Oak Forest
Upcoming
Emergency Telephone System Board (Formerly 911 Commission)
The Emergency Telephone System Board will meet to approve bills totaling over $66,000, including a $64,238 payment to McWilliams Electric for completed work and a $2,263 payment to SAFE-Electric for emergency backup outlets in dispatch. The board will also consider minutes, new and old business, and take public comment.
- Approve $64,238.15 to McWilliams Electric for remaining balance job complete
- Approve $2,263.00 to SAFE-Electric for running outlets in dispatch to emergency backup
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
- New business and old business discussion
- Public comment period
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Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for July 1, 2026, has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided.
Economic Advisory Council
The Economic Advisory Council will meet to discuss a Business Improvement Grant request for a local business. The council will determine whether to recommend the grant for approval to the City Council.
- Business Improvement Grant request of $10,875 for Tamir Enterprises Inc. (Clover’s Bar & Grill) at 15548 S. Cicero Avenue for a new patio, sidewalk, and bollards
City Council
The city council will consider approving several contracts and permits, including a $639,000 contract for Crescent Green Lift Station improvements and a janitorial services contract with Vega Building Maintenance. They will also vote on a farmers market licensing agreement with Boscos Marketplace and a special events permit for Irish Fest with a temporary liquor license. Additionally, the council will review the consent agenda, which includes a list of bills and minutes from previous meetings.
- Crescent Green Lift Station Improvements: $639,000 contract award to Steve Spiess
- Oak Park Avenue Resurfacing Project: selection of HR Green for Phase I & II engineering (147th to 159th Street)
- Janitorial Services Contract: resolution authorizing contract with Vega Building Maintenance
- Farmers Market Licensing Agreement with Boscos Marketplace, LLC
- Irish Fest special event permit and temporary Class K liquor license for Chicago Gaelic Park (Aug 21-23)
City Council
The City Council will consider several contracts and permits, including a $639,000 award for the Crescent Green Lift Station Improvements project and a special event permit for Irish Fest. Other items include janitorial services, a farmers market agreement, and engineering services for road resurfacing on Oak Park Avenue.
- Contract award of $639,000 to Steve Spiess for Crescent Green Lift Station Improvements
- Approval of Resolution for janitorial services contract with Vega Building Maintenance
- License agreement with Boscos Marketplace, LLC for a Farmers Market
- Selection of HR Green for Phase I/II engineering on Oak Park Avenue Resurfacing (147th to 159th St)
- Irish Fest special event permit and temporary liquor license for Chicago Gaelic Park (Aug 21-23)
Veterans Commission
The commission is coordinating the final logistics for the June 27 Independence Day event at Gaelic Park. Discussions include entertainment scheduling, vendor coordination, and liability requirements.
- Independence Day celebration at Gaelic Park on June 27
- Performances by Joe (6:00 PM) and Free Byrd (8:00 PM)
- Selection of 5 food vendors including BoFill’s BBQ, Joey’s Hot Dog, and Kona Ice
- Approval of $50 first place and $25 runner-up prizes for the 250 Essay Contest
- Coordination of liability forms for all event vendors and bands
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Oak Forest Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for June 17, 2026, has been canceled.
Fire & Police Commission
The Fire & Police Commission will review background of a police officer candidate and consider a promotion within the Fire Department. They will also hear a presentation from the National Testing Network on testing services.
- Review of police officer candidate background
- Fire Department lieutenant promotion
- Presentation by National Testing Network
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission will meet to discuss the Telecommunicators exam. The meeting also includes a scheduled executive session and a period for citizen participation.
- Discussion of Telecommunicators exam
Cable Commission
The Cable Commission will meet to receive updates from Comcast, WOW, and AT&T. A primary point of discussion is the lack of received financial reports for 2025 and early 2026. The commission will also review the Oak Forest Broadcast Network's current programming.
- Updates from Comcast, WOW, and AT&T
- Approval of May 2026 minutes
- Review of 2025 and 2026 treasurer's reports
- Discussion on missing provider financial data