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Serving the Residents of Crystal Lake and Lakewood - Enriching All Lives Through Recreation, Parks and Nature
Park District Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting Minutes August 19, 2021
Explore Play Experience Call to Order:
President Cagle called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
Commissioners Present: Eric Anderson, Debbie Gallagher, Jason Heisler, Karen Johnson, Linda Matthias, Sara Michehl, Cathy Cagle
Legal Counsel:
Scott Puma, Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, DiCianni and Krafthefer, P.C.
Staff:
Jason Herbster, Executive Director, Erik Jakubowski, Superintendent of Park Services, Ann Viger, Director of Park Development and Interpretive Services, Tina Becke, Superintendent of Business Services, Kurt Reckamp, Superintendent of Recreation Programs and Facility Services, Anne Sandor, Recording Secretary
Citizens: Armando Bombino, Dalton Lunden, Dan Dreher Pledge of Allegiance:
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Approval of Agenda:
Commissioner Gallagher moved to approve the agenda, as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Matthias. All were in favor.
Matters from the Public:
Committee Reports:
Recreation and Facility Committee Meeting Minutes July 21, 2021
Commissioner Matthias added the Recreation presentation was well done. Commissioner Cagle submitted some questions for the Committee to review. The questions will be addressed at the meeting on August 24.
Unfinished Business: None.
Consent Agenda:
Commissioner Gallagher moved to approve the Consent Agenda items, as presented.
Seconded by Commissioner Matthias Roll Call:
Ayes: (7) Anderson, Gallagher, Heisler, Johnson, Michehl, Matthias, Cathy Cagle Nays: 0 Items Removed from Consent Agenda: None
Business Items
A. Presentation: Crystal Lake Cardinals
Armando Bombino presented a proposal to the Park Board regarding a public/private partnership opportunity between the Park District and Cardinals Phenom Baseball Academy. He proposed to build a dual use facility on a portion of The Racket Club property. This facility could be used by the Crystal Lake Park District and its Affiliate groups and other organizations in the Community. The proposal discussion was move to a future Committee meeting. Mr. Bombino stated he has also
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Serving the Residents of Crystal Lake and Lakewood - Enriching All Lives Through Recreation, Parks and Nature presented this opportunity to School District 47. The Park Board will meet to discuss the
presentation.
B. Approval: The Racket Club Roof Top Heating Unit Replacement
Commissioner Gallagher moved to approve the replacement of the south rooftop unit at The Racket Club by Com 24 Heating and Air Conditioning in the amount of $8220.00.
Seconded by Commissioner Michehl
Commissioner Cagle suggested reviewing the warranty on equipment bids, moving forward.
Roll Call: Ayes: 7 (Heisler, Johnson, Matthias, Michehl, Anderson, Gallagher, Cagle) Nays: 0
C. Approval: 2022 Case 580N Loader Backhoe Commissioner Heisler moved to approve the purchase of one Case 580N Loader Backhoe, for the
amount of $119,277.00 from McCann, Sourcewell National Joint Purchasing.
Seconded by Commissioner Gallagher
Roll Call: Ayes: 7 (Johnson, Matthias, Michehl, Anderson, Gallagher, Heisler, Cagle) Nays: 0 D. Approval: Organizational Structure Changes
Commissioner Matthias moved to approve the proposed changes to the organizational structure, as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Anderson. All were in favor.
E. Approval: Tennis Professional Position Reinstatement
Commissioner Matthias moved to approve the reinstatement of a 3rd Full Time Tier 2 Tennis Teaching Professional. Seconded by Gallagher. All were in favor.
Weed Harvest:
Executive Director Herbster distributed background information to the Park Board regarding weed issues on Crystal Lake, and noted the lake management information can be found on the Park District’s website.
The Board discussed the following.
Clearwater Harvesting will begin removal of the matts and weed harvesting at the west end of the lake and the north and south shores on Monday, August 23rd
Lake Advisory Committee will be meeting with the City of Crystal Lake, Village of Lakewood and the Park District
Hey and Associates will take water samples to checking for blue/green algae
Schedule a community meeting with Hey and Associates for a lake presentation in the spring of 2022
Costs of weed harvesting
Create an ecology fund to care of the lake from boat users, i.e. crystal lake watercraft decals Reports to the Board:
Scott Puma, Attorney
The 8th edition of Park Distict Law book is being updated. This book is a great resource.
Friday the 13th event was fantastic.
Jason Herbster, Executive Director
Met with Hitchock Design to discuss the Comprehensive Master Plan process
Friday the 13th event was the best special event; staff enjoyed the event and they worked hard serving the guests. Staff did receive requests for more food trucks.
Tourism Grant: The Park District will work with MCYSA on a grant for the Mickey Sund field improvements
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Serving the Residents of Crystal Lake and Lakewood - Enriching All Lives Through Recreation, Parks and Nature Tina Becke, Superintendent of Business Services
Tax Distributions was received in the amount of $93,713.30
Interviews were conducted for a Full-time Accounts Payable position.
Kurt Reckamp, Superintendent of Recreation Programs and Facility Services
Friday the 13th event: Was very well attended and a spectacular event. There were many out of state cars parked in the lot.
Erik Jakubowski, Superintendent of Park Services
Friday the 13th Event: The group effort was a lot of fun!
Matters from the Board:
Commissioner Karen Johnson
Heard many positive comments on the Friday the 13th event.
Commissioner Eric Anderson
The event was a great success.
Commissioner Jason Heisler
Asked who had the idea for this event. Superintendent Reckamp stated it was Recreation Supervisor, Heidi Stotlz’s idea and Marketing Coordinator, Jacqui Weber was the Planner and Leader for this event.
Commisisoner Cathy Cagle
Commented that the Mission Statement is included on the meeting agenda
Friday the 13th was a great event
Global Warming Policy: Everyone is responsible for the environment. Suggested planning for local bodies of Government to help fight Global Warming
Suggested turning clay courts at the Racket Club in to pickleball courts
Requested a Meeting of the Whole to review the Affiliate program
Requested audio equipment in the Board room Commissioner Linda Matthias
Thanked Superintendent Reckamp for the Affliate program presentation
Enjoyed attending the Chamber Award dinner. Excited for the PICA award ceremony at Main Beach on August 31st at 4pm. Thanked the staff for making this happen
Commissioner Gallagher
Suggested including the PICA award, pop-up parties and the Reedy memorial in the Park report.
Friday the 13th was a great event.
Loved the overhead drones during the summer concerts Commissioner Sarah Michehl
Heard good feedback on the Friday the 13th event
National Monarch Fair at Main Beach was a fantastic event with approximately 500 in attendance. Thanked Heidi Stolt for her assistance.
Committee Meeting Dates:
Special Workshop Meetings are scheduled for August 24 and August 26, 2021.
Executive Session:
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Serving the Residents of Crystal Lake and Lakewood - Enriching All Lives Through Recreation, Parks and Nature Commissioner Gallagher moved to enter Executive Session at 8:37 to discuss items
E. Review of Minutes Including Semi-annual Review to Release 2 (c) 21.
Seconded by Commissioner Matthias
Roll Call: Ayes: 7 (Heisler, Anderson, Johnson, Michehl, Matthias, Gallagher, Cagle) Nays: 0
Reconvene:
Commissioner Gallagher moved to reconvene at 8:43 pm.
Seconded by Commissioner Michehl. All were in favor.
Action from Matters from Executive Session
Approval: Resolution 21.22.04 Release of Closed Session Minutes
Commissioner Gallagher moved to approve Resolution 21.22.04, Release of Closed Session Minutes, releasing the minutes of January 16, 2017, April 20, 2017, January18, 2021 and June 17, 2021.
Seconded by Commissioner Matthias.
Roll Call: Ayes: 7 ( Anderson, Gallagher, Heilser, Johnson, Matthias, Michehl, Cagle) Nays: 0 Adjourn:
Commissioner Gallagher moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:45PM.
Seconded by Commissioner Matthias. All were in favor.
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Serving the Residents of Crystal Lake and Lakewood - Enriching All Lives Through Recreation, Parks and Nature Approve: ___________________________________ Attest: _______________________________________
President Secretary