Park Board Minutes 2012 08-28-12
APPROVED 9/27/12
Yorkville Park and Recreation Department
City Hall
800 Game Farm Road
August 28, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.
Call to Order:
Ken Koch called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Roll Call:
Ken Koch – yes; Deb Horaz – yes; Kelly Sedgwick – no; Amy Cesich – yes; Dan Lane – yes;
Seaver Tarulis – yes; Mark Dilday – no.
Introduction of City Officials and Stuff:
Laura Schraw – Director of Parks and Recreation
Tim Evans – Superintendent of Recreation
Diane Teeling – City Liaison to Park Board, Ward 4 Alderman
Other Guests:
None.
Public Comment:
None.
Presentations:
None.
Approval of Minutes:
None.
Bill Review:
Deb Horaz asked about the work done on the roof unit, Tim said we had a problem with
the HVAC, Deb said someone complained about the heat in the Pizza place, but Tim said it has their
own HVAC unit.
Dan Lane had a question on the reimbursement for eyeglasses, Laura answered that the safety
glasses are covered in their contract. Dan also asked about how many slow pitch softballs we got for
that amount of money. Tim said the fees cover the balls, which only last one or two games. It covers
about 350 balls.
Deb asked about the attorney fees, we haven’t gotten any contract to view since the last bills.
Horaz said that we still need to see it if we’re voting on something. Laura commented that she doesn’t
know where the discussions are. The bill is from at least 2 months ago, when the discussions were full
steam. A lot of the bill was for the REC Center. Small bills will come from things like the baseball
agreement discussion. Staff sees the hours and the bill, but doesn’t code it. Deb asked when we’d see the
other lease agreements. Laura doesn’t think we’ll look at those until we determine if we’re staying at the
REC Center or we might need those buildings.
Dan asked where we were with the REC Center. Laura said that the City Council will not make a
decision until they ask the public since they officially asked the public. If a grassroots committee pulls
data and calls certain areas and targets certain areas, it cannot be Park Board members, we are putting it
on the water bills, putting the information on the website. Ken said that people want the numbers –
purchase price and interest rate. Laura said to forward questions you are getting to Bart, such as if they
want the exact numbers. Diane commented that it is non-binding. Tim said people need to understand
that the membership is paying for the payments. Ken asked if there will be anything at Hometown Days.
Deb said we need a kiosk at the REC Center. Laura spoke about the information we’re distributing.
Laura asked that the discussion be continued at the next Park Board meeting. Deb Horaz made a motion
to approve, Seaver Tarulis second. Approved by voice vote.
Old Business:
None.
New Business:
None.
Reports:
None.
Additional Business:
Park Board decided to donate their tips to the Food Pantry from the beer tent on
Friday at Hometown Days.
Deb said thanks to Ken for being on the Park Board for the last 12 years.
Adjournment:
There being no further business, a motion was made by Deb Horaz to adjourn the meeting and seconded
by Dan Lane. Meeting was adjourned at 6:49 p.m.
Minutes Respectfully Submitted by:
Laura Schraw