ADDISON PARK DISTRICT
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
1. CALL
TO ORDER
President Jessen called the meeting to order at 8:37 p.m. Those in attendance: Commissioners: Capizzano, Ortale, Reed, Welkomer, and President Jessen.
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 Service Manager, Geri Estvanik; and Traci Wicks, Marketing & Communication Supervisor.
2. CHANGE IN AGENDA
Item 5 C was removed.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
a) Wood Chipper Purchase
A motion is requested to award the brush chipper bid for the Parks Department to Alexander Equipment Company, Inc., in the amount of $22,750.00 after trade in.
b)
A motion is requested to approve the proposal from Burnidge Cassell Associates (BCA).
ON
MOTION BY WELKOMER, SECONDED BY REED, TO APPROVE
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NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Motion carried.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ON
MOTION BY WELKOMER, SECONDED BY REED, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
BOARD MEETING OF OCTOBER 29, 2007.
ON MOTION
BY WELKOMER, SECONDED BY REED, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING OF
OCTOBER 29, 2007.
Motion Carried.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
8.
a) Resolution 07-R-16 for the Referendum
ON
MOTION BY CAPIZZANO, SECONDED BY ORTALE, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 07-R-16 FOR THE
REFERENDUM.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
a) Committee of the Whole
President Jessen mentioned a possibility of the annexation
of the
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b) Finance & Administration
Commissioner Reed mentioned the committee met earlier this evening and staff answered all questions. Janis Jordan presented the Board with a financial report for the month of October.
c) Building
& Grounds
Commissioner Welkomer stated the committee met earlier this evening and discussed the situation with the May Street Tot Lot and whether or not to rebuild the park. It was suggested to perhaps have a neighborhood meeting and get ideas of what can be done.
In addition, a Facility Study was discussed in regards to Community Rec Center. It seems there are no plans currently in place for any upgrades or improvements; therefore, it was recommended that the Board consider a motion to accept the proposal of Burnidge Cassell and Associates, Inc., for the purpose of conducting a Space Analysis Study with an amount not to exceed $20,670, and to waive the bidding requirements, as the project is for professional services.
It was also discussed that the Parks Department purchase a new brush chipper. It was recommended that the Board consider a motion to approve the bid submitted by Alexander Equipment Company in the amount of $22,750, including trade in.
d) Recreation
Commissioner Ortale stated the committee met earlier this evening to discuss contract programs currently ongoing. In addition, there was discussion on what is going to happen to the fitness center at Community.
The Calendar of
Events was read.
e) Facilities
Commissioner Capizzano mentioned the committee met earlier this evening and there were updates on Links & Tees and Club Fitness. In addition, there was discussion on the Nike field new screening material.
10. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FOR NOVEMBER
19, 2007
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ON MOTION BY REED,
SECONDED BY WELKOMER, TO APPROVE THE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE OF THE REGULAR BOARD
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19, 2007, IN THE AMOUNT OF $275,509.21.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Motion carried.
11. PAYABLES FOR RATIFICATION
ON MOTION BY REED,
SECONDED BY WELKOMER, TO APPROVE THE PAYABLES FOR RATIFICATION OF THE REGULAR
BOARD MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19, 2007, IN THE AMOUNT OF $73,686.04.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Capizzano, Ortale, Reed, Welkomer, and Jessen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Motion carried.
12. PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL REPORT OF OCTOBER
2007
Janis Jordan presented the Board with the monthly financial report for October 2007.
13. PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR REPORT
President Jessen stated that on December 3rd, he will be appearing on the Ask the Mayor Show with Mayor Hartwig.
He complimented the people who put together the Mayor’s Ball this year; over 685 people attended.
President Jessen mentioned the Turkey Trot program we have on Thanksgiving morning.
President Jessen mentioned his trip to Japan and his wonderful experience there.
President Jessen congratulated Commissioner Ortale for being named Community Relations Person of the Year for the M.I.S. Soccer League.
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Commissioner Ortale wished everyone a happy holiday and that we are going forth with the referendum.
All Commissioners wished everyone a happy holiday.
Executive Director McKinnon mentioned the seminar on safety for staff to be involved in.
He also stated the soccer goals have been removed; all aerators and fountains in the ponds have been removed and stored for the winter. All drinking fountains are shut off and winterized.
Executive Director McKinnon mentioned the celebration of
Wild Goose Chase is the company we recently hired to clean up the pathway at Centennial and Community Parks.
14. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE OR COMMUNICATIONS
RECEIVED
NEDSRA - Executive Director McKinnon mentioned that on December 5th, NEDSRA will be having their annual social gathering at Medinah’s Shriner Center from 5:00 -7:00 p.m.
District 4 - No report.
District 88 - No report. The Park District wishes Driscoll High School football team good luck in the final championship game.
Village of Addison - President Jessen mentioned the Town Center Project and its moving forward.
Township - No report.
Special Events - No report.
IAPD/NRPA - President Jessen mentioned he attended a President’s Round Table Meeting which was very informative.
The Executive Director from NRPA has resigned.
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15. EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
Motion to adjourn the Board Meeting at
Motion carried unanimously.
The next Board Meeting will be on December 17th.
Respectfully Submitted By,
Lisa Zucchero
Recording Secretary