WINNETKA PARK DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2015 Community Room 540 Hibbard Road 6:30 P.M. AGENDA 1. Roll Call 2. Additions to Agenda 3. Approval of October Financials 4. Approval of November 2015 Vouchers 5. Remarks from Visitors 6. Approval of Minutes a. Regular Park Board Meeting Minutes from 10/22/15 7. Committee Reports a. Committee of the Whole Minutes from 11/5/15 b. Committee of the Whole Minutes from 11/12/15 8. Communications 9. Unfinished Business a. Lakefront Master Plan b. Hubbard Woods c. Strategic Plan 10. New Business a. IAPD/IPRA Annual Conference – Appoint Delegates b. Approval of FY 2016 Meeting Schedule c. Skokie Playfield Service Center Proposals d. Truth in Taxation Law Resolution e. Land Plan – Golf Course 11. Matters of the Director 12. Board Liaison Reports 13. Remarks from Visitors 1
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WINNETKA PARK DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2015 Community Room 540 Hibbard Road
6:30 P.M.
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Additions to Agenda
3. Approval of October Financials
4. Approval of November 2015 Vouchers
5. Remarks from Visitors
6. Approval of Minutes
a. Regular Park Board Meeting Minutes from 10/22/15
7. Committee Reports a. Committee of the Whole Minutes from 11/5/15 b. Committee of the Whole Minutes from 11/12/15
8. Communications
9. Unfinished Business
a. Lakefront Master Plan b. Hubbard Woods c. Strategic Plan
10. New Business
a. IAPD/IPRA Annual Conference – Appoint Delegates b. Approval of FY 2016 Meeting Schedule c. Skokie Playfield Service Center Proposals d. Truth in Taxation Law Resolution e. Land Plan – Golf Course
11. Matters of the Director
12. Board Liaison Reports
13. Remarks from Visitors
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14. Staff Reports
15. Executive Session
The Board will enter Executive Session to discuss: a. the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or
dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel to determine its validity. 5ILCS 120/2(c)(1)
16. Return to Open Session/Action
17. Adjournment
Persons with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodations to participate in this meeting should contact the Park District’s ADA Compliance Coordinator, John Shea at the Park District’s Administrative Office, 540 Hibbard Road, Winnetka, IL Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Telephone number 847-501-2040; Fax number 847-501-5779. Requests for a qualified interpreter require five (5) working days advance notice.
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OCTOBER 2015 FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR ALL FUNDS COMBINED- UNAUDITED
12,000,000
10,000,000
8,000,000
6,000,000
4,000,000
2,000,000
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Winnetka Park District Net Surplus/( Deficit) As Of October, 2015
• 2014 YTD Actual 2015 YTD Budget
YTD Revenues YTD Expenses YTD other Rev./Exp.
2014 YTD Actual 10,215,197 7,123,031 599,058
• 2015 YTD Actual
Inc./Dec. to Reserves
2,493,107
October is the tenth month of the 2015 fiscal year. Current Year Net Surplus/ (Deficit) is $1,837,335 above year-to-date budget. Revenues are $79,527 below yearto-date budget, Expenses are $772,458 below year-to-date budget and Other Revenues/Expenses are $1,144,404 under year-to-date budget.
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$12,000,000
$10,000,000
$8,000,000
$6,000,000
$4,000,000
$2,000,000
$-Taxes
Winnetka Park District Revenues
As Of October, 2015 • 2014 YTD Actual 11 2015 YTD Budget • 2015 YTD Actual
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User Fees Rec Progam Pro-shop Mise Income TOTAL Fees
Revenues are $79,527 below year-to-date budget. • Taxes are $1 08,707 below year-to-date budget. Property tax distributions are
$116,672 below year-to-date budget. We expect to receive all budgeted property taxes (less any PTELL reductions) by year end.
• Recreation Program Fees are $107,14 7 above year-to-date budget. Recreation Programs are doing well. Tee-Ball finished $14,418 above year-to-date budget, Middle School Madness finished $16,000 above year-to-date budget and Sports Made Personal Program Fees finished $24,615 above year-to-date budget due to higher than expected participation. Youth General Programming is $13,536 above year-to-date budget; this is new youth recreation programming that has exceeded expectation. Adventure Camp and Baseball Clinics finished $21,100 above year-to-date budget.
• Miscellaneous Income is $75,429 below year-to-date budget. Lakefront Planning Grant is $59,835 below year-to-date budget due to grant submittals being put on hold in Springfield. Paddle Donations are $37,500 below year-to-date budget because Fire Pit construction was deferred to a later year.
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$9,000,000
$8,000,000
$7,000,000
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$-
Winnetka Park District
Operating Expenses As Of October, 2015
• 2014 YTD Actual 2015 YTD Budget • 2015 YTD Actual
Salaries & Supplies Wages
Services Repairs & Utilities Maint.
Pro-shop Merch.
Operating expenses are $772,458 below year-to-date budget.
TOTAL
• Salaries and Wages are $2J7,393 below year-to-date budget due to vacant positions throughout the year and various salary savings spread throughout the District.
• Supplies are $125,966 below year-to-date budget. Park Maintenance and Beaches are $27,197 and $23,000 below year-to-date budget, respectively. Beaches supplies are expected to finish the year $15,000 to $20,000 below budget. The remaining savings are spread throughout the District.
• Services are $316,241 below year-to-date budget due to vacant positions, which reduced Group Insurance and I.M.R.F./F.I.C.A expenditures. The $35,000 budgeted for the strategic plan process has been delayed. Also, due to high water levels, the Boat Launch did not require dredging which saved $25,000 in Contract Services. Due to a vacant outside contractor position, services at Golf are $31 ,663 below year-to-date budget. This is offset by a $4 7,160 reduction in Private Lesson Commissions revenues. The NSSRA Inclusion invoice of approximately $20,000 budgeted to be received in July has not been received. The remaining savings are spread throughout the District. Staff anticipates services will increase in November.
• Repairs & Maintenance is $82,069 below year-to-date budget. Parks Repairs & Maintenance is $38,356 below year-to-date budget due to timing. The remaining savings are spread throughout the District.
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3,000,000
2,500,000
2,000,000
1,500,000
1,000,000
5 001000
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Winnetka Park District
Other Revenues/Expenses As Of October, 2015
• 2014 YTD Actual • 2015 YTD Budget • 2015 YTD Actual 0 <D .-i ,.....<!)
Capitals Contract Payables Other Revenues/Expenses
Other Revenues/Expenses are at $1,144,404 below year-to-date budget. • Capitals through October include $85,250 for Ice Arena Refrigeration, $111,000
for the Backhoe, $31 ,820 for Parks Paths & Paving, $16,180 for Admin Office Redesign, $125,746 for Beaches Master Plan, $460,080 for Hubbard Woods Renovation, $58,500 for Clubhouse Renovations, $22,651 for Halfway House Renovations, $21,810 for Rubber Flooring at the Ice Arena, $14,805 for the Ice Sound System, $35,879 for Maintenance Center Renovation and other miscellaneous capitals.
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Winnetka Park District Statement of Cash and Investments
For The Month Ended October 31, 2015
Bank Name
CASH Petty Cash Harris Bank - Holiday Savings Illinois Funds N Corwin Fund Harris Bank - Operating Harris - Money Market Harris Bank - Payroll
Total Cash
INVESTMENTS Harris Bank - CO's IPOLAF - Money Market IPOLAF- CO's North Shore Community Bank
Total Investments
TOTAL CASH & INVESTMENTS
Amount
2,000.00 21,513.96
Annual Rate
74,191.54 0.03% 37,625.29 0.10%
150,604.68 6,419,047.31 0.05%
12.781.84
6,717,764.62
0.00 89,609.03
0.00 1.219,972.15
1,309,581.18
8,027,345.80
0.00% 0.05% 0.00% 0.50%
0.47%
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WINNETKA PARK DISTRICT ALL FUNDS COMBINED-UNAUDITED
AS OF OCTOBER 3I, 20I5
ACTUAL THIS MONTH ACTUAL THIS YEAR PROJECTED ANNUAL CURRENT YR. PRIOR YEAR CURRENT YR. PRIOR YEAR YEAR-TO-DATE BUDGET
TOTAL CAPITAL & OTHER (530,403) (87,648) (1,422,756) (599,058) (2,567 ,51 0) (3,874,054)
EXCESS I (DEF.) REVENUES (507,442) (179,890) 1,850,950 2,493,I07 13,265 (2,225,048)
OTHER FIN. SOURCES I USES CONTRACT NOTE PROCEEDS
TRANSFER IN 5,552,244 TRANSFER OUT (5 ,552,244)
OTHER TOTAL
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) AFTER OTHER SOURCES/USES (507,442) (179,890) 1,850,950 2,493,107 13,265 (2,225,048)
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EQUITY SECTION ACTUAL THIS MONlCTUAL THIS MONl,CTUAL THIS MONTCTUAL THIS MONl
BEG. RESERVE BALANCES BEG. UNALLOCATED RES
BEG. EMERGENCY RES BEG. CASH FLOW RESERVE
BEG OPEN SPACE/LAND ACQ BEG. HUBBARD WOODS RES.
BEG. CAPITAL PROJ. RES. BEG. ADMIN OFFICE RES.
BEG. MAINT. BLDG. RPLC. BEG MAPLE BEACH HOUSE RES
BEG CROW ISLAND RES. BEG. ADA COMP-DIST WIDE
BEGCURYRBONDPAYMENT BEG.NOTEPAY. RESERVE
BEG COURT REPLACE. RES. BEG. ZAMBONI REPLACE. RES.
BEG UNEMPLOYMENT RES
CURRENT YR. PRIOR YR. CURRENT YR. PRIOR YR.
(8,200,087) (2,795,273)
ANNUAL BUDGET
(8,251 ,403)
ANNUAL BUDGET
(8,251 ,403)
BEG WAR MEMORIAL RES TOTALBEGRESERVES------------------------------~(~8~,2~00~,0M8~7~)----~(2~,7~9~5n,2~73~)------~(8~,2~5'1,"40M3~)-----,(n8,n25~1~,4~0~3)
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EQUITY SECTION, cont. ACTUAL THIS MONlCTUAL THIS MONl,CTUAL THIS MONTCTUAL THIS MONl
ANNUAL RESERVE FUNDING UNALLOCATED RES.-TRANS. OUT
EMERGENCY RESERVE CASH FLOW RESERVE
OPEN SPACE/LAND ACQ HUBBARD WOODS RESERVE
PLAYGROUND & PARKS REN. CAPITAL PROJECTS RESERVE MAINT. BLDG. REPLACE. RES.
CROW ISLAND RES. MAPLE BEACH HOUSE RES. ADA COMP-DIST WIDE RES.
NEXT YRS. ALT. BOND FUND PADDLE HUT RES.
NEXT YRS. NOTE PAY. RES. ZAMBONI REPLACE. RES.
COMPRESS. REPLACE. RES. WAR MEMORIAL RESERVE
CURRENT YR. PRIOR YR. CURRENT YR. PRIOR YR. ANNUAL BUDGET
ANNUAL BUDGET
TOTAL ANNUAL FUNDING--------------------------------------~-------------------------------------
END. RESERVE BALANCES END. UNALLOCATED
END. EMERGENCY END. CASH FLOW
END OPEN SPACE/LAND ACQ RES. END HUBBARD WOODS RES. END. CAPITAL PROJECT RES.
END MAINT BLDG/RINSA TE END MAPLE BEACH HOUSE RES
END CROW ISLAND RES. END. ADA COMP. - DIST WIDE RES.
END. NEXT YRS. BOND END. NEXT YRS. NOTE
END. UNEMPLOYMENT
6,026,356
END WAR MEMORIAL RES TOTALENDINGRESERVES----------------------------------------------------------------------76,N02~6~,3~5c-6
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Winnetka Park District Operating Income Dashboard
Recreation Programs higher than anticipated. Salaries, Services and Supplies are lower than budgted.
Lower Salaries & Wages cause decrease in I.M.R.F./F.I.C.A.
YTD As of 10/31/2015
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Winnetka Park District Operating Income Dashboard
Tennis User Fees are $42,003 above year.to-date budget greatly due to higher participation in Group Lessons.
Ice Miscellaneous Income is $22,093 above year-to-date budget due to Special Events & Ice Donations
YTD As of 10/31/2015
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Winnetka Park District Revenue Analysis Dashboard YTD
As of 10/31/2015
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Winnetka Park District Revenue Analysis Dashboard
lakefront Planning Grant and Paddle Donations are behind schedule
YTD As of 10/31/2015
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Winnetka Park District Expense Analysis Dashboard
Dredging at launch not needed, strategic plan delayed, I.M.R.F./FJ.C.A. lower due to lower salaries
YTD As of 10/31/2015
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Winnetka Park District Expense Analysis Dashboard YTD
As of 10/31/2015
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Winnetka Park District Other Metrics Dashboard YTD
As of 10/31/2015
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Winnetka Park District
Current Prior Year Category MTD Activity MTD Activity
VOUCHER LIST OF PAID BILLS FOR APPROVAL ON NOV 19, 2015 Payment Dates: 10/17/2015 - 11/13/2015
11/12/2015 10:19:24 AM Page 23 of 23
Project Account Summary
Payment AmountProject Account Key
**None** 623,177.11
Grand Total: 623,177.11
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MINUTES OF THE 2,315th REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD
MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS AND OFFICERS OF THE WINNETKA
PARK DISTRICT, WINNETKA, IL THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2015
President Brad McLane called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Commissioners present: Mickey Archambault, Teresa Claybrook, Gerri Kahnweiler, Ian Larkin, John Peterson, John Thomas and Brad McLane. Staff present: Robert Smith, Executive Director; Bob Farmer, Chief Financial Officer; John Muno, Superintendent of Facilities; Mary Cherveny, Communication/Marketing Manager; Costa Kutulas, Superintendent of Parks; John Shea, Superintendent of Recreation; Greg Fields, Park Operations Manager; Andrew Cabrera, Parks and Facilities Maintenance Staff; Margo Sorensen, Accounts Payable; Paul Godek, Lead Mechanic; Jamie Martin, Parks and Facilities Maintenance Staff and Libby Baker, Administrative Manager/Safety Coordinator. Visitors: Chuck Balling, Scott Freres, Warren James and Don Smith. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA None APPROVAL OF FINANCIALS Chief Financial Officer Bob Farmer reported on the September financials. Following questions and discussion, Commissioner Thomas made a motion to approve the financials as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peterson and passed by a voice vote. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS The Board was presented with the Voucher List for October 2015. Following questions and discussion, Commissioner Thomas made a motion to approve the vouchers in the amount of $751,002.99. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kahnweiler and a roll call vote was taken. Ayes: Archambault, Claybrook, Kahnweiler, Larkin, Peterson, Thomas, and McLane. Nays: None. Motion carried. REMARKS FROM VISITORS Superintendent of Parks, Costa Kutulas introduced staff members Greg Fields, Paul Godek, Andrew Cabrera, and Jamie Martin and provided background information on each of them along with their roles and responsibilities within the park district.
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Continued minutes from the 2,315th Regular Board meeting October 22, 2015 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting Minutes Commissioner Thomas made a motion to combine the Regular meeting minutes of September 17, 2015 and the Committee of the Whole and Audit Committee minutes of October 8, 2015 into a consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Archambault and a roll call vote was taken. Ayes: Archambault, Claybrook, Kahnweiler, Larkin, Peterson, Thomas, and McLane. Nays: None. Motion carried. Commissioner Thomas made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Archambault and passed by a voice vote. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS President McLane commented on the thank you letter received from the NSSRA Foundation for the annual SWING Golf Outing. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Storm Water Utility Fee Directed Smith reported that on October 13, he and Don Matthews of Gewalt Hamilton presented to the Study Session of the Village Council. The council members were in favor of the requested waivers and have agreed to apply the partnership credit, with no conditions, for Lloyd Park. The Village will adjust the bills accordingly once the requests have been formally approved. Lakefront Advisory Committee Director Smith welcomed Scott Freres of the Lakota Group, who in turn introduced Warren James, the chair of the Lakefront Advisory Committee. Scott commended the committee members and thanked them for their support and input. Scott briefed the Board on the process which began over a year ago. The last step of the process is to present a draft of the Lakefront Master Plan to the Board in November with the final plan brought for approval at the December meeting. A beach tour has been scheduled for November 14 with John Shabica. Hubbard Woods Costa Kutulas reported on the progress of the Hubbard Woods renovation. The project is still on schedule. Commissioners Thomas and Kahnweiler have visited the site with Costa. The playground equipment will be delivered next week and installation will begin shortly after.
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Continued minutes from the 2,315th Regular Board meeting October 22, 2015 Bikeway Master Plan Director Smith and Steve Konters of Hitchcock Design presented at the October 13 Village Council Study Session. The plan was supported and adoption of the first phase was approved. The final report is being put together and will be presented to the Park Board for approval. Strategic Plan Director Smith introduced Chuck Balling of GovHR. Chuck provided some personal background information and shared his excitement about this project. Chuck also discussed the strategic planning process and the associated timeline. The Board discussed having their participation begin earlier in the process. Winnetka Hockey Club Superintendent of Facilities John Muno clarified the operations of the House League Hockey program as it relates to the Winnetka Hockey Club. The operations of the Winnetka Paddle Tennis Club were also discussed. NEW BUSINESS Budget Review Meetings Preliminary budgets will be ready the week of October 25. On November 5 the Board will review the Recreation, Beaches, Parks/Garage and General & Administration budget areas. On November 12 the Board will review the remaining budget areas. Libby will send meeting reminders out with the dates and a description of the agenda topics. Auditor Contract Commissioner Claybrook made a motion to approve the service proposal from Lauterbach and Amen, LLP, as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Thomas and a roll call vote was taken. Ayes: Archambault, Claybrook, Kahnweiler, Larkin, Peterson, Thomas, and McLane. Nays: None. Motion carried. Display Request Commissioner Thomas made a motion to approve the display request from the Chabad of Wilmette. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Archambault and a roll call vote was taken. Ayes: Archambault, Claybrook, Kahnweiler, Larkin, Peterson, Thomas, and McLane. Nays: None. Motion carried.
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Continued minutes from the 2,315th Regular Board meeting October 22, 2015 MATTERS OF THE DIRECTOR Director Smith updated the Board on his meeting with Linda Yonke, Superintendent of New Trier and a representative from the Cook County Forest Preserve in anticipation of a request from the Village to use property for storm water management. The meeting included a discussion to formulate a design team with a representative from each respective board to work together when the Village is ready to meet. Director Smith and John Muno met with the golf staff to put thoughts on paper regarding improvements for the golf course and ways to recoup lost revenues. BOARD LIAISON REPORTS Commissioner Thomas reported on the Plan Commission and the Caucus Committee. Ian reported on the kickoff of the downtown planning steering committee. Information regarding the plan can be found on the Village website. The Foundation met recently to recap the Party on the Pier. The meeting also included a discussion about capital planning. REMARKS FROM VISITORS None STAFF REPORTS Costa will continue to provide the Board with updates on the Skokie Playfield Service Center project, which is still on hold. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Larkin made a motion to adjourn the regular board meeting at 8:18 pm. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Thomas and passed by a voice vote. Motion carried. ________________________________ ______________________________ Brad McLane, Board President Robert Smith, Board Secretary
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WINNETKA PARK DISTRICT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2015
COMMUNITY ROOM 5:00 P.M.
President McLane called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. Commissioners present: Mickey Archambault, Teresa Claybrook, Gerri Kahnweiler, Ian Larkin, Brad McLane, John Peterson and John Thomas. Staff present: Robert Smith, Executive Director; Bob Farmer, Chief Financial Officer; Costa Kutulas, Superintendent of Parks; John Muno, Superintendent of Facilities; Mary Cherveny, Communication & Marketing Manager; John Shea, Superintendent of Recreation; Greg Sauber, Recreation Supervisor; Jen Gorczyca, Recreation Supervisor; Toby Ross, Recreation Supervisor; Kevin Rutherford, Recreation Maintenance Coordinator; John Barrett, Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, Andrew Cabrera, Parks and Facilities Maintenance Staff. Visitors: Ron Vine, Leisure Vision. Budget Review Superintendent of Finance, Bob Farmer, presented the Consolidated Budget detailing four areas of revenue, salary, supplies, and services. Mr. Farmer then reviewed Budget Org. 100 & 200 in further detail. The following discussion of the Committee entailed inquiries related to a proposed wellness program that PDRMA would like the park district to implement, cost associated with enhancements to the new website, namely a virtual tour for certain rental facilities. It was decided that the wellness program required further study by the Park Board in December and defer any decisions for additional upgrades to the website until the new site is operational. Parks Superintendent, Costa Kutulas, presented the budget for Org. 300 & 400 followed by Recreation Superintendent, John Shea, who presented the budget for Org.1000-1600. There was a discussion related to a public perception about programs that are out-sourced by the Winnetka Park District (WPD) such as Sports Made Personal, Team One LaCrosse and the proposed 2016 affiliate creation of the Green Wave Football program while maintaining the WPD branding. The Board believes there needs to be a further discussion regarding our philosophy on affiliate programming. Director Smith asked for direction from the Board about drafting an affiliate agreement with the Green Wave Football program. A consensus of the Committee was for staff to proceed in developing the agreement. Mr. Farmer then presented Org. 3100-3700 of the FY2016 Budget proposal. Committee discussion centered on the amount the WPD pays to IMRF, and if the WPD is allowed to pay less to reduce fund transfers to the IRMF Org. Mr. Farmer will contact IMRF to follow up on this specific inquiry.
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Continued minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting November 5, 2015 Community Survey Director Smith introduced Ron Vine from Leisure Vision. Ron introduced himself and gave his credentials and then proceeded to review the communitywide survey development process and how the survey will be used to craft the final Strategic Plan. The board members discussed areas they would like addressed in the survey. The Committee inquired about details related to the implementation and distribution of the survey in addition to the collection and tabulation of data. Ron discussed how the procedure would work from start to finish. The survey is scheduled to be delivered to residents after the first of next year. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
_____________________________ _____________________________ Brad McLane, President Robert Smith, Secretary
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WINNETKA PARK DISTRICT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2015
COMMUNITY ROOM 5:30 P.M.
President McLane called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Commissioners present: Mickey Archambault, Gerri Kahnweiler, Ian Larkin, Brad McLane, John Peterson and John Thomas. Staff present: Robert Smith, Executive Director; Bob Farmer, Chief Financial Officer; Costa Kutulas, Superintendent of Parks; John Muno, Superintendent of Facilities; Mary Cherveny, Communication & Marketing Manager; Paul Schwartz, Ice Arena Manager; Pat Fragassi, Tennis Center Manager; Alex Shubny, Director of Tennis; Alexandra Maestre, Facility Coordinator; Matt Johnson, Golf Manager; Dan Downey, Assistant Golf Manger; Henry Michna, Golf Course Superintendent; Rick Schram, Landscape Architect; Jesus Contreras, Parks and Facilities Maintenance Staff. Visitors: Colin Marshal of Green Associates Architects. Budget Review Facility Manager John Muno introduced staff members in attendance. The presentation began with a report on the principles used by the enterprise operation managers in the formulation of the proposed budgets. Mr. Muno reviewed the overall financial position of the Ice Arena operation and anticipated year end reserve status. An analysis of both revenues and expenses for FY2015 was presented. Mr. Muno then outlined the proposed budget for FY2016. A budget breakdown was also reviewed for the outdoor ice rink and all expected capital expenditures anticipated for 2016. Committee inquiries focused on the management transition over the past year, registration and scheduling procedures and price points of other ice arena rentals within the northshore area. The Committee asked staff to consider a more aggressive and competitive ice rental structure over the next year. Mr. Muno then reviewed the fiscal position of the Paddle Tennis operation and related agreement which included reduction of revenue to the park district from the Winnetka Paddle Tennis Club (WPTC). The reduction of fees by the WPTC is in exchange for program oversight services provide to the park district by WPTC Tennis Pro. A review of FY2016 revenue and expenses followed by Committee inquiries which included cash flow from the WPTC and membership trends with the club. Mr. Muno then outlined marketing plans for the upcoming year. Mr. Muno then proceeded to review the overall budget status and anticipated year end reserves for tennis operations. Tennis Manager Pat Fragassi reported on anticipated revenues, expenses and planned capital investments for FY2016 for both indoor and outdoor tennis operations. Mr. Fragassi also reported to the Committee that he is engaged in discussions with a private
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Continued minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting November 12, 2015 foundation expressing an interest to donate substantial funds for major capital upgrades and enhancements to the outside tennis courts. Committee inquiries included check in and cash management procedures for patrons of the facility, correlation of salary expense compared to revenue and options of capital investments related to upgrades for the outdoor tennis courts. The Committee concluded the discussion on tennis operations with final comments related to credit card processing fees and profit margins of pro shop sales. Golf Manager Johnson reported on revenue and expenses of the 2015 golf season. He reported that golf is expected to operate with an excess of approximately $56,000 for 2015. This projection is based on cash basis accounting and does not include capital expenditures for 2015 which was funded by the General Fund. Mr. Johnson then reviewed proposed revenues, expenses and capital investments related to the FY2016 Budget. Superintendent Michna discussed maintenance standards and reviewed necessary budget considerations related to the expenses of the FY2016 Budget. The Committee commended the management team on the progress made in the financial recovery and improved operation of the golf enterprise. Inquiries related to the FY2016 Golf Budget included standard assumptions on weather factored into the budget, success of special events on the golf course, tee time reservation systems and payment process and status of food concession operations. 2016 Meeting Schedule Executive Director Smith reviewed the proposed 2Park Board and Committee Meeting Schedule for 2016. The schedule consisted of a total of 21 meetings for both Committee and regular business meetings of the Park Board. After a general discussion, the Committee directed staff to add one additional meeting in November 2016 to accommodate budget review meetings. A revised schedule will be presented for approval at the upcoming Board meeting Skokie Playfield Service Center Superintendent Kutulas reviewed a report submitted to the Committee related to the renovation of the Skokie Playfield Service Center. It was reported that due to new regulatory standards of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD), the original scope of work has changed. Specifically, the new standard caps the total capital investment which can be applied to any given structure in a flood plain. The financial cap for this project would be exceeded with the current work already under contract. However, MWRD removes the capital limitation if property owners flood proof any structure which the new standards apply. Mr. Kutulas and Colin Marshal of Green Associates reviewed the details for flood proofing the service center and associated costs. In addition, costs related to the work bays and storage areas of the facility were
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Continued minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting November 12, 2015 also reviewed. Director Smith clarified to the Committee that the cost estimates presented do not include any hazardous material testing and remediation or the renovation of the north and south storage building. The Committee questioned the overall cost of the project in relation to new construction. It was a consensus of the Committee to forward to the full Park Board for approval two separate design and bid service proposals from Green Associates. The first is for the flood proofing the service center for a not to exceed cost of $24,764.00 and the second, the construction document development and bid process for the buildout of the remainder of the facility for a not to exceed amount of $35,395.00. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
_____________________________ _____________________________ Brad McLane, President Robert Smith, Secretary
Summary: The IAPD/IPRA Conference will be held Thursday, January 22 to Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Each year IAPD (Illinois Association of Park Districts) asks member park districts to appoint a delegate and at least one alternate who will represent our agency at the Annual Business Meeting. The purpose is to ensure the park district has a vote on any matters that might be presented during the Association's Annual Business meeting to be held on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 3:30p.m.
The attached certificate must be signed by the Board President and Secretary and submitted to IAPD. Last year we were represented by Commissioner Larkin as he serves on the IAPD Board
and I was the alternate.
Recommendation: Staff recommends the Board appoint a member of the Board to serve as the delegate and Director Smith will serve as the alternate.
END
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TO: ALL MEMBER AGENCY DIRECTORS
FROM: Peter M. Murphy, President/CEO
DATE: October 8, 2015
RE: CREDENTIALS CERTIFICATE
The IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, January 28~30, 2016.
Article V, Section 3 and 4 of the Constitutional By-Laws of the Illinois Association of Park Districts provides as follows:
"Section 3. Each member district shall be entitled to be represented at all Association meetings and conferences by a delegate or delegates. Delegates of the Association meetings or conference may include members of the governing boards of member districts, the Secretary, Attorney, Treasurer, Director or any paid employee of the member district. Each delegate shall present proper credentials consisting of a certificate by the Secretary of the member district said delegate or delegates represent, with seal of office affixed, showing that the governing board at a special or regular meeting authorized said delegate or delegates to represent said member district. On all questions each member district represented shall have one vote which shall be the majority expression of the delegation from that member district."
"Section 4. No member district shall be entitled to vote by proxy and only delegates of a member district shall cast a ballot for that member district."
Accordingly, we enclose herewith a cettificate, which, when properly certified by the Secretary Of your agency after its governing board authorizes such delegate and alternates at a regular or special meeting, shall be mailed to the Association's office, 211 East Monroe Street, Springfield, fL 62701.
This ce1tificate will entitle the delegate or, in their absence, an altemate listed thereon to vote on matters presented during the Association's Annual Business meeting to be held on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 3:30p.m. in the Grand F Ballroom (East Tower/Gold Level), of the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 151 E. Wacker Dr. in Chicago, Illinois.
Your agency must be in good standing, the Credentials Certificate must be signed by the Board President and Secretary with your agency seal affixed.
NOTE: If your agency does not have a seal, then write the word "SEAL" and circle it where indicated on the ce1tificate.
Your careful and prompt attention to this important matter is reques~ed.
211 East Monroe Street • Springfield, /L 62701~1186 • 217-523-4554 • 217-523-4273 • www.ILparks.org
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CREDENTIALS CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that at a meeting of the Goveming Board of the ________ _
held at -------------------------------------------------------(Name of Agency) _____________________ on ________ =-~-----------m ________ _
(Location) (Month/Day!Yem~ (Time)
the following individuals were designated to serve as delegate(s) to the Annual Business
Meeting of the ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF PARK DISTRICTS to be held at the
Hyatt Regency-Hotel, Chicago, Illinois on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 3:30p.m. in
the Grand F Ballroom (East Tower/Gold Level): Name Title
1st Altemate: ·----------------------------------------------------2nd Altemate: ---------------------------------------------------3rd Alternate: --------------------------------------------------This is to certify that the foregoing is a statement of action taken at the board meeting cited above.
Affix Seal:
Return this fonn to:
Signed: ------------------------(President of Board)
Attest: ----------------------(Board Secrela/JI)
Illinois Association of Park Districts 211 East Monroe Street Springfield, IL 62701-1186
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Illinois Association of Park Districts
TO: ALL MEMBER AGENCIES
FROM: Peter M. Murphy, President/CEO
October 8, 2015
RESOLUTIONS
DATE:
RE:
To ensure our membership a voice in the Association, Article X, of the Constitutional By-Laws provides as follows:
"Section 1. Resolutions for presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Association may be proposed by any member district, the Honors and Resolutions Committee and by the Board of Trustees.
(a) Resolutions must be submitted to the President/CEO no later than sixty (60) days prior (December 1, 20 15) to the Annual Business Meeting of the Association. All resolutions submitted shall be mailed to the membership not less than forty-five ( 45) days prior (December I 6, 20 15) to the Annual Business Meeting.
(b) The Honors and Resolutions Committee shall have the prerogative to determine which resolutions submitted by member districts shall be presented at the Annual Business Meeting of the Association; however, all resolutions received must be submitted to the membership. Any governing board of a member district shall have the right to appeal the Committee's decision to the delegates at the Annual Business Meeting of the Association.
(c) Notice of appeal by a member district for the resolution must be served by mail on the members of the Honors and Resolutions Committee so as to be received not less than forty-eight ( 48) hours in advance of the start of the Annual Conference. A majority of the official delegates present and voting at the Annual Business Meeting of the Association during the Ammal Conference is required for consideration of appeals. Approval by a two-thirds (2/3rds) majority vote of the official delegates present and voting is required at the Annual Business Meeting of the Association for the introduction of additional resolutions. A member district seeking authority at the Annual Business Meeting of the Association to present an additional resolution must provide duplicated copies in number sufficient for all delegates present.''
NOTE: All resolutions must be received in the Association's office no later than December 1, 2015.
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Illinois Association of Porlc Districts
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
ALL MEMBER AGENCIES
Peter M. Murphy, President/CEO
October 8, 2015
RECOMMENDATIONS
In order to comply with the provisions of the IAPD Constitutional By-Laws, recommended changes and/or amendments to the Constitutional By-Laws must be on file in the Association's office on or before December 1, 2015 to be considered by the committee.
This schedule has been adopted by the committee in order to provide adequate time for the office to publish and distribute the committee report to all member districts forty-five (45) days (December 16, 20 15) in advance of the Annual Business Meeting. For your information, we list the following section of the Association's Constitutional By-Laws:
ARTICLE XIII-- AMENDMENTS TO CONSTITUTIONAL BY-LAWS
"Section 1. These Constitutional By-Laws may be amended at the Annual Meeting of the association by a majority vote of the official delegates of the member districts present and voting subject to the compliance with the following procedure:
(a) Any member district, or the Board of Trustees, desiring to suggest an amendment to the Constitutional By-Laws, shall submit the proposed amendment to the President/CEO in writing not less than sixty (60) days prior to the Annual Business Meeting of the Association.
(b) The President/CEO shall thereupon cause a copy ofthe proposed amendment to be mailed to each member district of the Association not less than fo1ty-five (45) days prior to the Annual Meeting of the Association."
NOTE: December 1, 2015 is the deadline for all changes and/or amendments to be received in the Association's office.
211 East Monroe Street • Springfield, IL 62701-1186 • 217'-523-4554 • 217-523-4273 • www.ILparks.org
PROPOSED 2016 Park Board Meeting Schedule
Regularly scheduled meetings of the Winnetka Park District Board of Commissioners are held on the SECOND AND FOURTH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH unless otherwise noted by (*). Regular meetings through the end of Fiscal Year 2016 will be held at 6:30 pm at the Administrative Office, 540 Hibbard Rd., on the dates shown below. Board Committee meetings typically start at 5:30, but times may vary. Please refer to our website: www.winpark.org, or contact the Administrative Office at 847-501-2040.
Board Committee Meeting - January 14, 2016 *Regular Board Meeting - January 21, 2016 (IPRA/IAPD January 28-30)
Board Committee Meeting - February 11, 2016 Regular Board Meeting - February 25, 2016
*Regular Board Meeting - March 17, 2016 (Spring Break March 21-15)
Board Committee Meeting - April 14, 2016 Regular Board Meeting - April 28, 2016 Regular Board Meeting - May 26, 2016 Board Committee Meeting – June 9, 2016 Regular Board Meeting - June 23, 2016 Board Committee Meeting - July 14, 2016 Regular Board Meeting - July 28, 2016 Regular Board Meeting - August 25, 2016 Board Committee Meeting – September 8, 2016 Regular Board Meeting - September 22, 2016 Board Committee Meeting - October 13, 2016 Regular Board Meeting - October 27, 2016 Board Committee Meeting - November 3, 2016 Board Committee Meeting - November 10, 2016
*Regular Board Meeting - November 17, 2016 Board Committee Meeting – December 8, 2016
*Regular Board Meeting - December 15, 2016
Persons with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodations to participate in meetings should contact John Shea, the Park District’s ADA Compliance Coordinator, at the Park District’s Administrative Office by mail at 540 Hibbard Rd, Winnetka, IL, by phone at 847-501-2040, Monday - Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, or by email to [email protected] at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Requests for a qualified interpreter require five (5) working days advance notice.
Date: November 6, 2015 To: Board of Commissioners Subject: Green Associates – Proposal of Architectural and Engineering Services for Skokie
Playfield Service Center Dry Flood Proofing and Project Completion. From: Costa Kutulas, Superintendent of Parks Through: Robert Smith, Executive Director Summary: During the review process of the building plans the Village informed us of a policy change to the Village code for MWRD requirements for properties located in the 100-year flood plain. As of May 31, 2014 the Village of Winnetka adopted the new MWRD standard for flood plain requirements, which states that the total cost of the proposed improvements must be less than 50% of the appraised value of the structure taken over the life of the structure. This means that we are allowed to complete improvements up to $135,000 or would need to completely demolish the current structure rebuild a new facility to meet the current flood plain requirements. Currently we have contracted with ATP Enterprise Group Inc. for $420,000 which encompasses the north end of facility; this includes the offices, restrooms, lunchroom, locker area and mechanical room. The current contracted amount is $285,000 over the allowable limit of the new MWRD standard.
After meeting with village staff and discussing possible solutions to our issue, we have decided that the best option for the district would be to dry flood proof the building. Dry flood proofing would completely seal the exterior envelope of the building by installing bulkhead barriers at the door and window openings which are within the 24” elevation of the base flood plain. We would also need to address the hydrostatic pressures of the exterior walls, and confirm that they are impermeable. On the interior of the building we would need to address the buoyancy of the current floors and confirm that they could withstand the head pressures of the flood waters. Along with addressing the floors we would need to upgrade all the drains and sewer systems with a backflow valve or check valve to stop flood waters from back draining into the facility.
Currently we have tasked Colin Marshall from Green Associates to complete a dry flood proofing assessment of the service center, and let us know what it would take to complete this scope of work. Colin and his team have come up with a summary/plan on how to meet this new MWRD requirement. Most of the improvements needed to meet the new MWRD requirement
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Service Proposals – Skokie Playfield Service Center Page 2. are simple, but unfortunately there is an unknown that we need to investigate some more. Specifically, the buoyancy of the existing concrete floor. We are anticipating that the current slab thickness which would be common for this type of construction does not meet the standard for this type of flood proofing. We are anticipating having to pour a 4” concrete slab throughout the entire facility to gain the weight needed to meet the code requirement. Unfortunately there is an inherent problem with raising the floor heights; the increase height would decrease all the door openings and overall ceiling heights. We’ll also have to see how the new floor height will affect the ADA access to the building. Colin and his team have place marked costs for these interferences and they are included in the price of the construction phasing work.
Due to the new circumstances, we have taken a look on how to best complete the rest of the project with the most efficiencies. The previous plan of phasing for the next several fiscal years is not the best or most efficient way to spend capital dollars. Inherent with phasing projects there are duplicated costs and inefficiencies that would drive the overall cost of the renovation by well over $100,000+. We are in the mind set to tackle the rest of the construction in one single phase to alleviate those extra costs. This would include renovations to five different areas of the shop including the workshop bay, lift bay, mechanics office, grinding bay, and tool/equipment storage areas. There would also be improvements to life safety systems, mechanics operations, grinding operations, and chemical containment systems that are currently non-existent and/or out of compliance with both local and state government agencies.
Prior to construction we would need to complete environmental testing to confirm that the structure is free of hazardous materials. This is an unknown cost at this time, but there is the potential for remediation costs if hazardous materials are found on site.
Golf Service Center Cost Breakdown:
Work currently contracted with ATP Enterprises (approved, 2015) $ 420,000 Dry Flood Proofing w/ soft costs $ 401,849 Completed Construction w/ soft costs $ 551,417 Chemical Storage (Rinse-Aid pad, and Liquid Chemical Storage) $ 80,000 Value Engineering (Garage doors, flooring, fuel management) $ 83,000 FFE (Fixtures, furnishings, and Equipment $ 100,000 Sub Total Budget for new purposed work not under current contract $1,216,266 Estimated Grand Total $1,636,266*
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Service Proposals – Skokie Playfield Service Center Page 2. *This total includes both current contracts and purposed construction costs for project completion. Recommendation: Staff has two recommendations for the park board. The first recommendation is for the Park Board to approve the proposal from Green Associates for Architectural and Engineering services of the Skokie Playfield Service Center Dry Flood Proofing for the contracted amount not to exceed $24,764. The second recommendation is for the park board to approve the second proposal from Green Associates for Architectural and Engineering services of the Skokie Playfield Service Center Project Completion for the contracted amount not to exceed $35,395. END
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06 November 2015 Mr. Costa Kutulas Superintendent of Parks Winnetka Park District 1380 Willow Road Winnetka, IL 60093 RE: Winnetka Park District Service Center Improvements – Dry-Floodproofing Project Project No. 0524-201539 Dear Mr. Kutulas: Thank you for requesting a proposal to provide Architectural and Engineering Services for the Service Center Improvements Dry-Floodproofing Project. I have summarized below my understanding of the scope of work, and the proposed services for the project.
1. Service Center Improvements Dry-Floodproofing Project
A. Service Center Building 1. Dry-Floodproofing Work at the Service Center as summarized in
the Project Memo to the Village of Winnetka, dated 16 October 2015.
2. Scope of Work as outlined on Drawing A-01, dated 12 October 2015.
2. Estimated Project Cost A. Estimated General Construction Cost as indicated in Service Center
Improvements – Dry Floodproofing Project; Estimated Project Costs, 06 November 2015: 1. Hard Cost Estimate: $260,671.00
B. Soft Costs and Contingences Estimate: 1. Soft Costs, Fees and Contingencies: $141,178.00
3. Scope of Services A. All architectural and engineering design services as outlined in the
Owner – Architect Agreement, and to meet Park District goals and objectives, and applicable codes.
B. Bid Documents shall be issued as follows: 1. For the work in the north end of the Service Center, a Work
Change Proposal Request shall be issued to the contractor for the north end project.
2. For the balance of the work, a separate General Contractor Bid Package shall be issued.
C. Coordination of Bidding Phase, review of bids and recommendation of awards. 1. One (1) Pre-Bid Meeting. 2. One (1) Bid Opening Meeting.
D. Coordination of Building Permit submittals. E. Construction Administration Services as outlined in the Owner –
Architect Agreement.
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1. Five (5) Site Observation visits included in Basic Services. Additional observation visits as needed to be billed on an hourly basis, as approved by the Park District.
4. Services provided by Others
A. Construction Material Testing.
5. Proposed Schedule:
A. Authorization to Proceed from the Winnetka Park District: November 19, 2015
B. Issue Permit Set to Village for Review: November 30, 2015
C. Issue Bidding Documents: November 30, 2015
D. Bid Due Date: December 15, 2015
E. Award of Contract: To Be Coordinated with Board Schedule
6. Fee Proposal
A. Basic Services as outlined to be billed on an Hourly Basis, Not to Exceed $24,764.00.
7. Additional Services
A. Other services as approved by the Park District, to be billed on an Hourly
Basis, per the attached Schedule of Hourly Rates, dated 1 January 2015.
8. Reimbursables
A. To be billed per the attached Schedule of Reimbursable Expenses, dated 1 March 2007.
9. Form of Agreement
A. AIA Document B101 – 2007 – Standard Form of Agreement between
Owner and Architect, as amended by the Park District and GreenAssociates, Inc.
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Thank you again for the request of this proposal. Please let me know if you have any comments on the outlined scope of work or services. If you are in the agreement with the proposal, I will send to you copies of the AIA Document B101 for review and signature. Sincerely,
Colin A. Marshall, AIA Project Manager Enc. Project Memo to the Village of Winnetka, dated 16 October 2015
Scope of Work Drawing A-01, dated 12 October 2015 Dry Floodproofing Project; Estimated Project Costs, 06 November 2015
Schedule of Reimbursable Expenses, dated 1 March 2007 Schedule of Hourly Rates, dated 1 January 2015. J:\clnt\0524\201539\CD\201539-001.docx
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06 November 2015 Mr. Costa Kutulas Superintendent of Parks Winnetka Park District 1380 Willow Road Winnetka, IL 60093 RE: Winnetka Park District Service Center Improvements – Project Completion Project No. 0524-MISC Dear Mr. Kutulas: Thank you for requesting a proposal to provide Architectural and Engineering Services for the completion of the Service Center Improvements. This project will complete the planned improvements of the Service Center Building, following the completion of the Improvements at the North End, currently under contract, and the Dry-Floodproofing Work. I have summarized below my understanding of the scope of work, and the proposed services for the project.
1. Service Center Improvements – Project Completion
A. Service Center Building 1. Scope of Work as outlined in the Service Center Improvements –
Project Completion, Estimated Project Costs, dated 06 November 2015.
2. Estimated Project Cost A. Estimated General Construction Cost as indicated in Service Center
Improvements – Project Completion; Estimated Project Costs, 05 November 2015: 1. Hard Cost Estimate: $372,579.00
B. Soft Costs and Contingences Estimate: 1. Soft Costs, Fees and Contingencies: $178,838.00
3. Scope of Services A. All architectural and engineering design services as outlined in the
Owner – Architect Agreement, and to meet Park District goals and objectives, and applicable codes.
B. Bid Documents shall be issued as follows: 1. General Contractor Bid Package for all Work.
C. Coordination of Bidding Phase, review of bids and recommendation of award. 1. One (1) Pre-Bid Meeting. 2. One (1) Bid Opening Meeting.
D. Coordination of Building Permit submittals. E. Construction Administration Services as outlined in the Owner –
Architect Agreement. 1. One (1) Pre-Construction Meeting 2. Eight (8) Site Observation visits included in Basic Services.
Additional observation visits as needed to be billed on an hourly basis, as approved by the Park District.
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3. One (1) Site Visit for Substantial Completion 4. One (1) Site Visit for Final Inspection.
4. Services provided by Others A. Environmental Testing and Remediation Services. B. Construction Material Testing.
5. Proposed Schedule:
A. Authorization to Proceed from the Winnetka Park District: November 19, 2015
B. Issue Permit Set to Village for Review: January 18, 2016
C. Issue Bidding Documents: February 1, 2016
D. Bid Due Date: February 22, 2016
E. Award of Contract: To Be Coordinated with Board Schedule
6. Fee Proposal
A. Basic Services as outlined to be billed on an Hourly Basis, Not-to-Exceed $35,395.00.
7. Additional Services
A. Other services as approved by the Park District, to be billed on an Hourly
Basis, per the attached Schedule of Hourly Rates, dated 1 January 2015.
8. Reimbursables
A. To be billed per the attached Schedule of Reimbursable Expenses, dated 1 March 2007.
9. Form of Agreement
A. AIA Document B101 – 2007 – Standard Form of Agreement between
Owner and Architect, as amended by the Park District and GreenAssociates, Inc.
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Thank you again for the request of this proposal. Please let me know if you have any comments on the outlined scope of work or services. If you are in the agreement with the proposal, I will send to you copies of the AIA Document B101 for review and signature. Sincerely,
Colin A. Marshall, AIA Project Manager Enc. Service Center Improvements – Project Completion; Estimated Project Costs, 06
November 2015 Schedule of Reimbursable Expenses, dated 1 March 2007 Schedule of Hourly Rates, dated 1 January 2015. J:\clnt\0524\MISC\CD\MISC-012.docx
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Winnetka Park District Board Summary
Date: November 12, 2015 To: Board of Commissioners Subject: Truth in Taxation Resolution #15-11-19 From: Robert Farmer, Business Manager Through: Robert Smith, Executive Director Summary As part of each year’s property tax levy, the Park District is required by the Truth in Taxation Law to meet (at least 20 days prior to adopting the tax levy ordinance) and formally determine the amount of money it estimates will be levied. The determination should be made by resolution and made part of the minutes of the meeting. The 2015 property tax increase includes the tax cap of 0.8% plus a 2.2% estimate for new growth for a total increase of 3.00%. The Special Recreation levy includes an additional $9,000 increase to pay for the District’s portion of the capital projects plan from NSSRA which was presented to the Board in 2013. The overall property tax increase is 2.9%. As in past years, Cook County officials will review the request and adjust the levy for new growth as deemed appropriate. Attached is the Truth in Taxation Resolution #15-11-19.
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WINNETKA PARK DISTRICT
TRUTH IN TAXATION LAW RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION # 15-11-19
RESOLVED, by the Board of Park Commissioners of the Winnetka Park District, Cook County, Illinois (“Park District”) that, based upon the most recently ascertainable information, the following determinations are hereby made in accordance with the "Truth in Taxation Law": 1. The amount of real estate taxes, exclusive of election costs, public
building commission leases and debt service levies, extended by the Park District, plus any amount abated by the Park District before extension, upon the final 2014 real estate tax levy of the Park District (2015 tax bill) is $4,874,412.
2. The amount of real estate taxes, exclusive of election costs, public
building commission leases and debt service levies, proposed to be levied by the Park District for 2015 (2016 tax bill) is $5,020,644.
3. Based on the foregoing, the estimated percentage increase in the
proposed 2015 aggregate levy over the amount of real estate taxes extended upon the final 2014 aggregate levy is 2.94%, and that, accordingly, no public hearing or publication is required under the Truth in Taxation Law.
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Passed this 19th day of November, 2015. _______________________ Brad McLane, President Board of Park Commissioners Attested and Filed this 19th day of November, 2015. _______________________ Robert Smith, Secretary Board of Park Commissioners
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Board Summary Date: November 12, 2015 To: Board of Commissioners Subject: Master Plan Team – Golf Course and Duke Childs Fields From: Robert Smith, Executive Director Summary: The Winnetka Park District and New Trier High School (NTHS) have been approached by the Village of Winnetka to discuss possible land use of the above referenced sites for potential stormwater management. I will be meeting with Village Manager, Rob Bahan and his engineering team on November 17 which will open a dialogue to study solutions to convey stormwater to the Skokie Lagoons. Since any viable options to this issue relies on cooperation and coordination with multiple units of government, I would like to assemble a planning team to participate in discussion and in the possible development of a land use master plan. I have been in contact with Linda Yonke, Superintendent of NTHS, who concurs with the formation of a plan team since property lines of each agency adjoin. I have also discussed this concept with Scott Freres of The Lakota Group with the intent that his company might help facilitate any design should discussions move to a conceptual design phase. To give the plan team a broad base of experience and support Linda and I are asking our respective boards to assign one, but not more than two, Board members to serve on this design term. The assigned Board members will be fully engaged in any discussion and development of solutions which might arise from this initiative. At the time of this writing, I cannot anticipate the time commitment or duration of the plan team. However, it is my understanding that a formal report by Rob is due to the Village Council by April of 2016. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Park Board appoint no more than two members to the newly formed Golf Course & Duke Childs Field Master Plan design team. END
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Administrative Robert Farmer The preliminary 2016 Budget was reviewed by Board Committees on November 5, 2015 (Taxing Funds) and November 12, 2015 (Enterprise Funds). All changes to the 2016 budget will be noted by staff and presented to the Board prior to final approval of the 2016 budget in February. At the November 19, 2015 Regular Board Meeting, the “Truth in Taxation Resolution” will be presented to the Board for adoption. On December 1, 2015, the District will pay principle and interest on the 2011 Debt Certificates in the amount of $471,881.25 and will pay principle and interest on the 2014 GO Bonds in the amount of $212,538.75.
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Board Report – November 2015/ Facilities (Golf, Ice, Tennis, Paddle) The Facilities Division has spent a significant amount of time since the last report and currently, developing the 2016 budget for presentation at the November 12, meeting. Overall, we are pleased to report favorable financial projections for the remainder of 2015. Golf Both the clubhouse operation and maintenance function are winding down for the season. However, with the fantastic fall weather, the clubhouse remains active with play and additional revenue. The 1st annual Chili Open was held on Saturday, November 7, with 16/teams enjoying a great day on the Par-3 course, and the start of a new traditional special event. Tennis The second session of group lessons has begun (Winter 1), with the continued positive trend upward with participation in our adult lesson programs. Ice The ice arena is entering its busiest season, with a large amount of ice time scheduled between; Winnetka Hockey Club, rink rentals, and our group lesson program. The Fall group lesson program continues to grow in numbers as the “jump in” session is marketed to attract late registrants able to join the session after other Fall sports and activities, such as soccer, lacrosse, etc. Paddle Tennis The Fall adult group lesson program has experienced a nice rise (12%) in participation compared to last Fall. Our youth lessons were slow in getting started, as we attempted to adjust the schedule earlier in previous years and have learned there is too much schedule conflict at that time. We are gearing up to market and promote both group lesson areas with Winter registration. WPTC member registration continues, with 268 to date, and an expectation for 300+/- once final follow up and collections are completed. This compares about the same as last years membership numbers. END
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Recreation Supervisor Toby Ross Youth/Outdoor Programming October and November saw a slew of our youth/outdoor programs come to a conclusion. Archery, Sports Encounters, Mini Soccer, Fire-building, Babysitting, Intro to Hiking, Pumpkin Carving, and Outdoor Adventures all concluded over the past couple weeks. One of our final fall nature programs was a new opportunity to help restore local habitats in conjunction with the BackYard Nature Center. This free service project saw nearly 30 participants roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty near the Skokie Lagoons by removing litter and pulling invasive plants like buckthorn and garlic mustard. It was a great experience for children and parents alike.
The Veterans Day Observance also took place at the Winnetka Community House on Wednesday, November 11th, 2015.
Family Campfire On Friday, November 6th, 2015 we hosted our 4th annual Family Campfire at Crow Island Woods. This simple yet fun event drew a whopping 150+ participants--which was almost double from the previous year (and nearly three times as much as the year before) --play flash-light tag, take a stroll through the woods, warm up by the fire, dine on fire-roasted hot dogs, sing campfire songs, and even indulge in delicious s’mores. This year in particular we saw a huge influx of boy scouts and their families take advantage of the event.
Upcoming Events Even though much of our fall programming is winding down and we begin ushering in our winter activities, the annual Tiny Tot Olympics will be held on Saturday, November 14th, 2015 and Santa’s elves will sneakily unload his mailbox the day before Thanksgiving. Santa himself has also begun preparations for many of his December events including crafting his letter and planning for his yearly visit. There are many other fantastic activities planned for December including Holiday Cake Decorating with Whole Foods, our Gingerbread House Workshop (now expanded two sessions!), the annual Holiday Sing, and our Winter Break Camp.
Recreation Supervisor Greg Sauber Basketball The Winnetka Park District’s Green Wave Travel Basketball started the 2015-2016 season during the week of October 26th. This year 35 participants will represent Winnetka across three teams: one 4th grade boys’ team and two 6th grade boys’ teams. In addition, we have partnered with Glencoe Park District to form a New Trier Feeder team for the 6th grade girls. 5 of 11 girls on the team are from Winnetka.
House League Basketball will begin November 16th. Lots of time, effort, and reshuffling have gone into forming as balanced teams as possible based on evaluations and friendship requests. This has been an outstanding year for house league basketball with over 270 participants. All told we will have six 3rd/4th grade girls’ teams, four 4th grade boys’ teams, eleven 5th/6th grade boys’ teams, and six 5th/6th grade girls’ teams. Games will begin December 5th.
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Throughout December additional athletic programs including basketball clinics, cheerleading, mini-cheer, and open gym will be starting.
Recreation Supervisor Jen Gorczyca Pumpkins on the Beach On Friday October 23rd, Pumpkins on the Beach took place at Tower Road Beach. There were approximately 230 individuals pre-registered for the event, while an additional 30 showed up at the door. Each person was able to decorate a pumpkin, play carnival games, go on a hay ride, get their face painted, grab a balloon, jump in the moon bounce, dance to the music, and go home with a special taffy apple treat. Unfortunately due to the inclement weather the costume contest was rained out. All told we had 260 participants despite getting slammed with rain halfway through the event.
Lloyd Winter Boat Storage Winter storage at Lloyd Beach has begun and all participants signed up have been moving their vessels into the boat house for the season. Currently 33 vessels will be taking advantage of winter storage at Lloyd. All remaining vessels will need to be removed prior to December 1st when the gates get locked for the season and rack renovation preparations can begin.
Recreation Maintenance Coordinator Kevin Rutherford Haunted Trail at Lloyd Beach The fourth annual Haunted Trail at Lloyd Beach took place on October 24, 2015. The week of preparation down at Lloyd Beach was well worth the looks on everyone’s faces before, during, and after their walk through the trail. 359 patrons came through this year, which is the highest number for the event—previously besting last year’s 306 participants. With the continued growth of the Haunted Trail, ideas and planning for new attractions (e.g. moving walls) are already under way.
Gobble Bowl The Winnetka Park District Gobble Bowl will be taking place for the second time on Saturday, November 14. The event will take place at the Skokie Playfields on the two synthetic turf fields. After running in 2013 with five teams, the event did not run last year due to lack of participation; however, with key marketing initiatives and partnerships, eight teams are ready to take the field in 2015. This year’s tournament will be single elimination with a consolation bracket guaranteeing each team a minimum of two games. With the increased participation this year, I fully expect the event to run full force in the future.
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Skokie Playfield Service Center Currently we are in a holding pattern with the Skokie Playfield Service Center, and will update the Board at the committee meeting on November 12, 2015. Depending on the results of that meeting will dictate how we move forward with construction for the Skokie Playfield Service Center. If you have questions or would like further information please feel to contact me directly. Hubbard Woods Park Construction Hubbard Woods Park Pavilion construction is approximately 50% complete. To date the following items are or near completion, foundation, concrete slab, metal framing, roof trusses, metal sub structure, roughed in utilities, metal roof decking, and roofing.
We are pushing to meet the December 18th deadline, but we skeptical that we’ll be able to achieve that goal. There have been a few hold ups that have pushed the timeline of the project back. However. we are moving forward at a fast pace to recover the timeline. We know that there are a few items that will need to be followed up after the substantial completion date, but these items will have a minimal effect on holding up other trades.
The site contractor has completed four of their five street cuts, and will complete the last cut on Green Bay road in the upcoming week. The new storm drainage system is nearing completion with about 10% to go. The contractor is working form the north to the south and has poured the sidewalks on the north end already and will begin with the site restoration shortly. Framing and side walk installation is being completed on the south end of the property now and should be complete in the next few days.
The playground installation is complete, and we are waiting on favorable weather to install the rubberized surfacing to complete the install. Once we’re able to complete the playground work, the contract will push to get the rest of the concrete and masonry work completed in short order.
Lloyd Dock Removals This fall the parks staff undertook the dock removals at the Lloyd Boat Launch. Typically this was a contracted service that would cost the district between $15,000 - $18,000 to complete. With the new purchase off the John Deere 310L Backhoe this is now a service that we’re able to complete in-house. The estimated savings is between $10,000 - $12,000 depending on the spring install. Moving forward the cost savings alone from this one task will help offset the onetime fee
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of $111,000 for the new backhoe and allow for the machine to pay for itself over the next ten years. Gullen’s Pond Install Parks crew have been working diligently to complete the installation of the “Gullen’s Pond” and the entire infrastructure that is needed to support it. The main system is up, including ice mats, boards, fencing, and staking. We will be putting the final touches on in the upcoming week to get the rink ready for another great season of skating. Items of a Routine Nature With winter knocking on the door the parks crew is working diligently to wrap up projects and facilities before the winter months are here. The following are routine maintenance items: Trash control three times weekly, Greenbay Trail monitoring and cleaning weekly, mowing operations, leaf mulching, rental setup and cleaning, special events, monthly inspections (park, playground, and facility), and equipment/fleet maintenance. Park/Facility Projects -Ash tree removals -Contracted tree removals -Installation of a New Heater at Halfway House -Rebuild 7K trailer -Stump Grinding -Facility Cleaning - Tuck Pointing work at Halfway House, and Tennis Facility -Shop cleaning -Facility Cleaning and Organizing -Tennis Hallway Renovation -Beach Cleanup -Value Engineering for Hubbard Woods Park -Eagle Scout Project Assistance -Park Bench refurbishing -Winterize Lakefront -Irrigation system shutdowns -Fire wood splitting -Interior painting at Maple Street Beach house -Chimney repairs and inspections -Winter fertilization on all sports fields
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Communication/Marketing Manager Mary Cherveny Special Projects During the last couple of weeks we have focused on several special projects which include: Winter Program and Facility Guide Winnetka Waterfront 2030 –Importance of Shoreline Management Winnetka Veterans Day Poster/Program 2016 Marketing Plan 2016 Partnership Program Ice Show Logo
Recreation Department Marketing Focus Marketing focus has been placed on late fall events, including Family Campfire, Gobble Bowl, Tiny Tot Olympics and Candy Cane Lane Tree Decorating. Winter campaign planners were due 10/30 and Natalie and I have begun implementation. Facility Marketing Focus Winnetka Golf Club marketing focus is now on Par 3 Chili Open and fall/winter group lessons. Our Facebook Campaign with Pipeline (specializes in golf course marketing) yielded 91,919 impressions, 1,269 clicks through with 138 leads (name/email for follow up). 49 offers claimed as of 11/1/15 generating revenue of $1,421. Additionally, 51 of those leads were new potential customers. Golf staff plans to track these 51 into 2016 to see the type of residual income is generated. At the A.C. Nielsen Tennis Center marketing focus is on, Winter I registration, fall and indoor memberships. . The Winnetka Ice Arena marketing has focused on a jump-in campaign for those finishing fall sports and would like to get back into skating. Platform Tennis marketing efforts have been about the fall session II youth paddle programs. Winter campaign planners were due 10/30 and Natalie and I have begun implementation. Program and Facility Guides – Winter and Spring The Winter Guide went to the post office on November 12. During the past couples we have been preparing for release through registration information updates, website adjustments and the uploading of the pdf and interactive flipbook to the website. The new guide design was created by Natalie and will be used through the new three issues.
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Spring guide production is also underway. Information is due to marketing on December 3. This guide will be released at the end of January with summer camp information included. 2016 Partnership Program The 2016 partnership program has launched and we are currently reaching out to 2015 partners. As of 11/12/15 we have commits for $14.500. 2016 Marketing Plan Our marketing meetings are focusing on the 2016 plans. Currently reviewing our areas of business through a situation analysis that we will use as reference where planning our 2016 campaigns. All campaigns will focus on our KPI’s – revenue, retention, new growth, customer service and brand. We had an all staff kick off meeting in mid-October and will follow up with a similar meeting in December, focused on metrics.
enjoy dinner and '"fhc Lego Movie.~ Ktd• will be >U· pervised for open gym and pizza will be .;crved. The fee i• $10 with 11dvanced registration through the Winnetka Pari. Di~rricl at www.win · park.org.
~ion and an American Girl craft. Bring your ideas and your dolh. RegJ,Irlltion for the progrum "rcquir\XI.
D<:tl..a Ltbr-..ry. 768 Oat. St. Tc't IIUI your knowledge on a wtdc runge of categoric~. Play a:. u team or he,KI-to-hc,td. RegbtTmion for the event is rc4uired and is recommended for ages 7 and up.
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Nortflfield fest 11 a.m.-noon Oct. I. Win·
nelka Ubrary. 768 Oak St. Learn bow to ~tart lcnining a scarf. You'll be provided with a staner kit of yam and needles for your first project. Register online if you· re a beginner.
FRIDAY
lright lei I gs 10:30-11 a.m. Oct. 2,
Northfield Library. 1785 Orchard Lane. Join the library for simple stories, rbymes, music and movement. The program is recommended for ages 0-17 months.
fr11P .... CIIIk 4-6 p.m. Oct. 2. Winnet
ka Ice Areno. 490 Hibbord Rood. Learn more about the growing sport of platfonn tennis as Wtnrn:tku Park District Paddle Staff lead a free clinic for kids gJ1Idc 2-8. Advanced regislrlltion is requited at www.winpark.org.
Tea..tlisaits
9 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 3, downtown Northfield. Northfield fle•t is an all-day celebmtion of the re-emergence of the town from three long years of construction and trnffic jams. Come out for a Fun Walk at 9 a.m. at the Farmers Marlet and on opening ceremony at 10 a.m. at Village Hall . Enjoy food, live music and shopping throughout the day.
Natural Sugar Treats 3-4 p.m. Oct 3, Winnetka
Library. 768 Oak St. Pasl.l)' Chef Roo;e Deneen will provide a ta.~ting of oaturdl sugars thnl ure great for anyone with diabetes or wi~hing to limit their sugar intake. Included will be brown rice syrup, agave nnd coconut sugar baked in some treats like blueberry muffins and chocolate chip cookies. Register for the progr-.un online.
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Coco Chanel 7-8 p.m. Oct. 5. Winnetka
Library. 768 Oak St. Annene Baldwm portni)~Chanel ina one-womM perfonnance designed to .:ducatc as well a~ entertnin. "Coco" shares the story of her rise to fame, her fashion theories and innovutions, and the creation of her most famous fragrance. Chane! No. 5. Registmtion for the event is required.
TUESDAY
Archittdural Gttn 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 6, Win
netka Library. 768 Oak St. The program will highlight Walter H. Sobel, a future· oriented Chicago architect. The session will explon: the forward-loolcing feature~ of the Fell project when it was de,igned in 1966, and how those same principles underscore the logic and importance of its adaptive reuse today and tomorrow.
WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY ,
Reading with Relish Sl
4-4:45 p.m. Oct. 8. U Duwg U. 300 S. Happ Road. Northlield. Join them on the ~econd Thursday of the ~ month for hot dogs and 11
discu,~ion of "Cinder" by Maris.a Meyer.
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lax Appeal Asses~ ~ 6 p.m. Oct. 8, Winnetka 1
Village Hall, 510 Green Buy Road. Coole County Bonrd of Review Commissioner Dan Pathlk will ho ld u property-tax assessment uppeal seminar for taxpay- , ers "leking to appeal their 20 IS property-tax lk~<:e>s
ments. The hour-long ses-
sion will be co-hosted by New Trier Township Assessor Jan Churchwell. The event is free, and there is no fcc to uppeal at the Board of Review. Taxpayers arc a>ked to bring a copy of tlteir mo:.t recent tax bill.
4:30 p.m. Oct. 2, The Book StaJI. 811 Elm St., Winnetka. Join best-selling author Liz Pichon for t~ and bi..cuit• (and wine ond cheese for adult guests) during an author reception. celebrating her Tom Gate' series. The senes. a bit in Great Britain, is ready to charm its way into the hearts of grade-school kids across the United States.
3 p.m. Oct. 3. Northfield Library. 1785 Orchard Lunc. Professional photographers John Botdorll' Wld Stuci Price demonstrate how to get the most from your vacation phOto~. Froru planning for your tnp. creating unique compositions and laws for srrec1 photography. learn how to capture beoutiful photos. Regi~tration for the program is required.
All day. Oct. 7. Di,trict 36 schools. Take advantage of Winnetka's wal.kability and its proximity to schools. Plan ahead for your child to wlllk to school. This event encourages all forms of aCtive, nonmotori:tcd transportation, so feel free to ride bikes. scooters. skates or walk.
8 II a.m. Oct. 10, Northfield Fire Station. 1800 Winnetka Road. In honor of Fire Prevention Week, the Northfield Fue-Rescuc Association and the Northfield Ftre-Rescue Department will host its annual open bouse with all-you can-eat pancakes and sausage fo1 $6. All proceeds benefit the Fire-Rescue Association.
School Cafctcna and Gym. 520 Glendale Ave., Winnetka. Talce a night off and have some ume to yourself while your kids ages 4-12
SUNDAY
AMerican Girl Book Discussion
3:30-4:30 p.m. Oct. 4, Winnctko Library, 768 Oak St. Read the book "Meet Rebecca" and come to the library for a fun book discus-
Wthslte Wor\shop 1:30-3 p.m. Oct. 7, Win
netka Library. 768 Oak St. Join IT specialist George Lowmon as he discusses tactics to making a sophisticntcd web~itc. This is a perfect cla~s for those intcre,ted in building tbcir own site u~ing 11 thinl-pany vendor ~uch us Won! Press.
f•dy Trivia Night 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 7, Win-
Fire and Police OpH Ha.se 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 10
Public Snfety Building, 42~ Green Bay Road. The Win nctka fire ond police depart ments invite all resident to celebrate the end of Fir Prevention Week. Resident can tour both departmen•
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Court the Cure raises $19K for cance Winnetka Platform Tennis Club part of annual event
KIRSTEN KELLER AssiSiant Editor
Paddle tennis players took to the courts across the Nonh Shore on Thu1$day. Sept. 24, as part of the North Shore Women's Platform Tennis League's Court the Cure fundraiser.
The fundraiser, held a week before the beginrung of breast cancer awareness month, supports breast cancer research initiatives at NorthShore Urtivcl$ity HealthSystem.
In its 19th year. the event took place at 15 clubs in the Nonh Shore, including the Winnetka Platform Tennis Club.
Liane Joseph and Bonnie Flanzcr. both of Highland Park. served as co-chairwomen of the fundraiser.
The fundraiser hits close to home for Flan~r. whusc mother is a breast ctmcer survivor.
"[Breast cancerl has touched all of us, whether friends or a family member," Flanzer said. "It's just rampant in everyday life.
"I'm passionate about paddle. So this is a nice way to combine the rwo and have some fun and make a difference."
Paddle tenrus is popular in Chicago land. as heated courts allow for play during the winter. The court is one-third the size of a tennis court, and the ball can be played off the surrounding walls.
Joseph picked up paddle tennis about four years ago and sees it as a great way to meet women and be friendly in a competitive atmosphere. This is her first year M cochairpe1$0n of Court the Cure.
"While 1 hoven 't been personally affected by breast cancer. l have friends and family who have been," Joseph said. "And since it's a women's issue. it 's ncar and dear to my heart. "
This year, $19,000 was raised for breast cancer research. making the total raised since the event's inception ($150,000 plus this year'~ total).
All proceeds support the research of Katharine Yao,
the director of the Breast Surgical Program at NorthShore University HealthSystem. Currently, Yao is directing 11 3-0 modeling project that will allow for early detection of lymphedema in breast cancer patients.
"We arc very excited to help ra.ise funds for this exciting project;• Joseph said.
For the third year. the Winnetka Platform Tennis Club had a Pro-Am component.
Northbrook resident Hn.llie Bodman. who has a team ranking of No. 8 in the U.S. in women's paddle tennis, p layed among amateurs and other professionals at the Winnetka club.
' '[Brca.5t cancer] is all around us, so this is a great cause." Bodman said. "Aod today is a great, sunny day to be out here playing."
Playcl$, under a blue sky doned with clouds and temperatures in the mid-60s,
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spread across the club's six courts. M outfitted in bright eluding North She en's Platfonn Tcnn President Ann Fran
''This helps bt together with othc and they're teach
the director of the Breast Surgical Program at NorthShore University HealthSystem. Currently. Yao is directing a 3-D modeling project that will allow for early detection of lymphedema in brc,tc,t CWlCC'r ptltiC-D1J~~:.
"We are very excited to help n1isc funds for thi~ exciting project," Joseph said.
For the third year. the Winnetka Platform Tc:nni\ Club had a Pro-Am COmpo-
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Northbrook resident Hall· ie Bodman. who ha~ a team rnnking of No. 8 m the U.S. in women's paddle tennis. played among amateurs and other professionals at the Winnetka club.
"!Breast comccr] is nil around us, so this is a great cause.'' Bodman said. "And today is 11 great, sunny day to be out here playing.''
Players. under a blue sky dotted with clouds and tcmt~Ctatures in the mid-60s,
Allaon Morgan playa at the Winnetka Platform Tonnla Club.
spread across the Winnetku club's six coun~. Many were outlined in bright pink. including Nonh Shore Women's Platform Tennis L..eaguc President Ann Franzese. "Th i~ helps bring pros
together with other players, and they're teaching us as
we play with them." Fruru:ese. of Litke Forest. said.
"Playing with [pros 1 is such a pleasure.~ added Susie Glikin.
The fundruiscr served as a kickoff to the paddle scnson. which stans the first week of October.
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- -for simple stories. rhymes. St. Food historian Cynthia
Clampirr will discu~~ rhe evolution of com from weed to the iconic food of the New World. Come leum how and why corn trw"formed the llcartland and helped create today's world.
Sharon Peterson's presentation features Egyptian Fmit Bats and African Sllllw-colored Bats. Rcgi~trarion for the event h required.
for the Performing Arts, and ticker prices range from $38-568. They can be purchased b} calling (847) 673-6300 or at www.NorthShoreCenrer. org.
music and movement The program is recommended for ages 0-17 month~.
St<OIICI AlliMI Art Atta<k UPCOMING
Pv111pkins on the Bead! Kids Halloween Tennis Party
MONDAY
5-9 p.m. Oct. 16. Hub bard Woods Design District. Green Bay Road berween Tower Road and Scon Avenue. Tbe business or 11t1 wW inlel"!\oCCI the nn of bu.~inC!!o!'rr. durina An Aetuck. a f'rcc exhibit of worb by Nonh Shore An League faculty on display in 20 stores throughout the design district. An after-party will be held from 8-IOp.m. at Get Dwell, 1046 Gage St. Winnetka.
Nidtolas s,.b 7 p.m. OcL 16. Skoki.:
School Auditorium, 520 Glendale Ave., Winnetka. The Women's Exchange and The Book StaJJ will host Nicholas Sparks as he introduces his latest book. "See Me." You must porchH.~e 11
copy of "See Me" from The Book SraU in person to atrend rhe even!.
Jtllliot L.ogu. of EvonstonNorth Shore Open House
7 p.m. Oct. 19. Winnct.la Community I louse. 620 Lincoln Ave. Are you interested in serving the community and "'orting alongside IB.Ienred women? Attend an informational New Member Open Hoo<c ro learn more about lbe organitation. To RSPV, emt\llthc JLE-NS oflice at ;[email protected] orcnll (847) 441-0995.
5-7:30 p.m. Oct. 23, Tower Road Beach, 899 Sheridan Road. Winnetka. Tower Ro:od Beach will be tran)fom>ed into o. pumpkin patch for fo.mily fun !hh Halloween season. There will be pumplcin decorating, carnival games and lors of e)(citemenr. The costume contest wtll sr.an at 5:30 p.m. and will include categories of mosr original, scariest, funnies{ and mo'' decked our. The program costs $5/$ 10.
6-9 p.m. Oct. 30, A.C. Nielsen Tenni~ Center. .S30 Hibbard Road. Winnetka. The center's staff will serve up trick~ Md treat~ for kids ~ges 8-14. Tennis gHmes und comcsr~ will be followed by pizza and a movie. Costume~ are encour~~gcd. The deadline for regisrration is Ocr. 26 and tbc fee is $20 for resident~ and members and $30 for nonresidents and nonmember... Register online at www. winpark.rug.
SATURDAY Rurnmog. Sole
TUESDAY
Paris it tile Age of lllprts~
7-8 p.m. Oct. 20. Winnetka Library. 768 Oak St.
Halow"" Party 011 kt 1:40,2:55 p.m. Oct 24.
Winnetka Ice Arena, 490 Hibbard Road. Dress up tn
your favonte COSiume and take a few lap< \J.ating to our chilling Halloween mu!>ic. Admis~ion ts free if> ou bring a canned food donation for the NT Food Pantry. Skare rental ·~ $3.50.
Haloween 'Tridt or Trtot' H-s
2-5:30 p.m. Oct 31. Winnetka. Children may rrickor-treal from 2-'i:30 p.m .. and partictpaung homeowners are ~ed to Je~tvc an out~ide light on to let children too- r.bc) are welcome to VISrL
w" •' . .,... .. ,:. v.m. Oct. 17.
' .. ~~::lk~·~O Ll~v~~:.;'n;::!•>' The Womun·~ SOCiety of lh-;;
Join Tish Robinson of rhe Wonders of France as ~he discu~se~ bow lmpre!><iotllit painters depicted the 'wiftly chttns.!inlot s~et SCBpe. poI•Uc·a-1 u~c. .-nod recentJ)' t"Cituo.~d -ocu.tl c:u .. tom~ ot the ~o·~ hah or l!)e' 1~ f.~n-
H..ted TraM of Ten-w Sip, ~ Clld Stpport a c-
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Winnetka Congregational Church !Mxts its Fall Furni_rure lind Rummage Sale.
WJth over 16 departments of men:handise. Net Jll'l)t'mfs are disrributed to more tban
40 Chicagoland charitable agencie,..
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6:30-9 p.m O.,L 2 -&.l...io)'.J '~"- ,99 Slwridao ao..t Wmneu.a. Survl\c the f'"'ISCS and turns of Llo}d Sea-h. and avoid beioz caught by the ghouls and monsters that now inhabit rbe area. The daring souls wbo choose to make it down to the bea:b wiU experience hair-raismg thriJJs 10$ they , J<U the gra•cyard of the sptriu and .. o.lk along the monstcr-inf~ted beach. The fee is $5 per person.
Mcl..owanton_ S67A Lincoln Ave., Winnetl.d. Suppon !be Beudit Board of Nonb Sbore ~ Day School 81 J Mc:Lau,nlin. CniJ (847) 7lS4-I ~30 frx more infonnaticn
,..., Apple Dtcotllfitg 2-2:45 p.m. Oct 17.
Northfield LibTIII)', 1785 Or· chn,rd lAne. Celcbt'arc full by .J~Cortthn~ • IAIIow~" In 'PI~d CHntHlC/ &J)pfe!! ... f<cg-.Sier for tJre program online.
SUNDAY
HNps.4Htaltft Tryouts Ocr. 2o-27, Wtnnetka
Community House/Winnetka Bible Church 620 Lincoln AveJ555 B~b St. Winnetka. Hoops4Health will hold tryOUtS for winrer tra~el AAU btiletball fCK
boys grades 2-12 and girls grades 2-8. For more information, a tryout schedule Md to reg15ter. vjsit www. Jlvop....She Wth.c;;.orn or caJI Bt:~''t: Sifti1J~ ar (847) 997· 6759.
lig Noise from Wlnnetb
THURSDAY
8 p .m Ocr 24, Nonb Shore Center. 950 I Skokie Blvd.. Skokie. Two-time Tony award-winning ChiCli80 North Shore native. Chri•tlne Ebersole, comes
ONGOING
NertllfleN ~·s Marht 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Saturdays. 6 Happ Road. Northfield. Vendors wiU ~II a variety of specialty and gourmet food items. Shop with friend:; llnd enjoy live m_u~ic nnd spcciul cvcnr~. Vrsu www. winnetkanonhfieldchlUIIbcr.com.
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KIRSTEN KEllER Assistant Editor
Strand A~><~ approved to beE ing \IOnnWIIICI 111 tho Wionct Cou neil's rucsd meeting.
'11te approval other wundmg marnthon pursuit fonlMble solutio• red trecr the ~1orr has plugucd tbe f village.
After the COUll to defer the Wi tuflllCJ project gmwn 10 an $K price tag in Scptf a $34.6 million r 2011 - u push w identify nontunnc 10 StOnDWlltCr m in southern an. Winnctku.
For $256.050, complete a corr study of rhe viii drainage problcn mine concrete f for Ute ''illagc.
The Study, whio ulcd for compleri 8. 2016. SIIU1Cd o off meeting bctw En8inccr Srcvc lllld Strund rcpo on Tuc~day, Oct.
The kickoff m be followed hy cnng. rcvJcw l
models. altcrnuti opmcnr and it meetiJJg> wirh rl and the publrc. Saunde~ and
tatlvcs from S1r ciarcs comptled H•o-\.-l• t-1n"\P1in!P JU'
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Nov. 7. and StiOOa~. ~o,. 8. 1. ov. 5. Good SIS ~ I Chestnut COUll. 1'bc shov. C:O>b per per·
Join lhe Hadley son in ad\-&DCC for alllbrcc ' !he Blind Wom- days, and $20 per pmoo for a sampliog of ar d te door. FCK IIJOI"e io-
11 hal""$ d'oeuvre< form•rion and to purc:bas<! convcr:wtion. ud.crs. vJSII www.dtewm·
:enr of S/Jics will netk nsbow.com. ;hoof. The price ;zs f><'T f><'rMJn. WJ.f~ ~ tN u,rb SRw>er by .U..t l.ti;M-G.y 47) 322 91:!2 ..,.,.? •cr21 @gmat/. 4-5:30 p.m. Nov. 6. Wom-
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en ·s Exchange, 630 Lincoln Ave .• Winnetka. In her oew book. "'ConfronllD$ ReJj.
'iov. 5. J. 57A Lincoln ;a. Support U'd of North Day School
1. Cnll (847) Jrc infom1u-
MONDAY
fall Annual Town MHting
gious Denial of Gay Mar· riage; Chrislian Humanism and the Moral lmaginarion.- Care Wallace. Pb.D .. summanus .._,rounding reseJ~rch into ancrenr arflludcs 1oward sex. bodies and women while laying our a progressi'c Chri;tian
7·30 p.m. Nov. 9. The Sl..okie School. 520 Glendale A,e .. Winnctla.. AI the Fall -\nnu...l Town :.-tocu,., on Monda). the C.ucus will prc'Cnt rts slate of cndor<ed CADd.rdates to tk c:ommunll} for appro1·al. Thea biogiiiphie\ and 1be pre<.' relea~c are on the CBllcu>
""'"'"" The Caucus "ill also prco;eol 1he rc~ul~j of
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Commu· ~ invated ' ' nh.:1l~nk ""' t() ~ • .,. ..
case for the ;,ancury of ga} mamagc< The pn~c '' SZO. Regt\lcr online 11 www. womcn~-e~change.o~.
Faaity Caplirt 6:15-7:45 p.m. No~ 6.
Crow hland Wood~. 1140 Willow Road. Wrnnelka. The rranquil sening of Cro"' l~land Wood\ j, the perfect ~ctung for an old fashioned family campfire. Enjoy ,;nsing by the fire. cool..mg hot dog< on a ~ud. and spendmg some 11ual· iry time with family and friends. Cup the evening off by roa.,ung mar:Junullow> o,·er the tire for .,·more,. The fee is S5 per pcrwn.
Re~gter [Of the' CYCDI on· line.
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the annual woe). Each committee "ill ~.ent rb
own rc~ults. Village. Pads. Schools and LrbCIU). and !he platform> de' eloped from majont) re'ponse".
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leyOIId Turkey: Socculeat Holiday Mtats
7-8:30 p.m. t\Q\, 10. Win-
netka Library, 768 Oak 51· 0<> h<!)·ond rurl.e) 1111d learn to c.:ouk an ino;,.pared fed.St wllh mtere.-;.tio' rne.tt ~uh
nbbon-cumng at her borne oflicelbouriquc. A'> a ~t) I i~l. \be doe' conwhauon,, do-er cdnmg. per..onal ~opping. frugal fashion findtng and more. Then: '"" be appetiZers. beer. wine and ~oft drinks at the nhbon-cutting. For more tnfonnation. '1~11 ww"' northshorcfcugalfashionr-
1.!. ZlA ~. 5-I' Chest· 11D1 SL. \\ izmed:a. Z I \ Galler) IS ~ U pr~\eOI the dyumac cdUigc puinr-ing~ b) MicWI Curllr• 11nd med•wi'-e ~rJ..\ of Jobn Vl.dul.is
Styrofao~~lecyd.g 8: ~0 11,.01.-4 p m \> CCk·
da)~. \\umetia Public Worl < Yards. 1391:.1 \\ 1llow Road. A Sryrofoar:. rccy· cling program i.\ ,,tiered through a paru>o!f'hlp flc. cween Lhe Departnl• ~~ of Publtc Wor\:s.. lhe \\ ,n.:tku EovtronmcnUII -t f ,,r., ,u-y Cocruru~'lOO. Go GNcn W'mnetl.:»-lSor.!Wrld and Dan eom-Corpnr.llion.
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