Park Board Minutes 1996 10-16-96 YORKVILLE PARKS & RECREATION
PARK BOARD MINUTES
Oct. 16, 1996
Meeting called to order 7:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Dave Dockstader, Julie Bromann, Dave Schmelzle, Steve Bridge,
Staff: Sue Swithin, Scott Sleezer, Liaison- Art Prochaska. John Bradstreet-Absent.
Guests: Richard Schreffrahn, Kathy Jones, Kathy Curtis.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Julie motioned to approve the minutes from Sept. 18,1996. Steve B. seconded- all yes,
approved.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Sue brought up Coach Road Hills improvements of the wetlands area in Ropollo's
development. Discussion took place of the value of the wetlands lake property if enhanced.
To be discussed at next weeks meeting.
Sue is to pursue Peterson's about the possibility of improvements to the gym at Parkview.
Sue asked for permission to attend the IAHPERD convention in Peoria on Nov. 14 and 15.
She also asked to become a member of the IPRA, and attend the convention in Jan.
Permission was granted not to exceed $200.00. The Board reviewed the budgeted amount
for professional needs and asked Sue and Scott work together.
Permission was given by Mrs. Purcell to name Blackberry North Park - Purcell Park.
Discussion of signs for all the Parks is to be considered at the Nov. meeting.
There was discussion of Winter programs, i.e. Ice Rink. Scott is to talk to the City of Plano
and Aurora Blacktop.
Sue asked for transfer of funds to Park Board II account for basketball referees. Dave D.
motioned to transfer $500.00 in Park Board II account. Steve seconded. Julie -yes, Dave
D.-yes, Steve -yes, Dave S.-yes. motion passed.
Two contract rental agreements were presented to Dr. Engler for basketball, volleyball and
open gym night. It would be $75 per day min of three hours, more if over 3 hours.
Sue asked for the Boards approval to apply for the Varsity coaching position at the H.S.
Discussion stated that Sue present a proposal to the Board at the Oct. 23rd meeting.
Sue mentioned that we had 106 participants for soccer, a few more than last year.
RIVERFRONT PARK
Kathy Jones brought information about bike racks for the Riverfront Park. The cost per
rack is approx. $200.00 for a rack that holds 7 bikes. Someone has donated 2 for
Riverfront Park, but there is a cost break if we purchase 2 more racks and put them in other
parks. Dave D. motioned to approve $350.00 from land cash.
$175.00 - Beecher - 98501 -0060 $175.00 - Prairie Park - 99502-0060.
Dave S. seconded. Steve- yes, Dave S.-yes, Dave D. -yes, Julie -yes. motion passed.
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There is $5,750 in a fund for playground equipment. Sue is recommending the Park Board
spend the difference - approx. $5,000.00 to purchase the equipment this Fall and store it,
instead of waiting till the Spring when the costs increase by 4 or 5 percent.
Dave D. recommended that we call to see if this price can be reserved at the proposed cost
and we can table this to the next meeting. The Board still has other commitments to other
parks. They need to work at a park plan for development.
BILL LIST:
There was an amendment to the bills list - Young Rembrandts $288.00 for art classes.
Scott said that the snow blower bill should be on last years budget. Steve motioned to
pay amended bill list. Julie seconded. Dave S. -yes, Steve -yes, Julie -yes, Dave D. -yes.
bills passed.
PARKS REPORT:
Scott explained the "Blitz List " that was created by Sue, Scott, and Jim and J.T.
Approx. 12 work orders are to be completed by Dec. 20th with Scott, Brett, and 2 other
workers helping.
Christmas lights were discussed. Scott is to get back to the Board with other ideas and
prices.
VAN EMMON
Backstop for Van Emmon were discussed again, Scott and Sue are to study prices,
purchase and not to exceed $4,000.00.
PARK TAX LEVY
Richard Scheffrahn was invited to discuss the option of the tax levy for the Parks &
Recreation Department. It states that the City can create a levy line and the set the levy
amount not to exceed .075%. This tax is not in addition to the corporate tax levy. Our
corporate rate would be reduced. Approx. $60,000.00 would have been available this year.
Reason's for; guarantees certain level of funding; should grow as the EVA grows; this is to
be discussed in depth at the Oct. 23rd meeting. The ordinance would have to be passed
before a levy could be brought to the citizens by the end of Nov. Art is to take idea to
Council. Sue is to draw up a proposal to be sent from the Board to the Mayor and Council.
REPORT ON SCHOOL DIST. PROPOSAL
The School Dist. has increased is costs for renting in their new policy. We discussed other
Park Dist. and School Dist. agreements. Steve left at 10:05 p.m.
Amounts of money were discussed, extra costs, pros and cons of an agreement. Sue is to
address the Board of Education and ask for the Board to waive the new costs for use of
the Dist. facilities. Our program costs were based on the old agreement.
Sue is to put together a proposal for an intergovernmental agreement to be reviewed by
the Park Board.
Julie motioned to adjourn at 10:45 p,m, Dave S, seconded. passed.
Respectfully Submitted,
David C. Schmelzle
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