The Board of Commissioners approved the Consent Agenda for August 16th, 2011, which included:
- The Finance Report
- Voucher List of Bills Totaling $372,802.19
The release of Executive Session Minutes - Meeting Minutes
- August 16, 2011 Workshop Meeting
- September 6, 2011 Regular Meeting
The Board of Commissioners reviewed the 2012 Goals and Objectives and discussed the available funds in Capital Projects. The Board also discussed whether or not the Park District would be issuing non-referendum bonds.
Pihos Grant Update
The Board of Commissioners requested more information from the contractor regarding the $10,000 to be used for the pond enhancements.
Athletic Fields
Director Harris apprised the Board regarding recent concerns about the athletic fields. Soccer goals were placed back in Co-Op Park. Staff will review the request to provide improved soccer practice fields for upper grades (5th–8th) house league teams in the spring. The GEYSO committee is seeking practice fields which have goals and striping. Additionally, staff will research available locations for lacrosse. In coordination with the field study report, the Park District in the future will develop a maintenance, improvements, and usage program.
Illinois Metropolitan Investment Fund Resolution 11-05
The Board of Commissioners reviewed the information presented by staff for IMET, the Board requested to see the perspectives regarding the fund, and will place this item on the October 4th Workshop Meeting Agenda, for further review.
Resolution 11-06 Designating Bank Depositories
The Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 11-06 Designating Bank Depositories, with the amendment removing the Illinois Metropolitan Investment Fund, Oak Brook Illinois.
Resolution 11-07 Authorizing Signatures on Checks
The Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 11-07 Authorizing Signatures on Checks, with the amendment removing, the Illinois Metropolitan Fund, Oak Brook, Illinois.
Auditing Services
The Board of Commissioners Approved the proposal from Lauterbach and Amen for auditing services for fiscal years 2011, 2012, and 2013, with the option to renew the contract for fiscal years 2014 and 2015.
Maryknoll Safety and Recreation Center Pay Request #2
The Board of Commissioners approved MC Building, Inc’s. pay request in the amount of $48, 667.50 for the Maryknoll Safety and Recreation Center.
Paddle Hut Update
The Platform Tennis Club requested the Park District to add the following improvements to the “hut” that is currently being constructed. The items are as follows:
a. Extend the deck to the east approximately 12 ft from the current position.
b. Extend the deck on the south side to the rear of the building to connect with the rear door.
c. Install a gas fireplace with tile surround and wood mantle.
d. Install wood aprons on the windows and trim around the windows.
e. Additional asphalt
The consensus of the Board approved those additions dependent on the Platform Tennis Club paying for those items. Prior to the work taking, place the additional items must be paid in full by the club.
