ADDISON PARK DISTRICT

 

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

 

APRIL 23, 2007

 

MINUTES

 

1.         CALL TO ORDER

 

President Jessen called the meeting to order at 8:05 p.m.  Those in attendance:  Commissioners:  Ortale, Reed, Welkomer, and President Jessen.  Absent:  Commissioner Capizzano.  Also in attendance:   Executive Director, Mark McKinnon; Attorney, Pat Bond; Noel Rolle, Superintendent of Parks; Michael Walaszek, Superintendent of Recreation; Janis Jordan, Superintendent of Finance; Charles Sims, Golf Facility Manager; Greg Vitale, Fitness Center Operations Manager;  Geri Estvanik, Community Leisure Services Manager; and Traci Wicks, Marketing & Communication Supervisor.

 

2.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

3.         PUBLIC COMMENT (VISITORS ARE ASKED TO SIGN GUEST SHEET)

 

4.         CONSENT AGENDA

 

a)         Change in Personnel Policy - Vacation & Personal Days

 

b)         Change in Personnel Policy - Holiday

 

c)         Tennis Court Bid Award

 

ON MOTION BY WELKOMER, SECONDED BY REED, TO APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA.

 

ROLL CALL:             AYES:             Ortale, Reed, Welkomer, and Jessen

                                    NAYS:            None

                                    ABSENT:        Capizzano

 

Motion carried.

 

5.         UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

ON MOTION BY WELKOMER, SECONDED BY REED, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 07-01, THE COMBINED ANNUAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 2007, AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2008.

 

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ROLL CALL:             AYES:             Ortale, Reed, Welkomer, and Jessen

                                    NAYS:            None

                                    ABSENT:        Capizzano

 

Motion carried.

 

6.         NEW BUSINESS

 

a)         Mill Meadows Park Resolution No. 07-R-04

 

ON MOTION BY WELKOMER, SECONDED BY REED, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 07-R-04, ACQUISITION OF THE MILL MEADOWS PROPERTY FROM THE VILLAGE OF ADDISON.

 

ROLL CALL:             AYES:             Ortale, Reed, Welkomer, and Jessen

                                    NAYS:            None

                                    ABSENT:        Capizzano

 

Motion carried.

 

b)         Third Agreement for Salt Creek Greenway Trail

 

ON MOTION BY WELKOMER, SECONDED BY REED, TO APPROVE THE THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT CONCERINING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SALT CREEK GREENWAY TRAIL AND THE PERFORMANCE OF PHASE 3 ENGINEERING SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION.

 

ROLL CALL:             AYES:             Ortale, Reed, Welkomer, and Jessen

                                    NAYS:            None

                                    ABSENT:        Capizzano

 

Motion carried.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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c)         Unison Cell Tower Agreement

 

ON MOTION BY WELKOMER, SECONDED BY REED, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 07-R-5, UNISON CELL TOWER AGREEMENT .

 

ROLL CALL:             AYES:             Ortale, Reed, Welkomer, and Jessen

                                    NAYS:            None

                                    ABSENT:        Capizzano

 

Motion carried.

 

7.         COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

a)         Committee of the Whole

 

No report.

 

b)         Finance & Administration

 

Commissioner Reed stated the committee met earlier this evening to review the accounts payable.  Staff answered all questions.  The financial report for March 2007 was also discussed.  Janis Jordan presented the Board with some new reports which will begin in May.

 

There was also an update of our Personnel Policy which included vacation, personal days, and holidays.

 

c)         Building & Grounds

 

Commissioner Welkomer mentioned that the committee met earlier this evening and some of the discussion revolved around the repairs for the tennis court at Centennial Park.  We did award the bid to Pavement Systems, Inc., in the amount of $20,582.00, for the repair and resurfacing of Centennial Tennis Courts.

 

Also, there was discussion about the baseball fields for the upcoming season and the major repairs that will be taking place.

 

d)         Recreation

 

The Calendar of Events was read by Commissioner Ortale.

 

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e)         Facilities

 

Commissioner Ortale stated the committee met earlier this evening and some of the discussion pertained to the refreshment area at Links and Tees facility.

 

There was also discussion on the re-bidding for the pool improvements.

 

8.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

ON MOTION BY WELKOMER, SECONDED BY REED, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 19, 2007.

 

Motion carried.

 

ON MOTION BY WELKOMER, SECONDED BY REED, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 11, 2007.

 

Motion carried.

 

9.         APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FOR APRIL 23, 2007

 

ON MOTION BY REED, SECONDED BY WELKOMER, TO APPROVE THE ACCOUNTS PAYABLES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF

APRIL 23, 2007, IN THE AMOUNT OF $227,754.68.

 

ROLL CALL:             AYES:             Ortale, Reed, Welkomer, and Jessen

                                    NAYS:            None

                                    ABSENT:        Capizzano

 

Motion carried.

 

 

10.       PAYABLES FOR RATIFICATION

 

ON MOTION BY REED, SECONDED BY WELKOMER, TO APPROVE THE RATIFICATION OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,707.33.

 

ROLL CALL:             AYES:             Ortale, Reed, Welkomer, and Jessen

                                    NAYS:            None

                                    ABSENT:        Capizzano

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Motion carried.

 

11.       PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL REPORT FOR MARCH 2007

 

Janis Jordan presented the financial report for March 2007.  She also mentioned she has contacted our auditors to schedule our audit for the fiscal year.

 

12.       PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR REPORT AND COMMISSIONER      COMMENTS

 

President Jessen congratulated Tom Reed on his re-election for commissioner.  The swearing in ceremony will be at the Village Hall on May 10th,  with the other elected officials.

 

Congratulations were given to all elected officials.

 

District 88 - Commissioner Ortale congratulated them on the passing of the referendum.

 

District 4 - No report.

 

NEDSRA- Executive Director, Mark McKinnon, mentioned that they are in the middle of their strategic planning.

 

Village - President Jessen mentioned there would be a meeting next week in regards to the Town Center.  He also mentioned some of the vendors that would be coming into town.

 

Commissioner Reed mentioned that the ground breaking for the library would be the start of the Town Center project.

 

Township - No report.

 

IAPD - President Jessen mentioned the upcoming Legislative Conference on May 1st

and 2nd.

 

NRPA - President Jessen mentioned some of the changes within NRPA.

 

Commissioner Welkomer mentioned this past weekend was Earth Day and suggested some things we could do to help.

 

 

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Commissioner Welkomer also mentioned that effective May 1st, we would be enforcing any overnight parking in our facilities.  Signs will be posted and towing will occur.

 

Executive Director, Mark McKinnon, talked about the first safety staff  luncheon which would be held this Friday, April 27th, at Aurelio’s.

 

April and May is evaluation month.

 

An upgrade in our software program will be occurring soon.  In addition, we currently have online registration.

 

We have been awarded the GFOA award for financial reporting.

 

This past month we have changed our internet program to Comcast.

 

We will be changing our credit card processing program.

 

Park tour will be this Saturday, April 28th.

 

We now have a Club Fitness Membership Agreement Form for all members.

 

Links and Tees outdoor golf range is now open.

 

At Club Fitness, we currently have a $75.00 off enrollment fee thru the end of April.

 

On May 8th at Army Trail School, the school will be hosting a literacy night with some of our Rec staff attending.

 

Geri Estvanik will be coordinating the Community Days event occurring in August.

 

The Parks Foundation will be sponsoring the golf outing on Aug 22nd at Bloomingdale Golf Club.

 

13.       WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE OR COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED

 

None.

 

14.       EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

None.

 

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The next Regular Board Meeting will be on May 21st at 6:00 p.m.

 

ON MOTION BY WELKOMER, SECONDED BY REED, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8:43 P.M.

 

                                                                        Respectfully Submitted By,

 

 

 

                                                                        Lisa Zucchero

                                                                        Recording Secretary