June 1, 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" 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Harrison Street, Forest Park, Illinois at 7:00 p.m. on June 1, 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, Superintendent Larry Buckley, Treasurer Gerald Sebesta  and Secretary Chris Richards.  Seth Stern of the Forest Park Review was also in attendance.</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 Espinosa, seconded by Commissioner Sansone, to approve the minutes of the May 18, 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 our annual IAPD membership letter and certificate.</div> <div> Public Comment:</div> <div> -None</div> <bR> <div> Treasurer's Report:</div> <div> -Treasurer Sebesta discussed the Budget and Appropriations Ordinance for 2006-07.  It will be on display for the required 30 days and will be presented for approval at the Regular Meeting on July 20, 2006.  He explained plans for a Bond Issue and how it would tie in with our debt service payments.  He also discussed budgeted transfers to other funds, specifically the pool, audit and liability funds.  Director Novak noted that we will hold the Public Hearing during the July 20th Board Meeting and will submit the ordinance to our attorney for review.</div> <bR> <div> Maintenance Report:</div> <div> -Superintendent Buckley reported that the pool has been opened for the season and is running great.  </div> <div> -Five new linden trees have been planted in front of the soccer field and Larry is planning on planting two more trees near the skatepark.  </div> <div> -The skatepark is ready to open on Saturday and work is progressing on Building #4.</div> <div> -Larry has a 26' flagpole that will be installed by the scoreboard on the athletic field.</div> <bR> <div>  Assistant Director's Report:</div> <div> -Assistant Director Piekarz complimented the maintenance department on their hard work in getting both the skatepark and pool ready to open.  The Aquatic Center had opened and pool income to date is at $77,000.  </div> <div> -Larry reported that he has met with a number of companies that provide security cameras and has received four proposals.  He is waiting for one more.  He included copies of proposals in Board packets for the Board's review and suggested that a committee be formed to review and discuss the proposals and make a recommendation.  A committee meeting was scheduled to be held one hour (at 6:00 p.m.) prior to the June 15th Regular Board Meeting.</div> <div> -Larry informed the Board that he has also met with a number of telephone equipment and service vendors and that he will be reviewing proposals to possibly update our phone system and also consider service vendors that may make it possible to save on our monthly phone bills. </div> <bR> <div> Director's Report:</div> <div> -The Skatepark Grand Opening is scheduled for Saturday, June 3 at 1:00 p.m.  A program has been printed and Dave suggested that President Boy serve as master of ceremonies.  We will have a professional skateboarder provide a demonstration and lunch will be served.  Dave noted that he has received an additional donation towards the skatepark of $1000 from Abbey Paving</div> <div> -Dave reported that the HVAC work has been completed in Building #4 and the tile floor is being installed.  All that remains after the floor is the plumbing and checklist items.</div> <div> -Director Novak reported that the Village of Forest Park has sent us a check for $4620.00 that represents the donations received through their Vehicle Sticker 4th of July Donation program.  Dave is arranging for a second contract with New Horizon Pyrotechnics to provide enhancements in the amount of $4620 in addition to our original $9000 contract for fireworks.</div> <div> -The Chamber of Commerce/Main Street  Golf Outing will be held on Wednesday, June 28.</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 by Commissioner McDermott, seconded by Commissioner Espinosa to enter into closed session under Section 2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act for the discussion of matters concerning personnel.   Roll Call:  Ayes: Commissioners Byrnes, Espinosa, McDermott, Sansone and Boy.</div> <div> -The Board reconvened in Open Session at 8:25 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> <div> -President Boy asked that the following meetings be scheduled on June 15, 2006:</div> <div>            a committee meeting at 6:00 p.m. for review of security camera proposals</div> <div>            a committee meeting at 6:30 p.m. for discussion of possible special events</div> <div>            an Executive Session during the Regular Meeting for the purpose of discussion of matters concerning personnel under Section 2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act.</div> <bR> <div> Adjournment:                                         </div> <div> -Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Espinosa at 9:35 p.m., seconded by Commissioner McDermott.  Ayes: 5.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Submitted by:        Chris Richards                                   Secretary</div> <bR> <div> Approved:        Cathleen McDermott                         Board of Park Commissioners</div> <bR> <div>             Joseph Byrnes                                   Board of Park Commissioners</div> <div>                         </div> <div> Date:            June 15, 2006</div> </td> </tr></table></body>