Gerald Crews

The board reviewed financial reports, department summaries, and received updates on the Betty Russell Master Plan, the district's Risk Management Program, and aquatic center staffing. Action items approved included the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget, Tentative Budget & Appropriation Ordinance, Five-Year Capital Project Plan, and annual goals. Additionally, the board approved an apparel bid, the trade-in and purchase of park district vehicles, HVAC improvements at FitNation, tennis court surface repairs at Betty Russell Community Park, and the renaming of a playground and walking trails area as Jim Goshorn Park. The board also conducted an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

The Board approved financial disbursements including total bills, payouts, and payroll. The meeting included departmental reviews, with updates on a property demolition, intern recruitment, an earned Distinguished Budget Award, and staffing changes in marketing and sponsorship roles. The Executive Director provided a year in review, and discussed planning for the Hunt Club Park Rededication Ceremony and Gurnee Days. The Board approved the rescheduling of a future meeting and convened in an executive session to address personnel matters.

The board conducted an executive session to discuss personnel matters and employment performance. Financial actions included the approval of bills, payouts, and payroll, as well as the authorization of a bond ordinance for General Obligation Refunding Park Bonds. Department directors provided updates on parks, recreation, business services, and marketing, including hiring processes and participation in community events. The board reviewed preliminary reports for the upcoming fiscal year budget and a 5-year capital plan. Furthermore, agreements were finalized with Gurnee Youth Baseball regarding the use and maintenance of various park fields.

The board discussed financial reports, including the authorization of bond issuance through Libertyville Bank and Trust and the approval of an ordinance for general obligation limited park bonds. Department directors presented updates on park infrastructure, recreational programming, business transitions to a new banking institution, and upcoming legislative conferences. Action was taken to approve a new and updated app privacy policy, the salary table for the upcoming fiscal year, the sale of fitness equipment, the purchase of new cardio equipment, and an amendment to the executive director's employment agreement. The meeting also included an executive session regarding personnel matters.

The agenda focuses on operational and financial oversight, including review of executive session topics related to personnel matters, approval of bills, payroll, and financial reports. Action items include the approval of a bond ordinance for General Obligation Refunding Park Bonds, and agreements with Gurnee Youth Baseball regarding the use and maintenance of park fields.