Short-term rental has been greenlit by the Oglesby City Council; also, Republic Pick-Ups have been declared as the city's waste collection service provider.
In a recent meeting, the Oglesby City Council made a decision that has sparked some controversy in the community. The council approved an application for a second short-term rental property within the city. However, the identity of the applicants and the extent of resident opposition remain unclear.
The property at 125 Oakwood Avenue is under consideration for conversion into a short-term rental. The application was previously rejected in May, but new evidence presented by Roy Basa Jr. and Annie Basa, the property owners, seems to have swayed the council in their favour. Basa Jr. countered the neighbours' concerns by presenting evidence and noting that he had completed the city's standards checklist for short-term rental properties.
Despite this, a number of residents spoke out against the conversion, citing concerns about noise, safety, and upkeep. However, the exact number of residents opposed to the application and the strength of their objections are not clear.
Commissioners Austin Cullinan and Hillary Moyle opposed the Basas' application, while Mayor Curran, along with Commissioners Rich Baldridge and Gregory "Mac" McDermott, voted in favour of it.
In a separate development, City Clerk Becky Clinard has announced her retirement. Her last day on the job will be August 18. Clinard has served the city for many years and her departure will undoubtedly leave a significant void.
Meanwhile, Oglesby residents with yard waste are advised to bag it up and drop it off behind the city garage, as the Teamsters' Union strike continues. Garbage and recycling collection in Oglesby will proceed as usual, thanks to a conversation between Mayor Curran and Republic Services.
The city's ordinance on short-term rentals allows for the revocation of permission at any time and for any reason. This means that the fate of the newly approved short-term rental property could still be uncertain.
As more information becomes available, the community will undoubtedly continue to discuss and debate the issue. For now, the approval of a second short-term rental property in Oglesby remains a topic of interest and controversy.
[1] Oglesby City Council Agenda, July 2025 [2] Oglesby Times, July 2025
- Roy Basa Jr. and Annie Basa, the property owners of 125 Oakwood Avenue, are looking to invest in real-estate by converting their property into a short-term rental, a move that has been met with controversy in the community.
- The Basas' financial endeavor faces potential challenges as the city's ordinance on short-term rentals allows for the revocation of permission at any time and for any reason, keeping the future of their newly approved property uncertain.
