Sherri Harry

The board discussed various operational and financial topics, including status reports on the 360 Schaumburg phases, solar energy credits, elevator maintenance, and ongoing grant projects. Policy and planning agenda items addressed licensing agreements for local festivals, intergovernmental cooperation on aquatics, and legislative funding requests. Under new business, the board reviewed the tentative budget and appropriations ordinance, proposed renaming the Park Place Family Recreation Center, evaluated the procurement of new human capital management software, and considered a license agreement for community events.

The meeting was conducted remotely due to a COVID-19 related disaster declaration. A public hearing was held regarding the intent of the Board of Park Commissioners to sell not to exceed $1.5 million in general obligation tax park funds for land acquisition, facility maintenance, improvement, and protection expenses. Discussions included an update on the proposed bond sale, noting that interest rates have slightly decreased, and the plan is to proceed to the next step. Unfinished business yielded no items. The board considered and approved the authorization to purchase a 2019 F-250 4x4 SD Super Cab truck at a cost of $31,431.148 through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative, necessitated because the district's Truck 15 is out of service due to mechanical failures. The two other budgeted vehicles, delayed by COVID-19, will wait.

The key discussion topics for this meeting included a review of the Finance Report covering monthly expenditures, payroll, and status updates on various projects such as 360 Schaumburg Phases I and II, Park Place Solar Energy Credits, and Hoosier Grove Elevator. Reports were also scheduled from the Policy and Planning, IAPD/NRPA Liaison, Diversity Committee, Departments & Director, Commissioners, and President. New Business items focused on the renewal of the Streamwood Little League and Goleadores FC Affiliate Agreements for 2026, authorization to put the 2026 Mowing Contract out for public bid, authorization to bid out portions of the Hoosier Grove Park Improvements Project, and the approval of a proposal with Tri-Merit Specialty Tax Professionals for tax returns related to the Park Place Family Recreation Center Solar Project.

The meeting began with a public hearing conducted via audio/video conference due to a disaster declaration related to COVID-19, limiting in-person attendance. The primary focus of the meeting was the presentation and discussion of the 2020 budget across multiple funds, including Corporate, Recreation, Museum, Audit, Special Recreation, Fund and Interest, Insurance, IMRF, Social Security and FICA, and Capital Improvement Funds. Key discussions involved updated budget figures, anticipated impacts from COVID-19 on revenues (especially day camps), potential budget reductions if necessary, and projections regarding unemployment costs. Financial analysis also covered Cook County Clerk tax rate calculations, detailing levy amounts, compliance with property tax limitation laws, and projected net gains or losses across various funds.

The meeting, conducted virtually due to a COVID-19 disaster declaration, included discussions on the agenda approval and finance report items. Key finance topics involved reviewing monthly expenditures and payroll, discussing Resolution 2020-10-01 regarding estimated taxation amounts for the 2020 levy year, and addressing the selection of the 2021 employee health insurance plans, including a change in best practice regarding bonuses for HMO enrollment. The board also addressed Resolution 2020-10-04-R concerning authorization for the Cook County COVID-19 Grant Program, intended for reimbursement of pandemic-related expenses. Further finance discussions included declaring surplus equipment (a replaced truck) and authorizing the purchase of a new Toro Sand Pro bunker rake. The policy planning report covered an amendment to the activity policy and the 2021 open meetings board meeting dates. Operational updates highlighted COVID-19 mitigation strategies for the Park Place Center locker rooms, recreation activities such as outdoor movies and trunk-or-treat events, and preliminary discussions on indoor soccer. The report also detailed facility maintenance, including brush cutting, removal of safety town buildings, and painting at Hoosier Grove. Staffing issues related to COVID-19 quarantines and lifeguard availability were noted, and initial planning for November rentals and election setup was discussed. Finally, the impact of new governor guidelines on event capacity and basketball programming due to updated high-risk designations was raised for follow-up.