Community Park District of La Grange Park Board of Commissioners met June 12.
Here is the minutes as provided by the board:
1. Call to Order
Vice President Kilrea called the meeting to order in room 101 of the Recreation Center,
1501 Barnsdale Road, La Grange Park, IL at 6:31 p.m. Other Commissioners present
were Bob Corte, Tim Ogden, and Lucy Stastny. Also present were Executive Director
Aleks Briedis, Superintendent of Recreation Dean Carrara, Office Manager Peggy
Ronovsky and Recreation Supervisor Ashley Simoncelli.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Park District Mission
The Community Park District of La Grange Park shall offer high quality, affordable and
accessible park and recreation facilities, programs and services in a financially
responsible manner.
4. Additions/Deletions to Agenda
Executive Session was added to the end of the meeting to review employee
compensation.
5. Approve Board Meeting Minutes
Commissioner Ogden made a motion to approve the May 8, 2017 Public Hearing
minutes as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Corte. Motion passed
unanimously by voice vote.
Commissioner Ogden made a motion to approve the May 8, 2017 regular meeting
minutes as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Corte. Motion passed
unanimously by voice vote.
6. Recognition of Visitors
There were no visitors
7. Staff Reports
A. Executive Director
A written report was included in the packet by Executive Director Aleks Briedis.
June 28, 2017 is the first Music Under the Stars concert. All the board members
will be in attendance and agreed to wear the blue polo shirt and take a picture
before the concert begins.
B. Building & Grounds
A written report was included in the packet by Maintenance Supervisor Martin
Healy and was presented by Executive Director Briedis. There were no additions
to his report.
C. Superintendent of Recreation
A written report was included in the packet and was presented by Superintendent
of Recreation Dean Carrara. June 12, 2017 was the first day of summer camps
and everything went well.
D. Recreation Supervisor
A written report was included in the packet and was presented by Recreation
Supervisor Ashley Simoncelli. It was also the first day of summer camps for her
programs and everything went well. The planning of 125th birthday is going
smoothly. Most of Ready Teddy teachers will be helping out at the celebration and
will have some type of face painting table. The June 28th first concert will be The
West Suburban Band.
E. Recreation Supervisor
A written report was included in the packet by Recreation Supervisor Dave Romito
and was presented by Executive Director Briedis. There were no additions to his
report.
F. Office Manager
A written report was included in the packet and presented by Office Manager
Peggy Ronovsky. There were no additions to her report.
G. Safety Coordinator
A written report was included in the packet by Safety Coordinator Megan Jadron
and was presented by Executive Director Briedis. There were no additions to her
report.
H. Financial Consultant
Financial statements were included in the packet for the month ending May 31,
2017 by Financial Consultant Phil Mesi. Questions were asked and answered by
Executive Director Aleks Briedis.
8. Approve Monthly Disbursements
A motion was made by Commissioner Corte to approve the monthly disbursements in
the amount of $205,367.66. Seconded by Commissioner Stastny. Motion passed 4-
0 by a roll call vote.
9. Unfinished Business
A. Update on Memorial Park
Executive Director Briedis informed the board that things are moving forward. The
shelter is going up faster than expected and equipment can now be locked up in
the new shelter. He is anticipating the area by La Grange Road and the
amphitheater will be done by the first concert; which will be all set for the 125th
birthday celebration.
10. New Business
A. Consider Approval Ordinance #05-2017 Prevailing Wage
Vice President Kilrea made the motion to approve Ordinance #05-2017 prevailing
wage rates mandated by the state. Seconded by Commissioner Ogden. Motion
passed 4-0 by roll call vote.
B. Consider Approval of Resolution #01-2017 Susan Friend
Commissioner Ogden made a motion to approve Resolution #01-2017 for Susan
Friend. Motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
C. Review FY 2016-17 Estimated Year End vs. Unaudited Actuals
A discussion was held and questions were asked and answered.
11. Open Forum
A. Comments from the Floor
There were no comments.
B. Comments from Commissioners
There were no comments
C. Comments from the President
There were no comments
12. Adjourn To Executive Session
Commissioner Kilrea made a motion to move into executive session at 6:55 p.m in
accordance with the Open Meetings Act under Section 2(c)(1) to discuss the
appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of
specific employees. Seconded by Commissioner Ogden. Motion passed unanimously
by voice vote.
13. Reconvene Open Meeting & Roll Call
Vice President Kilrea reconvened the open meeting at 7:01 p.m. Other
Commissioners present were Bob Corte, Lucy Stastny and Tim Ogden. Also present
was Executive Director Aleks Briedis.
14. Adjournment
Commissioner Ogden made the motion to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:02 p.m.
Seconded by Commissioner Corte. Motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
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