ADDISON PARK DISTRICT
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
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.
Larry Kurkowski
Bob Nissen
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.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Motion carried.
b) Recognition
of
Swim and Dive Conference Team was acknowledged for
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
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
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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
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a)
Bob Nissan, from the Village of Addison, was present to discuss the plans and impact to the Park District.
b)
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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