Nov. 27, 2005

<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> <B>Nov. 27, 2005</B></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> <A HREF="august_3_2006.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="August 3, 2006">August 3, 2006</A></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 on November 17, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at the Administrative Offices of the Park District, 7501 Harrison Street, Forest Park, Illinois.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Roll Call: </B>President Boy called the meeting to order.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.  Commissioners Byrnes, Kolinek, McDermott, Sansone and President Boy answered present.  Also present were Director Dave Novak, Superintendent Larry Buckley, Treasurer Gerald Sebesta and Secretary Chris Richards.  Seth Stern of the Forest Park Review was also in attendance.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Approval of Agenda:</B> Motion was made by Commissioner McDermott, seconded by Commissioner Kolinek, to approve the agenda. Roll Call: Ayes: Commissioners Byrnes, Kolinek, McDermott, Sansone, Boy.  Nays: None.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Approval of Minutes:</B>  </div> <div> -Motion was made by Commissioner Kolinek, seconded by Commissioner  McDermott, to approve the minutes of the October 13, 2005 Regular Meeting.  Ayes:5; Nays: 0.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Correspondence:</B>  The Board reviewed the correspondence file which included our membership renewal letter from Forest Park Main Street, the October Forest Park Public Schools Dist. No 91 Board Highlights, a copy of Director Novak's memo to Mayor Calderone concerning Village vehicle stickers, copies of Auditor Greg Miller's letters to both the county and state requesting a 30 day extension for filing this year's audit and a copy of the state's letter granting an extension.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Public Comment:</B> None.</div> <div>      </div> <div> <B>Treasurer's Report:</B></div> <div> -Treasurer Sebesta reviewed the lists of disbursements for October and November.  The computer disbursements totaled $93,538.47; manual checks totaled $21,638.88 for a grand total of $115,177.35 in disbursements presented for approval.  Motion was made by Commissioner McDermott, seconded by Commissioner Sansone, to approve disbursements for October and November.  Roll Call: Ayes: Commissioners Byrnes, Kolinek, McDermott, Sansone, Boy.  Nays: None. </div> <div> -Treasurer Sebesta reported that fund balances for the close of October totaled $705,194.26.  He noted that we did receive some tax money in October and the bulk of it has been received in November; it should be 90% collected by November 30.  He commented that, although the Bond and Interest Fund shows a large balance, we do have a large debt service payment due on December 1st.  Gerry anticipates that, after this payment, our balance will be in the $350,000 to $450,000 range.  The investment schedule shows $1,031,068.51 invested in our Money Market account at Forest Park National at 2.5%, however he repeated that these funds will be reduced by the December 1st debt service payment. Motion was made by Commissioner Sansone, seconded by Commissioner Byrnes, to accept the October Financial Statements.  Roll Call: Ayes:  Commissioners Byrnes, Kolinek, McDermott, Sansone, Boy.  Nays: None. 5.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Maintenance Report:</B></div> <div> -Superintendent Buckley reported that the re-gelcoating of the waterslides is nearly complete and he is happy with the work.  There is a leak in the plumbing to the open slide that he will repair in the spring.  He has also replaced the steel service door into the filter room. He told the Board that the heaters in the pool filter building are in bad shape and he will be replacing them in the next few weeks with new furnaces that are more basic.  The old heating  system was a combustion system and was more sophisticated than what is needed there.  The furnaces will cost $2750.00 and the only additional cost will be the labor for installation.  </div> <div> -Larry informed the Board that the existing fixtures on the flag pole have been replaced and it is now well lit.  President Boy suggested that Larry submit the invoices for repair parts to the VFW.</div> <div> -The Day Camp vans and truck will be winterized and serviced this week.  </div> <div> -Larry reported that the left side of Field One has been leveled and resodded and the maintenance crew has been trying to keep up with falling leaves in the Park, so that they can begin the task of fertilizing and aerating the grounds for the winter.</div> <div> -PDRMA will be out to re-inspect the park on November 29th.  All of the items that needed to be corrected have been and Larry reported that he will be updating the maintenance and safety manuals.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Assistant Director's Report:</B></div> <div> -In Assistant Director Larry Piekarz's absence, Director Novak updated the Board on his condition - he is home from the hospital and feeling better.  Dave indicated that most of the items in Larry's report could be discussed at the next meeting, however he did want to mention that the June 9 date scheduled for the Relay for Life in Larry's report has been changed because the Summerfest Committee has already requested to use our stage on June 9th and 10th.  The Relay for Life Committee has requested that we host the event on their alternate date June 16th.  </div> <div> -Commissioner Kolinek reported that there were many interesting sessions at the NRPA Conference.  Larry's report highlighted some of the items that he thought the Board would be interested in and Greg reviewed some of the materials he brought back, stating that they would be available for other commissioners to review.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Director's Report:</B> </div> <div> -Director Novak reported that he attended the IAPD Legal Symposium on November 3rd.  Many of the matters that were addressed in the Audit of Operations that we recently completed were discussed in detail at the symposium.  He received materials that recommend a number of new policies that are being adopted by park districts and municipalities and will be bringing more information to the Board over the next few months.</div> <div> -Dave received notice that SportsFields, the firm that installed our synthetic turf field, has changed its name to Grass Valley Turf Company and that he has been assured that the six remaining years of our warranty will be covered by Grass Valley Turf.  He has requested that we receive written confirmation of this. </div> <div> -Director Novak confirmed that the work on the waterslides is nearly completed and he, Larry and Larry have inspected the work completed on the open slide and it is satisfactory.</div> <div> Old Business:</div> <div> -President Boy asked if there were any questions or matters for discussion relating to the FY 2004/05 Audit presented by Greg Miller at the October 13, 2006 meeting.  There being none, motion was made by Commissioner Byrnes, seconded by Commissioner McDermott, to approve the FY 2004/05 Audit.  Roll Call: Ayes: Commissioners Byrnes, Kolinek, McDermott, Sansone, Boy.  Nays: None. </div> <div> -President Boy presented the Resolution Regarding Amendments to and Restatement of WSSRA Amended Articles of Agreement that will serve as authorization for Director Novak, as our representative to WSSRA, to vote in favor of the recently revised agreement at the Special Meeting of the WSSRA Board of Directors on November 28, 2005.  Motion was made by Commissioner McDermott, seconded by Commissioner Kolinek to adopt the Resolution Regarding Amendments to and Restatement of WSSRA Amended Articles of Agreement.  Roll Call: Ayes:  Commissioners Byrnes, Kolinek, McDermott, Sansone, Boy.  Nays: None. </div> <div> -President Boy presented the Truth in Taxation Law Resolution. This resolution estimates the amount of taxes to be levied for the next year and states that, because the increase over last year is less than 5%, no public hearing or publication is required.  Adoption of this resolution is required under the Truth in Taxation Law no less than 20 days before adoption of the levy.  Motion was made by Commissioner Kolinek, seconded by Commissioner Sansone, to adopt the Truth in Taxation Law Resolution.  Roll Call:  Ayes: Commissioners Byrnes, Kolinek, McDermott, Sansone, Boy.  Nays: None. </div> <div> -Commissioner Byrnes noted that this year's safety awards were included in this month's disbursements and felt that recipients should be recognized and commended.  The following employees received safety awards this year: John Boy, Dennis Crotty, Larry Piekarz, Chris Richards, Lianne Ryan-Robinette and Vicki Stisevic.</div> <bR> <div> <B>New Business</B>:</div> <div> -President Boy announced that it has been recommended that a Special Meeting be held for the purpose of discussion of Year One Capital Improvement Projects.  Motion was made by Commissioner Sansone, seconded by Commissioner Byrnes, that a Special Meeting be scheduled for Thursday, December 1, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of discussion of Year One Capital Improvement Projects and Bid Packet Authroization.  Roll Call: Ayes: Commissioners Byrnes, Kolinek, McDermott, Sansone, Boy.  Nays: None. </div> <bR> <div> <B>Adjournment:</B></div> <div> -Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner McDermott and seconded by Commissioner Kolinek at 7:33 p.m.  Ayes: 5.</div> <bR> <div> Submitted by:                 Chris Richards, Board Secretary</div> <bR> <div> Approved:                Howard Boy, Board of Commissioners</div> <bR> <div>                     Greg Kolinek, Board of Commissioners</div> <bR> <div> Date:                    12/15/05</div> </td> </tr></table></body>