River Forest Civic Center Meeting

River Forest Civic Center Meeting

Tuesday, November 19, 2013  7:04 p.m.

Jane Schlichting, Observer

Present:  Chairperson Veronica Belmont;  Mangers Mark Kealty,  Mary O'Brien,  Anna Romeo,  Carla Sloan.

Also present:  Clerk Karen Taubman, Civic Center Director Dick Chappell, Pat Deadly, Nick Hudalle,  and representative from West Town.

Public Participation:  none

Motion passed to approve minutes of the October 15 meeting.

Bills will be presented at the December 3 meeting.

Motion passed - checks of $5,000 or greater will require two signatures.

Building Manger's Report

Manger Chappell presented an evaluation and overview of the building's heating and cooling system. A list was presented of nine areas that will need new components and/or repair in the near future.  The building has been used for 21 years;  some components are original to the building (1955).  It was the consensus of the board that items 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 need immediate attention at a cost of  of $13,000, while the other items with a cost of $31,000 may be deferred. A representation from West Town was available to answer questions.

Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society will use part of the building December 5 - December 7 for the Holiday Housewalk and Market.

Remodeling to provide a bathroom in the play area upstairs will provide added security for children.

Unfinished Business

New Business

Motion passed to go into Execution Session.

Board reconvened at 7:50.

Motion approved to address items 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 on the list from West Town not to exceed $15,000.

Motion passed to adjourned 7:56 p.m.

Next meeting Tuesday, December 3.