ADDISON PARK DISTRICT
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
JULY 28, 2008
MINUTES
1. CALL
TO ORDER
President Jessen called the meeting to order at 8:15 p.m. Those in attendance: Commissioners: Capizzano, Ortale, Reed, and Welkomer.
Absent: None.
Also in attendance: Attorney, Pat Bond; Executive Director, Mark McKinnon; Superintendent of Parks and Planning, Noel Rolle; Superintendent of Finance, Janis Jordan; Fitness Center Operations Manager, Greg Vitale; Golf Facility Manager,
Charles Sims; Community Leisure Services Manager, Geri Estvanik; and Marketing & Communications Supervisor, Traci Wicks.
Absent: Superintendent of Recreation, Michael Walaszek.
2. CHANGE IN AGENDA
None.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
5. PRESENTATIONS
a) Introduction of new staff member
Director McKinnon introduced Darlene Schnidt as our new Adult Services Coordinator. She will also perform functions for the Finance Department.
b) Resolution R#08-R06 Honoring Mike Caputo for Emergency Response to a distressed participant.
ON MOTION BY
CAPIZZANO, SECONDED BY REED,
TO APPROVE RESOLUTION R #08-R06, A RESOLUTION HONORING MIKE
CAPUTO FOR EMERCENCY RESPONSE TO A DISTRESSED PARTICIPANT.
Motion carried.
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c) NEDSRA Presentation Recognizing Addison Special Athletes
Karen Lesniak from NEDSRA was present with the NEDSRA participants to be recognized by the Addison Park District.
d) Resolution R #08-R-07 recognizing Addison Special Recreation Athletes and NEDSRA.
ON MOTION BY WELKOMER, SECONDED BY REED, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION R #08-R-07, A
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ADDISON SPECIAL RECREATION ATHLETES AND NEDSRA.
Motion carried.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ON MOTION BY WELKOMER, SECONDED BY REED, TO APPROVE
THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON JUNE 23, 2008.
Motion Carried.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS
a) Committee of the Whole
President Jessen mentioned that the committee met earlier this evening to discuss
the forming of the Citizens Advisory Committee, the survey results from the residents of Addison pertaining to the referendum, and the Community Recreation Center Master Plan. Also discussed was the Board and Development Training.
b) Finance & Administration
Commissioner Reed stated that the committee met earlier this evening to discuss the accounts payables, payables for ratification, and the monthly financial report for June 2008.
ON MOTION BY REED, SECONDED BY WELKOMER, TO APPROVE THE ACCOUNTS
PAYABLE OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF JULY
28, 2008, IN THE AMOUNT OF $192,652.77.
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NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Motion carried.
ON MOTION BY REED, SECONDED BY WELKOMER, TO APPROVE THE PAYABLES FOR
RATIFICATION OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2008, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$174,647.04.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Motion carried.
Janis Jordan gave her presentation of the financial report for June 2008.
c) Building & Grounds
Commissioner Welkomer talked about the committee meeting earlier this evening to discuss the improvements of a practice area at Links and Tees.
Also given was an update at Club Fitness and the renovations that are currently taking place.
The Committee discussed having the Addison Park District soccer programs at Foxdale Park.
d) Recreation
Commissioner Capizzano mentioned the committee met earlier this evening and discussed the outdoor pool update and the surveys that were sent out to the Addison residents.
The Calendar of Events was read.
e) Community Development
Commissioner Ortale stated that the Community Development Committee is a new committee. He mentioned some of the things that they will be reporting on such as
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special community events, advisory committee activity, activities surrounding the foundation committee, and things that will bring revenue into our community.
Commissioner Ortale stated the committee met earlier this evening and discussed
the new leadership for the Foundation Committee and that they are currently looking for new candidates for this committee. The golf event that was held by the foundation was very successful.
Also mentioned is that we are currently looking for volunteers to serve on the Foundation Committee in various roles.
An IEG update was given.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
9.
a) Presentation and Final Report on Community Park Master Plan by BCA Architect, Daniel Altiano. Daniel gave a presentation on the Community Recreation Facility. He discussed the the master plan timeline and presented a summary of the project.
Commissioner Ortale emphasized that this is a project that could take place and has not currently been approved.
b) Links and Tees Renovation Bid
ON MOTION BY WELKOMER, SECONDED BY REED, TO APPROVE THE BID FROM THE
LOWEST BIDDER, HOLLEMBEAK CONSTRUCTION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $189,726.00, AND THE
ADDITIONAL FUNDS NEEDED WOULD BE UTILIZED FROM THE CAPITAL CONTINGENCY FUND.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Motion carried.
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c) Citizens Advisory Committee By-Laws
ON MOTION BY ORTALE, SECONDED BY REED, TO
APPROVE THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE BY-LAWS.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Motion carried.
10. PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR REPORT
Commissioner Ortale congratulated the people at the Addison Public Library with their efforts on the grand opening.
Commissioner Capizzano mentioned the special deal at Club Fitness.
Commissioner Reed thanked the residents on filling out the survey for the referendum.
Commissioner Welkomer commented on Park Pride Day and what a great job the volunteers did.
President Jessen mentioned that the park dancers would be going to the state fair.
The Volunteer dinner will be October 9, 2008.
Executive Director McKinnon read items from the Director’s Report for the month.
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11. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE OR COMMUNICATIONS
RECEIVED
a) Links & Tees Facility Profile Article Published in May/June 2008 Issue of Golf Range Magazine.
b) My Choice Art Exhibit
c) Board and Administrator Newsletter
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
President Jessen adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m to go into Executive Session for:
Personnel pursuant to 5 ILCS-120/2 (C) (1)
Land Acquisition pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (5)
Review Executive Session Minutes pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (21)
ON MOTION BY CAPIZZANO, SECONDED BY REED, TO
GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 9:20 P.M.
Motion carried unanimously.
13. MATTERS TO BE REFERRED FROM EXECUTIVE
SESSION
None.
14. ADJOURNMENT
ON
MOTION BY WELKOMER, SECONDED BY REED, TO RECONVENE THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING AT
9:55 P.M.
ON
MOTION BY REED, SECONDED BY WELKOMER, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 9:56 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted By,
Lisa Zucchero
Recording Secretary