ADDISON PARK DISTRICT
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
1. CALL
TO ORDER
President Jessen called the meeting to order at
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
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
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.
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.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Motion carried.
10. PRESENTATION OF INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT
FOR
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.
No report.
13. PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR REPORT
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
Executive Director McKinnon mentioned that they met with the Rec Club to discuss previous baseball and upcoming football seasons.
The
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
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Welkomer to reconvene and seconded by Reed.
Motion carried.
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
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