ADDISON PARK DISTRICT
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
1. CALL
TO ORDER
President Jessen called the meeting to order at
Absent: Capizzano and Ortale.
Also in attendance: Attorney, Pat Bond; Executive Director, Mark McKinnon; Superintendent of Recreation, Michael Walaszek; Superintendent of Finance,
Janis Jordan; Fitness Center Operations Manager, Greg
Vitale; Golf Facility Manager, Charles Sims; Community Leisure Service Manager, Geri Estvanik.
Absent: Superintendent of Parks and Planning, Noel Rolle, and Marketing & Communications Supervisor, Traci Wicks.
ATTENDING GUESTS
See attached list.
2. CHANGE IN AGENDA
None.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Due to the large crowd and in order to accommodate everyone, Attorney Bond proceeded to explain the rules to be followed.
Angelo Chrysogelos talked about when he was a park commissioner. He also talked about a newspaper article dated November 28, 2007, which quoted President Jessen as saying that the Park District received a letter from Village Manager, Joe Block, asking that the Park Board annex the unincorporated Nature Center. Mr. Chrysogelos filled out a Freedom of Information Act form requesting a copy of the letter.
His reply was that no such document exists.
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Clarence DuPree also discussed the history of the Nature Center. Mr. DuPree stated there are extinct species
in the Nature Center because of the lack of proper maintenance of the
pond. He also stated that the pond was
originally 8 feet deep and as of today, it is 18 inches deep. His opinion is that the environmental record
of the
Art Naumann stated that the Nature Center has been a problem
for the Village, Park District, and 53 Trails Estate from the very
beginning. He stated the reason is
because the people who are asking for the annexation have a track record of
putting more on a lot than the Village planned. We have
enough concrete, asphalt, and lawn; we need some nature space.
Clarence DuPree spoke again.
He mentioned that 20 years ago he used to come to the park district a
lot and the relationship between the park district and the people from 53 Trail
Estates was that of mutual respect. This
situation today with the
Marie Peterson asked why the Village wants the land.
Attorney Bond reinstated that this was an opportunity for public comment only.
President Jessen proceeded to explain.
Corporal Rob Wilson from DuPage County Sheriff’s Office stated that the sheriff has assured him that they have enough staff to handle the two problems they have had in the past 14 years.
Cherry Neitzka discussed how poorly the parks are kept in
President Jessen stated that matter was taken care of by Noel, even though it was not on our property.
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It was stated by Mrs. Neitzka that
5. RESOLUTIONS & PRESENTATIONS
a) Presentation of Top 100 Golf Practice Facility Plaque
Charles Sims presented the Board with a plaque of recognition for being one of the top 100 Golf Practice Facilities of North America.
b) Resolution 08-R-03 for Participation in the Village Newsletter
ON MOTION BY WELKOMER, SECONDED BY REED, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 08-R-03
FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE VILLAGE NEWSLETTER.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Reed, Welkomer, and Jessen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Capizzano and Ortale
Motion carried.
c) Resolution 08-R-04 Authorizing Intervention in Certain Tax Appeal Cases
ON MOTION BY WELKOMER, SECONDED BY REED, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 08-R-04 AUTHORIZING
INTERVENTION IN CERTAIN TAX APPEAL CASES.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Capizzano and Ortale
d) Ordinance 08-03 Authorizing the Addison Park District to Seek Annexation of the Army Trail Nature Center and a portion of Tamara Heights Parks to the Village of Addison.
ON MOTION BY WELKOMER, SECONDED BY REED, TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 08-03 AUTHORIZING
THE ADDISON PARK DISTRICT TO SEEK ANNEXATION OF THE ARMY TRAIL NATURE CENTER
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ROLL CALL: AYES: Reed, Welkomer, and Jessen
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Capizzano and Ortale
6. CONSENT AGENDA
a) Approval of Centennial Window Bid
b) Approval of Club Fitness Landscaping Bid
c) Approval of T-Shirt Bid
d) Approval of Fireworks Bid
e) Approval of Vehicle Purchase - Request to replace one Parks Department vehicle from State Bid in fiscal year 2008/2009.
ON MOTION BY REED, SECONDED BY WELKOMER, TO APPROVE
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Capizzano and Ortale
Motion carried.
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ON MOTION BY WELKOMER, SECONDED BY REED, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
BOARD MEETING OF JANUARY 28
Motion Carried.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Update on
Executive Director McKinnon discussed the situation at Highview Park in regards to the couch, which was on the property line of the post office. He mentioned that Noel and his
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department took care of the situation.
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a) Proposed 2008 - 2009 Budget & Appropriation Ordinance 08-02.
ON MOTION BY REED, SECONDED BY WELKOMER, TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 08-02 TO
PLACE THE PROPOSED ADDISON PARK DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2008 - 2009 BUDGET &
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE ON DISPLAY FOR THIRTY DAYS
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Capizzano and Ortale
Motion carried.
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
a) Committee of the Whole
President Jessen mentioned the Committee met earlier this evening to discuss the Community Recreation Center Space Analysis Study.
b) Finance & Administration
Commissioner Reed mentioned that the Committee met earlier this evening to discuss accounts payable, ratifications, and budget review.
c) Building & Grounds
Commissioner Welkomer mentioned the Committee met earlier this evening. A report was given by Geri Estvanik pertaining to the Green Committee and some of the projects that were taking place. Also discussed was the company Wild Goose Chase that Links and Tees is currently using to eliminate goose droppings and to possibly use this company at other parks.
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d) Recreation
Commissioner Welkomer mentioned the Committee met earlier this evening and discussed the shirt bid recommendation, the bid recommendation for the fireworks, and the pool update.
The Calendar of Events was read.
e) Facilities
Commissioner Reed mentioned the Committee met earlier this evening and discussed was that Links and Tees was presented with a plaque for being one of the top 100 Golf Practice Facilities in North America. The window bid at Centennial was also discussed.
11. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FOR
ON
MOTION BY REED, SECONDED BY WELKOMER, TO APPROVE THE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE OF THE
REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 24, 2008, IN THE AMOUNT OF $121,040.06.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Capizzano and Ortale
Motion carried.
12. APPROVAL OF PAYABLES FOR RATIFICATION
THROUGH
ON MOTION BY REED, SECONDED BY WELKOMER, TO APPROVE THE PAYABLES FOR
RATIFICATION OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 24, 2008, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$107,324.53.
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Capizzano and Ortale
Motion carried.
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13. PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL REPORT OF FEBRUARY
2008
Janis Jordan presented the report for the month of February 2008.
14. PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR REPORT
Executive Director McKinnon mentioned that he and staff are currently working with IPRA for the Distinguish Agency Award.
Staff will be attending a Sister Cities Organizational meeting on Tuesday, March 25.
Staff is gearing up to start working on athletic fields as soon as the weather cooperates.
The Easter Egg Hunt was a success.
Links & Tees customers and revenues are ahead of last year.
At Club Fitness, True Entertainment will be installing an LCD television and digital player in the Club Fitness Lobby.
The Summer Brochure will be delivered on May 11.
NEDSRA
Executive Director McKinnon mentioned several budget projects that they are currently working on.
District 4
No report.
District 88
President Jessen mentioned a letter from District 88 supporting the annexation of the Nature Center.
Village
No report.
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Township
No report.
Special Events
No report.
IAPD/NRPA
President Jessen mentioned that he and Executive Director McKinnon attended a Legislative Conference in Washington.
15. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE OR COMMUNICATIONS
RECEIVED
BCA Newsletter
NEDSRA Spring Brochure
16. EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
17. ADJOURNMENT
ON MOTION BY REED, SECONDED BY WELKOMER,
TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 9:00 P.M.
Motion carried.
The next Regular Board meeting will be Monday, April 28, at Club Fitness.
Respectfully Submitted By,
Lisa Zucchero
Recording Secretary