Village of Evergreen Park Village Board met March 7.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Burke 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 Kelly Burke
Trustee Carol Kyle
Trustee James McQuillan
Trustee Jeannie Olson
Trustee Norman Anderson
Trustee Mark Phelan
Also present were Village Attorney Vincent Cainkar and Village Treasurer John Sawyers. Trustee Marzullo was absent with notice.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Trustee Phelan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
OPEN PUBLIC FORUM
The Chair made the following announcements:
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARD
Mayor Burke introduced Patricia “Patty” Schuurman of the Evergreen Park Water Department. Patty recently retired after 44 years of service to the Village and the EP community.
Fellow employees voted her as the first recipient of the Exemplary Employee award. Employees are nominated each quarter by other employees and voted upon culminating with an Evergreen Park Employee of the Year chosen from the nominees.
The Chair recognized Patty for her kindness, patience, honesty and helpfulness to Village residents and businesses.
She wished her many days in her garden and a long healthy retirement. The Mayor presented Patty a gift card and a Certificate of Appreciation. The audience and the Board gave her a hearty round of applause.
1. The Chair noted commendations from Police Chief Saunders for the Evergreen Park Police Department specifically, Lt. Stiers, Sgt. Bielanski, Officers Biszewski, Truell, Quetee, Warniczek, and Morgan. All were commended for outstanding performance of duty on a recent domestic disturbance.
2. Green yard waste container pick up begins first week in April, 2022.
3. The Farmers Market at Yukich Field returns in May 2022.
4. Father Benedykt Pazdan, Pastor of St. Bernadette Parish spoke on the recent invasion of Ukraine by Russia on February 24, 2022. He stated over 1 million refugees; mostly women and children have fled Ukraine to Poland and neighboring countries. He has direct contacts in Poland to accept and distribute the donations to those in dire need of help. He encouraged everyone to participate in this humanitarian relief through Catholic Charities. St. Bernadette’s has collaborated with Rotary District 6450 and United Airlines to fly items to Poland on a weekly basis. Collections will be made after mass and again on Monday, March 21 and Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Items can be dropped off at the Quonset hut from 8 am to 8 pm. Mayor Burke thanked him and the donors. She noted Fr. Benedykt’s impassioned letter with a complete list of items needed will be posted on the Village website.
5. Free tax return preparation for seniors and disabled adults (limitations may apply) began in February by appointment only. Circuit Breaker Program and property tax freeze assistance also available. Call OCS office at 422-8776.
6. Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 7:00 p.m., the Economic Development Advisory group will meet in Council Chambers at the Village Hall. This meeting is open to the public.
7. Saturday, March 19, 2022 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., everyone is invited to “Morning with the Mayor” in council chambers of the Village Hall. The Mayor is available to discuss your concerns over coffee and donuts.
8. Friday, July 1, 2022 at 6:30 p.m., the Village of Evergreen Park’s Independence Day Parade returns this year with fireworks to follow.
9. Trustee Kyle invited everyone to stop by and visit the newly updated Village Pantry. She thanked Trustee Mark Phelan and Pantry Manager, John Dahlke for their ceaseless contributions. She noted they are the heart and soul of the pantry. The Mayor thanked them and all the volunteers noting it is a labor of love.
OPEN PUBLIC
Percy Allen, audience member asked what is the purpose of the Economic Development Committee. The Chair responded they are a cross section of business people and resident volunteers with business acumen and practical experience. They are working on new strategies to bolster economic development in Evergreen Park. She invited Percy and the general public to attend on Thursday, March 10, 2022.
Beth Novotney, OCS Director, reminded everyone booster/vaccination shots will be available at OCS on Thursday, March 17, 2022 from 9 am to Noon.
REGULAR AGENDA
Motion by Trustee Phelan second by Trustee Anderson to waive the reading of the minutes of the February 21, 2022 Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees and approved as presented was passed by unanimous voice vote and so ordered by the Chair.
RESOLUTION NO. 9-2022
Motion by Trustee McQuillan second by Trustee Kyle to approve Resolution NO. 9-2022 with expenditures of the General Corporate Fund of $ 685,251.58 and Water Management Fund in the amount of $ 26,228.90 and the Street Bond Fund, $ 11,000.00 for a total of $722,480.48. Upon roll call, voting YES; Trustees Kyle, McQuillan, Olson, Anderson and Phelan; voting NO: NONE. The motion was passed and so ordered by the Chair.
BUSINESS CERTIFICATES
Motion by Trustee Kyle second by Trustee McQuillan to table the application for QUICK RX, PHARMACY located at 2511 West 95th Street. The Chair stated the petitioner contacted her and said he would be here tonight and would provide pertinent information to complete the application. He is not here and a completed application has not been submitted. Upon roll call, voting YES to TABLE: Trustees McQuillan, Olson, Anderson, Phelan and Kyle; voting NO: NONE. The motion was passed and so ordered by the Chair.
ORDINANCE NO. 4-2022
Motion by Trustee Kyle second by Trustee Olson to approve ORDINANCE NO. 4-2022,‘AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3-58, FEES AND LIMITATIONS, OF CHAPTER 3, ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR, OF THE EVERGREEN PARKMUNICIPAL CODE BY INCREASING CLASS AA LICENSES BY ONE.”
Upon roll call, voting YES: Trustees Olson, Anderson, Phelan, Kyle and McQuillan, voting NO: NONE. The motion was passed and so ordered by the Chair.
LIQUOR LIC CLASS AA SPOKE AND VINE
Motion by Trustee McQuillan second by Trustee Kyle to table the application from SPOKEN HOLDINGS, D/B/A SPOKE AND VINE located at 3146 W. 95th Street. The Chair noted the application is incomplete and requires more information. Upon roll call, voting YES TO TABLE Trustees Anderson, Phelan, Kyle, McQuillan and Olson voting NO: NONE. The motion was passed and so ordered by the Chair.
RESOLUTION NO. 2-2022
Motion by Trustee Phelan second by Trustee Anderson to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2-2022, “A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF EVERGREEN PARK APPROVING A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE 2022 COOK COUNTY COMMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.”
*Clerk’s note: The project is in the amount of $730,554 for motor fuel tax. Upon roll call, voting YES Trustees Anderson, Phelan, Kyle, McQuillan and Olson, voting NO: NONE. The motion was passed and so ordered by the Chair.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
Mr. Klass reported that bids were opened for the sanitary sewer project and only (1) one bidder submitted, Midwest Insituform. Per the CDBG they will not accept proposals from one bidder bid on the first submittal. Therefore, Mr. Klass asked to rebid the CDBG funded project and also the Village funded portion of the sanitary sewer lining. There will be a request later in this meeting under the Bid section.
ATTORNEY REPORT
The Attorney had no report.
RE-BIDS SANITARY SEWERS
Motion by Trustee Phelan second by Trustee Olson to approve the request to rebid of the CDBG sanitary sewer and Village sanitary sewer projects due to only (1) bid submitted. Upon roll call, voting YES Trustees Phelan, Kyle, McQuillan, Olson and Anderson voting NO: NONE. The motion was passed and so ordered by the Chair.
RFP’S FOR PARKING LOT
Motion by Trustee Phelan second by Trustee Kyle to approve the PW Director’s request to solicit bids for the new parking lot across from the EP Library at 9435 S. Troy for paving, fencing, electric poles and curbs and gutters. PW Department will do the necessary work prior to paving. Upon roll call, voting YES Trustees Kyle, McQuillan, Olson, Anderson and Phelan, voting NO: NONE. The motion was passed and so ordered by the Chair.
DEMOLITION 3319 W. 91ST ST.
Motion by Trustee McQuillan second by Trustee Olson to approve the request from PW Director Lorenz to accept the low bid of Dunleavy Construction for the demolition of the building located at 3319 W. 91st Street at a cost of $26,525. This property was purchased from the Cook County Land Bank the demo includes asbestos abatement. Upon roll call, voting YES: Trustees McQuillan, Olson, Anderson, Phelan and Kyle, voting NO: NONE. The motion was passed and so ordered by the Chair.
50/50 SIDEWALK 2022 PROGRAM
Motion by Trustee McQuillan second by Trustee to accept the recommendation from PW Director Lorenz to award the 50/50 Sidewalk Program for 2022 to the low bidder, Strada Construction in the amount of $ 136,200.00 The cost to the Village is $189.00 per square. The cost to the homeowner will be $ 98.00 per square. Upon roll call, voting YES Trustees Olson, Anderson, Phelan, Kyle and McQuillan, voting NO: NONE. The motion was passed and so ordered by the Chair.
INFO ONLY
The Chair read a memo from PW Director Lorenz regarding the 6 inch C-900 plastic water main and new 1 inch PE water services from the main to the b-box in the parkway on the 2800-2900 Blocks of 100th Place done by the water management team was done under budget at a cost of $148,639.66. Trustee Phelan commended the Water Department employees working in harsh sometimes freezing conditions and completing under budget. The Chair thanked everyone for their efforts on this project. NO
VOTE NECESSARY INFORMATION ONLY.
EFIS SYSTEM
Motion by Trustee McQuillan second by Trustee Kyle to approve the PW Director’s request to redo the EFIS system exterior at the Water Management Building. This is the same procedure that was done last year at the Village Hall. Cost estimates are between $75,000 to $ 85,000 depending on the square footage applications. Upon roll call, voting YES: Trustees Anderson, Phelan, Kyle, McQuillan and Olson, voting NO: NONE. The motion was passed and so ordered by the Chair.
MISC. NONE.
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: Trustees Phelan, Kyle, McQuillan, Olson, and Anderson, voting NO: None. The motion was passed and so ordered by the Chair at 7:59 P.M.
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