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Village of Evergreen Park President and Board of Trustees met Feb. 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 Clerk Duffy was asked to call the roll with the following results:

Physically Present:

Mayor Kelly Burke

Trustee James McQuillan

Trustee Norm Anderson

Trustee Jeannie Olson

Trustee Mark Phelan

Also, present Village Attorney Vincent Cainkar and Village Engineer Tim Klass. Trustees Mark Marzullo and Carol Kyle were absent with notice.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Trustee Olson led the Pledge of Allegiance.

OPEN PUBLIC FORUM The Chair made the following announcements:

1. Police Commendations: Officer Koch and Tactical Officer Vos are recognized for Outstanding Performance of Duty on 2/8/25. Officer Koch initiated a traffic stop on a speeding vehicle at 95th and Lawndale. Tactical Officer Vos arrived to assist. The driver had a criminal history and was charged with multiple offenses including a Class 3 Felony. Officers are recognized for their dedication to duty and to public safety.

2. Free tax return preparation for seniors and disabled adults at the Office of Citizens’ Services 3450 W. 97th Street - (form limitations apply) beginning in February by appointment only. Call the Office of Citizens’ Services for more information (708) 422-8776 or go to the Tax-Aide Site locator at AARP.org to schedule an appointment.

3. Saturday, February 22, 2025 6pm-9:30pm- Evergreen Park Library is hosting their Sip & Sample Fundraiser. Call 708-422-8522 for more information or to purchase tickets over the phone.

4. Monday, February 24, 2025 5pm-7pm-The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) and the Water Department is hosting a utility bill clinic at the Village Hall. Residents can come with questions about their utility bill. Please email skerwin@evpkadm.org to register.

5. Saturday and Sunday, March 1 and 2, 2025 – Village of Evergreen Park’s 4th Annual Capuano Cup, a 4 on 4 Adult 21+ Hockey Tournament. Contact Mike Huguelet for booking information (708) 703-1322 or for more information, contact the EP Recreation Department at (708) 229-3373.

OPEN PUBLIC AUDIENCE Trustee Phelan recognized the Public Works Department for doing such a great job keeping our streets clear from snow and ice. The Chair also commended the department for handling several water main breaks during the recent cold snap. Their hard work is appreciated.

REGULAR AGENDA Motion by Trustee Phelan second by Trustee Anderson to waive the reading of the minutes of the February 3, 2025 regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees and approved as presented. The vote was approved by unanimous voice vote and so ordered by the Chair.

RESOLUTION NO. 8-2025 Motion by Trustee McQuillan second by Trustee Olson to approve Resolution NO. 8-2025 with General Corporate Fund expenditures of $648,791.56 in the General Corporate Fund, $43,357.85 in the Water Management Fund, $1,770.08 in the Self Insurance Fund, $6,151.31 in the 95th Street TIF Fund, $10,940.00 in the Capital Improvement Fund, and $1,000.00 in the Street Bond Fund for a total of $712,010.80. Upon roll call, voting YES: Trustees Olson, Anderson, Phelan, and McQuillan. Voting NO: NONE. The motion was passed and so ordered by the Chair.

BUSINESS LICENSE Motion by Trustee Phelan second by Trustee McQuillan to approve the business license application for MI AMOR HOSPITALITY D/B/A MI AMOR located at 3339 W 95th Street. Owner Ramon Martinez was present and shared that his family ran the previous restaurant there (Unidad) and is excited about opening Mi Amor.

Upon roll call, voting YES: Trustees Anderson, Phelan, McQuillan, and Olson. Voting NO: NONE. The motion was passed and so ordered by the Chair.

Motion by Trustee Anderson second by Trustee Olson to approve the business license application for EVERGREEN SMILES DENTAL PLLC located at 9541 S Pulaski Rd. This was previously Michet Dental. Upon roll call, voting YES: Phelan, McQuillan, Olson, and Anderson. Voting NO: NONE. The motion was passed and so ordered by the Chair.

ORDINANCE NO. 03-2025 Motion by Trustee McQuillan second by Trustee Phelan to approve

ORDINANCE NO. 3-2025 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF EVERGREEN PARK APPROVING A REAL ESTATE SALE CONTRACT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3550 WEST 95th STREET, EVERGREEN PARK, ILLINOIS." The Chair shared this was Village owned property that we obtained from the Cook County Land Bank last year and selling it to be developed for commercial use. Upon roll call, voting YES: McQuillan, Olson, Anderson, and Phelan. Voting NO: NONE. The motion was passed and so ordered by the Chair.

RESOLUTION NO. 04-2025 This agenda item was skipped by the Chair stating that it wasn’t ready to go to the Board at this time. RESOLUTION 4-2025 "A RESOLUTION FOR MAINTENANCE OF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE, FROM JANUARY 1, 2025 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025, IN THE AMOUNT OF $880,000."

2009 FORD EXPEDITION #B03220 Motion by Trustee Phelan second by Trustee Anderson to approve Building Department Director Geoffrey Layhe’s request to sell the 2009 Ford Expedition #B03220, former Animal Control Vehicle at auction. Upon roll call, voting YES: Olson, Anderson, Phelan, and McQuillan. Voting NO: NONE. The motion was passed and so ordered by the Chair.

EP POLICE PENSION BOARD Motion by Trustee McQuillan second by Trustee Phelan to approve the appointment of resident, Steven Sise to the Evergreen Park Police Pension Board. Upon roll call, voting YES: Anderson, Phelan, McQuillan, and Olson. Voting NO: NONE. The motion was passed and so ordered by the Chair.

ATTORNEY’S REPORT NONE.

ENGINEER REPORT NONE.

BIDS AND DISBURSEMENTS Motion by Trustee Phelan second by Trustee Olson to approve the Public Works Director, Gavin Yeaman’s request to authorize the Village Engineer to solicit bids for the 2025 Street Resurfacing Project. Upon roll call, voting YES: Trustees McQuillan, Olson, Anderson, and Phelan. Voting NO: NONE. The motion was passed and so ordered by the Chair.

Motion by Trustee McQuillan second by Trustee Olson to approve the Request from Fire Chief Hojek to pay $35,130.00 to Fire Services Inc for the 2025 Annual Apparatus Service Maintenance Contract. Upon roll call, voting YES: Trustees Phelan, McQuillan, Olson, and Anderson. 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 Olson that this Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees adjourn. Upon roll call voting YES Trustees Olson, Anderson, Phelan, and McQuillan. Voting NO: NONE. The motion was passed and so ordered by the Chair at 6:45 pm.

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