Elmwood Park council approves consent agenda including Market Street improvements proposal and multiple appointments

The Elmwood Park Mayor and Council approved a broad consent agenda that included payroll and bills, several tax‑exemption and refund resolutions, authorization of a proposal for professional services for Market Street improvements, and multiple personnel appointments.

The consent agenda passed on a roll call after Council President Pellegreen moved and Councilman Sampson seconded. The council approved resolutions covering payroll and bills; tax exemptions for disabled veterans (including properties identified on the record); several tax refund resolutions; release of escrow; authorization to solicit a professional services proposal for Market Street improvements; appointment of fair housing special counsel; designation of Michael Kelly as municipal medical physician/medical provider; hiring for the Elmwood Park Emergency Medical Service unit; part‑time seasonal hires in public works and building departments; recreation department staff appointments; quarterly stipend payments for the Elmwood Park Fire Department; and a library board appointment.

During the roll call on the consent agenda, a council member identified as Tracy stated she needed to recuse herself on three listed resolutions; the remainder of the consent agenda passed. The council recorded affirmative votes from members present. The motion carried.

Council members did not discuss the individual consent items at length during the meeting; supporting documentation and the full resolutions are on file with the borough clerk.