Park Board Minutes 2001 03-12-01 YORKVII,LE PARKS & RECREATION
Beecher Community Building
908 Game Farm Rd.Yorkville, IL 60560
Regular Meeting - Park Board Minutes
Mar. 12, 2001 -
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
Present- Lisa Scherer, John Bradstreet, Dave Cathey, Bill Wedge, Chr is Rollins; Staff-Sue iwithin,
City Liaison-Paul James.
GUESTS AND/OR CITY OFFICIALS:
Melissa Bakel - Resident
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
No quorum for Feb. 261"meeting.
APPROVAL OF BILL LIST:
Lisa motioned to accept the bills as presented. Bill seconded. Dave-yes, Lisa-yes, John-yes, Chris-yes, Bill—
yes. Motion passed.
GUEST:
Melissa Bakel asked for one full child bucket swing at the Riverfront Park Playground if possible. There are
two half-buCKet swings for older children. The Board agreed that there cuudd be an infant swing there. Sue
thought that there was one already, but will look into this and change the swing. ( Before the meeting ended
Melissa came back and stated that there is one full bucket swing!) The Board joked..."BOY WE WORK FAST!"
Board Action:
LAND CASH BUDGET FOR 2001-2002
The Board agreed to increase the land acquisition percentage from 30%to 50% to increase the amount in hopes
of being able to acquire land with a match from a state grant. The Board also discussed land cash purchases for
the next year. Most of the items are similar from this year, because they didn't get done. Each park will have an
amount to spend for new improvements and replacement of small equipment. See attachment.
Sue stated that she thought something should be done to the Park Maintenance Building at the Riverfront
Park. "It looks awful"and money has been carried over in the budget for construction. J.T. stated that Scott still
has the construction plans and J.T. will have them at the next planning meeting.
Paul James mentioned the location and wondered if the Park Dept.would out grow it. J.T. said the location is
still good, because of the large park right there, but agreed that some day the Park Dept.would have to have a
second location for maintenance.
RECREATION REPORT:
See attached.
PARK REPORT:
J.T, asked the Board if money budgeted could be transferred to a different account for purchases. He wants to
purchase a Grasshopper 721D mower and needs$1,700 additional in that account. It will be transferred over
trom another capital account that doesn't need that amount. J.T. stated thiaL if Lhe Board approved the purchase
he would ask for approval from the Mayor due to the"purchasing freeze".
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` John motioned to allow the transfer of funds, $1,700,for the mower. Lisa seconded. Chris, yos, Bill yes, Dave-
yes, John-yes, Lisa-yes. Motion passed.
LIAISON REPORT:
None
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
The Board has been asked by the Mayor to make revisions to the Recreation Board Ordinance that would
reflect the changes that might happen to the structure of the Park and Recreation Departments.
Sue gave copies to the Board and had some language changes,from Recreation Board to Park Board, From
Recreation Director to Director of Parks and Recreation, etc...
The Board went through the Ordinance, made changes and agreed to have Sue send changes and questions to
Dan Kramer. Some of the Board members wanted to be compensated for their position.They will share this idea
with the Mayor. Lisa Scherer stated that she didn't feel she should be compensated, she said volunteering is
needed. John mentioned that we have added a meeting per month and also now attend "special meetings."
Sue did mention that she had discussed this with the Mayor as far as"accountability"_ Sue said she explained to
Art that more meetings and special committees are needed and there is sometimes a lack of accountability. If
there was a stipend this might help with the commitment.
Sue will type the changes and have the draft document at the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chris motioned to adjourn, Bill seconded. Meeting adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
-Reespectfully submitted,
Sue Swithin
Next meeting Mar. 26,2001
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Mar 21 01 02: 49p SUE SWITHIN 630-553-4360 p. 3
YORKVILLE RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Director's Monthly Report -Regular Park Board Meeting
March 12,2001
February
s 1 contacted pool contractors regarding the pool situation — scheduled meeting
Mar. 19th.
Y 1 have been training the recreation supervisor in the oTnce with data entry,
registration and opening and closing procedures at the various schools. It has
been very valuable having someone take those hours and responsibility so that I
do not have to work 7 days a week.
➢ The office building at the riverfront is almost done. The painter broke his leg! I
will contact someone else to finish the job. When it is done, maybe the Park
Board could have a meeting there sometime.
Y I am working with an Eagle Scout on a project he needs to complete. He will be
in charge of revising some of the landscape around the Beecher Building. I will
work with him on the design and he will take care of the manpower.
➢ I am closing out the numbers for past sessions and am working on a format for
records and reports_
> I have completed a grant for Youth Service Board, to receive funds for our
Activity Club program that is held after school. We received this grant last year
and hope to repeat for the next fiscal year.
➢ The YMCA, School Dist., Police Dept. and the Recreation Dept. all applied for a
partnership grant for youth services, the YMCA received approx. $150,000 for
three years. Our department will partnership with the YMCA on youth programs
in Yorkville to offer activities for our kids— more later.
> I have scheduled the City Golf Outing for May 4, 2001 - save that date.
➢ I have been busy scheduling groups for Music Under The Stars. Letters have
been sent to businesses.
➢ Plans are being made with the manager and myself for opening the Skate Park.
I will be asking the park dept. for man-hours.
➢ Music Under the Stars performers are being scheduled; hope to have a
complete schedule for next meeting.
S- I am working with Tony on technology situation for the next fiscal year. I have
certain needs for the department and will be purchasing equipment next year. I
want to make sure it is Internet ready and voice capable.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Swithin
M,ar 21 01 02: 49p SUE SWITHIN -
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2001-02
STARTM, aAIANCE $6$,350.69
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PER UNIT 20oo-01 UNITS UNITS 200142
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ffiackhaewk Apart $0 $0 84 78 $0
Greenbrier $1,071 $16,065 15 ® $81
Fox Hill $® $Q 40 20 $0
Coumy Hill $7th $7.690 10 s. $4,614
Fox Highlands $1.406 $21,090 18 12 $16,672
Sunflower 1 $3,610 10 20 $7,220
Cimmeron Ridge $738 $0 0 4 $2,952
Blackberry North $1,107 $3,321 3 2 $2,214
Cannonball Bill $1,406 $11,245 8 0 $0
Wacd marth $1,070 $2,140 2 2 $2.140
White Oak Unit 1 &2 $1,226 $2.462 2 2 $2.452
White Oak Unit 3 $4 $1.406 $11.248 8 s $11,248
1! Idwrood $1,226 $2,452 2 2 $2.452
Cannonball Estates $1,406 $14.060 110 10 $14,060
Heartland $266 $2,560 10 30 $7,960
Other X35 $4,175 A g S4.175
Total $102211 224 209 &M,947
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EXPENSES
PREVIOUS 2001-02
BUQM MOST
Pfte Park Greenbrlar Playground
80=er Go®is $700 $700
Equipment IMprovements $0 $500
Riverfront Park
equipment Improvements $0 $500
Pad for Tables $0 $400
Pave Parkirt8 Stalls $4.000 $4.000
Van Emmon Park
Equipment tmprovemerits $0 $500
Soccer Goats $700 $700
Beecher Park
Sidewalk B Playgr, AD1.11P 80V $9,800 $9,600
Pads for Tables $4,000 $1,000
Message sign Beds ftm+e $0 $5,000
Equipment Improvements $500 $6W
PmIft Park
Pad for Tames IQ wo
Equiwant Improvemw is $500 $500
Comb Park
Equipment improvements $0 $
Fox Hill Park
Sig Mushes and flowers $4,350 $1,200
Equipment Improvements $0 $500
Town square
Gazebo Impmvements $500 $500
Mlemege sign,brWrarne $4.000 $5,000
(construction donated)
Purcell Park
Equipment IrnpraVement $500 $500
Park®uilding $3.0030 $3.000
Transfer to Hand AcqulWon (50'®0) $30,663 $43,474
Transfer to Park Camel(g%) $6,177 $ �6
Total Expenses
®ifferenm
Deserve in Land-Cash $89,33)
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Mar 21 01 02: 50p SUE SWITHIN
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LAND CASE
LANE) ACQUISTION (60%)
RE-VENUMS
STARTING BALAINCE $0 525,E
TRANSFER FROM Lf' -500/6 1530
T07AL $69,026
QLPEN S ES
LAND PURCHASE to-
Reserve $69,026
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