August 3, 2006

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=120 BGCOLOR="#009999" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B><IMG SRC="424ad640.jpg" border=0 width="429" height="100" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><B>Park District of Forest Park </B></FONT><B>    </B><B> |     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Park District of Forest Park "><B>home</B></A></div> <div>  back to  <A HREF="2005_06_meeting_minutes.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="200506 Meeting Minutes"><B>2005-06 Meeting Minutes</B></A></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000" background="0c0d2013.jpg"> <div> <B>www.pdofp.org</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id43.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Oct. 13, 2005">Oct. 13, 2005</A></div> <div> <A HREF="id47.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Nov. 27, 2005">Nov. 27, 2005</A></div> <div> <A HREF="id61.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Jan. 19, 2006">Jan. 19, 2006</A></div> <div> <A HREF="feb_16_2006_special_meeting.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Feb. 16, 2006 Special Meeting">Feb. 16, 2006 Special Meeting</A></div> <div> <A HREF="feb_16_2006.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Feb. 16, 2006">Feb. 16, 2006</A></div> <div> <A HREF="march_16_2006.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="March 16, 2006">March 16, 2006</A></div> <div> <A HREF="april_20_20068f.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="April 20, 2006">April 20, 2006</A></div> <div> <A HREF="may_4_200693.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="May 4, 2006">May 4, 2006</A></div> <div> <A HREF="may_18_200695.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="May 18, 2006">May 18, 2006</A></div> <div> <A HREF="june_1_200699.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="June 1, 2006">June 1, 2006</A></div> <div> <A HREF="june_15_20069e.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="June 15, 2006">June 15, 2006</A></div> <div> <A HREF="july_6_2006a1.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="July 6, 2006">July 6, 2006</A></div> <div> <A HREF="july_20_2006aa.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="July 20, 2006">July 20, 2006</A></div> <div> <B>August 3, 2006</B></div> <div> <A HREF="august_17_2006b6.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="AUGUST 17, 2006">AUGUST 17, 2006</A></div> <div> <A HREF="august_24_2006_special_meeti.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="August 24, 2006 Special Meeting">August 24, 2006 Special Meeting</A></div> <div> <A HREF="sept_21_2006.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Sept. 21, 2006">Sept. 21, 2006</A></div> <div> <A HREF="oct_19_2006be.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Oct. 19, 2006">Oct. 19, 2006</A></div> <div> <A HREF="nov_16_2006c0.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Nov. 16, 2006">Nov. 16, 2006</A></div> <div> <A HREF="dec_21_2006.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Dec. 21, 2006">Dec. 21, 2006</A></div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=360 width="100%" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS of the Park District of Forest Park, Cook County, Illinois was held in the Administration Building of the Park District of Forest Park, 7501 Harrison Street, Forest Park, Illinois at 7:00 p.m. on August 3, 2006.</div> <bR> <div> Roll Call: President Boy chaired the meeting.  Commissioners Espinosa, McDermott Sansone and Boy answered present.  Commissioner Byrnes was an excused absence.  Also present were Director Dave Novak, Assistant Director Larry Piekarz, Superintendent Larry Buckley and Secretary Chris Richards.   Special Guest Sandy Gbur of WSSRA was also in attendance, as was Citizen Maurice Sivek.</div> <bR> <div> The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.</div> <bR> <div> Approval of Agenda: Motion was made by Commissioner McDermott, seconded by Commissioner Espinosa  to approve the agenda.  Ayes: 4.</div> <bR> <div> Approval of Minutes:</div> <div>  -Motion was made by Commissioner Sansone, seconded by Commissioner McDermott, to approve the minutes of the July 20, 2006 Regular Meeting.  Ayes: 4. </div> <bR> <div> Correspondence: The Board reviewed the correspondence file which included a notice from the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce for their night at Maywood Race Track on August 24, copies of Director Novak's thank you letters for the tournament and print-outs of articles on the tournament from Chicagoball.com and 16inchgame.com.     </div> <div> Public Comment: None.</div> <bR> <div> Special Guest: Sandy Gbur presented an overview of WSSRA and statistics for participation in 2005, particularly as the relate to Forest Park residents.</div> <bR> <div> Maintenance Report:</div> <div> -Superintendent Buckley said that, in spite of the heat, he felt all went well for the tournament.   He reported that the hot water heater has been installed in the Administration Building, however, we still need a new mixer valve, which will be installed.  He also reported that a flagpole has been installed on the synthetic turf field.</div> <bR> <div> Assistant Director's Report:</div> <div> -Assistant Director Piekarz reported that pool attendance in July has been good due to the hot weather. </div> <div> -Larry presented the financial report for the 2006 No Glove Nationals, stating that although our revenue was somewhat less than last year, our expenses were lower as well, so we made approximately the same amount as we did in 2005.  He thanked the Board for their time and efforts during the tournament.</div> <div> -Larry reported that the Fall brochure will be mailed to residents during the last week of August.  The "Hugs Not Drugs" Women's Softball Tournament will be held August 12 & 13 here at the Park.  He has charged a reduced rental rate of $25.00 per hour for this charitable event.  He has also rented the soccer field to the Dominican University Soccer team during August as their field is under repair.  Commissioner McDermott suggested that a meeting be held, as was done last year, to review the 4th of July and Tournament Special Events while they are still fresh in everyone's mind, so that notes can be made for next year.  This committee meeting was scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on August 17th, prior to the Regular Board Meeting.</div> <bR> <div> Director's Report:</div> <div> -Director Novak thanked the Board for dedicating this tournament to him.  He thanked commissioners, staff and volunteers for their hard work and reported that he received many compliments from players and fans over the four-day event.</div> <bR> <div> Unfinished Business:</div> <div> -Director Novak reported that three responses were received to RFQ's for Professional Construction Management Services.  He, Assistant Director Piekarz, President Boy and Scott Triphahn will review and evaluate the proposals prior to arranging interviews.</div> <div> -Dave displayed the plans for the walking circuit in the Park.  He described the signage and  brick pavers that will be installed for the circuit in the near future.  </div> <bR> <div> New Business:</div> <div> -None.</div> <bR> <div> Adjournment:                                         </div> <div> -Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Espinosa at 7:35 p.m., seconded by Commissioner McDermott.  Ayes: 4.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Submitted by:        Chris Richards,  Secretary</div> <bR> <div> Approved:        Howard Boy, Board of Park Commissioners</div> <bR> <div>             Cathleen McDermott, Board of Park Commissioners</div> <div>                         </div> <div> Date:            August 17, 2006</div> </td> </tr></table></body>