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Village of Evergreen Park President and Board of Trustees met May 5

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 Carol Kyle

Trustee Mark Marzullo

Trustee James McQuillan

Trustee Jeannie Olson

Trustee Norm Anderson

Trustee Mark Phelan

Village Engineer Tim Klass and representing the Village Attorney, Elizabeth Blood were present. Village Attorney Vincent Cainkar was absent with notice.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Trustee Phelan led the Pledge of Allegiance.

SWEARINGIN NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS Newly elected officials present and sworn in by Judge Terrence McGuire: Mayor Kelly Burke, Village Clerk Kelly Duffy, Village Trustee Mark Phelan, Village Trustee Norm Anderson, Village Trustee Carol Kyle, Library Trustee Helen Tomczuk and Library Trustee Julianne Keaty.

OPEN PUBLIC FORUM The Chair made the following announcements:

1. Heartfelt condolences to OCS Director, Beth Novotney and her family for the recent passing of her mother, Dorothy Novotney. Dorothy had served the Village of Evergreen Park in many capacities including Preschool teacher, President of the EP Senior council, unofficial greeter at the Farmers Market for years and for the last several years as a regular volunteer at the Office of Citizens Services. She will be missed by all that knew her.

2. Police Commendations. The following Officers, Lieutenant, Sergeant and Detective were recognized for Outstanding Performance of Duty on 4/26/25: Officer Ratke, Officer Kurschner, Officer Reilly, Lieutenant Guevara, Sergeant Graal, and Detective Brakowski. Officer Ratke was monitoring traffic in the 2900 block of 95th Street when his radar beam clocked a car going 46mph in a 30-mph posted speed zone. After the pursued car came to a stop the driver and passenger quickly exited the vehicle and fled. They were both arrested at the scene and later charged with several offenses including a felony charge.

3. Farmers Market celebrates 20 years this year. It runs every Thursday through October from 8 :00am-1 :00pm at Yuki ch Fields.

4. Evergreen Police Department will be starting the "Click It or Ticket" campaign from May 16 through May 27, 2025. During this period, officers will intensify enforcement of occupant protection laws.

5. Reminder: Animal license renewals are due on June 1, 2025.

6. Thursday, May 8, 2025 5-8pm, at the Community Center - 3450 W 97th Street- The Golden Age of Hollywood, a Prom for adults 55+. $15 residents/$20 non-residents. Contact OCS at 708-422-8776 to register.

7. Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 9-1 lam, at the Senior Center - 954 7 S. Homan - E-waste and household hazardous waste drop off event.

8. Tuesday, May 20, 2025 6pm, Public Works Update Webinar. Registration and login information available at www .evergreenpark-ill.com.

9. Monday, May 26, 2025, The Village Hall will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

10. Wednesday, May 28, 2025 from 3:30-6:30 pm, The Evergreen Park Fire Department - 9000 S. Kedzie, will host its' Annual Kid's Health Fair.

11. Friday, June 6, 2025, Evergreen Park High School Alumni / Foundation Annual Golf Outing at Coyote Run Golf Course. For information call (708) 398-1286 or email foundation@evergreenpark.org.

12. Saturday June 7 and Sunday June 8, 2025 9am-6pm, EP Community Garage Sale Days. Residents are invited to host their own garage sale on these days. Pem1it fees will be waived only during this time. Register at www.evergreenpark-ill.com.

13. Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 6pm, First summer concert at Klein Park 9700 S. Homan, featuring the StingRays.

14. Wednesday, June 11, 2025 from lOam-lpm- Senior Health Fair at the Evergreen Park Fire Department 9000 S. Kedzie Ave.

OPEN PUBLIC AUDIENCE NONE

REGULAR AGENDA Motion by Trustee Phelan second by Trustee Kyle to waive the reading of the minutes of the April 21, 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. 13-2025 Motion by Trustee McQuillan second by Trustee Marzullo to approve RESOLUTION NO. 13-2025 with General Corporate Fund expenditures of $374,459.02, $34,340.34 in the Water Management Fund, $18,688.61 in the 95th St TIF Fund, $116,957.50 in the Capital Improvement Fund, $24,000.00 in the Street Bond Fund and $7,350.00 in the Water Service Line Replrnnt Fund, for a total of$575,795.47. 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 LICENSES Motion by Trustee Phelan second by Trustee Kyle to approve the business license application for THE BEVERLY COUNTRY CLUB located at 8700 S. Western Ave. Manager Brian Kribs was present. 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.

Motion by Trustee Phelan second by Trustee Olson to approve the business license application for OMAR MANCI located at 9500 S. Avers Ave Unit 10. This applicant works from home and will be using this space as his personal office. 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.

2025-2026 MAYOR APPOINTMENTS Motion by Trustee Marzullo second by Trustee Kyle to approve The Mayor's appointments for committees and commissions for the 2025-2026 year, including recommendations for part-time and auxiliary police. The Chair highlighted a few new appointments including Josie Donovan as Director of the Recreation Department upon the retirement of Jill Linn, Jon-Paul Witowski on Parks Board and Michael Cummings on Zoning Board. 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.

PROCLAMATION CLERKS WEEK Motion by Trustee McQuillan second by Trustee Olson to proclaim "May 4-10, 2025 as 56th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week in Evergreen Park." We had several fantastic prior clerks including Mayor Sexton, long time Clerk Cathy Aparo and our new wonderful Clerk Kelly Duffy. The proclamation was accept as presented, passed by unanimous voice vote and so ordered by the Chair.

ATTORNEY'S REPORT NONE.

ENGINEER REPORT NONE.

BIDS AND DISBURSEMENTS

Motion by Trustee Phelan second by Trustee McQuillan to approve PW Director Yeaman's request to accept the Village Engineer's recommendation to award the 2025 Street Rehab project to the low bidder GALLAGHER ASPHALT CORPORATION in the amount of $4,490,784.25. 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.

Motion by Trustee Phelan second by Trustee Kyle to approve PW Director Yeaman's request to pay $116,957.50 to MIDWEST MECHANICAL for the purchase and installation of the new ice rink chiller. This would be the final payment to Midwest Mechanical for this project. 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.

Motion by Trustee Olson second by Trustee Anderson to approve PW Director Yeaman's request to pay $55,054.45 to NOVOTNY ENGINEERING for various projects throughout the Village. 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.

Motion by Trustee Phelan second by Trustee Kyle to approve PW Director Yeaman's request to pay $7,350.00 to ROBINSON ENGINEERING for work on the Lead Service Line Replacement Project. 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. Motion by Trustee McQuillan second by Trustee Phelan to approve

PW Director Yeaman's request to pay $59,925.00 to J & R ASPHALT, INC. This is for the street repairs that was required due to the water main breaks this past winter. 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.

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, Marzullo, McQuillan, Olson, and Anderson. Voting NO: NONE. The motion was passed and so ordered by the Chair at 6:54 pm. 

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