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Yorkville Parks & Recreation Department
Board Meeting
September 8, 2003
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Minutes
Call to Order,
President Rollins called the meeting to order at 7 : 00 p .m.
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Roll Call: Chris Rollins, Dave Cathey, Ken Koch, Van Truman
Absent: Heather Fiala, Richard Korinek, Bob Pihner
Introduction of Guests and/or City Officials, Staff:
Park and Recreation Superintendent, Sue Swithin
Absent: Laura Brown
Public Comment: None
Approval of Minutes :
Minutes of the August 25, 2003 meeting were unanimously approved as submitted
following a motion by Ken, seconded by Van.
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Presentations : None
Cash Analysis/Bills Review,
Sue reported that Laura' s mileage had been incorrectly charged to the gasoline account rather than
to mileage. It has been corrected. She also reported that Parks and Rec gave $500 (from the
Publishing and Advertising account) to the Sports Booster and Castle Bank Corporate Challenge,
to help get their sports program underway. Van questioned a software expenditure. Sue explained
it is publishing software. Dave made a motion to approve the bills list, with the noted correction.
Ken seconded the motion. A roll-call vote was taken: Chris, yes; Dave, yes; Ken, yes; Van, yes .
Approval was unanimous.
City Council Action:
The Council discussed future pool funding. Alderman Spears spoke of her attendance at the
August 25th Park Board meeting, and the concern of the Board regarding parking at Beecher.
Chris made Paul aware of the Board's interest in discussing and working cooperatively with the
Library Board to improve parking at the library. Paul briefly reported on recent discussion, and
noted the number of spaces will double.
Reports:
A review of reports included -
• The Board noted the skate park was relocated to the high school.
• The ball field rehab has begun. Sue reported that fields I & 2 are finished, and 3, 4, & 5 are
underway.
• Sue reported that bids did go out for the river front shelter. She will speak with Laura on the
outcome, and report further at the next Board meeting.
• Chris questioned the status of two new ball fields to be installed in the Fox Hill open space.
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• Van questioned the paving of the river front parking lot and Van Emmon ball field parking lot.
Sue explained black topping plans. Sue will ask Scott for more details on this project.
• Chris referenced a resident's email regarding a possible dog park. Chris suggested it is worth
additional discussion. At the Board' s request, Sue will ask Laura to respond to the email.
• The Board questioned two injuries noted in the Supervisor' s report.
Old Business : None
New Business ,
Paul reported on a recent tourism meeting with guests from Aurora reporting on their tourism
efforts . He said the Aurora Tourism Bureau would be willing to have discussion with the Board.
Sue will make the contact and invite them to a future meeting.
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Chris called attention to articles included in the board packet on trails, the NIU study, and
Yorkville Youth Baseball. Rollins suggested having the Chicago Area Transit Authority visit the
Board again. Chris also discussed the efforts of YYB and expressed the Board's support of that
organization. Sue suggested sending a letter, for the public to see, expressing that support and the
Board's willingness to work with YYB to improve fields, to identify additional field space, and
project needs and uses for the coming 2-3 years . Sue also suggested that Parks and Rec handle a
week's registration for YYB beyond their registration period.
Adjournment,
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. , following a motion by Van, seconded by Dave.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Judy Rice
Recording Secretary
The next meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m., September 22, at the river front building.
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