ADDISON PARK DISTRICT

 

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

 

MAY 21. 2007

 

MINUTES

 

1.         CALL TO ORDER

 

President Jessen called the meeting to order at 8:15 p.m.  Those in attendance:  Commissioners:  Capizzano, Ortale, Reed, Welkomer, and President Jessen.      

Also in attendance:  Executive Director, Mark McKinnon; Attorney, Pat Bond;  Michael Walaszek, Superintendent of Recreation; Janis Jordan, Superintendent of Finance; Charles Sims, Golf Facility Manager; and Traci Wicks, Marketing & Communication Supervisor.

 

2.         CHANGE IN AGENDA

 

Under item 5 (b), will be the swearing in of Tom Reed.

 

Under item 6 (f), Spray Pad Equipment Purchase will be moved to New Business item (e).

 

3.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

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

 

5.         SPECIAL PRESENTATION - TWIRLETTES,  RESOLUTION 07-R-06

 

ON MOTION BY WELKOMER, SECONDED BY REED, TO PUBLICLY RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE ADDISON PARK DISTRICT TWIRLETTES DRILL TEAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT.

 

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

                                    NAYS:            None

                                    ABSENT:        None

 

b)         Swearing in of Tom Reed

 

 

 

 

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6.         CONSENT AGENDA

 

a)         Prevailing Wage, 07-R-07

 

b)         Sick Leave Policy 7.01 - A change to the maximum number of days is proposed for approval.

 

c)         Status Report on 2006 -2007 goals & objectives.  The report is presented for the Boards information.

 

d)         Goals 2007 - 2008 - A report was presented for the Boards information and final review.

 

e)         Green Oaks Park Ordinance 07-02, for transferring of property from Village of Addison to Addison Park District.

 

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

 

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

                                    NAYS:            None

                                    ABSENT:        None

 

Motion carried.

 

7.         COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

a)         Committee of the Whole

 

President Jessen discussed the update of the Addison Park District goals up to May 2007.

Also discussed were the goals and objectives for 2007 - 2008.

 

b)         Finance & Administration

 

Commissioner Reed stated the committee met earlier this evening to discuss the accounts payables and interim financial reports.  Also discussed was the Election of Officers for the upcoming year and the Committee and Representative Appointments. 

 

The appointment of attorney was also mentioned.

 

 

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c)         Building & Grounds

 

No report.

 

d)         Recreation

 

Commissioner Ortale read the Calendar of Events.

 

e)         Facilities

 

Commissioner Capizzano mentioned the committee met earlier this evening.

 

Charles Sims discussed the special events he was having at the Links & Tees Facility.

One of those events would be a Family Scramble at the Putters Peak Miniature Golf Course on Saturday June 9, from 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m.  The cost is $10.00 for residents and $12.00 for non-residents for the first person, and an additional $5.00 per additional family member.  Cost includes hot dog, chips, soda, miniature golf, and prizes.  The next event takes place on Father’s Day.

 

8.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

ON MOTION BY WELKOMER, SECONDED BY REED, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 23, 2007.

 

Motion carried.

 

ON MOTION BY WELKOMER, SECONDED BY REED, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL BOARD MEETING OF MAY 9, 2007.

 

Motion carried.

 

ON MOTION BY WELKOMER, SECONDED BY REED, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING OF APRIL 23, 2007.

 

Motion carried.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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9.         APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FOR MAY 21, 2007

 

ON MOTION BY REED, SECONDED BY WELKOMER, TO APPROVE THE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF MAY 21, 2007, IN THE AMOUNT OF $81,392.53.

 

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

                                    NAYS:            None

                                    ABSENT:        None

 

Motion carried.

 

10.       PAYABLES FOR RATIFICATION

 

ON MOTION BY REED, SECONDED BY WELKOMER, TO APPROVE THE RATIFICATION OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLES IN THE AMOUNT OF $168,583.60.

 

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

                                    NAYS:            None

                                    ABSENT:        None

 

Motion carried.

 

11.       PRESENTATION OF INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT FOR APRIL 2007

 

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

 

12.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

No report.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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13.       NEW BUSINESS

 

a)         Election of Officers

 

President Jessen read the Slate of Officers for 2007, which would be as follows:

 

President - Don Jessen

Vice-President - Joe Welkomer

Secretary - Michael Capizzano

Treasure - Thomas Reed

Commissioner - Donald Ortale

 

ON MOTION BY WELKOMER, SECONDED BY REED, TO APPROVE THE SLATE OF OFFICERS PRESENTED ON MAY 21, 2007.

 

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

                                    NAYS:            None

                                    ABSENT:        None

 

Motion carried.

 

b)         Committee Appointments

 

At this time, the appointments remain the same as follows:

 

Committee of the Whole - Don Jessen

Finance & Administration - Tom Reed

Building & Grounds - Joe Welkomer

Recreation - Donald Ortale

Facilities - Michael Capizzano

 

c)         Representative Appointments

 

President Jessen stated the Rpresentative Appointments would remain the same, with a review in the future.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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d)         Appointment of Attorney

 

ON MOTION BY WELKOMER, SECONDED BY REED, TO APPOINT OUR ATTORNEY, BOND, DICKSON AND ASSOCIATES.

 

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

                                    NAYS:            None

                                    ABSENT:        None

 

Motion carried.

 

e)         Spray Pad Equipment Purchase

 

ON MOTION BY ORTALE, SECONDED BY WELKOMER, TO WAIVE THE PUBLIC BID REQUIREMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE SPRAY PAD EQUIPMENT PURCHASE AND TO ACCEPT THE BID FOR THE POOL SPRAY PAD EQUIPMENT PURCHASE FROM TEAM REIL, INC., GIVEN THE UNIQUE NATURE OF THE EQUIPMENT AND ITS’ SUITABILITY FOR THE ADDISON PARK DISTRICT FACILITY, FOR A CONTRACT PRICE NOT TO EXCEED $30,610.00 SET FORTH IN ITS’ BID.

 

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

                                    NAYS:            None

                                    ABSENT:        None

 

Motion carried.

 

14.       PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR REPORT AND COMMISSIONERS

COMMENTS

 

President Jessen thanked the Board for nominating him for President and said that it has been a pleasure to work with everyone.

 

Commissioner Ortale congratulated Tom on his re-election.  He has also enjoyed working with the Board and staff.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Commissioner Capizzano thanked President Jessen when he was Interim Executive Director.   He also mentioned how he has enjoyed working with the current Board members throughout the years and the current staff members.

 

Commissioner Reed mentioned how he has enjoyed his position for the past six years.

 

Commissioner Welkomer gave his full support to President Jessen. 

 

Commissioner Welkomer mentioned the vandalism at our parks and that we are currently  working on getting extra security through the police department.

 

Executive Director McKinnon mentioned we are currently in the middle of an audit with PDRMA in the Administration Department.

 

We will be meeting with potential consultants to discuss referendum options.

 

Saturday, June 2, is the dance recital at Addison Trail High School.

 

Tuesday, June 5, NEDSRA is hosting a “Reach for the Stars” fundraiser.

 

The pool is opening June 9.

 

 We are currently resurfacing the tennis courts at Centennial.  Completion date should be the first week of June.

 

Club Fitness will be celebrating National Senior Fitness Day on May 30.  They will be having activities starting at 10:00 a.m.

 

The annual Foundation Golf Outing will be held on Wednesday, August 22, at Bloomingdale Golf Club.

 

15.       WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE OR COMMUNICATION RECEIVED

 

a)         Board & Adminstrator Monthly Newsletter

 

A monthly newsletter was provided to the Board.

 

b)         PDRMA Healthbeat

 

A newsletter provided by PDRMA has been given to Board Members.

 

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c)         NEDRSA Reach for the Stars Night

 

Commissioner Capizzano mentioned the “Reach for the Stars” fundraiser hosted by NEDSRA, which will be held on Tuesday, June 5.

 

16.       EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

ON MOTION BY CAPIZZANO, SECONDED BY ORTALE, TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 8:55 P.M.  FOR LAND ACQUISITION PURSUANT TO 5 ILCS 120/2 ( C ) 5 AND REVIEW EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES PURSUANT TO 5 ILCS 120/2 ( C ) ( 21 ) .

 

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

                                    NAYS:            None

                                    ABSENT:        None

 

A motion was made to adjourn at 8:55 p.m.  The next meeting will be held on June 25, 2007, at 7:30 p.m.

                                                                       

                                                                        Respectfully Submitted By,

 

 

                                                                        Lisa Zucchero

                                                                        Recording Secretary