Park Board Minutes 1999 04-12-99 YORKVILLE PARKS & RECREATION
PARK BOARD MINUTES
April 12, 1999
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by at 7:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
John Bradstreet, Kathy Curtis, Dave Cathey. Staff- Sue Swithin, J.T. Johnson, Larry Kot
Absent- Dave Dockstader, Chris Rollins.
GUESTS AND/OR CITY OFFICIALS:
'fl= Craig Schumann- Greenbriar Subdivision
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
John motioned to approve the March 8, 1999 minutes. Kathy seconded. Motion passed.
John motioned to approve the March 15, 1999 minutes. Dave Cathey seconded. Motion passed.
REVIEW OF BILLS:
John motioned to approve the bills-Kathy seconded. Dave C. -yes,Kathy-yes, John yes. Motion
passed.
GREENBRIAR
Craig Schumann was a guest from Greenbriar and was questioning the status of the bids and the
playground equipment. The Board stated that the bids were in and the Board would make a decision
tonight as to the company.
BOARD ACTION:
After discussion,review of the bids and Scott's letter of recommendation, John motioned to accept
the bid in the amount of$25,781.00 from Park and Recreation Supply, Miracle Equipment, for the
playground equipment for Greenbriar park. The colors and activities will be finalized by Scott and
Sue. Kathy seconded-Dave C. -yes, John-yes, Kathy C. -yes. Motioned passed.
Greenbriar Pond:
Larry Kot stated that if an SSA were required,it would be from unit 2 and 3. Unit 1 does not have
to be within an SSA. Larry would rather see the city absorb the costs to maintain the pond. He will
bring back numbers and more information for the next meeting.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Sue shared the surveys from Men's Basketball and Crazy Activities Class. The majority of the men
enjoyed the program this year,new location and more officials to choose from. The Crazy Activities
Class is very popular and Gail Martin is doing an outstanding job.
Also copies of a report on instructor evaluation and class information were given to Board as
examples of forms in RecTrac.
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SAFETY TOWN
Sue informed the Board that a plan has been designed for a "Safety Town"to be built somewhere in
Beecher Park. Sue feels a good location would be west of the playground. Sue is to bring the large
plans for Beecher Park and the Board will locate an area at the next meeting. This would go to
council for recommendation, so they are aware of the idea and location.
Dave Cathey is working with NICASSE to see if they would be interested in funding the majority of
the project. The community would be invited to buy lots, and construct a building labeling their
business or organization. More information will be available at the next meeting.
BIKE HELMETS
Terry Klingel with the P.D. came to the meeting with some bike helmets that were donated by the
Northern Illinois Chapter of American Society of Safety Engineers. They donated 107 helmets,
some will be given to the participants of the Safety Town program this year. Others will be handed
out to children at various programs by the Police Department.
SIGNS
Sue asked the Board for their opinion on sign location. One by Town Square, Beecher or River&ont
Park. The Board thought that Town Square would be the best location, in the northeast corner. Also
Sue is to get prices and ideas for next meeting.
PARKS REPORT:
J.T. is to bring 199 budget numbers and plans for the Park Building to the next Board meeting.
PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT:
No report
CITY LIAISON'S REPORT:
No report
RIVERFRONT FOUNDATION UPDATE:
No report
OLD BUSINESS:
Sue asked the Board to discuss new objectives for the new year and Sue will bring copy of job
description.
NEW BUSINESS:
None
John motioned to adjourn at 8:36 p.m. Kathy Curtis seconded. Motion passed.
Respec y bmitted,
ue Sw'thin
Next meeting May 10, 1999 - Call by Friday morning if you can't attend!
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