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GTIA
Board Minutes
Minutes
of the Green Trails Improvement Association
Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday March 13, 2001
Meeting was called to order by President Peter Bakas at 7:40 p.m.
Board members present: Peter Bakas, Dean Degl’Innocenti, Joan Dudas,
Linda Gilbert, Gerry Jackson, Barbara Kemp, Betty Long, Dawn Soukup.
Board members excused: Jerry Dellacqua, Tim Dudas, Tom Hamilton,
Bernice Krippner, Leslie Lavin, Joe Masek. Board member absent:
Kenneth Hickey. Paula Gleason was Recording Secretary. A quorum was
present.
Open
Forum
Peter Bakas welcomed Park District Board Candidates Kim Brondyke,
Gerald Jackson and Tom Zakosek and also welcomed Jason Bramwell of the
Lisle Reporter and Marni Pyke of the Daily Herald. Each candidate
provided brief introductory remarks. Peter Bakas then asked a series
of questions of the candidates. Other board members also made
inquiries. The questions and summaries of the candidates’ answers are
included below.
Comment on the condition of the Park District’s facilities and is
there is a need to increase the budget to properly maintain present
facilities and equipment?
Kim Brondyke: On a scale of 1 to 10, we try to maintain the Park
District facilities at a 7 or better given budget constraints. The
maintenance budget has been increased minimally, and we will attempt
to continue that policy.
Gerald Jackson: The Park District parks are generally in good shape.
The Meadows is well kept, with good quality programs. The Park
District has a budget for repaving their trails in Green Trails, but I
don’t think they have been diligent in oversight of the trail
restoration.
Tom Zakosek: I agree with the other two candidates and acknowledge
that Sea Lion Park needs renovation. I firmly believe we need to
establish a three-year and a five-year plan to budget our resources.
Are there any existing programs or facilities that you would cut?
Is there a need for any new programs or facilities?
Gerald Jackson: I would not necessarily cut any existing programs or
facilities. I believe we have a need for a Youth Center.
Tom Zakosek: We need to establish a model plan and cost of each
program or facility. This will provide a good analysis of need versus
cost and I think we should utilize this same plan for adding or
deleting.
Kim Brondyke: Existing programs and facilities are a result of staff
recommendation, and the Board decides based on the budget. We do have
a need for additional facility space.
Do you support a referendum to rehabilitate or replace the Water
Park?
Tom Zakosek: This would be last on my agenda to resource funds. I
would instead suggest revenue bonds or other alternatives.
Kim Brondyke: Referendums do not generally do well in DuPage County,
but this should be a Board decision.
Gerald Jackson: I agree on the issue of a referendum. I think it would
be good to get the community involved by way of a contest for citizens
to submit ideas of the “perfect” water park.
In your opinion, what is the level of resident satisfaction with
the services provided by the Park District? As a commissioner, how
would you cultivate good rapport with the community and in rebuilding
confidence in the district?
Kim Brondyke: As to satisfaction, there is some good and some bad. In
order to rebuild confidence, we need to be available, respond to
residents and do the best we can with the resources we have. Our
primary responsibility is to the residents.
Gerald Jackson: The overall satisfaction level is very good. To
rebuild confidence, we need to provide good customer service, address
all issues promptly and build a better relationship with the Village
of Lisle Board.
Tom Zakosek: One of the reasons I am interested in being a Park
District Board Commissioner is that this board needs to represent all
areas equally. In order to rebuild confidence, we need to put the
past behind us and move forward.
Would you be interested in having the Park District Board meetings
televised?
Tom Zakosek: Yes, but not at the Village of Lisle.
Kim Brondyke: Yes, but not at the Village of Lisle.
Gerald Jackson: Yes, but not at the Village of Lisle.
If you could issue bonds, without a referendum, how would you
approach this?
Tom Zakosek: We would need to inform the residents first, then it
would be appropriate.
Kim Brondyke: I would not be in favor of bonds without a referendum.
Gerald Jackson: I would insist on a referendum for large-scale
projects, but it would possibly be okay for Sea Lion Park
improvements.
Would you favor a pay-per-bag trash program, and what has happened
to the trash cans usually available at Park District parks?
Kim Brondyke: I don’t think the pay-per-bag program would be
effective. Trash cans should be available at all sites, we will check
into this.
Gerald Jackson: We should also be mindful that we do not want trucks
to drive on the trails to pick up trash.
Peter Bakas thanked the three candidates for their participation and
expressed a desire to continue the close working relationship between
the GTIA and the Lisle Park District.
Minutes
of the Prior Meeting
Minutes of the prior meeting were reviewed.
Board Motion: Betty Long moved to approve the minutes of the February
meeting, Gerry Jackson seconded. The motion was passed by unanimous
vote.
Treasurer's
Report
In Joe Masek’s absence, Joanne Broda reviewed the Balance Sheet and
Income and Expense Statement.
Board Motion: Joan Dudas moved to invest the total of maturing CD’s,
after deducting $10,000 to be re-invested at Regency Bank, by
splitting the balance 50% in a 2-year CD at Liberty Bank @ a rate of
5.65% and 50% in a 3-year CD at Midwest Bank @ a rate of 5.75%,
modified to go with a better rate if interest rates change tomorrow,
Dean Degl’Innocenti seconded. The motion was passed by unanimous voice
vote.
Board Motion: Gerry Jackson moved to accept the check register
expenditures of $9,075.95 for March, Dawn Soukup seconded. The motion
was passed by unanimous voice vote.
Management
Report
Telephone log line items were discussed and reviewed. As management
continues research on GTIA liens on a bankruptcy property, the
existence of a recorded amendment to the Declarations was found.
Betty Long has corrected the Declarations for inclusion on the
website.
Management suggested that a note be published in the Pathfinder
reminding residents to keep their dogs leashed when walking them.
Betty Long volunteered to submit this article.
Management reported that collection of 2001 assessment payments has
improved over last year. Gerry Jackson commended Management for their
realistic approach to collecting outstanding billings.
Management presented prices from L&N Paving for replacement, sealcoat
and crackfill in the 2001 season.
Management noted that in November 2000, the Board approved the Greg
Moore proposal to clean out, fill and seed spaces along College Road
where trees were removed. Due to inclement weather, the work was not
completed and an additional 24 spaces need to be filled in to restore
the area. The Board approved completion of the work for an increased
cost from $252 to a total of $528.
Finance Committee
Joanne Broda reminded committee members that the next Finance
Committee meeting will be April 5th at the home of Joe Masek at 7:00
PM.
Maintenance Committee
Due to Les Lavin’s extended absence, no Maintenance Committee meeting
was held. Peter Bakas will contact Les to determine who should chair a
Maintenance Committee meeting prior to the next Board meeting. The
Board requested that Management prepare an overview of outstanding
issues to be addressed by the committee.
Communications Committee
Betty Long presented several photographs from residents for use on the
website. Since the Communications Committee has not yet met to
discuss the concerns expressed about including pictures of residents
on the website, further action is tabled until next month. It was
suggested that the committee requests photographs are submitted on
disc; and/or every effort is made to return original photographs to
their owner.
Management is researching reasons why the Pathfinder is arriving late
from the Post Office.
Joan Dudas announced the next Communications Committee meeting will be
on Wednesday, March 21st in her home at 7:00 PM.
Parks Committee
No report.
Old
Business/New Business
Gerry Jackson suggested several Board member names as a possible
replacement Parks Committee Chairman. No action taken; item was
tabled until the April Board meeting.
The Board received a request from the VFW for participation in the
Memorial Day parade on May 28th. A notice will be published in the
April Pathfinder for interested volunteers.
Concern was expressed about a resident’s article in the Pathfinder
that contained a solicitation, which was inadvertently included,
inconsistent with editorial content. A disclaimer will be included in
the April newsletter.
Gerry Jackson is in the process of photographing individual Board
members for inclusion on the website.
The Board selected and approved the purchase of 200 assorted saplings
to plant along College Road and the nursery.
Adjournment
Board Motion: There being no further business, Dean Degl’Innocenti
moved to adjourn the meeting, Linda Gilbert seconded. The motion was
passed by unanimous voice vote.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Respectfully
Submitted,
_____________________________
Paula
Gleason, Recording Secretary
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