Village of Evergreen Park Board of Trustees met Dec. 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Sexton in the second floor Council Chambers of the Village Hall.
ROLL CALL
Clerk Aparo was asked to call the roll with the following results: Physically Present:
Mayor James Sexton
Trustee Carol Kyle
Trustee Mark Marzullo
Trustee James McQuillan
Trustee Kelly Burke
Trustee Norman Anderson
Trustee Mark Phelan
Also present were Village Attorney Vincent Cainkar and Treasurer John Sawyers and Village Engineer Tim Klass.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Trustee Marzullo.
OPEN FORUM The Chair made the following announcements:
1. Thanks to all Departments for a successful Dickens Festival and the Tree lighting ceremony.
2. Commendations to the EP Police Department Tactical Unit on recent drug / gun arrests outside of Evergreen Park.
3. EP Fire Department reports the Village has been recertified for the next (3) three years as a Storm Ready Community by the National Weather Service.
4. Ms. Pyeisha Allen of the EP Youth Department thanks everyone for their generous donations during the recent Annual Coat Drive. Donations included 208 adult coats, 43 children’s coats, 33 sweaters and various hats and gloves were given to the needy in Worth Township.
5. The Village Hall will be closed at Noon on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 and Wednesday, December 25, 2019 in observance of Christmas. Normal hours resume on Thursday from 9 am to 5:00 p.m. Garbage pickup will be delayed one day.
6. The Village will also be closed at Noon on Tuesday, New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2019 and all day on Wednesday New Year’s Day, January 1, 2020. Normal hours resume on Thursday, January 2, 2020.
7. Thanks to 1st National Bank of Evergreen Park for their sponsorship of the holiday concert at Most Holy Redeemer Church performed by Rich Daniels and a thirty piece orchestra. The music was outstanding and a huge crowd of 1200 people enjoyed the concert.
8. The Chair stated Dr. John Hanlon, CEO of LCM has informed him the merger with the OSF (Order of St. Francis) group is coming along. The new ER renovation is going smoothly.
OPEN PUBLIC
Mrs. Helen Cuprisin, 9200 Block of Homan asked for an explanation of what makes a community storm ready. Assistant Fire Chief Hojek answered the Village has (3) three Fire Department personnel certified and trained for storm preparedness. The Village has meet and exceeded the requirements of the program and is certified for another (3) three years.
Mr. Percy Allen, 2600 Block of 89th Street, thanked the Mayor, the Board, Chief of Police and the Village Department’s for their help and kindnesses during the recent passing of his beloved mother, Roxie.
REGULAR AGENDA
Motion by Trustee Phelan second by Trustee Kyle to waive the reading of the minutes of the December 2, 2019 Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees approved as presented were passed by unanimous voice vote and so ordered by the Chair.
RESOLUTION NO. 4-2020
Motion by Trustee McQuillan second by Trustee Kyle to approve Resolution NO. 4-2020 with expenditures of the General Corporate Fund of $ 378,362.13 and the Water Management Fund in the amount of $ 204,029.94 and 95th Street TIF Fund, $ 7,148.20 and Capital Improvement Fund, $ 302,093.00 and the Street Bond Fund, $ 5,250.00 for a total of $ 896,883.27. Upon roll call, voting YES: Trustees Kyle, Marzullo, McQuillan, Burke, Anderson and Phelan; voting NO: NONE. The motion was passed and so ordered by the Chair.
WATER COLLECTOR’S REPORT
Motion by Trustee Marzullo second by Trustee Phelan to approve the Water Collector’s Report for November 30, 2019 in the amount of $ 600,343.91 was passed by unanimous voice vote and so ordered by the Chair.
VILLAGE COLLECTOR’S REPORT
Motion by Trustee Marzullo second by Trustee Anderson to approve the Village Collector’s Report for November 30, 2019 in the amount of $ 1,557,257.71 was passed by unanimous voice vote and so ordered by the Chair.
VILLAGE TREASURER REPORT
Motion by Trustee Phelan second by Trustee Kyle to approve the Village Treasurer’s Report for November 30, 2019 in the amount of $ 6,312,826.11 in the General Fund and $ 4,527,373.24 in the Sewer and Water Fund was passed by unanimous voice vote and so ordered by the Chair.
BUSINESS LICENSES
Motion by Trustee Marzullo second by Trustee Anderson to approve the business license application for PLANET FITNESS (NEW OWNER) to conduct a fitness center located at 9500 S. Western Avenue in Evergreen Park. Upon roll call, voting YES: Trustees Marzullo, McQuillan, Burke, Anderson, Phelan and Kyle; voting NO: NONE. The motion was passed and so ordered by the Chair.
Motion by Trustee Kyle second by Trustee Phelan to approve the business license application for SMOKE CITY TOBACCO to conduct retail sales of tobacco products and smoking accessories located at 3336 W. 95th Street in Evergreen Park. The Board questioned the petitioners regarding sales and they stated they will not sell vaping materials but will sell water pipes and accessories. They will use scanners to identify legal aged customers only. Upon roll call, voting YES: Trustees McQuillan, Burke, Anderson, Phelan and Kyle; voting NO: Trustee Marzullo. The motion was passed and so ordered by the Chair.
ORDINANCE NO. 32-2019
Motion by Trustee McQuillan second by Trustee Kyle to approve ORDINANCE NO. 32-2019, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF EVERGREEN PARK APPROVING A COMMERCIAL SALES CONTRACT FOR THE Regular Board Meeting December 16, 2019 4 PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9148 SOUTH KEDZIE AVENUE, EVERGREEN PARK, ILLINOIS.” The Chair noted the sale was for $170,000.00. Upon roll call, voting YES: Trustees Burke, Anderson, Phelan, Kyle, Marzullo and McQuillan; voting NO: NONE. The motion was passed and so ordered by the Chair.
EPPD CONTRACT 2019-2022
Motion by Trustee Phelan second by Trustee Marzullo to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Village of Evergreen Park and Local 700, International Brotherhood of Teamsters Effective May 1, 2019 through April 30, 2022. Upon roll call, voting YES: Trustees Anderson, Phelan, Kyle, Marzullo, McQuillan and Burke; voting NO: NONE. The motion was passed and so ordered by the Chair.
SALVAGE SALE VEHICLES
Motion by Trustee Kyle second by Trustee Anderson to approve the request to sell for scrap a 2000 Ford Windstar Van and a 2004 Explorer. Upon roll call, voting YES: Trustees Phelan, Kyle, Marzullo, McQuillan, Burke and Anderson; voting NO: NONE. The motion was passed and so ordered by the Chair.
WASTE COST INCREASE
The Chair noted there will be an increase in the refuse costs due to the recent increase of.21 per gallon tax by the State of Illinois. This is effective January 1, 2020. Per Waste Management contract the increase causes an increase in the refuse pick up portion of the bill. NO VOTE TAKEN INFORMATION ONLY.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
Mr. Klass had no report. The Chair initiated a discussion regarding the issues at 103rd and Kedzie and the mismarking of the lanes on our side of the street. Trustee Phelan questioned the progress of the issues with the tracks at 91st & Rockwell. Mr. Lorenz noted he has sent letters regarding serious issues with the dangerous movement of the plates on the tracks at 94th/Kedzie and 91st & Rockwell and there has been no response by CSX railroad.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Attorney Cainkar had no report.
BIDS Motion by Trustee Phelan second by Trustee Anderson to approve the PW Director’s request to allow the Village Clerk to bid the demolition of the commercial property located at 8859 S. California, formerly Lagen’s IGA. The Chair noted he had tried to bring retail to the area but due to the issues with the building there Regular Board Meeting December 16, 2019 5 were no takers for development. Upon roll call, voting YES: Trustees Kyle, Marzullo, McQuillan, Burke, Anderson and Phelan; voting NO: NONE. The motion was passed and so ordered by the Chair.
MISC. The Chair noted payouts to Micro Eye for a fire alarm system for the EP Police Department in the amount of $13,769. No vote required information only.
DEPARTMENT HEADS
John Sawyers, Village Treasurer noted there will be a Public Hearing at the January 6, 2020 meeting for the proposed appropriation ordinance. This meeting is open to the public.
ADJOURNMENT
With nothing further to come before this meeting, motion by Trustee Phelan second by Trustee Kyle that this Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees adjourn. Upon roll call voting YES: Trustee Marzullo, McQuillan, Burke, Anderson, Phelan and Kyle; voting NO: None. The motion was passed and so ordered by the Chair at 7:55 P.M. The Chair wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy New Year.
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