Elizabeth Bolash

The agenda includes a presentation on the Planning Resources Comprehensive Plan 2019. The consent agenda covers approval of minutes, financial reports, and alcohol requests. Finance matters include resolutions to approve bills charged to the General Fund and budget projections for 2019-2020. Committee and staff reports will cover buildings and grounds, including a review and approval of the IPRA Environmental Report Card and a memo on the purchase of parks equipment and vehicles. Recreation reports will discuss CARE enrollments for 2019/2020 and a review and vote on the purchase of Pilates Equipment. Policy matters are also on the agenda.

The agenda included approval of bills charged to the general fund, full time salary recommendations for FY 2018-2019, approval of part time salary ranges, a review of the organizational chart, and a report from the Superintendent of Finance and HR. Committee and staff reports covered buildings and grounds, recreation (including NWSRA statistics and reports from the Superintendents of Recreation and Ice Arenas, and a marketing report), and policy matters. The board also discussed property taxes, budget preparations, and ongoing projects. Other topics included program fees, rental security/damage deposits, reciprocal agreements with other park districts, and updates on various recreational activities and events.

The meeting included a public hearing and approval of Ordinance Number 404 for the Budget and Appropriations for 2020-2021. The Board also conducted the election of officers, including the President, Vice President, and Treasurer, followed by the recognition of the Past President and various Board and Committee appointments. The finance segment covered the estimate of revenue, a resolution regarding 2019 Replacement Tax Distributions, and a resolution to approve bills charged to the General Fund. Various committee and staff reports were presented, covering Buildings & Grounds, Recreation, and Policy matters, along with a COVID-19 update. Additionally, there were discussions regarding the authority granted to the police department, approval of officer acts, and authority for access to the park district safety deposit box.

The meeting addressed financial matters, including the approval of bills charged to various funds and budget discussions for FY2023-24, particularly concerning revenue. Reports were presented by committees and staff covering buildings and grounds, recreation, and policy matters. Discussions also involved human resources, focusing on part-time and full-time wage ranges, organizational structure, and wage increase recommendations. The board also discussed food vendor fundraising activity during the 4th of July fireworks benefiting Youth Football and Cheer, and a potential sponsorship from a non-local cannabis dispensary.

The meeting included a public hearing regarding the intent to sell General Obligation Limited Tax Park Bonds for park improvements. Discussions covered financial reports, program participation, building and grounds updates including weed spraying, pool lighting, and the amphitheater project in Kimball Hill Park. Recreation updates included the search for a CDL bus driver, the Gallagher Wellness Fair, and the 5K race. The Healthy Minds/Bodies program was introduced. Ice Arenas updates included youth and adult hockey, learn to skate programs and a new ice-scheduling program. The board discussed a community survey and correspondence regarding the Thor Guard system and the amphitheater.