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Village of Evergreen Park President and Board of Trustees met Oct. 21

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M. by Mayor Burke in the second floor Council Chambers of the Village Hall.

ROLL CALL Clerk Duffy was asked to call the roll with the following results:

Physically Present:

Trustee Mark Marzullo

Trustee Carol Kyle

Trustee James McQuillan

Trustee Jeannie Olson

Trustee Norman Anderson

Trustee Mark Phelan

Also present were Village Attorney Vincent Cainkar. Village Treasurer John Sawyers and Village Engineer Tim Klass was absent with notice.      

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Micah S. from Cub Scout Troop 3637 led the Pledge of Allegiance.  

PUBLIC FORUM The Chair made the following announcements:

1. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: Monday, November 4, 2024 at 6:30 pm- The Village Board will conduct a public hearing in the Board Room at the Village Hall, 9418 S Kedzie Avenue, on the request for a special use in the “C” Commercial District to permit the construction and operation of a residential apartment on the 2nd floor of the commercial building located at 9340 S Kedzie Avenue.

2. E-Waste Household Hazardous Waste Collection through Flood Brothers was a success. E-Waste of 3.74 tons and household hazardous waste of 2.02 tons were collected. 

3. Youth Department Coat Drive – Drop off any new or slightly used coats at the Community Center or the Village Hall. 

4. On Friday, October 25, 2024 from 6-7:30 p.m. the Annual Halloween Parade will take place at Sexton Park.  

5. Saturday, November 2, 2024, 9am -Coffee with the Mayor and Clerk event at the Community Center.

6. The Community Leaf Raking Event will take place on Saturday, November 2, 2024 after Coffee with the Mayor event. Volunteers will rake leaves for Evergreen Park residents 65+ years old. Residents requesting leaf raking may request the service by completing a request form available on our website, www.evergreenpark-ill.com or requesting the service at the Village Hall.  

7. Saturday, November 2, 2024, 10-11:30am-Annual Pumpkin Smash event at the Community Center.

8. Saturday, November 2, 2024, 11am-3pm- Annual Fanta-Sci event at the Senior Center – 9547 S Homan Ave.

9. Monday, November 11, 2024 – Village Hall closed in observance of Veterans Day.

10. Saturday, November 16, 2024, 9am-12pm- Community Blood Drive at the Senior Center -9547 S Homan Ave. To register, visit www.communityblood.org or call 800-280-4102.

11. Sunday, November 17th, 2024, 11:30am- 3:30pm at 115 Bourbon Street, 3359 W 115th St, Merrionette Park- EPCHS Scholarship Foundation Fundraiser event -For more information, call or text Steve at 708-542-7330 or email foundationepchs@gmail.com

12. Police Commendation: Officers Keller, Higgins, Smiley, and Detective Schleder were recognized for Outstanding Performance of Duty. On October 2, 2024, units responded to a report of a vehicle driving into on-coming traffic in the area of 95th and Troy Ave. The Officers involved in this incident removed a dangerous driver, who was physically impaired and in possession of a deadly weapon, from our streets. Their dedication to duty and to the public safety is well noted in this case. 

13. Fire Department Recognition: Outstanding EMS Call Award for actions taken by several of our members on September 28,2024 which resulted in the successful resuscitation of an 8-year-old child who had suffered a cardiac arrest. Commendations to the crew of Lt Oconnor, Lt McDonald, FF/PM Kiman and Enriquez and FF O’Malley. Good job by all. 

AUDIENCE OPEN PUBLIC  Trustee Phelan gave a big thank you to our Police Department and Public Works for their assistance last week at Most Holy Redeemer for the wake and funeral of Jack Howard. Jack was incredibly loved by his community and respected by his law enforcement colleges. The Chair agreed it was an incredible display of support for his family. 

Doyle Landry expressed a concern regarding his integrity being questioned with the owner of McDonalds on Western Ave and that it is no reflection on this body.

REGULAR AGENDA Motion by Trustee Phelan second by Trustee Kyle to waive reading of the minutes of the October 7, 2024 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.  

ZBA 10/8/2024 8801 S KEDZIE Motion by Trustee Phelan second by Trustee McQuillan to waive reading of the minutes of the October 8, 2024 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting as presented and approved the recommendation (to deny) the petitioners request for special use permit for the operation of a gasoline service station at 8801 S Kedzie. Upon roll call, voting YES: Trustees Marzullo, McQuillan, Olson, Anderson, Phelan and Kyle. Voting NO: NONE. The motion was passed and so ordered by the Chair. 

RESOLUTION NO. 24-2024 Motion by Trustee Marzullo second by Trustee Anderson to approve Resolution NO. 24-2024  $604,426.37 in the General Corporate Fund; Water Management Fund, $494,402.60; Self Insurance Fund, $ 1,804.58; 95th Street TIF Fund, $40,499.33; Capital Improvement Fund, $3,390.00; Street Bond Fund, $34,330.00 for a total of $1,178,852.88. Upon roll call, voting YES: Trustees McQuillan, Olson, Anderson, Phelan, Kyle, and Marzullo. Voting NO: NONE.  The motion was passed and so ordered by the Chair.  

RESOLUTION NO. 25-2024 Motion by Trustee Marzullo second by Trustee Kyle to approve the request from the Chair to approve Resolution NO. 25-2024 and finalize fiscal year 2023/2024. The amounts will be presented at the next Board meeting. Upon roll call, voting YES Trustees Olson, Anderson, Phelan, Kyle, Marzullo, and McQuillan. Voting NO: NONE. The motion was passed and so ordered by the Chair.

LIQUOR LICENCE THE BEAD BAR Motion by Trustee Kyle second by Trustee Olson to approve the request for Class BL Liquor License for the Bead Bar by Mozaique. Trustee Kyle questioned what this license includes. Chair explained Class BL is no package sales and limited consumption on premises. Upon roll call, voting YES: Trustees Anderson, Phelan, Kyle, Marzullo, McQuillan and Olson. Voting NO: NONE. The motion was passed and so ordered by the Chair.

BUSINESS CERTIFICATES Motion by Trustee Phelan second by Trustee Kyle to approve the business license application for CORE SPORT & PHYSICAL THERAPY located at 10224 S Kedzie, Unit C which is the old Keyser building. Owner Diane Fidler was present and explained this is company is separate from its other business, Core Fitness at 95th and Richmond which has been here in Evergreen Park for 20 years. Upon roll call voting YES: Trustees Phelan, Kyle, Marzullo, McQuillan, Olson, and Anderson. Voting NO: None. The motion was passed and so ordered by the Chair.   

ORDINANCE NO. 26-2024 Motion by Trustee Phelan second by Trustee McQuillan to approve ORDINANCE NO. 26-2024, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3-56, LICENSE CLASSIFICATIONS, SECTION 3-36, HOURS OF OPERATION, AND SECTION 3-58, FEES AND LIMITATIONS, OF CHAPTER 3, ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR, OF THE EVERGREEN PARK MUNICIPAL CODE BY ESTABLISHING THE CLASS BL LIQUOR LICENSE CLASSIFICATION” Upon roll call voting YES: Trustees Kyle, Marzullo, McQuillan, Olson, Anderson, and Phelan. Voting NO: NONE.  The motion was passed and so ordered by the Chair.  

*CLERK’S NOTE: Original title of ordinance was incorrectly stated Class EEE. Correct Ordinance was signed and approved.

HALLOWEEN PROCLAMATION Motion by Trustee Olson second by Trustee Anderson to approve the request to proclaim Thursday, October 31st to be celebrated as Halloween in Evergreen Park with trick or treat hours of 3:30pm- 7pm. Upon roll call voting YES: Trustees Marzullo, McQuillan, Olson, Anderson, Phelan, and Kyle. Voting NO: None. The motion was passed and so ordered by the Chair.  

ENGINEER’S REPORT The Village Engineer had no report.

ATTORNEY’S  REPORT The Attorney had no report.     

DEPT. HEADS No reports. 

DISBURSEMENTS NOVOTNEY ENGINEERING Motion by Trustee McQuillan second by Trustee Marzullo to approve PW Director’s request to pay $86,927.56 to Novotney Engineering for various projects throughout the village. Upon roll call voting YES: Trustees Marzullo, McQuillan, Olson, Anderson, Phelan and Kyle. Voting NO: None. The Motion was passed and so ordered by the Chair. 

2024 TREE TRIMMING PROJECT Motion by Trustee Phelan second by Trustee Kyle to approve PW Director’s request to pay $76,760.00 to ProTree Service for the completion of the 2024 Tree Trimming Project. Upon roll call voting YES: Trustees McQuillan, Olson, Anderson, Phelan, Kyle, and Marzullo. 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 Kyle second by Trustee Olson that this Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees adjourn. Upon roll call voting YES: Trustees Olson, Anderson, Phelan, Kyle, Marzullo, and McQuillan. Voting NO: one. The motion was passed and so ordered by the Chair at 6:51 P.M.

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