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Oak Lawn trustees approve consent package; Lions 5K, $3.38M street program and multiple purchases cleared
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Summary
At the March 24 meeting trustees approved a consent agenda (with item E pulled for separate discussion), clearing event approval for the Oak Lawn Lions Helen Keller 5K, several contracts and capital purchases including a $3,379,521.87 street program and a disbursement resolution for $2,710,540.36.
At their March 24 meeting the Village of Oak Lawn Board of Trustees approved a broad consent agenda that included permits, contracts and capital purchases and separately approved a disbursement resolution.
The board approved the Oak Lawn Lions Club Helen Keller 5K to be held Sunday, April 26, 2026, beginning and ending at Richards High School and using the Wolf Wildlife Area; the meeting record shows the board approved $7,268 associated with the run. Frank Carrara, representing the Lions and a longtime Oak Lawn resident, described the event as the club's 16th annual 5K and said it typically draws about 150–200 participants and raises funds for local services and Lions programs. "We serve," Carrara said, describing the organization's work providing eyeglasses, hearing aids and food assistance.
Other consent items the board approved included a zoning/planning commission recommendation and ordinance granting a parking variance at 6701 West 95th Street (petitioner Daniel Troy); an ordinance authorizing disposal of a surplus 2003 International plow truck and approving the purchase of a snow fighter package plow not to exceed $273,289.02; a waiver of competitive bidding and a $190,642 contract for the village's annual flower installation and beautification program with William Quinn and Sons, Inc.; a resolution to purchase 14 replacement Motorola APX N70 radios for the police department; a $3,379,521.87 contract for the Village of Oak Lawn Street Program (recorded in the meeting as a Lindahl Brothers proposal); and a contract of up to $80,000 with Strand Associates, Inc. for engineering services related to street lighting upgrades.
The clerk also presented disbursement resolution number 2026-07D in the amount of $2,710,540.36; the board moved, seconded and approved the disbursement by roll call.
During public comment a representative of Power Home Remodeling (introduced by the clerk as "Joe Crisp" and who identified himself in speech as "Joseph Chris") asked the trustees to approve door-to-door solicitation permits for his company; he said applicants would undergo background checks and wear identification. A resident advised that canvassers should wear ID badges on the chest so homeowners can clearly see them. The transcript records only the request and related discussion; it does not record a board decision on those specific permit applications at the meeting.
Item E on the consent agenda (ordinance 26-07-15 regarding elevator restoration) was pulled for separate discussion and later approved after trustees debated accessibility concerns and coordination with state inspection processes. The board adjourned after approving the agenda items and completing its business for the day.
