July 20, 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> <B>July 20, 2006</B></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 in the Administration Building of the Park District of Forest Park, 7501 Harrison Street, Forest Park, Illinois at 7:00 p.m. on July 20, 2006.</div> <bR> <div> Roll Call: President Boy chaired the meeting.  Commissioners Boy, Byrnes, Espinosa, McDermott and Sansone answered present.  Also present were Director Dave Novak, Assistant Director Larry Piekarz, Recreation Supervisor Lianne Ryan-Robinette, Treasurer Gerald Sebesta  and Secretary Chris Richards. </div> <bR> <div> The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.</div> <bR> <div> Approval of Agenda: Motion was made by Commissioner Byrnes, seconded by Commissioner McDermott to approve the agenda.  Ayes: 5.</div> <bR> <div> Approval of Minutes:</div> <div>  -Motion was made by Commissioner McDermott, seconded by Commissioner Espinosa, to approve the minutes of the July 6, 2006 Regular Meeting.  Roll Call:  Ayes: Commissioners Byrnes, Espinosa, McDermott, Sansone and Boy.</div> <bR> <div> Correspondence: The Board reviewed the correspondence file which included an e-mail from Dan Danielson of the Chicago Petanque Club thanking us for and complimenting the petanque courts, a thank you note from the 2006 Forest Park Middle School 8th graders for our donation to their graduation dance and a copy of an article from the Forest Park Review of 7/12 concerning Jimmy's Place in Forest Park as the winner of the WSSRA "Fun in the Sun" campaign.</div> <div> Public Comment:</div> <div> -Commissioner Sansone passed along a request from a park patron; she would like to have portapotties located at Field 2 during the tournament.  Director Novak stated that there is one located there throughout the summer and that two are added for the tournament weekend.</div> <bR> <div> Public Hearing:</div> <div> -Motion was made by Commissioner McDermott, seconded by Commissioner Sansone, to call to order the Public Hearing for Ordinance 060720 the Budget and Appropriations Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2006-07.  Ayes: 5.</div> <div> -President Boy opened the floor to questions and/or comments concerning the 2006-07 Fiscal Year Budget.  There were none.</div> <div> -Motion was made by Commissioner McDermott, seconded by Commissioner Espinosa, to adjourn the Public Hearing for Ordinance 060720 the Budget and Appropriations Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2006-07.  Ayes: 5.</div> <bR> <div> Treasurer's Report:</div> <div> -Treasurer Sebesta reviewed the lists of computer checks totaling $125,497.53 and manual checks totaling $19,567.52 for a grand total of $145,065.05 in disbursements for June and July.</div> <div> Motion was made by Commissioner McDermott, seconded by Commissioner Byrnes, to approve the disbursements for June and July.  Roll Call: Ayes: Byrnes, Espinosa, McDermott, Sansone and Boy.</div> <div> -Gerry reported that balances for the close of June totaled $704,698.85, commenting that only a couple of funds show minor deficits.  Investments, as of 7/19/06, total $671,624.95 in our Money Market account at Forest Park National Bank, yielding 4.3%.  Motion was made by Commissioner Espinosa, seconded by Commissioner Sansone, to accept the June 2006 Financial Statements  Roll Call:  Ayes: Byrnes, Espinosa, McDermott, Sansone and Boy.</div> <div> -Gerry explained that, although payment of debt service has been budgeted both out of the Corporate and the Bond & Interest Funds, as we were advised by Dave Phillips of Speer Financial, our auditor has recommended that debt service payments be made out of the Bond and Interest Fund and appropriate funds be transferred from the Corporate Fund to cover these payments.  He presented Resolution 060720 Transferring Funds from the Corporate Fund to the Bond and Interest Fund.  Motion was made by Commissioner McDermott, seconded by Commissioner Espinosa to adopt Resolution 060720 Transferring Funds from the Corporate Fund to the Bond and Interest Fund. Roll Call:  Ayes: Byrnes, Espinosa, McDermott, Sansone and Boy.</div> <div> -Treasurer Sebesta  discussed the Budget and Appropriations Ordinance for 2006-07.   He presented Ordinance 060720 Budget and Appropriations Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2006-2007, whichhas been on display for the required 30 days and has been revised, as per recommendation of our attorney,  to consolidate specific line items into categories in the actual ordinance as was done in our Tax Levy Ordinance.  Motion was made by Commissioner Byrnes, seconded by Commissioner McDermott, to adopt Ordinance 060720 Budget and Appropriations Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2006-2007.  Roll Call:  Ayes: Byrnes, Espinosa, McDermott, Sansone and Boy.   </div> <div> -Gerry reported that the Cook County Clerk's tax rates were released last week, substantially earlier than is usual.  He reported that our EAV last year was $278,356,000 and it has now gone up to $350,474,000.  He explained how this will significantly impact our tax collections. The capped funds will realize a 5.15% increase.  We will collect more than $74,000 in additional taxes this year. </div> <div> -Director Novak stated that, now that we are in the process of collecting RFQ's for the Administration Building Renovation Project, we should begin discussions with Dave Phillips of Speer Financial concerning the bond issue that will be required for the project.</div> <bR> <div> Maintenance Report:</div> <div> -None.</div> <bR> <div>  Assistant Director's Report:</div> <div> -Assistant Director Piekarz reported that we lost more than usual on the 4th of July, primarily because of the rides we provided from Dickey & Dickey.  Some discussion was held concerning ways to reduce the deficit for future 4th of July's.  Director Novak mentioned the possibility of soliciting sponsorship for the various attractions.  Charging for the rides was also discussed.  Director Novak reported that we had many favorable comments on this year's fireworks.  The additional funds of $4620 provided by the Village's Vehicle Sticker Donation Program enhanced the show.  Dave said, however, that Dale of New Horizons has informed him that, because of the proximity of the crowd, he cannot do much more.  Commissioner McDermott suggested that we discuss with the Village, a limit of $5000 for the expanded scope of fireworks, and that any additional funds collected be applied towards the expense of the basic show, which was $9000 each of the past three years.  </div> <div> -Larry reported that pool income to date is $181,695.00, which includes admission, passes, classes and rentals.</div> <div> -Larry said that Bob Kutak has asked him for information concerning sprayparks and that the Village is thinking about installing one at 16th and Circle.</div> <bR> <div> Director's Report:</div> <div> -Director Novak reported that RFQ's have been sent to four companies and the deadline to submit them is July 25 at 10:00 a.m.</div> <div> -WSSRA's July Board Meeting was held in Building # 4 on July 11, followed by their annual pool party.  Jimmy's Place in Forest Park was presented with a trophy for once again raising the most funds in the "Fun in the Sun" Campaign.  A total of $4428.00 was raised through this campaign.</div> <div> -PDRMA has issued their 2005 Annual Report.  Copies were included in board packets.</div> <div> -The drawing has been held for next week's tournament.  Dave reported that he was able to receive a community service award for Bob Ginger and it will be presented at the tournament on Thursday night.  Dave has been contacted by the producer of a softball show called "Softball 360" who would like to come out on Saturday and Sunday and film some of the tournament.  This show airs on Comcast's sports channel in our area.</div> <div> -The city manager and the head of the recreation department of Danville, Illinois have asked to visit our skatepark on Wednesday, July 26th.</div> <bR> <div> Unfinished Business:</div> <div> -None.</div> <bR> <div> Commissioner Boy announced a 5 minute recess.</div> <bR> <div> Closed Session:</div> <div> -Motion was made at 7:35 p.m. by Commissioner McDermott, seconded by Commissioner Espinosa to enter into closed session under Sections 2(c)(1) and 2(c)(11) of the Open Meetings Act for the discussion of matters concerning personnel and pending or probable litigation.   Roll Call:  Ayes: Commissioners Byrnes, Espinosa, McDermott, Sansone and Boy.</div> <div> -The Board reconvened in Open Session at 7:50 p.m.</div> <bR> <div> New Business:</div> <div> -President Boy announced that there would be no action on matters discussed in closed session.</div> <bR> <div> Adjournment:                                         </div> <div> -Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Espinosa at 7:55 p.m., seconded by Commissioner Byrnes.  Ayes: 5.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Submitted by:        Chris Richards,  Secretary</div> <bR> <div> Approved:        Howard Boy, Board of Park Commissioners</div> <bR> <div>             Cathy McDermott, Board of Park Commissioners</div> <div>                         </div> <div> Date:            08/03/06</div> </td> </tr></table></body>