Park Board Minutes 1996 01-17-96 V
City of Yorkville
Park and Recreation Dept. Board Meeting
Meeting called to order at 6:00 P.M.
January 17th, 19%
Members Present: Sue Swithin, John Bradstreet,Steve Bridge, Dave Dockstader and
Dave Schmelzle. Also Present was City Liaison Art Prochaska
Guests Present: Ald. Kathy Jones, City Administrator fim Nanninga and Police Chief
Tony Graff.
Meeting called to order followed by a review of the last meetings minutes. Dave Dockstader
motioned to accept meeting minutes with a second initiated by Steve Bridge.
Brief discussion on the sale of the Van Emmon property. Alderman Prochaska is going to
challenge the existing draft resolution.
City Administrator Jim Nanninga discussed donations received for the riverfront project and
briefly discussed the proposed design of the riverfront plaza as submitted and donated by the
engineering firm of Walter Deuchler. Talked about the trip the Yorkville Riverfront Committee
went on to Batavia. A presentation was given by the Batavia Mayor and one of the alderman from
Batavia to inform and let the Yorkville committee see and understand the steps that they went
through to achieve the beautiful nverwalk facility they now have. A donation by Rogers Sign has
been offered to the city if the city will erect posts and install a board for the sign followed by
painting it white. Rogers will paint the sign and update the sign for each$1000.00 donation to the
Riverfront Project. It was also mentioned that the "Big Band" under the direction of Rick Falato
would possibly do a benefit at the Beecher Center towards raising funds for this project. Jim also
mentioned the City could possible have an interest in the H.D. property and said the City would
pursue.
Alderman Jones discussed the deviations in the Deuchler design and the public survey. Comment s
were predominately favorable with many exciting and new ideas being presented by the public,
regarding the Riverfront Project. Looking at design for playground equipment for the Riverfront
Park Project.
Board member Dave Dockstader brought up that the shifting/relocating of crowds from the City
Park to the Bicentennial Park for major city events will produce a positive attitude and provide a
new revitalization to the Hometown Days events.
Tony Graff brought up the donation of$250.00 from the Elmhurst Bicycle Club to the Park Dept.
Board member Dave Dockstader motioned that the Elmhurst Bicycle Club donation be given to
the Riverft'ont Project. This motion was seconded by Steve Bridge with a yes vote received from
John B,Dave S. and Sue S.
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Review of the bills presented brought about a motion to pay as listed by Steve Bridge with a
second from Dave Dockstader. Roll Call: John B. -yes, Dave S. -yes, Sue S. -yes.
Have check for JEM Morris. Will send after funds are transferred to account.
Dave D. discussed the transfer of$500.00 today to the Park Board II account. Steve B. made a
motion to transfer an additional $500.00 to the Park Board H account to pay for referees thru the
end of the current session. Dave D. seconded the motion with a roll call OK'd by all members.
Tony Graff presented a letter from the "Concerned Christians of Kendall County" regarding a
meeting to be held on January 18th at the St. Patrick's Parish Center. This is a youth organization
that is looking for a youth center. Tony feels that the Beecher Building is unable to support this
effort given its size and the mingling with senior citizens. Their desire is to have an out building
for basketball or skating type of activities located in Yorkville. The ideal situation would be to
have a location in Yorkville that would compliment the activities of the Yorkville Recreation
Dept. Tony says that community surveys demand basketball facilities and that sufficient donations
could be obtained to provide this in Yorkville. The area between the Police Dept. and the High
School is a good location for this type of activity and wouldn't be obtrusive to the general public.
Art Prochaska brought us a copy of the'96 Park and Open Space Plan. The single copy is being
distributed to the Board members and Art is to supply an additional four(4)copies.
Blackberry golf outing info tabled until the February meeting.
Sue S. polled the program instructors for lists of their needs and desires. Will leave/table until the
new director is named to resolve any issues and concerns.
Steve B. handed out the second interview questions that would be posed to the three(3)
individuals being interviewed following the Monthly meeting. The following three people were
interviewed:
1st Sue Swithin
2nd Brenda Straube
3rd Marla Braun
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Concluding interviews, the Board members discussed the individual candidates and examined all
responses received from the candidates during both the interviews. With a final vote between the
Board members,the following are the results:
Sue Swithin; Steve Bridge-Yes
Dave Dockstader-Yes
John Bradstreet-No
Dave SchmeWe-Yes
Brenda Straube: Steve Bridge-No
Dave Dockstader-No
John Bradstreet-Yes
Dave SchmeWe-No
Marla Braun: Steve Bridge-No
Dave Dockstader-No
John Bradstreet-No
Dave SchmeWe-No
Following the voting, a recommendation was given to the Park and Recreation Board Liaison to
present the successful candidates name(Sue Swithin)to the City Council for approval.
There being no further business, Steve Bridge adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted b
Bradstreet