Politics & Government
Trustee Retires After 50 Years of Public Service
Former Police Chief Norbert Smith proclaimed "loyal friend, and mentor to many." That story and more from the village of Evergreen Park board meeting last night.
“The [mayor] is on my list because I told him no fanfare,” Trustee Norbert Smith kidded to a board room packed with Evergreen Park colleagues, friends and family at a regular meeting last night. "It's bittersweet, but it's time to move on."
After five decades of service – as police chief for 16 years and village trustee for 14 years consecutively – Smith received an honorable proclamation of retirement from the board.
“I'd like to thank my wife,” Smith continued, “for the sacrifice she's made and the time she's spent alone.”
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After receiving recognition from State Rep. (D-Evergreen Park) and House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago), Smith was proclaimed an “intermediary, always sharing his time and resources with a sense of humor and humanity.”
Evergreen Park Patch will have Smith's story and more later this week.
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Items the board discussed and took action on:
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The board unanimously approved Resolution No. 12-2011, paying $177,300 in bills from the General Corporate Fund, $143,300 from the Sewer and Water Fund, and $2,325 from the Street Bond Fund
The village treasurer's report for 2011 showed cash and investments of $5.2 million; and sewer and water funds amounting to $2.2 million
The board unanimously approved business certificates for Fashion Valley, 9500 S. Western, and Universal Wireless, 3208 W. 95th Street.
The board proclaimed National Motorcycle Month for May, 2011
The village approved Arbor Day, which will begin with a tree planting ceremony in front of the village hall Friday, April 29. “This fits criteria for us,” said Gavin Yeaman, quality control director for the village, “in our pursuit to become a tree-city U.S.A.”
The board recognized for his work raising roughly $147,000 in grants from the federal government. “Obviously, we're held in high regard,” said Mayor James Sexton, “when we receive some type of grant money every year to help the taxpayers.”
Events:
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The is hosting casino night at Bourbon Street, Friday, May 6, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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Commissioner Dan Patlak will host property tax appeal seminars at Thompson-Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th Street, Tuesday, April 26
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The Evergreen Park Senior Citizens Council is hosting its annual “Memories to Go” garage sale Saturday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tables are filling up quickly, Sexton said. “If you want to sell some goods,” he advised, “you better hurry up. It's sold out last year, and it's going quick this year
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Fire fighters are hosting their annual kids health fair at the fire station Wednesday, April 18 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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Police officers are accepting applications from kids, seven through 13 years old, for the “Hook a Kid on Golf” program, running June 20-23 and July 18-21. “We're looking for good, young people who want to learn how to play the game,” Sexton said. “It's an incredible program.”
