ADDISON PARK DISTRICT

 

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

 

JULY 23, 2007

 

MINUTES

 

1.         CALL TO ORDER

 

President Jessen called the meeting to order at 9:12 p.m.  Those in attendance:  Commissioners:  Capizzano, Ortale, Reed, Welkomer, and President Jessen.      

Also in attendance:  Executive Director, Mark McKinnon; Attorney, Pat Bond;  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 & Communications Supervisor, Traci Wicks.

 

2.         CHANGE IN AGENDA

 

None.

 

3.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

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

 

5.         CONSENT AGENDA

 

a)         Intergovernmental Agreement with Information Systems Coordinator

 

b)         Revised Gang Ordinance

 

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

 

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

                                    NAYS:            None

                                    ABSENT:       None

 

Motion carried.

 

 

 

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6.         COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

a)         Committee of the Whole

 

 President Jessen stated there would be a Grand Opening for the Splash Pad on Monday, July 30th, at 6:00 p.m.

 

Kit Daily and Chad Thorson gave a presentation from First Trust Portfolios in regards to a pool referendum.  Also present at the meeting was Laura Anderson from Winning Systems to discuss a possible automated survey that will be given to the community.

 

The Foundation gave an update.

 

b)         Finance & Administration

 

Commissioner Reed stated the committee met earlier this evening to review the accounts payables and interim financial reports. 

 

There was some discussion about an intergovernmental agreement for an Information Systems Coordinator.

 

A proposal to contract with Call One for local and long distance service was also discussed.

 

c)         Building & Grounds

 

Commissioner Welkomer mentioned the committee met earlier this evening to discuss  

the safety of the building supervisors.  Ideas were given on how to promote safety.

 

Commissioner Welkomer mentioned the revisions to the Gang Ordinance.

 

The increase in vandalism in the parks was discussed.

 

d)         Recreation

 

 Commissioner Ortale stated the committee met earlier this evening and discussed the removal of the slides that would take place in the fall.

 

The splash pad will be opening soon.

 

The Calendar of Events was read.

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e)         Facilities

 

Commissioner Capizzano stated the committee met earlier this evening to discuss Club Fitness non-member pool usage.  In addition, Charles gave an update of Links & Tees.

 

 7.        APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

ON MOTION BY ORTALE, SECONDED BY WELKOMER, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 25, 2007.

 

Motion carried.  

 

8.         APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FOR JULY 23, 2007

 

ON MOTION BY REED, SECONDED BY WELKOMER, TO APPROVE THE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF JULY 23, 2007, IN THE AMOUNT OF $406,486.13.

 

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

                                    NAYS:            None

                                    ABSENT:       None

 

Motion carried.

 

9.         PAYABLES FOR RATIFICATION

 

ON MOTION BY REED, SECONDED BY WELKOMER, TO APPROVE THE RATIFICATION OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLES IN THE AMOUNT OF $162,547.51.

 

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

                                    NAYS:            None

                                    ABSENT:       None

 

Motion carried.

 

10.       PRESENTATION OF INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT FOR MAY 2007

 

Janis Jordan presented the financial status of the Addison Park District for the month of June.

 

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11.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

No report.

 

12.       NEW BUSINESS

 

No report.

 

13.       PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR REPORT AND COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS

 

 NEDSRA - Executive Director McKinnon mentioned the summer camp programs are doing well.  The strategic planning session is next week.

 

District 4 - No report.

 

District 88 - No report.

 

Village of Addison - No report.

 

Township - No report.

 

Special Events - Commissioner Reed mentioned that Community Days would be held August 10th thru 12th.  

 

IAPD - No report.

 

NRPA- No report.

 

 Commissioner Ortale made a plea to the audience to be aware of any suspicious activity in and around our parks.

 

Commissioner Capizzano mentioned the automated phone calls that will be generated from the Addison Park District in regards to the publics’ opinions on a new Aquatic Center.

 

Commissioner Reed mentioned the Grand Opening of the Splash Pad.

 

Commissioner Welkomer thanked the staff for an outstanding July 4th Celebration.

 

 

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President Jessen mentioned the arson that took place at Wilderness Park.  There will be a reward given to anyone who has information.

 

Executive Director McKinnon mentioned that they met with the Rec Club to discuss previous baseball and upcoming football seasons.

 

The Village of Addison has agreed to donate a police vehicle to the Park District for park patrols conducted by their officers.  The police department is extending their patrol time (from 10:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.) without charging the park district.

 

Wal-Mart has agreed to send employees to assist in the cleanup of the Army Trail Nature Center.

 

The Parks Department assisted in the installation of Stone School’s new playground on Monday, July 9th.

 

The Fall Brochure will be coming out August 10th.

 

Links & Tees revenue is up 40 - 50% over last season.

 

Club Fitness will have a “Meet and Greet” on August 6th from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

 

Beginning August 1st, members will save 50% off their enrollment fee.

 

Henry Hyde Center Flower Planting was held on July 11th.  Over 50 kids participated in planting flowers in front of the Senior Center.

 

Alexian Brothers Hospital has been added as an advertiser for the brochure.

 

Culver’s of Addison has donated over 500 free scoops of custard tokens to give out to various summer program partipants.

 

14.       WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE OR COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED

 

Commissioner Capizzano read a letter written by Kathi Reed pertaining to the July 4th festivities.

 

 

 

 

 

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 15.      EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

ON MOTION BY WELKOMER, SECONDED BY REED, TO RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING  PERSONNEL AND REVIEW OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES.

 

Motion carried.

 

A motion was made by Welkomer to reconvene and seconded by Reed.

 

Motion carried.

 

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

                                    NAYS:            None

                                    ABSENT:       None

 

ON MOTION BY WELKOMER, SECONDED BY REED, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 07-R-10, AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF CERTAIN EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES THAT THE BOARD HAS DETERMINED ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY OR IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE PARK DISTRICT.

 

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

                                    NAYS:            None

                                    ABSENT:       None

 

Motion carried.

 

A motion was made by Ortale, seconded by Welkomer, to adjourn the meeting at

 10:23 p.m.

 

                                                                        Respectfully Submitted By,

 

 

 

                                                                        Lisa Zucchero

                                                                        Recording Secretary