MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

OF THE ADDISON PARK DISTRICT

HELD AT CENTENNIAL/CLUB FITNESS

1776 WEST CENTENNIAL PLACE, ADDISON, ILLINOIS

APRIL 28, 2008

President Jessen called the meeting to order at 8:25 P.M.

PRESENT: Commissioners Jessen, Ortale, Capizzano, Reed and Welkomer

ABSENT: None

STAFF PRESENT: Executive Director Mark McKinnon, Superintendent of Recreation, Michael Walaszek; Superintendent of Parks and Planning, Noel Rolle; Fitness Center Operations Manager, Greg Vitale; Golf Facility Manager, Charles Sims; Community Leisure Services Manager, Geri Estvanik; and Marketing & Communication Supervisor, Traci Wicks and Executive Administrative Assistant, Lisa Bruni

OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney Bond

President Jessen welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Changes to the Agenda

None

Pledge of Allegiance

At 8:39 p.m., President Jessen moved to recess the meeting to go into a public hearing regarding the Review of the Combined Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Addison Park District for fiscal year 2008/2009. Commissioner Reed seconded the motion, which carried.

The regular meeting reconvened at 8:42 p.m.

Public Comment

None

Resolutions and Presentations

Director McKinnon presented the 2008 PDRMA Accreditation Plaque. He explained that the District received a 97.16% on their review, the highest that the district has ever received. He stated that he was proud to present this plaque to the board and the community. The board thanked the staff for their hard work.

Consent Agenda

Commissioner Welkomer moved to approve the vehicle purchase for replacement of the Chevy Trailblazer from stated bid in fiscal year 2008/2009. Commissioner Reed seconded the motion, which passed unanimously on a Roll Call vote as follows:

AYES: Commissioners Jessen, Capizzano, Reed, Ortale and Welkomer

NAYES: None

ABSENT: None

Approval of Minutes

Commissioner Welkomer moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of March 24, 2008 and the special meeting minutes of April 3, 2008. Commissioner Reed seconded the motion, which passed unanimously on a Voice Vote.

Unfinished Business

None

New Business

None

Committee Reports

Committee of the Whole

Commissioner Jessen stated that BCA was present to discuss their preliminary plans for renovations to the CRC when funding becomes available. He also discussed the goals and objectives for 2007/2008 and the great job that staff did completing them. President Jessen then discussed the draft repair and replacement plan, the approval of the vehicle purchase to replace the Chevy Trailblazer and that the board approved a survey of the community to gather input about the failed referendum.

Finance and Administration

Commissioner Reed discussed the accounts payable for April 28, 2008 and the ratification of payables through April 28, 2008. He also discussed the interim financial report for March.

Buildings and Grounds

Commissioner Welkomer stated that there was no board action required for buildings and grounds today. He added that the board will be taking a tour of the parks on June 14^th and discuss the Army Trail Nature Center fact sheet.

Recreation

Commissioner Ortale stated that no board action was taken in the committee meeting with regards to recreation. He then reviewed the upcoming calendar of events.

Facilities

Commissioner Capizzano stated that there was no board action taken and gave a brief recap of the IEG report provided by Geri Estvanik. Fitness Center Operations Manager, Greg Vitale explained and provided the board with details of the upcoming Open House at Club Fitness. Golf Operations Manger, Charles Sims updated the board on the dome and range use. He also explained the rental opportunities that were available at Links and Tees.

Approval of Accounts Payable for April 28, 2008

Commissioner Reed moved to approve the accounts payable for April 28, 2008 in the amount of $100,046.02. Commissioner Welkomer seconded the motion which passed unanimously on a Roll Call vote as follows:

AYES: Commissioners Jessen, Capizzano, Reed, Ortale and Welkomer

NAYES: None

ABSENT: None

Approval of Payables for Ratification through April 28, 2008

Commissioner Reed then moved to approve the payables for ratification through April 28, 2008 in the amount of $84,140.37. Commissioner Welkomer seconded the motion which passed unanimously on a Roll Call vote as follows:

AYES: Commissioners Jessen, Capizzano, Reed, Ortale and Welkomer

NAYES: None

ABSENT: None

Presentation of Financial Report for March 2008

Director McKinnon reviewed the March financial reports in Superintendent of Finance, Janis Jordan’s absence. He stated that Links and Tees has had a record year in terms of revenue and that Club Fitness has a lot of deferred income based on the changes that were made regarding membership disbursements. He ended by stating that the recreation fund was doing well.

President/Director Report and Commissioner Comments

NEDSRA

Director McKinnon stated the Reach for the Stars event would be taking place on Tuesday, June 3^rd. He also discussed the communications that were received from NEDSRA that were included in the board packet.

District 4

No Report

District 88

No Report

Village

President Jessen stated that he and Director McKinnon attended the Metropolitan Mayor’s Caucus and that the next meeting would be hosted by the District.

Township

Commissioner Capizzano stated that the township held a town hall meeting regarding the sale of the township property and that they are beginning to negotiate and get appraisals for the property.

Special Events

None

IAPD/NRPA

None

Director Report/Commissioner Comments

President Jessen thanked staff for putting together a fact sheet regarding the Army Trail Nature Center. He stated that in the past few months’ misconceptions regarding the property have been surfacing and he is happy that the facts will now be provided to the public.

Commissioner Welkomer agreed with President Jensen’s comments and stated felt badly that the residents of 53 Trails were misinformed about the Districts annexation of the property and the reasons that the Board was annexing it.

Commissioner Capizzano also agreed with the comments and stated that originally he was unsure of the annexation but after the Willowbrook High School shut down he was convinced that annexation of the property was the right thing to do because it would allow the Addison Police Department to patrol and enforce the park district’s ordinances.

Commissioner Ortale also agreed and added that safety is an issue and that since the property is owned by the park district that the property should be a part of Addison.

Director McKinnon highlighted this month’s Director’s report and entertained questions from the Board regarding upcoming events and meetings.

Written Correspondence or Communications Received

Director McKinnon reviewed the correspondences and communications that were included in the board packet.

Executive Session

At 9:26 p.m. Commissioner Capizzano moved that the Board go into Executive Session, pursuant to Sections (a) (c)(5&6), (a)(c) 11 and (B)(1) of Chapter 5 ILCS 120/1.01 et seq., in accordance with the Illinois Open Meetings Act, to discuss acquisition, lease and/or disposition of real property, potential claims and/or litigation and personnel. Commissioner Welkomer seconded the motion which passed unanimously on a Roll Call vote as follows:

AYES: Commissioners Jessen, Capizzano, Reed, Ortale and Welkomer

NAYES: None

ABSENT: None

The regular meeting resumed at 10:02 p.m.

Adjournment

At 10:02 p.m. Commissioner Welkomer moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reed and carried.

Respectfully Submitted by,

Lisa Bruni

Recording Secretary