ADDISON PARK DISTRICT

 

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

 

SEPTEMBER 19, 2007

 

MINUTES

 

1.         CALL TO ORDER

 

President Jessen called the meeting to order at 8:00 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 Traci Wicks, Marketing & Communication Supervisor.

 

            ATTENDING GUESTS

 

Wendy Flaherty

Michael Sampey          247 S. Harvard Ave.

Kit Dailey

Jeremy Fordemwalt    900 N. Arlington Hts. Rd.      Itasca, IL         60143

Larry Barcheski           422 Circle Dr.                         Addison          60101

Larry Kurkowski

Bob Nissen                  Village of Addison

Doug Holzrichter        PHN Architects

 

2.         CHANGE IN AGENDA

 

New business was moved after item 4.

 

3.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

4.         RESOLUTION & PRESENTATION

 

a)         Recognition of the Westernettes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ON MOTION BY CAPIZZANO, SECONDED BY REED, TO APPROVE  RESOLUTION 07-R-12, A RESOLUTION IN RECOGNITION OF THE WESTERNETTES.

 

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

                                    NAYS:            None

                                    ABSENT:       None

 

Motion carried.

 

b)         Recognition of Addison Frogs Swim Team

 

Swim and Dive Conference Team was acknowledged for 1st Place Blue Division DuPage Swim and Dive Conference Championship.

 

c)         Recognition of Ron Lehman

 

ON MOTION BY CAPIZZANO, SECONDED BY WELKOMER, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 07-R-13, A RESOLUTION IN RECOGNITION OF

RON LEHMAN.

 

d)         Recoginiton of the Addison Braves

 

ON MOTION BY CAPIZZANO, SECONDED BY WELKOMER,  TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 07-R-14, A RESOLUTION IN RECOGNITION OF THE ADDISON BRAVES.

 

Motion carried.

 

5.         PUBLIC COMMENT

 

None.

 

6.         CONSENT AGENDA

 

a)         Ordinance 07-04, Declaring Surplus Personal Property

 

b)         Ordinance 07-05, Authorizing the Sale by Public Auction of Personal Property

 

 

 

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c)         Turf Replacement for Links & Tees Dome to waive bidding requirements and to accept the quote from Turf Systems, Inc., in the amount of $30,550.

 

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

 

7.         UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

a)         Town Center Presentation

 

Bob Nissan, from the Village of Addison, was present to discuss the plans and impact to the Park District.

 

b)         Open Space Land Acquisition Discussion

 

Presenter was not present.

 

c)         New Pool Plans Update

 

Doug Holzrichter, from PHN Architecht,  presented the Board with preliminary information for the future pool development.

 

d)         Pool Referendum Discussion

 

Kit Dailey presented the Board with information on referendum planning.  The goal at this time is to present to the community information and facts about the concept of a new outdoor community pool.

 

Traci Wicks thanked all the residents who took the time to answer the pool survey.  The results received from the pool survey were great and will be available on the web site at a  later date.  Traci stated that a resolution for a referendum needs to be officially approved before they can move forward.

 

8.         NEW BUSINESS

 

a)         Italian Fest

 

Ron Onesti was present to give a report on the success of the Italian Fest, even when faced with the challenge of the weather and the fest being closed on Thursday and Friday.   He thanked the Board and staff.  He presented President Jessen with a check.

 

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9.         COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

a)         Committee of the Whole

 

President Jessen stated the committee met earlier this evening and discussed goals and objectives, property annexations, Board and committee meeting dates changed to the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, and Foundation updates.

 

b)         Finaance & Administration

 

Commissioner Reed mentioned the committee met earlier this evening to discuss accounts payables, payables for ratification, and the interim financial report.

 

 c)        Building & Grounds

 

Commissioner Welkomer stated the committee met earlier and discussed the Ordinance for the Sale of Personal Property and discussed the condition of our fields after the Italian Fest.

 

 d)        Recreation

 

Commissioner Ortale mentioned the updated report Michael Walaszek presented on the Rec programs and upcoming events.  The Board welcomed Kimberly Erickson, the new Recreation Supervisor.

 

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.

 

10.       APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

ON MOTION BY WELKOMER, SECONDED BY REED, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF AUGUST  20, 2007.

 

Motion carried.  

 

 

 

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11.       APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FOR SEPTEMBER 19, 2007

 

ON MOTION BY REED, SECONDED BY WELKOMER, TO APPROVE THE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2007, IN THE AMOUNT OF $283,796.97.

 

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

                                    NAYS:            None

                                    ABSENT:       None

 

Motion carried.

 

12.       PAYABLES FOR RATIFICATION

 

ON MOTION BY REED, SECONDED BY WELKOMER, TO APPROVE THE RATIFICATION OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLES IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,569.39.

 

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

                                    NAYS:            None

                                    ABSENT:       None

 

Motion carried.

 

13.       PRESENTATION OF INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT FOR AUGUST 2007.

 

Janis Jordan presented the financial status of the Addison Park District for the month of August 2007.

 

 14.    PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR REPORT AND COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS

 

President Jessen mentioned the Founders Day Parade that the Village and the Shriners will be having on October 7th, along with the Fall Fest.

 

Commissioner Welkomer mentioned the Strategic Planning Session he attended with Executive Director McKinnon.

 

Executive Director McKinnon mentioned that the new Safety Coordinator, Mark Goode, is scheduled to start employment on October 1st.

 

 

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The Village of Addison will be conducting a disaster drill on September 29th.

 

The recent storm on August 23rd caused extensive wind damage to the District computer hardware.  Replacement costs totaled $11,500.

 

At the present time, Links & Tees is operating under fall hours.

 

The Parks and Recreation Foundation Golf Event achieved a profit of $9,360.00.

 

World Wide Day of Play Events will be held on Sept 29th.

 

District 4 - No report.

 

District 88 - No report.

 

Village of Addison - President Jessen mentioned the Town Center Project is moving forward.

 

Township - No report.

 

Special Events - Commissioner Reed mentioned the committee met with the Mayor.  Commissioner Reed is no longer on the committee; Kathy Willis is the Chairperson.

 

IAPD - No report.

 

NRPA - President Jessen stated the Conference will be held next week.

 

15.       WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE OR COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED

 

A letter was sent by Cindy Fiermuga commenting on the wonderful Keypers program offered here at the Park District and thanking staff for a wonderful job.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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16.       EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

None.

 

The next Board meeting will be October 29, 2007, at 8:00 p.m.

 

On motion by Welkomer, seconded by Reed, to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m.

 

                                                                        Respectfully Submitted By,

 

 

 

                                                                        Lisa Zucchero

                                                                        Recording Secretary