ADDISON PARK DISTRICT
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
1. CALL
TO ORDER
President Jessen called the meeting to order at
Also in attendance: Attorney, Pat Bond; Executive Director, Mark McKinnon; Superintendent of Recreation, Michael Walaszek; Superintendent of Finance,
Janis Jordan; Superintendent of Parks, Noel Rolle; Fitness Center Operations Manager, Greg Vitale; Golf Facility Manager, Charles Sims; Community Leisure Services Manager, Geri Estvanik; and Marketing & Communication Supervisor, Traci Wicks.
ATTENDING GUESTS
Linda Byron Raymond James, Chicago
Beth Stretta Daily Herald
Laurie DeFazio Knutte & Associates
Gloria Castelvecchi 3N 561 Broadview Ave.
Louise Coutre 20W 438 Belmont Pl.
Angelo Chrysogelos 536 Harvard
2. CHANGE IN AGENDA
None.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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5. RESOLUTIONS & PRESENTATIONS
a) Recognition of the Driscoll Catholic High School Football Team 2007 State Championship Title.
ON MOTION BY WELKOMER, SECONDED BY REED, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 07-R-17, A RESOLUTION IN
RECOGNITION OF THE DRISCOLL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
ROLL CALL: AYES: Capizzano, Ortale, Reed,Welkomer, and Jessen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Motion carried.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
a) First Amendment to Third Supplemental Agreement of Salt Creek Greenway Trail
b) Executive Director Contract Approval
c) IEG Proposal
d) Community Fitness Center - Equipment Surplus
e) Meeting Dates for 2008
f) Acceptance
of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ending
ON MOTION BY WELKOMER, SECONDED BY REED, TO APPROVE
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Motion carried.
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7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ON MOTION BY WELKOMER, SECONDED BY REED, TO
APPROVE THE MINUTES OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON NOVEMBER 19, 2007.
Motion carried.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Referendum Update
Traci Wicks gave a presentation on the progress of the referendum. She mentioned the fact sheet that is available for residents and the direct phone line for referendum questions and information.
There will be a meeting on January 17, 2008, at Community Recreation Center from
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The architect and staff will be at the meeting to answer all questions. The second meeting will be held on January 29, 2008, at Club Fitness from
7:00 -8:00 pm.
b)
Linda Byron congratulated the Park District on obtaining an A3 rating from Moody Investors Services. The A3 initial rating reflects the districts moderately growing and diverse tax base with a favorable location near the Chicago metro area, improved financial position with adequate reserve levels, and manageable debt burden with rapid principal amortization.
9. NEW BUSINESS
a) Approve 2007 Tax Levy Ordinance
ON MOTION BY WELKOMER, SECONDED BY REED, TO
APPROVE ORDINANCE 07-06, AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR CORPORATE PURPOSES OF
THE ADDISON PARK DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
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Motion carried.
b) 2007 PDRMA Accreditation Review Final Results - Information about the results of the accreditation.
Executive Director McKinnon discussed the results of the accreditation. The final score was 97.6%.
c) 2006 - 2007 Audit Presentation
Janis Jordan presented the Board with a draft of the Annual
Financial Report for the Year ended
ON MOTION BY REED, SECONDED BY WELKOMER, TO
APPROVE THE 2006 -2007 AUDIT AS PRESENTED BY KNUTTE
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Motion carried.
d) 2007 Year in Review
Traci Wicks put together a video with highlights for the year.
e) Miscellaenous
Executive Director introduced Darlene Cozzo, our new Accounting Clerk, and
Lisa Bruni, the new Executive Administrative Assistant.
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
a) Committee of the Whole
President Jessen mentioned the Committee met earlier this evening and a copy of a rough draft of the Personnel Policy was given to the Board members to review. Also discussed was an update of the referendum.
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b) Finance &
Administration
Commissioner Reed mentioned that the Committee met earlier this evening to discuss accounts payable and ratifications.
c) Building
& Grounds
Commissioner Welkomer mentioned the Committee met earlier this evening and up for discussion was the Amendment of the Third Supplemental Agreement of the Salt Creek Greenway Trail and Performance of Phase 3 Engineering Services and Construction.
Promoting environmental products was also discussed.
d) Recreation
Commissioner Ortale mentioned the
Committee met earlier this evening to discuss the selling of the equipment from
the
The Calendar of Events was read.
e) Facilities
Commissioner Capizzano mentioned the Committee met earlier this evening and up for discussion was an update of the Links & Tees Facility and Club Fitness.
11. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FOR NOVEMBER
19, 2007
ON
MOTION BY REED, SECONDED BY WELKOMER, TO APPROVE THE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE OF THE
REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF DECEMBER 17, 2007, IN THE AMOUNT OF $116,363.00.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Motion carried.
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12. PAYABLES FOR RATIFICATION
ON MOTION BY REED, SECONDED BY WELKOMER, TO APPROVE THE PAYABLES FOR
RATIFICATION OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF DECEMBER 17, 2007, IN THE AMOUNT
OF $38,586.22.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Capizzano, Ortale, Reed,Welkomer, and Jessen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Motion carried.
13. PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL REPORT OF NOVEMBER
2007
The report will be presented next month, January 2008.
14. PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR REPORT
President Jessen mentioned the meetings for the referendum that the park district will be conducting at Community and Centennial Parks in January.
On
Sheri D’Ambrose.
Executive Director McKinnon mentioned the holiday hours for each facility.
Community meetings regarding the referendum are underway. Staff and Board members have met with the Village of Addison and the Rec Club.
Community Field #2 dirt has been delivered and will be spread and re-graded during the winter months and spring.
The extended hours for Open Gym were read.
The Addison Kiwanis Club will be celebrating 50 years.
The Districts first Super bowl Kickoff Party will be held on Feb 3rd, 2008.
14. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE OR COMMUNICATIONS
RECEIVED
Letter from Joe Vitti was received
in regards to the
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NEDSRA - Executive Director McKinnon mentioned that NEDSRA would be starting their budget planning for next year.
District 4 - No report.
District 88 - No report.
Village of Addison - No report.
Township - No report.
Special Events - No report.
IAPD/NRPA - No report.
15. EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
ON
MOTION BY ORTALE, SECONDED BY WELKOMER, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 9:05 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted By,
Lisa Zucchero
Recording Secretary