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Village of Evergreen Park President and Board of Trustees met Nov. 18

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 Village Clerk Kelly Duffy was asked to call the roll with the following results:

Physically Present:

Mayor Kelly Burke

Trustee Carol Kyle

Trustee Mark Marzullo

Trustee James McQuillan

Trustee Jeannie Olson

Trustee Norman Anderson

Trustee Mark Phelan

Also present was Village Attorney Vincent Cainkar, Village Engineer Tim Klass and Treasurer John Sawyers.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Trustee Olson.

EMPLOYEE OF QUARTER The Chair recognized the employee of the fourth quarter, Assistant Farm Manager Bianca Yepez as nominated by Farm Manager Mary Kay Nielsen. The Chair read the commendation written by the Manager Nielsen. To show appreciation for Bianca’s accomplishments, the Chair presented her with a certificate in recognition of her exceptional service to the Village and a gift card to an Evergreen Business of her choice.

OPEN PUBLIC FORUM The Chair made the following announcements:

1. Thank you to EP Police and Fire Departments for assisting with the procession for the late Officer Martinez’s services today.

2. Youth Department Coat Drive – Drop off any new or slightly used coats at the Community Center or the Village Hall through the end of November.

3. Village Hall will close in observance of Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, 2024.

4. Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 6pm at Baraccos- It Takes a Village Charity Event and Fundraiser for Patrick Juarez. Contact Jim Maloney at 708-261-3880 for more information.

5. December 7, 2024-2:00pm-6pm -Community Center- Santa’s Wonderland and ReinDog Parade. Contact the Rec Dept for more information at 708-229-3373.

6. December 7, 2024 -6pm at Klein Park Annual Tree Lighting.

7. December 13, 2024 is the last day for yard waste containers to be picked up, weather permitting. Please dispose of leaves and garden waste in the green yard waste containers. Only excess leaves should be raked to the curb.

8. Sunday, December 15, 2024 from 7-9 pm – at Most Holy Redeemer Church – Free concert by Rich Daniels and the City Lights Orchestra performing Sounds of the Season. Tickets available at the Recreation Department 3450 W. 97th St. – Call (708) 229-3373 or email eprecreation@yahoo.com.

9. The Chair congratulates State Champs Marist Girls Volleyball.

OPEN PUBLIC AUDIENCE Reverend Doyle Landry expressed his sympathies for Officer Martinez’s family and chooses to light a candle vs curse the darkness.

PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES Motion by Trustee McQuillan second by Trustee Phelan to waive the reading of the minutes of the November 4, 2024 Public Hearing Meeting regarding the request for Special Use Permit for 9340 S Kedzie Ave and approved as presented. 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.

REGULAR AGENDA Motion by Trustee Phelan second by Trustee Kyle to waive the reading of the minutes of the November 4, 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.

RESOLUTION RES. 2-2025 Motion by Trustee Marzullo second by Trustee Olson to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2-2025 with expenditures of the General Corporate Fund of $674,960.24, the Water Management Fund in the amount of $282,977.71, the Self Insurance Fund of $2,054.58, and the Street Bond Fund of $520.00 for a total of $960,512.53. 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.

BUSINESS CERTIFICATES Motion by Trustee Phelan second by Trustee Anderson to approve the business license application for MARZULLO SUPPLY D/B/A MARZULLO/GW BERKHEIMER located at 8833 S Kedzie Ave. This is a name change and change of ownership. Original owner, Mark Marzullo shared that his family had the oldest business in Evergreen Park, over 71 years and the new owners are very excited to do business in Evergreen Park. Upon roll call, voting YES Trustees McQuillan, Olson, Anderson, Phelan, and Kyle. Voting PRESENT: Trustee Marzullo. Voting NO: NONE. The motion was passed and so ordered by the Chair.

ORDINANCE NO. 28-2024 Motion by Trustee Kyle second by Trustee McQuillan to approve ORDINANCE NO. 28-2024, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF EVERGREEN PARK APPROVING A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AND SALE CONTRACT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2733 WEST 97TH STREET, EVERGREEN PARK, ILLINOIS.” 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.

ORDINANCE NO. 29-2024 Motion by Trustee McQuillan second by Trustee Kyle to approve ORDINANCE NO. 29-2024, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF EVERGREEN PARK APPROVING A REAL ESTATE SALE CONTRACT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9516 SOUTH HOMAN AVENUE, EVERGREEN PARK, ILLINOIS.” Upon roll call, voting YES: Trustees Anderson, Kyle, Marzullo, McQuillan, and Olson. Voting NO: NONE. ABSTAIN: Trustee Phelan. The motion was passed and so ordered by the Chair.

ORDINANCE NO. 30-2024 Motion by Trustee Marzullo second by Trustee Olson to approve ORDINANCE NO. 30-2024, “AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSES FOR THE TAX YEAR 2024 FOR THE VILLAGE OF EVERGREEN PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.” 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. 31-2024 Motion by Trustee Phelan second by Trustee Kyle to approve ORDINANCE NO. 31-2024, “AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR THE LIBRARY PURPOSES FOR THE TAX YEAR 2024 FOR THE EVERGREEN PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.” 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.

ORDINANCE NO. 32-2024 Motion by Trustee Phelan second by Trustee Olson to approve ORDINANCE NO. 32-2024, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF EVERGREEN PARK APPROVING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED NON-EXCLUSIVE PARKING EASEMENT DEDICATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF WU&TRAN REAL ESTATE LLC.” Village Attorney Vincent Cainkar clarified that the Village owns both parking lots and should Wu decide to build something in the future, they cannot build without Village approval. 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.

CMAP 2025 DUES Motion by Trustee McQuillan second by Trustee Olson to approve the payment to Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning 2025 Local contribution in the amount of $850.17. 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.

IML 2025 DUES Motion by Trustee Marzullo second by Trustee Phelan to approve the request for the annual membership dues for IML for the year 2025 in the amount of $1,500.00. 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.

METROPOLITAN MAYORS CAUCUS AGREEMENT Motion by Trustee Phelan second by Trustee Kyle to approve the EPA Community Change Grant Partnership Agreement with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus. 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.

ICRMT 2025 RENEWAL Motion by Trustee McQuillan second by Trustee Olson to accept the liability/workers compensation renewal proposal from ICRMT for the 2025 year. 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.

PURCHASE POLICE VEHICLES Motion by Trustee Phelan second by Trustee Anderson to approve the purchase of three police vehicles in the amount of $135,057.00. 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.

DEPT HEADS REPORT NONE.

ENGINEER’S REPORT Mr. Klass had no report.

ATTORNEY’S REPORT Attorney Cainkar had no report.

DISBURSEMENTS Motion by Trustee Phelan second by Trustee Kyle to approve the PW Director Yeaman’s request to pay $19,412.50 to Novotney Engineering for various projects through out 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.

MISC. Trustee Phelan shared that Harvest Sunday (this past Sunday) at Most Holy Redeemer was a huge success. With the community’s help, shelves at our Village Pantry have been refilled so they can continue to serve our community.

Trustee Kyle stated that the Pantry could use any extra boxes.

The Chair thanked Trustee Phelan, Trustee Kyle and Village Pantry President, Beth Novotney for all they do at the Pantry.

Percy Allen thanked the Board for all they do and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

ADJOURNMENT With nothing further to come before this meeting, motion by Trustee Marzullo second by Trustee Kyle that this Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees adjourn. 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 at 6:58 P.M.

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