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GTIA
Board Minutes
Minutes
of the Green Trails Improvement Association
Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday October 10, 2006
President, Peter Bakas, called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM at
Kennedy Jr. High School. Board members present: Peter Bakas, Dean
Degl’Innocenti, Wendy Elwood, Rob Getz, Linda Gilbert, Marg Hough,
Gerry Jackson, Les Lavin, Betty Long, Gail Robinson. Board members
excused: John Charicki, Joan Dudas, Tom Maslanka. Board members
absent: David Derbyshire, Tim Dudas. Management: Joe and Joanne
Broda. Paula Gleason was Recording Secretary. A quorum was present.
Open
Forum
Four residents from White Oak were in attendance to request the
GTIA Board’s assistance in their concerns about installation of a
cellular antenna on the water tower. The residents were concerned
about potential health risks to nearby residents from the
transmissions emanating from the antenna, potential damage to the
trees depending on excavation methods used, and extended disruption in
the use of the trails in the area from the work to be performed. The
residents requested GTIA send a letter to the Village Board.
Minutes
of the Prior Meeting:
Minutes of the prior meeting were reviewed. A change was requested
under Board Member Area Reports to amend the phrase “illegal signage”
to read: “controversial signage”.
Board Motion: Marg Hough motioned to approve the minutes of the
September meeting as amended, Gerry Jackson seconded. The motion
passed by unanimous voice vote.
Treasurer's
Report
In Joan Dudas’ absence, Management provided a written review of the
September Balance Sheet and Income and Expense Statement.
Board Motion: Betty Long motioned to accept the revised check register
expenditures of $56,218.27 for October, Gerry Jackson seconded. The
motion passed by unanimous voice vote.
Management noted that a $106,000 CD will mature on 10/13/06. The
consensus of the Board was to request Management to roll-over the
maturing CD at Lisle Bank for nine months.
Management Report
Telephone log line items were reviewed.
Management noted the trail overlay work has been completed.
Management ordered the 20 pines from Winters Nursery and the trees
will be planted on or after October 15th.
Management reported that the GTIA float in the Village of Lisle
Anniversary Parade was a good representation of Green Trails. Photos
will be posted on the GTIA website.
Management discussed an increase in the cost of light poles. With the
replacement of the four worst poles, eight more remain to be
replaced. The Board agreed that the 2006 budget would cover the cost
of four needed now and the 2007 budget will cover the purchase of
eight in 2007.
Management received a request from the Lisle Area Chamber of Commerce
to use the trails for an upcoming marathon. Consensus of the Board
was to suggest not using the trails, but possibly some streets in
Green Trails.
Management provided a list of September 2006 new residents. Board
Directors are encouraged to call on newcomers in their respective
areas.
Finance Committee
No report.
Maintenance Committee
Les Lavin and Betty Long confirmed approximately 40 4-foot trees were
transplanted by Schwarz Nursery from the nursery to College Road and
displayed photos of some of them. Another 20 trees purchased from
Winters Nurseries will be planted next week.
Samples of a recent infestation of bagworm were displayed to show
their resemblance to Douglas fir cones. Recommendation is to spray
small pines and spruce with an anti-desiccant spray in November and
February. Funds budgeted for 4 watering cycles have not been used and
would cover the cost of 2 sprayings.
Board Motion: Marg Hough motioned to approve the anti-desiccant
sprayings at an approximate cost of $250 each, Gail Robinson seconded.
The motion passed by unanimous voice vote.
Betty and Les proposed having Greg Moore move 4 ornamental grass
plants from behind CWD001 (the SE accent area) to another accent area
to eliminate this partially obscured accent area; then restore the
area with an evergreen tree.
Betty and Les proposed a change in the next phase of deliverables due
in January 2007 to provide a strategy for planting in each area,
instead of templates.
Betty and Les proposed that GTIA investigate possibilities and
associated costs for cleaning up and maintaining weedy areas under
evergreen trees, prior to next spring.
The October deliverables included copies of a list of recommended
plants for College Road.
Communications
Committee
No report.
Parks
Committee
Volunteer Board member, Gail Robinson attended the most recent Park
District meeting which included discussion of ways to increase
revenue. Gail also reported that Timber Park will receive new
playground equipment this fall. The next Park District meeting will
be attended by volunteer Board member John Charicki. Betty Long will
distribute a new list of Park District meeting dates next month and
request volunteers to attend these meetings on behalf of GTIA.
Nominating Committee
Rob Getz noted that election results will be reported next month at
the annual meeting.
Old Business - New Business
The previously tabled issue of whether or not to accept the Lisle Area
Chamber of Commerce invitation to join their Chamber was presented;
the consensus of the Board was not to join.
A discussion ensued on whether or not the GTIA Board should issue a
statement to the Village expressing concerns about the proposed
cellular antenna to be installed on the water tower.
Board Motion: Dean Degl’Innocenti motioned to approve the GTIA Board
send a letter to the Village stating that residents have raised some
issues of concern regarding the proposed cellular antenna to be
installed on the water tower and request that the Village address
these concerns, Les Lavin seconded. The motion passed by a voice vote
of five affirmative, three negative and two abstentions.
Board Member Area Reports
None.
Executive Session
Board Motion: Betty Long motioned to adjourn to Executive Session,
Marg Hough seconded. The motion was passed by a unanimous voice vote
at 9:30 p.m.
Board Motion: Betty Long motioned to adjourn the Executive Session,
Gerry Jackson seconded. The motion was passed by a unanimous voice
vote at 9:35 p.m.
Adjournment
Board Motion: There being no further business, Marg Hough motioned to
adjourn the meeting, Linda Gilbert seconded. The motion was passed by
a unanimous voice vote; the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Respectfully
Submitted,
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Paula
Gleason, Recording Secretary
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