Park Board Minutes 1996 11-20-96 YORKVILLE PARKS & RECREATION
PARK BOARD MINUTES
Nov. 20, 1996
Meeting called to order 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Julie Bromann, Dave Schmelzle, Steve Bridge, John Bradstreet,
Staff: Sue Swithin, Scott Sleezer, Liaison- Art Prochaska, Mayor Johnson.
Steve Bridge - acting Pres. in Dave D. absence.
Guests: Greg Gabel - Inland - Sunflower Estates.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Julie motioned to approve the minutes from Oct. 23,1996. Steve B. seconded- all yes,
approved.
INLAND DEVELOPMENT- SUNFLOWER ESTATES
124 lots - 12,000 square foot lots - min. land donation - 4 acres or approx.$150,000.00
in land cash. Greg Gabel wanted our ideas pertaining to park location. Discussion of a
trail to follow along the west side of the property linking Greenbriar sub. to Rt. 71 and
Harris Forest Preserve. The Board recommended to take all 4 acres to eventually tie into a
development to the west, to create a neighborhood park. The park is to be located in the
N.W. corner of the development. Mr. Gabel is to present our ideas to the Planning Council.
BILL LIST
Amendments to the bill list are as follows: $80.50 to Gail Martin - instr. fees
$586.03 - Upbeat, Inc. - garbage can lids to 10 cans dispersed among the parks.
R&R bill - change account line item to Beecher-70515-0070.
There was discussion about separate accounts for land cash and the P.O. system to track
bills so they are paid appropriately. With new line items in place we will be able to track
income and expenses for each individual park in the city.
Steve motioned to pay the bills. John seconded. Julie-yes, Steve-yes, John -yes, Dave
S.-yes. - Motioned passed.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Sue reported on the convention she attended - new ideas for activities, and how to share
ideas with the school district. Some of the doors to Beecher have been repaired. Sue was
given the O.K. to change locks per past Board approval. Scott has finished some of the
work orders on the Blitz list. Sue thanked Scott for the needed improvements to the ball
fields. Sue also thanked Dave S. and Julie for attending the Committee of the Whole
meeting, and supporting the tax levy issue for the Park Board and Staff.
PARKS REPORT:
Scott reported on jobs being done - ball fields, lift station, Christmas lights, tulip planting,
Beecher floors, and staining at Beecher.
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Parks that need to be addressed next Spring - 1)Van Emmon 2) Riverfront 3) Blackberry
North 4) Fox Hill - We need financial updates for each Park - Sue is to ask Jim for those
numbers for December's meeting.
CITY LIAISON'S REPORT
Art stated that Jim is to contact Sue and track the money for Van Emmon park.
On Dec. 8th - there will be a tree trimming ceremony by Hydraulic. The park building will
be used as a warming house and food!
Dave Dockstader arrived at the meeting...
OLD BUSINESS
The Park Board can consist of a maximum of 5 members, our current number, according to
State Statute.
Sue is to get bids on signs for our parks and the Recreation Office.
Lights are in and on at the Town Square. Sue thanked John Bradstreet for his work and
everyone agreed that they look great. Six of the lights were donated from Hometown Days
and we used 5 lights from the Riverfront Park. The Riverfront Foundation is "COOL" with
this and we will replace the 5 lights when they are needed at the Riverfront Park. Thanks
to all involved- it looks great.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Discussion of both proposed agreements - pros and cons of both agreements took place.
Changes and modifications for the High School Agreement were suggested to be made
before presented to School Board. The Park Board supports the Outline for
Intergovernmental Agreements and suggestions for the financial agreement. Sue is make
changes and distribute to Park Board Members for review.
CCI GROUP
Dave is looking for someone who wants to be a part of a subcommittee for parks. Some of
the names are; Jim Hissong, Kathy Curtis, Paula Jencks, Al Olson. If anyone has other
name please give them to Dave. The first meeting is Nov. 26 at 7:00.
A motion to adjourn was given at 10:03 p.m.
Next meeting Dec. 18, 1996 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submi
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David C. Schmelzle
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