Michael Drinkwine

Key discussions included the presentation of a $25,000 check from the Park Foundation for Fitness Initiatives and gratitude for planned renovations. The Board reviewed communication regarding the 2026 Legislative Breakfast. Committee reports covered Recreation updates such as the Sweetheart Dance and new programs; Finance reviewed the current financial status, noting a conservative approach to the 2026-2027 budget which will not affect Capital Projects, and Marina revenue transfer; Park Maintenance reported on pier building, painting, and snow removal; and the Comp Plan committee agreed on the style and color for glider benches for the Bangs Lake Marina renovations. New Business involved the approval of field improvements for Wauconda Baseball and Softball at Fieldbrook Park, approval of 2026 Affiliate Agreements, and the award of the Bid Package A: Demolition for the Bangs Lake Marina Project to Environmental Cleansing Corporation.

Key discussions for the board meeting included the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call. New business items slated for discussion and approval were the Wauconda Baseball and Softball Field Improvement Request for Fieldbrook Park, 2026 Affiliate Agreements for Northern Ice Fastpitch and Wauconda Baseball and Softball, and the approval of a Demolition Bid and Asbestos Abatement Contract for Bangs Lake Marina. The agenda also allocated time for Committee Reports across various areas including Recreation, Finance, Park Maintenance, and Comprehensive Plan. The possibility of entering an Executive Session to discuss litigation, personnel matters, or real estate transactions was also noted.

The meeting agenda included standard procedural items such as the Call to Order and Roll Call. Key discussion points involved the approval of disbursements covering a specified period. New business focused on the approval of a 3D rendering for the Bangs Lake Marina and an update on the marina project from Featherstone Inc. Unfinished business addressed the approval of the Asbestos Abatement Contract for Bangs Lake Marina. The board prepared for a potential Executive Session to discuss litigation, personnel matters, or real estate transactions.

The meeting included the approval of disbursements for two periods, totaling $577,516.66, with specific mention of annual bond payments being made. Committee reports covered updates on recreation activities like the Sweetheart Dance and Fitness First Renovations, the November 2025 Financial Report with a request to ensure report headers are present on all pages, and facility maintenance, including the location of the OSLAD grant acknowledgment sign at Osage Park. The Administration report highlighted updates on the Automobile Tax Refund, IPRA Conference scheduling, and significant progress on the Bangs Lake Marina Project, including the upcoming demolition bid process, zoning board reviews, and consideration of swing bench designs. New business involved reviewing the Fiscal Year 26/27 Budget Timeline, including a request for a side-by-side comparison with the comprehensive plan, approval of the Executive Director's contract amendments, and approval of an amendment not to exceed $63,400 to the Professional Service Agreement with Hitchcock Design Group for additional services on the Bangs Lake Marina OSLAD project.

The agenda for the Board Meeting included routine items such as the Call to Order and Roll Call. Key discussions involved the approval of disbursements for multiple periods totaling $577,516.66. Committee reports were scheduled for Recreation, Finance, Park Maintenance, W-Fest, Comprehensive Plan, and Administration. New Business items included a review of the FY 26/27 Budget Timeline, approval for an Amendment to the Executive Director Contract, and discussion/approval of Amendment #1 to the Professional Service Agreement with Hitchcock Design Group. The board also set aside time for Commissioner's Comments and potential Executive Session topics covering litigation, personnel, and real estate matters.