Wesley Peete

The board reviewed the Executive Director report and addressed several new business items. Key actions included the approval of the 2026 Fall Fest License Agreement, the selection of KD Landscapes, Inc. for the Ol' Timers Park Renovation project at a cost not to exceed $606,693, and the approval of the Project Horizon final design and engineering agreement with RVi for an amount not to exceed $162,880. Additionally, the board approved Resolution 2026-02 regarding the transfer of funds.

The board discussed project updates and sports picture commissions during the committee of the whole session. New business items included awarding a sport court bid to Midwest Excavators, approving a final design and engineering proposal for the Warrington Park Trail project, and rescheduling a future workshop date. Additionally, an executive session was scheduled to address land acquisition, litigation, and personnel matters.

The board discussed potential fee adjustments for affiliate organization field rentals at Tomaso Sports Park to better align with market costs. Staff provided updates on several ongoing projects, including the Tomaso turf, Ol' Timers Park renovation, and sports courts. A proposed trail connection between Coach's Park and Tures Park was also reviewed, with particular attention given to a request for paving the trail. Furthermore, the board tabled the bid award for the Ol' Timers Park project and approved Resolution 2026-01 to enter into a farm lease agreement for the property on Kruetzer Road.

The board reviewed and accepted the Executive Director's report along with various staff reports, including finance, HR, parks, facilities, recreation, marketing, and the first-quarter goal update. New business items included the approval of the third amendment to the Huntley Historical Society facility use agreement, the approval of a three-year service agreement with Paylocity, and the awarding of a bid for roof replacements to CPR Roofing, including a 10% contingency.

The board approved several key items, including the First Amendment to the Golf Management Service Agreement, the purchase and installation of playground equipment for Ol' Timers Park, and paving and concrete improvements at Pinecrest and Tomaso Sports Park. The board also authorized the purchase of shade equipment for Tomaso Sports Park, formally named two new parks as Plote Community Park and Farmside Park, and passed a resolution regarding the handling of closed session minutes following an executive session.