The May Board Meeting of the Glen Ellyn Park District Board of Commissioners was called to order at approximately 7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 18. Among those in attendance were the Daily Herald and Ralph Hinkle and Ethel Lynch from Milton Township CERT (Citizens Emergency Response Team).
The Consent Agenda including the Finance Report, a Voucher list of Bills totaling $303.131.76, March Meeting Minutes and a Capital Fund Transfer of approximately $75,000 was approved unanimously with a motion made by Commissioner Sandy Minogue and seconded by Commissioner Melissa Creech.
Jane Hodgkinson, Executive Director of WDSRA (Western DuPage Special Recreation Association) gave a presentation to the Board with an overview and summary of the Glen Ellyn Park District’s participation. According to Ms. Hodgkinson, WDSRA was founded in 1976. The Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, Naperville and West Chicago Park Districts were the founding members. WDSRA is the second largest Special Recreation Association in the State of Illinois. WDSRA is also the first to receive accreditation from the State.
Ms. Hodgkinson congratulated the Glen Ellyn Park District for being a Gold Medal nominee from the National Park & Recreation Association, WDSRA has been a Gold Medal award winner in their category twice before.
The WDSRA Windy City Warriors Wheelchair Basketball Team has had six of their members receive Wheelchair Basketball Scholarships. Commissioner Sandy Minogue commented that she never realized how much the Program Participants and their families value these programs until she attended a WDSRA event and met the Participants and families.
The WDSRA Day “Rec & Roll” Program serves adult developmentally delayed participants and utilizes the Ackerman Sports and Fitness Center on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Rec & Roll fills an important void since there is a shortage of programs for the developmentally delayed after High School. In referencing the WDSRA use of the Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center Hodgkinson stated: “This is an incredible opportunity you’ve made available to the people of Glen Ellyn”.
During Matters from Staff Glen Ellyn Park District Executive Director Cory Atwell provided an update on the Virginia Graeme Baker Act mandated updates at Sunset Pool. After receiving the necessary permits from the State, the work started on Monday, (May 17). The piping was to be done the following day and with the concrete requiring 7 days to cure, the work is on schedule. For more information on the Virginia Graeme Baker Act renovations at Sunset Pool, please refer to The Glen Ellyn Park Bench article from March 25, 2010: “Park Passes Pool Renovations”.
Regarding the roof leak at the Ackerman Sports and Fitness Center, Staff met with PBS (Professional Building Services), Ollmann Ernest, T.A. Bowman, ABC Manufacturing and Division 7. T.A. Bowman and ABC are currently meeting and discussing remedies that will be long term. ABC provided the steel, Bowman was the roofer and Division 7 will be coordinating with all parties on an appropriate resolution to this issue.
During Matters from Commissioners Commissioner Melissa Creech inquired if there was a cost to produce a video for submission as a Gold Medal nominee for the National Park & Recreation award. Director Atwell stated the cost would be approximately $5,000. Commissioner Creech complained about the cost associated with the video. Director Atwell responded they have been approached by members of the community to help financially sponsor the video. Commissioner Jay Kinzler wanted to know why anyone would want to sponsor the Glen Ellyn Park District. Atwell responded there are those in Glen Ellyn who recognize that the Gold Medal nomination is good public relations for the community, that the award is well known and prestigious in Illinois and that the donors would like their name associated with this endeavor.
Ralph Hinkle, from Milton Township CERT (Citizen Emergency Response Team) introduced himself and thanked the Board for past involvement. Hinkle will be meeting with Staff in the future to propose a youth initiative between CERT and the Glen Ellyn Park District.
The meeting adjourned into Executive Session at 7:36 PM. The next Workshop Meeting of the Glen Ellyn Park District Board of Commissioners is scheduled for Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 7:00 PM. The meetings are held at the Spring Avenue Recreation Center (SARC) 185 Spring Avenue. As with all meetings, the public is invited and welcome to attend.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Thursday, May 13, 2010
BOARD THANKS DISTRICT VOLUNTEERS
The May Workshop Meeting of the Glen Ellyn Park District Board of Commissioners was called to order at approximately 7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 4. Commissioners Ron Aubrey, Bill Dallman, Jay Kinzler, Julia Nephew, Sandy Minogue and Board Chairman Ed Hess were in attendance.
Two Glen Ellyn Park District residents received Volunteer Recognition from the Board. Glen Ellyn resident Lillian Haugland also received the Glen Ellyn Senior Citizen of the Year award. Lillian has been a volunteer at the Park District over the past 23 years. In receiving her award Lillian expressed her gratitude to the Park District for the Garden Plots at Village Green Park. Mr. & Mrs. Haugland donate the produce they grow to the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry.
Glen Ellyn Park District resident, vendor and Earthwerks owner Dan Davies was recognized for his donation of a concrete block retaining wall and stairs at the Ackerman Park playground. The cost of materials and labor for this improvement to the Park are valued at $4,800. Mr. Davies has donated other materials and labor in the past to the Park District.
David Phillips, Senior Vice President of Speer Financial approached the Board with the results of an opportunity to refund the bonds at Maryknoll Park. The results of the bid process did not meet Mr. Phillips expectations and as a result he will continue to seek other opportunities to reduce the District’s Bond obligation.
Superintendent of Recreation Kathleen Esposito announced that the Glen Ellyn Park District is finalist for the Gold Medal Program for the National Recreation and Park Association. The Park District is required to submit a 12 minute video highlighting their recent accomplishments. Included will be the Cardboard Boat Regatta, the Madonnari festival, the Splash Pad Grand Opening at Maryknoll Park, the re-dedication of Village Green Park, the re-Grand Opening of Main Street Recreation Center and the Grand Opening festivities of the Ackerman Sports and Fitness Center.
Superintendent of Parks Dave Scarmardo requested a Capital Fund Transfer. Approximately $75,000 in Capital Funds were set aside in the event that the District was awarded a state grant for Churchill Park. Since the District was not awarded the Grant, Scarmardo requested that some of these funds be diverted for improvements to the playground at Ackerman Park for this fiscal year. The Board will vote on this at the May 18 General Board Meeting.
During Matters from Commissioners Bill Dallman thanked Staff for the success of the Glenbard West Post Prom Party at the Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center. Commissioner Dallman stated there were 440 students in attendance, 50 volunteers and the entire facility was in use.
The Post Prom Party led to a discussion of the continued need for field space at West and the explosive growth of some sports. Commissioner Ron Aubrey used Lacrosse as an example. In 2004 Lacrosse started as a club sport. Glenbard West started a team the following year with 45 participants and by 2006 there were 90. Today there are Freshman A & B Teams, Varsity and Junior Varsity Teams. Glenbard West is renting the turfed field at the Ackerman Sports and Fitness Center for Lacrosse practice.
Commissioner Aubrey also announced that he and Staff met with Metra. Metra promised better communication and they presented the Park District a check for $2,500. This was due to the Holiday mix-up with the Park District sponsored Polar Express event last winter. Aubrey also thanked Staff and his fellow Board members for the time and effort with the turf proposal for Memorial Field. The District 87 Board voted to approve the Park District Intergovernmental Agreement by a 4-3 vote.
Board Chairman Ed Hess thanked Staff for their hard work in becoming a Gold Medal finalist. He further remarked that he is proud of the Glen Ellyn Park District’s accomplishments and their continued recognition by their peers.
The meeting adjourned into Executive Session at 7:57 PM. The next Board Meeting of the Glen Ellyn Park District Board of Commissioners is scheduled for Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 7:00 PM. The meetings are held at the Spring Avenue Recreation Center (SARC) 185 Spring Avenue. As with all meetings, the public is invited and welcome to attend.
Two Glen Ellyn Park District residents received Volunteer Recognition from the Board. Glen Ellyn resident Lillian Haugland also received the Glen Ellyn Senior Citizen of the Year award. Lillian has been a volunteer at the Park District over the past 23 years. In receiving her award Lillian expressed her gratitude to the Park District for the Garden Plots at Village Green Park. Mr. & Mrs. Haugland donate the produce they grow to the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry.
Glen Ellyn Park District resident, vendor and Earthwerks owner Dan Davies was recognized for his donation of a concrete block retaining wall and stairs at the Ackerman Park playground. The cost of materials and labor for this improvement to the Park are valued at $4,800. Mr. Davies has donated other materials and labor in the past to the Park District.
David Phillips, Senior Vice President of Speer Financial approached the Board with the results of an opportunity to refund the bonds at Maryknoll Park. The results of the bid process did not meet Mr. Phillips expectations and as a result he will continue to seek other opportunities to reduce the District’s Bond obligation.
Superintendent of Recreation Kathleen Esposito announced that the Glen Ellyn Park District is finalist for the Gold Medal Program for the National Recreation and Park Association. The Park District is required to submit a 12 minute video highlighting their recent accomplishments. Included will be the Cardboard Boat Regatta, the Madonnari festival, the Splash Pad Grand Opening at Maryknoll Park, the re-dedication of Village Green Park, the re-Grand Opening of Main Street Recreation Center and the Grand Opening festivities of the Ackerman Sports and Fitness Center.
Superintendent of Parks Dave Scarmardo requested a Capital Fund Transfer. Approximately $75,000 in Capital Funds were set aside in the event that the District was awarded a state grant for Churchill Park. Since the District was not awarded the Grant, Scarmardo requested that some of these funds be diverted for improvements to the playground at Ackerman Park for this fiscal year. The Board will vote on this at the May 18 General Board Meeting.
During Matters from Commissioners Bill Dallman thanked Staff for the success of the Glenbard West Post Prom Party at the Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center. Commissioner Dallman stated there were 440 students in attendance, 50 volunteers and the entire facility was in use.
The Post Prom Party led to a discussion of the continued need for field space at West and the explosive growth of some sports. Commissioner Ron Aubrey used Lacrosse as an example. In 2004 Lacrosse started as a club sport. Glenbard West started a team the following year with 45 participants and by 2006 there were 90. Today there are Freshman A & B Teams, Varsity and Junior Varsity Teams. Glenbard West is renting the turfed field at the Ackerman Sports and Fitness Center for Lacrosse practice.
Commissioner Aubrey also announced that he and Staff met with Metra. Metra promised better communication and they presented the Park District a check for $2,500. This was due to the Holiday mix-up with the Park District sponsored Polar Express event last winter. Aubrey also thanked Staff and his fellow Board members for the time and effort with the turf proposal for Memorial Field. The District 87 Board voted to approve the Park District Intergovernmental Agreement by a 4-3 vote.
Board Chairman Ed Hess thanked Staff for their hard work in becoming a Gold Medal finalist. He further remarked that he is proud of the Glen Ellyn Park District’s accomplishments and their continued recognition by their peers.
The meeting adjourned into Executive Session at 7:57 PM. The next Board Meeting of the Glen Ellyn Park District Board of Commissioners is scheduled for Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 7:00 PM. The meetings are held at the Spring Avenue Recreation Center (SARC) 185 Spring Avenue. As with all meetings, the public is invited and welcome to attend.
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