Oak Forest Roundup: $639K Lift Station Contract Heads Council Agenda; Grant Request for Clover's Patio Under Review
The Oak Forest City Council's June 23 meeting agenda included a $639,000 contract for the Crescent Green Lift Station Improvements project, the largest dollar item among several contracts and permits set for consideration. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so it is not yet confirmed which items were approved.
City Council — June 23 (minutes pending)
The council agenda listed five main items:
- **Crescent Green Lift Station Improvements** — a proposed $639,000 contract award to Steve Spiess.
- **Oak Park Avenue Resurfacing Project** — selection of HR Green for Phase I and II engineering on the segment from 147th to 159th Street.
- **Janitorial Services** — a resolution authorizing a contract with Vega Building Maintenance.
- **Farmers Market** — a licensing agreement with Boscos Marketplace, LLC.
- **Irish Fest** — a special event permit and temporary Class K liquor license for Chicago Gaelic Park, scheduled for August 21–23.
Because minutes are not yet available, the outcome of each item cannot be confirmed from the public record. Readers should check the city's official meeting minutes once posted.
Economic Advisory Council — July 1 (minutes pending)
The Economic Advisory Council was scheduled to review a Business Improvement Grant request of $10,875 for Tamir Enterprises Inc., operating as Clover's Bar & Grill, at 15548 S. Cicero Avenue. The request covers a new patio, sidewalk, and bollards. The council's role is to recommend whether the grant should go to the City Council for approval. Minutes are not yet published, so no recommendation is confirmed.
Planning & Zoning Commission — July 1 (canceled)
The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for July 1 was canceled. No items were discussed or decided.
Coming up
Emergency Telephone System Board — July 7. The board, formerly called the 911 Commission, will consider approving two payments totaling $66,501.15:
- $64,238.15 to McWilliams Electric for the remaining balance on a completed job.
- $2,263.00 to SAFE-Electric for running outlets in dispatch to emergency backup.
The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes, old and new business, and a public comment period.
*Note: All recent meetings listed above are marked "agenda only" in the city record, meaning minutes have not yet been published. Items described reflect what was scheduled for consideration, not confirmed outcomes. Check the City of Oak Forest's official postings for finalized minutes and vote tallies.*
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Oak Forest Council Agenda Features $639K Lift Station Project, Irish Fest; Votes Still Unpublished
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