Wheeling Park District Board of Commissioners met August 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Wheeling Park District, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois, was held in the Boardroom of the Community Recreation Center, 333 West Dundee Road, Wheeling, Illinois.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Stein, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
The following Commissioners were present when the roll was called: C. Klumpp, M. Burns, B._Lichtenberger, P. Zangara, J. Whittington, R. Rosen, and S. Stein.
Staff members present were Jan Buchs, Executive Director; Matt Wehby, Deputy Director; Amy Rivas, Director of Administrative Services; Susan Rice, Director of Marketing & Communications; Jim Tourloukis, General Manager of Chevy Chase Country Club; Larry Raffel, Superintendent of Planning; Katie Klemke, Aquatics Manager; John Hansen, Assistant Wellness Manager/Aquatics Supervisor; Chloé Cordle, Lifeguard; David Quiroz, Lifeguard; Henry Allan, Lifeguard; Eric Gonzalez, Lifeguard; and Marcia Jendreas, Recording Secretary.
Others present were Terry Steilen, Wheeling Historical Society; Staci Allan, Community Consolidated School District 21; Francine Bentley, resident; and guests Mindy Bratz, Ellie Allan, Ken Bratz, and Hunter Adams.
Agenda Additions/Deletions/Corrections – None
Consent Agenda:
Commissioner Burns moved, seconded by Commissioner Klumpp, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
A. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 1, 2017
On the roll call, the vote was as follows:
Aye: M. Burns, B. Lichtenberger, P. Zangara, J. Whittington, R. Rosen, C. Klumpp, S. Stein
Nay: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Proclamations:
Recognition of Lifeguards
President Stein read two proclamations into the record. The first was in recognition of Chloé Cordle performing a life-saving aquatic rescue of a young child. The second proclamation recognized David Quiroz for earning a Golden Guard Award from Ellis & Associates.
Unfinished or Continuing Business:
Presentation of Schematic Design for Heritage Park Playground
Superintendent Raffel explained that the design concepts were reviewed by staff, focusing on site location and orientation, playground design layout and theme, shelter design, size and location, and public art opportunities. He said construction will begin in summer/fall 2018.
Consideration for Approval of Ordinance 2017-F – Ordinance Approving Amendment to Agreement to Grant and Convey Cross Access Easement by and among Wheeling Park District, the Village of Wheeling, and WTC, LLC
Superintendent Raffel summarized the history of the Cross Access Easement and provided an overview of the request. He said conditional approval was given in 2007 because the signalized intersection at Dundee Road and Community Boulevard had not yet been installed.
Commissioner Burns moved, seconded by Commissioner Zangara, to approve Ordinance 2017-F – Ordinance Approving Amendment to Agreement to Grant and Convey Cross Access Easement by and among Wheeling Park District, the Village of Wheeling, and WTC, LLC.
On the roll call, the vote was as follows:
Aye: B. Lichtenberger, P. Zangara, J. Whittington, R. Rosen, C. Klumpp, M. Burns, S. Stein
Nay: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
New Business:
Presentation of 2017-2018 Agency Goals
Executive Director Buchs stated the Agency Goals are a road map for the newly adopted 2017 Comprehensive Plan. She reviewed some of the major projects, which include reconstruction of the parking lot at Chamber Park; addition of dugouts, a shelter, irrigation, and signage at Heritage Park; implementation of new time and attendance software; and updates to the security plan. She noted staff will continue to implement the Environmental Action Plan.
Executive Director Buchs noted that programming for Village of Wheeling Senior Services is still being discussed.
Commissioner Klumpp moved, seconded by Commissioner Lichtenberger, to approve the proposed Wheeling Park District 2017-2018 Agency Goals.
On the roll call, the vote was as follows:
Aye: B. Lichtenberger, P. Zangara, J. Whittington, R. Rosen, C. Klumpp, M. Burns, S. Stein
Nay: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Resolution 2017-03 – NWSRA Assessment for 2018
Executive Director Buchs explained that the amount of Wheeling Park District’s 2018 assessment increased by 4% over 2017 because of the population increase.
Commissioner Burns moved, seconded by Commissioner Whittington, to approve Resolution 2017-03 – NWSRA Assessment for 2018 in the amount of $225,495.42.
On the roll call, the vote was as follows:
Aye: P. Zangara, J. Whittington, R. Rosen, C. Klumpp, M. Burns, B. Lichtenberger, S. Stein
Nay: None
Abstain: None
Absent:
Motion carried.
Finance:
Treasurer’s Report – July 2017
Deputy Director Wehby reviewed the funds and answered questions about the report.
Voucher List
Commissioner Burns moved, seconded by Commissioner Zangara, to approve the Voucher List dated August 15, 2017, in the amount of $719,890.13.
On the roll call, the vote was as follows:
Aye: J. Whittington, R. Rosen, C. Klumpp, M. Burns, B. Lichtenberger, P. Zangara, S. Stein
Nay: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Written Communications:
President Stein listed the written communications and asked that they be placed on file.
Verbal Communications:
Staff: Director Rice gave an update on changes to the Park District’s website.
General Manager Tourloukis noted the golf course fairways have been seeded, but there is no timetable as yet for reopening.
Deputy Director Wehby reported the Family Aquatic Center has begun its post-season hours of operation now that school has started.
Executive Director Buchs provided information on the sinkhole situation at Chevy Chase. She added that staff has been inspecting the golf course bridges, and exploring costs for repairing and sealcoating the cart path.
Board: Commissioners made positive remarks about concerts at the Performance Pavilion, the latest Program Guide, and Heritage Park overall.
Citizens: Mrs. Bentley expressed her concerns about possible unauthorized parking in Park District parking lots by the Town Center residents.
Mr. Steilen invited everyone to a sing-along and ice cream social on August 27, hosted by the Wheeling Historical Society.
Executive Session:
At 9:06 p.m., Commissioner Burns moved, seconded by Commissioner Lichtenberger, to adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussion of the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the District or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).
On the roll call, the vote was as follows:
Aye: C. Klumpp, M. Burns, B. Lichtenberger, P. Zangara, J. Whittington, R. Rosen, S. Stein
Nay: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
The regular meeting reconvened at 9:20 p.m. with the following persons present: C. Klumpp, M._Burns, S. Stein, B. Lichtenberger, P. Zangara, J. Whittington, R. Rosen, J. Buchs, A. Rivas, J._Tourloukis, and M. Jendreas.
Action, If Any, On Matters Discussed In Executive Session – None
Adjournment:
There being no further business, Commissioner Whittington moved, seconded by Commissioner Rosen, to adjourn the meeting at 9:21 p.m. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
http://www.wheelingparkdistrict.com/docs/minutes/2017/08.15.27Minutes.pdf
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