator Moses Amidei.

Public WorksItem 7.A

Approval of the execution of the Certificate of Authority by Vote - Authorizing Public Works Director Michael Salamowicz to enter into Joint Participation Agreement with IDOT, in conjunction with the submission of 2400 ton rock salt request with the Illinois Department of Central Management Services for the 2026-2027 Winter Season.

See attached memorandum with supporting details from Public Works Director Michael Salamowicz.

Public WorksItem 7.B

Approval of Resolution 2026-03-0525R, Allowing the City of Oak Forest to Perform Work in Rights-of-Way Under the Jurisdiction of the State of Illinois.

See attached memorandum with supporting details from Public Works Director Michael Salamowicz.

Police DepartmentItem 8.A

Approval of appointments of members to newly created Emergency Telephone System Board ("ETSB") (Board created on February 24, 2026 per Ordinance 2026-02-1139O).

See attached memorandum with supporting details from Chief of Police Scott Durano.