MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE OAK PARK TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025, CONDUCTED IN-PERSON AND ELECTRONICALLY.
Call to Order
7:07 p.m.
Roll Call
In person-Manager Evan Michel; Supervisor, Tim Thomas, Trustee Eric Davis, Trustee Margaret Trybus, Trustee Ade Onayemi, Trustee Juan Munoz; Township Attorney John Garfalo; Clerk DaToya Burtin-Cox.
Trustee Davis made a motion to accept the consent agenda with clerical corrections. Trustee Trybus seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously to approve.
Business Items
Proclamation recognizing Adekunle (Ade) Onayemi For his years of dedicated service, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the residents of Oak Park Township
Trustee Margaret Trybus Read the proclamation .Trustee Onayemi made a statement to the Township.
Swearing in of Timothy Thomas to the office of Township Supervisor
Sworn in by judge Smith.
Swearing in of Lou Anne Johannesson to the office of Township Clerk
Sworn in by judge Smith
Swearing in of Margaret Trybus, Eric Davis, Juan Munoz, and DaToya Burtin-Cox To the office of Township trustee
Sworn in by judge Smith
Discussion Items
Department budget presentation
presentation made by Senior Services
Presentation made by Director Mahn
Indication that there were no surprises in this year's budget
there has been a rebalancing of employee duties and time
Title III meal services
There was an increase in participation in the meal program during COVID
There was the decrease in participation due to eligibility requirements. Stricter guidelines were enforced. These guidelines were also enforced pre COVID.
There also was a decrease in participation of congregate dining
Trustee Munoz inquired about the increase amount on the COVID emergency line item
The Director indicated that this line item has been expanded to provide for senior services emergency expenses. The amount is $60,000.
Presentation made by youth and Family Services
Presentation made by Director Traficano
Indicated that $125,000 was allocated for grants to contractors and programs. This is the same amount that has been allotted over the past few years.
Indicated that the park district pulled out of the IGA The communication manager has begun with the Township as of April 25th
Brief Reports
Township Manager
the communications manager began with the Township as of April 25th
Oak Park Township received an intern through the Chamber of Commerce. The Township to receive a list of candidates for the internship Sometime between June 18th and June 25th.
Township Supervisor
Spoke with legislators about doing legislative tours.
Had a robust conversation with Representative Lily about the services provided by the Township
Trustee Liaison Committee Members
Youth and Family Services Committee
Assistant Director Hickman received the Oak Park village community service award. The work will be presented during the village Juneteenth the programming.
Discuss the joint program with the library- “vibes outside”
Senior Services Committee
no meeting
Director Mahn informed the board that they were awarded recognition from the national senior services association and that there would be an advisory session with Age Options in north Riverside on May 28th
CMHB
no meeting
IGOV
no meeting.
Adjournment of General Meeting
8:06 pm
motion to adjourn was made by Trustee Onayemi. Motion was seconded by Trustee Trybus. The board voted unanimously to adjourn.
