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Votes at a glance: board approves minutes, consent agenda and extension of high-school field lighting hours
Summary
Trustees unanimously approved minutes for February meetings, the consent agenda and an ordinance amendment authorizing two-hour later field lighting (8 p.m. to 10 p.m.) for the high‑school field during specified months; Manager Jackson noted no FY26 budgeted funding for the chamber pilots and said future program funding would require a budget amendment.
Several routine and one substantive vote concluded the meeting.
The board unanimously approved minutes from the Feb. 10 and Feb. 17 regular meetings and then approved the consent agenda by roll call.
Later in the regular agenda, trustees considered an ordinance amendment to extend permitted lighting hours at the Oak Park–River Forest High School field (special-use permit) from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for specified months to increase usability for youth and community groups. Trustee Wesley moved the ordinance (seconded) and trustees discussed potential neighbor impacts, permit dynamics and safety lighting concerns. The board voted in favor by roll call with all present voting yes.
Manager Jackson reiterated that continuation of the Chamber’s pilot initiatives into FY26 would require a budget amendment; staff will return with budget and operational details if the board signals interest.
Summary of recorded actions
- Approval of minutes (Feb. 10 & 17 regular meetings): approved by motion and voice/roll call. - Consent agenda: approved by roll call vote. - Ordinance amendment to extend high-school field lighting hours (special-use permit extension): motion moved by Trustee Wesley, seconded, and adopted unanimously by roll call.
No other formal votes were taken in the study-session items; several direction requests were made for follow-up work and return presentations.
