Park Board Minutes 2004 01-26-04 Yorkville Parks&Recreation Department
Board Meeting
January 26,2004
NIINUTES APPROVED BY THE
Call to Order-
COMMITT BOARD
Vice President Cathey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ON:
Roll Call-
Dave Cathey,Ken Koch,Van Truman,Heather Fiala,
Absent: Chris Rollins,Richard Korinek,Bob Pilmer,Alderman Paul James
Guests/City Officials/Staff-
Laura Brown,Executive Director
Scott Sleezer,Parks Foreman
Mike Schoppe, City Planner
Public Comment-
There was no public comment.
Approval of Minutes-
Minutes of the January 12, 2004 regular meeting were unanimously approved,following a motion by
Fiala,seconded by Koch.
Developer Presentation-
Brown began discussion of the mile and a half review for Tanglewood Trails,located on
East High Point Rd. Schoppe said it will be reviewed by the Plan Commission in February.Bob Nelson,
Tanglewood Homes,developer for Tanglewood Trails,arrived at 7:20 p,m.and joined the discussion.
The Board recommended the park space be relocated to a parcel on the east boundary of the
development,along the trail stub,as well as consideration for the addition of some park equipment.
Bills Review-
Brown reported that the bill from Suburban Chicago Newspapers,in the amount of$1,567.90, did not
print out on the list.Also, corrections to Revenue/Expense journal entries from May 1,2003,are
included. Truman moved for approval of the bills.Fiala seconded the motion.A roll-call vote was taken,
with Koch,Fiala,Truman, and Cathey voting Aye.Approval was unanimous.
Old Business-
Brown reported that over 48 applications were received for the Program Supervisor position.The top five
candidates will be interviewed beginning Wednesday,January 28.An offer is expected to be made soon.
New Business-
Brown presented a summary of projected growth over the next five years,using the Park Maintenance
Standards and the residency requirement as tools for measurement.With park board input this will be the
basis for recommendations to City Council and for future budget development. Truman asked that action
be tabled until the February 9a'meeting to allow the Board more time to study the information.
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Brown reported that on February 7a' City Council will meet to establish city-wide department goals. She
strongly encouraged board members to attend the meeting. Brown reviewed the goals established by the
department for 2003/2004, and asked for board input on recommendations for 2004/2005 . Truman
suggested the Board send a memo to the Mayor and City Administrator stating the goals agreed upon by
the Board for 2004/2005 . Board members agreed, and decided that each will sign the memo.
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Additional Business -
Brown began discussion on Gilbert Park, and Shoppe presented two plans, one for an active park, and a
second for a passive park. Following discussion and review of the plans, Brown recommended approval
to proceed and to invite residents to a public hearing to show them the plans and seek their consensus.
She will schedule the public hearing prior to a regular board meeting.
Correspondence -
Brown highlighted several pieces of miscellaneous correspondence, including:
• The Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and the Kendall County Forest Preserve District.
• The Hydraulic Street property acquisition.
• Recent repair of a damaged department truck.
• Addition of cabinets in the Perkins Room.
• Report of the initial figures for the Yorkville Special Census.
Adjournment -
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m, following a motion by Koch, seconded by Fiala.
Respectfully Submitted,
Judith Rice, Recording Secretary
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