Due to the Special Business item at the end of the agenda, several Directors of the Township were also in attendance.
Public Comments
N/A
Consent Agenda
Approval of Minutes: June 24, 2025, minutes were approved, with two edits. The edits were approved by vote, after a motion was made by Trustee Davis and seconded by Trustee Burtin-Cox.
Approval of Bills
The consent of bills was approved.
Business Items
Approval of Outstanding Check Policy
The policy changes were recommended by the auditors and the Township Financial Advisory Committee. Trustee Davis made a motion to approve the new policy. Trustin Birtin-Cox seconded the motion.
Discussion Items
There were no discussion items.
Brief Reports
Township Manager
Manager Michel asked the Director of Senior & Disability Services, Pamela Mahn, to discuss the completion of the inter-generational mural on the north side of the Senior Center. She described the project and its participants, including the Oak Park Area Arts Council. A ribbon-cutting will take place on August 12th at 6pm.
The Township partnership with the Oak Park Library will celebrate international Overdose Awareness on August 4th.
Manager Michel reported that the Township was in the process of reassessment of GSA funds.
Michel discussed a future pilot program that the Township will participate in for LGBTQ age options training.
Township Supervisor
Supervisor Thomas indicated that his full report was given to the Board.
He did highlight the “Back-to-School” backpack drive and that the Township and its partners will provide at least 300 fully loaded backpacks to students.
He additionally commented that his goal of moving forward is 1000 each year.
Special Business
Dedication of the F. David Boulanger Community Service Room
Trustee Davis read the proclamation dedicating the Community Service Room, to former Township Supervisor F. Davis Boulanger. Supervisor Thomas asked for a vote from the Board members to dedicate the center. The vote was unanimous.
Following the vote, former Supervisor Boulanger delivered a statement. Several members of the community, including Illinois Senate President Don Harmon, former Village of Oak Park Clerk Sandra Sokol, and many of Boulanger’s former colleagues, friends, and neighbors, offered remarks highlighting his outstanding contributions during his tenure as Township Supervisor.
Adjournment
Trustee Davis made a motion to adjourn. Trustee Trybus seconded the motion. The Board agreed to adjourn the meeting at 7:41 PM
