Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Kirstin Dahm’s organization
Mar 12, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Oak Forest Park District Board Of Commissioners Regular Meeting
The board conducted a public hearing on the 2026 Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance. Department head reports and committee presentations for flag football, cheerleading, and girls softball were made. The board approved bill vouchers, updated financial policies, and awarded contracts for landscape maintenance, paving services, phone system management, and professional design services for the Don Gorman Park OSLAD project. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of a wood chipper, an ordinance for budget and appropriation, and new rules regarding remote meeting attendance.
Mar 13, 2025·BoardMeeting
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Oak Forest Park District Board Of Commissioners Minutes Of A Regular Meeting
During the meeting, communications highlighted the success of the Warrior Wrestling team at the state competition and the strong performance of the Sparklers Cheer and Momentum Dance Force teams in their initial competition. The board approved departmental reports and the consent calendar. Consideration of bills included inquiries regarding charges for basketball hats and the monthly fee for Jersey Watch, which supports the soccer program's website. The Director reported on posting the Human Resource/Payroll Specialist position, receiving five resumes, and upcoming plans for a workshop with Hitchcock Design Group on March 27th. Staff plans to expand the annual Fleadh Family Fest next year, and the finalized budget will be passed after the March 27th hearing. Spring and summer registration began successfully, showing increased numbers compared to pre-COVID levels. In Old Business, confirmation was provided that ADA accessible restrooms would be available for a scheduled picnic rental. New Business included the approval of the 2025 season Baseball Field Use Agreement with Oak Forest Baseball Association, Inc., the approval of Semmer Landscape as the low bidder for mowing services (base bid only for one year), and the approval of supplying and installing new window and door systems for $27,127.94. The session concluded with an Executive Session concerning collective negotiating matters, with no decisions made upon returning.
Mar 27, 2025·BoardMeeting
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Oak Forest Park District Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
The meeting included a Public Hearing concerning the 2025 Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance #642.25, which was subsequently approved. Key communications included an invitation to the SSSRA annual banquet and a successful Ricky's Ride Trivia Night event. The Board approved the minutes from the Flag Football Committee meeting of March 10, 2025, and approved bills totaling $42,832.85. In the Director's Report, updates were provided on Central Park Pavilion upgrades and the planned flooring replacement for the Zone Fitness Center, noting a cost reduction. Progress on the underground storage tank remediation at Don Burns Park/Gingerwood Garage was discussed, pending an agreement with the City of Oak Forest. The Treasurer's Report noted that total cash and investments as of February 28, 2025, were $5,364,702.79. New Business featured a presentation from Hitchcock Design Group on the Comprehensive Master Plan, outlining six objectives focused on renovating amenities, improving accessibility, addressing underserved areas, and enhancing program offerings. The meeting concluded with the approval of yearly nutrient deactivation services for Lagoon Park and an Executive Session to discuss collective negotiating matters.
Nov 20, 2025·BoardMeeting
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Oak Forest Park District Board Of Commissioners Minutes Of A Regular Meeting
Key discussions included a successful Turkey Time Craft class event. The Board approved bills totaling $53,307.79 dated November 20, 2025. Director Dahm reported on the upcoming IAPD/IPRA conference, the removal of a ball field to create a soccer field ahead of schedule, the installation of new Wi-Fi access points, and the commencement of play equipment replacement at Heritage Park. Treasurer McDonnell presented the October Financials, noting total cash and investments of $5,182,354.73 as of October 31, 2025, and anticipating interest earned to exceed budget. The Board also addressed new business by approving the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Policy and authorizing the replacement of Gingerwood Garage Overhead Doors for $9,900.00. A discussion focused on the ongoing attempts to adopt a Highway Authority Agreement with the City of Oak Forest concerning the underground storage tank remediation plan at the Gingerwood Garage.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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