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; 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
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATION - TWIRLETTES, RESOLUTION 07-R-06
ON MOTION BY
WELKOMER, SECONDED BY REED, TO PUBLICLY RECOGNIZE
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
ON MOTION BY
CAPIZZANO, SECONDED BY WELKOMER, TO APPROVE THE ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA.
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
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
ON MOTION BY REED,
SECONDED BY WELKOMER, TO APPROVE THE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE OF THE REGULAR BOARD
MEETING OF
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.
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
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
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Motion carried.
e) Spray Pad Equipment Purchase
ON MOTION BY ORTALE,
SECONDED BY WELKOMER, TO WAIVE THE PUBLIC
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Motion carried.
14. PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR REPORT
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
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