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Bourbonnais Township Park District
Board of Commissioners
Board Meeting
Meeting Minutes
March 27, 2006

Commissioners Present: President Delabre, LeBeau, Allen, and McClure
Appointees Present: Joines & Woodruff
Staff Present: McGinnis, Mitchell, Dauphin, Carson and LaMore
Visitors Present: N. Strasma, J. Joines, D. Bruck, W. McClure, and R. Wolff

The meeting was called to order by President Delabre at 5:00 p.m. Roll call taken. Pledge recited.

There was no public comment.

Agenda amended. Under New Business to report, Norm Strasma of the Community Foundation gave information to the Board. Motion was made by Allen and seconded by McClure to have District Executive Director continue work to establish a relationship with the Community Foundation. Roll call vote: Allen - aye; LeBeau - aye; McClure - aye; and Delabre - aye. Motion approved.

Motion was made by McClure and seconded by LeBeau to approve the minutes of the February 27, 2006, Board Meeting. Motion approved.

Motion was made by McClure and seconded by LeBeau to approve the minutes of the March 9, 2006, Finance Committee Meeting. Motion approved.

Motion was made by McClure and seconded by Allen to approve the minutes of the March 13, 2006, Special Board Meeting. Motion approved.

Motion was made by McClure and seconded by LeBeau to approve the minutes of the March 22, 2006, Recreation/Exploration Station Committee Meeting. Motion approved.

Treasurer Joines presented the bill listing for February 28 - March 27, 2006. Motion to approve bills as presented made by McClure and seconded by Allen. Roll call vote: LeBeau, aye; McClure, aye; Allen, aye; and Delabre, aye. Motion approved.

Finance Committee meeting set for April 12, 2006, at 6:30 pm at the Perry Farm House.

RVSRA report given.

The Board agenda scheduled to go into closed session for the purposes of the Board discussing matters of personnel, real property and probable litigation, pursuant to Sections 2-c-1, 2-c-5 and 2-c-11 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act. Motion by Allen with second by McClure. Roll call vote: LeBeau, aye; McClure, aye; Allen, aye; and Delabre, aye. Motion approved.

The Board went into closed session at 5:30 p.m. The Board returned at 6:02 p.m. Motion was made by LeBeau and seconded by McClure to reconvene the Board meeting. Motion approved.

Staff reports presented to the Board. Complete staff reports were submitted to the Board of Commissioners and are on file and incorporated herein as a collective exhibit to said minutes.

Under Unfinished Business to report:
" Discussion held. McClure requested staff to draft an alcohol usage policy and provide to the Board.

Under New Business to report:
" Motion was made by McClure and seconded by Allen to allow the Executive Director to carryover up to three (3) days of vacation to be used on or before April 30, 2006. Roll call vote taken: Allen - aye; LeBeau - aye; McClure - aye; and Delabre - aye. Motion approved.
" Motion was made by Allen and seconded by McClure to authorize Board Treasurer Joines to transfer Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00) into a separate account to be held in the name of the Bourbonnais Township Park District. Roll call vote taken: Allen - aye; LeBeau - aye; McClure - aye; and Delabre - aye. Motion approved.

Motion to adjourn Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. by McClure and seconded by Allen. Motion approved.

Bourbonnais Township Park District
Board of Commissioners
Board Meeting
Meeting Minutes
February 27, 2006

Commissioners Present: President Delabre, LeBeau, Allen, McClure, and Hebert
Appointees Present: Joines & Woodruff
Staff Present: McGinnis, Mitchell, Dauphin, Carson and LaMore
Visitors Present: D. Nadeau, R. Nadeau, D. Bruck, N. Sharp, K. Runyon, R. Wolff

The meeting was called to order by President Delabre at 5:00 p.m. Roll call taken. Pledge recited.

Public comment:
" K. Runyon - commented on District finances.
" D. Nadeau - commented on District's contribution to the community and complimented the operations of the District.

Motion was made by McClure and seconded by Allen to approve the minutes of the January 23, 2006, Board Meeting. Motion approved.

Motion was made by Allen and seconded by McClure to approve the minutes of the February 20, 2006, Recreation/Exploration Station Committee Meeting. Motion approved.

Motion was made by Hebert and seconded by McClure to approve the minutes of the February 22, 2006, Finance Committee Meeting. Motion approved.

Treasurer Joines presented the bill listing for January 23 - February 27, 2006. Motion to approve bills as presented made by McClure and seconded by LeBeau. Roll call vote: LeBeau, aye; McClure, aye; Hebert, abstain; Allen, aye; and Delabre, aye. Motion approved.

Finance Committee meeting set for March 9, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. at the Perry Farm House.

Communications read and are on file and incorporated herein as a collective exhibit to said minutes.

RVSRA report given.

Staff reports presented to the Board. Complete staff reports were submitted to the Board of Commissioners and are on file and incorporated herein as a collective exhibit to said minutes.

Board directed McGinnis to obtain cost information from IAPD for consulting with Villages of Bradley and Bourbonnais representatives about proposed park plans for the community area and to also determine if Villages will share a burden of the costs of IAPD.

McGinnis to report back to the Board at the Finance Committee meeting scheduled so Board may determine cost to include in FY06-07 budget.

Under Unfinished Business to report:
" Board directed McGinnis to schedule a meeting with IAPD staff to continue self-evaluative process.
" Kickoff event will beheld at Willowhaven Interpretive Center on Earth Day, April 22, 2006.
" Staff to complete a final review of agreement terms and Board President to execute Manteno Intergovernmental Agreement.
" McGinnis gave site location for proposed Animal Memorial at Whispering Willows Park.
" Discussion held on additional parks staffing. Consensus was to not hire additional staff and look at the matter again in the new fiscal year. Matter tabled.

Under New Business to report:
" Delabre added a discussion item to the Agenda - Use of Liquor on Park Property.
" Commissioner Karen McClure presented with a 15-Year Board Service Award.
" Motion was made by McClure and seconded by Hebert to name Diane Carson to serve as District representative to the Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Motion approved.
" Motion was made by McClure with second by Hebert to approve Resolution 05-R-03 - Resolution in Support of and for Authorization to Submit the Illinois Department of Natural Resources C2000 Project Application for the Project Titled - Kankakee Watershed Exhibit. Roll call vote: LeBeau, aye; McClure, aye; Hebert, aye; Allen, aye; and Delabre, aye. Motion approved.
" Motion was made by Allen and seconded by Hebert to authorize the Executive Director to execute such documents at the Kankakee County Assessor's Office to effectuate the consolidation of Property Identification Numbers for the physical lots that comprise the Perry Farm Park, Whispering Willows Park and the Recreation Station in such instances as the properties are contiguous. Roll call vote: LeBeau, aye; McClure, aye; Hebert, aye; Allen, aye; and Delabre, aye. Motion approved.
" Discussion held on use of liquor on park district property. Matter tabled.

Motion to adjourn Board Meeting at 6:10 p.m. by McClure and seconded by Allen. Motion approved.

Bourbonnais Township Park District
Board of Commissioners
Board Meeting
Meeting Minutes
January 23, 2006

Commissioners Present: President Delabre, Allen, and McClure
Appointees Present: Joines
Staff Present: McGinnis, Mitchell, Dauphin, Carson, Jenkins, Schelling, and LaMore
Visitors Present: M. Schelling, D. Nadeau, R. Nadeau, R. Wolff, R. Monaghan, D. Bruck

The meeting was called to order by President Delabre at 5:00 p.m. Roll call taken. Pledge recited.

IAPD/IPRA Community Service Awards were presented to Monet & Tom Schelling, Nicole & Todd Jenkins, and Donna & Rick Nadeau for their volunteer time spent with the Bourbonnais Township Park District.

Public comment:
" D. Nadeau - complimented the Board on their activities and expressed thanks for their service.

Motion was made by McClure and seconded by Allen to approve the corrected minutes of the December 19, 2005, Board Meeting. Motion approved.

Motion was made by McClure and seconded by Allen to approve the minutes of the January 4, 2006, Policy Review Committee Meeting. Motion approved.

Motion was made by Allen and seconded by McClure to approve the minutes of the January 16, 2006, Recreation/Exploration Station Committee Meeting. Motion approved.

Motion was made by Allen and seconded by McClure to approve the minutes of the January 18, 2006, Finance Committee Meeting. Motion approved.

Motion was made by Delabre and seconded by McClure to approve the minutes of the January 18, 2006, Park Committee Meeting. Motion approved.

Motion was made by McClure and seconded by Allen to approve the release of the approved closed session minutes of the meetings held on April 25, 2005, May 23, 2005, and June 27, 2005. Motion approved.

Treasurer Joines presented the bill listing for December 20, 2005 - January 23, 2006. Motion to approve bills as presented made by Allen and seconded by McClure. Roll call vote: McClure, aye; Allen, aye; and Delabre, aye. Motion approved. Joines also reported W-2 forms completed and being distributed to staff.

No RVSRA report given. McClure and LeBeau absent from RVSRA meeting.

Policy Review Committee met. No report given.

Recreation/Exploration Station Committee meeting set for February 13, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. at Recreation Station.

Finance Committee meeting set for February 22, 2006, at 5:00 p.m. at the Perry Farm House.

Staff reports presented to the Board. Complete staff reports were submitted to the Board of Commissioners and are on file and incorporated herein as a collective exhibit to said minutes.

Under Unfinished Business to report:
" Motion made by Allen and seconded by McClure to authorize the execution of the revised Manteno Intergovernmental Agreement by the Bourbonnais Township Park District Board President upon receipt of Board Attorney's approval. Roll call vote: McClure, aye; Allen, aye; and Delabre, aye. Motion approved.

Under New Business to report:
" Consensus reached by Board to change March Board meeting date from March 27, 2006, to March 29, 2006.
" Delabre deferred matter of new positions to February meeting.

The Board agenda scheduled to go into closed session for the purposes of the Board discussing matters of personnel, real property and probable litigation, pursuant to Sections 2-c-1, 2-c-5 and 2-c-11 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act. Motion by McClure with second by Allen. Roll call vote: McClure, aye; Allen, aye; and Delabre, aye. Motion approved.

The Board went into closed session at 5:39 p.m. The Board returned at 6:16 p.m. Motion was made by McClure and seconded by Allen to reconvene the Board meeting. Motion approved.

Motion to adjourn Board Meeting at 6:17 p.m. by McClure and seconded by Allen. Motion approved.

Bourbonnais Township Park District
Board of Commissioners
Board Meeting
Meeting Minutes
December 19, 2005

Commissioners Present: Vice-President McClure, LeBeau (arrived at 5:12 pm), Allen, and Hebert
Appointees Present: Joines and Woodruff
Staff Present: McGinnis, Mitchell, Dauphin, Carson and LaMore
Visitors Present: Brad McClellan, Patty Hoskins, Don Clark, Darrel Bruck, Donna Nadeau

The meeting was called to order by Vice-President McClure at 5:00 p.m. Roll call taken. Pledge recited.

Public comment:
" Brad McClellan & Patty Hoskins of Wal-Mart - presented the Bourbonnais Township Park District with a check for One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) to be used for the playground equipment and programs at the Recreation Station. Both complimented the District on the array of programs for children in the area.

Matter of Unfinished Business moved. Don Clark of National City Bank introduced and recognized for their monetary and personal contributions to both Recreation Station and Exploration Station. Certificate of Appreciation presented and thanks extended by Board to Mr. Clark.

Motion was made by Allen and seconded by Hebert to approve the minutes of the November 20, 2005, Levy Hearing. Motion approved.

Motion was made by Allen and seconded by Hebert to approve the minutes of the November 20, 2005, Board Meeting. Motion approved.

Motion was made by Allen and seconded by Hebert to approve the minutes of the December 12, 2005, Recreation/Exploration Station Committee Meeting. Motion approved.

Treasurer Joines presented the bill listing for November 28 - December 19, 2005. Motion to approve bills as presented made by Allen and seconded by Hebert. Roll call vote: McClure, aye; Hebert, aye; and Allen, aye. Motion approved.

Finance Committee meeting set for January 18, 2006, at 5 pm at Perry Farm House.
Policy Review Committee meeting set for January 4, 2006, at 5 pm at Perry Farm House.

Additional Public Comment:
" Donna Nadeau - complimented District on its work and its importance within the community. She has heard nothing but good when talking to others and urges the Board to continue its good works despite the few persons who attend meetings with only negative comments.

Recreation/Exploration Station Committee meeting set for January 16, 2006, at 4 pm at Exploration Station.
Parks Committee meeting set for January 18, 2006, at 6 pm at Perry Farm House.

Staff reports presented to the Board. Complete staff reports were submitted to the Board of Commissioners and are on file and incorporated herein as a collective exhibit to said minutes.

Carson informed Board that after a conversation with IDNR representative, Steve Gonzalez, he determined that the grant documentation may be submitted without the independent audit approval so the review may begin and it will be sent off on December 20, 2005.

Under Unfinished Business to report;
" No further report on Willowhaven.
" Woodruff gave some information on the proposed revisions to the intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Manteno. Woodruff to discuss further with LaMore. Matter deferred to next Board meeting.

Under New Business to report:
" Motion made by Allen and seconded by Hebert to approve the submitted 2006 Public Board Meeting Notice. Motion approved.
" Motion made by Hebert and seconded by LeBeau to approve the submitted 2006 Perry Farm Living History Advisory Committee Meeting Notice. Motion approved.

The Board agenda scheduled to go into closed session for the purposes of the Board discussing matters of personnel, real property and semi-annual review of closed session minutes, pursuant to Sections 2-c-1, 2-c-5 and 2-c-21 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act. Motion by Hebert with second by Allen. Roll call vote: LeBeau, aye; McClure, aye; Hebert, aye; and Allen, aye. Motion approved.

The Board went into closed session at 5:44 p.m. The Board returned at 6:10 p.m. Motion was made by Hebert and seconded by Allen to reconvene the Board meeting. Motion approved.

Motion to adjourn Board Meeting at 6:11 p.m. by Allen and seconded by Hebert. Motion approved.

Bourbonnais Township Park District
Board of Commissioners
Board Meeting
Meeting Minutes
November 28, 2005

Commissioners Present: President Delabre, McClure, Hebert, LeBeau and Allen
Appointees Present: Joines and Woodruff
Staff Present: McGinnis, Mitchell, Dauphin, Carson, Winkel and LaMore
Visitors Present: A. McCabe, G. Higgins, S. Spargur, R. Monaghan, R. Wolff, G. Trumble, W. Watt, D. Bruck, M. Michalski, K. Runyon, H. Davis, M. Hanold (several others not signed in)

The meeting was called to order by President Delabre at 5:25 p.m. Roll call taken. Pledge recited.

There was no public comment.

Mike Wolf presented information on the FY04/05 audit to the Board. Noted difference in audit records due to GASB34 reporting requirements. Complimented Treasurer Joines on the cooperative work to finalize the audit for the District.

Motion was made by McClure and seconded by Hebert to approve the FY04/05 audit as presented by Wadley & Associates. Roll call vote: Allen - aye; Hebert - aye; LeBeau - aye; McClure - aye; and Delabre - aye. Motion approved.

Motion was made by McClure and seconded by Allen to approve the corrected minutes of the October 24, 2005, Board Meeting. Motion approved.

Motion was made by McClure and seconded by LeBeau to approve the corrected minutes of the October 26, 2005, Special Board Meeting. Motion approved.

Motion was made by McClure and seconded by Allen to approve the minutes of the October 26, 2005, Finance Committee Meeting. Motion approved.

Motion was made by McClure and seconded by Allen to approve the minutes of the November 7, 2005, Recreation/Exploration Station Committee Meeting. Motion approved.

Motion was made by McClure and seconded by Allen to approve the minutes of the November 10, 2005, Special Board Meeting. Motion approved.

Motion was made by Allen and seconded by McClure to approve the corrected minutes of the November 21, 2005, Special Board Meeting. Motion approved.

Treasurer Joines presented the bill listing for October 25 - November 28, 2005. Motion to approve bills as presented made by McClure and seconded by LeBeau. Roll call vote: LeBeau, aye; Delabre, aye; Hebert, abstain; Allen, abstain; and McClure, aye. Motion approved.

RVSRA report given.

Delabre reminded members of the December meeting set for December 19, 2005.

Staff reports presented to the Board. Complete staff reports were submitted to the Board of Commissioners and are on file and incorporated herein as a collective exhibit to said minutes.

Under Unfinished Business to report.
" McGinnis reported that information is still being obtained about service pricing for park security and the need to determine the hours of operation for Whispering Willows Park.
" Motion made by McClure and seconded by Allen to approve Ordinance 05-9 for the levy. Roll call vote: Allen - aye; Hebert - aye; LeBeau - aye; McClure - aye; and Delabre - aye. Motion approved.

Under New Business to report.
" Deferred recognition of National City Bank. LaMore to prepare for December Board meeting.
" Motion was made by Hebert and seconded by LeBeau to name McClure as the Delegate and Allen as the Alternate for the IAPD/IPRA Board meeting at the January Conference. Motion approved.
" Motion was made by McClure and seconded by Allen to change the Friday operational hours at the Exploration Station effective December 30, 2005, to open at 10:00 am. Motion approved.
" Motion was made by Allen and seconded by Hebert to permit the use of alcoholic liquor on District property for a wine-tasting program. Roll call vote: Allen - aye; Hebert - aye; LeBeau - aye; McClure - nay; and Delabre - nay. Motion approved.

The Board agenda scheduled to go into closed session for the purposes of the Board discussing matters of personnel and real property, pursuant to Sections 2-c-1 and 2-c-5 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act. Motion by McClure with second by Hebert. Roll call vote: LeBeau, aye; Delabre, aye; Hebert, aye; Allen, aye; and McClure, aye. Motion approved.

The Board went into closed session at 6:02 p.m. The Board returned at 6:15 p.m. Motion was made by McClure and seconded by Allen to reconvene the Board meeting. Motion approved.

Motion was made by McClure and seconded by Hebert to offer a one-year contract of employment as Executive Director to John McGinnis. Roll call vote: Allen - aye; Hebert - aye; LeBeau - aye; McClure - aye; and Delabre - aye. Motion approved.

Motion to adjourn Board Meeting at 6:17 p.m. by Hebert and seconded by McClure. Motion approved.

Bourbonnais Township Park District
Board of Commissioners
Board Meeting
Meeting Minutes
October 24, 2005

Commissioners Present: President Delabre, LeBeau, Allen, McClure, and Hebert
Appointees Present: Joines & Woodruff
Staff Present: McGinnis, Dauphin, Carson and LaMore
Visitors Present: L. McElroy, R. Monaghan, K. Runyon, D. Bruck

The meeting was called to order by President Delabre at 5:00 p.m. Roll call taken. Pledge recited.

Public comment:
" K. Runyon - Commented that he had not received a response to the FOI request for cost accounting of programs.
" D. Bruck - commented that Board should accurately portray the correct amount requested for their levy.

Motion was made by McClure and seconded by Hebert to approve the minutes of the September 26, 2005, Board Meeting. Motion approved.

Motion was made by McClure and seconded by LeBeau to approve the minutes of the October 3, 2005, Policy Review Committee Meeting. Motion approved.

Motion was made by McClure and seconded by Allen to approve the minutes of the October 11, 2005, Policy Review Committee Meeting. Motion approved.

Motion was made by McClure and seconded by Allen to approve the minutes of the October 12, 2005, Finance Committee Meeting. Motion approved.

Motion was made by McClure and seconded by Allen to approve the minutes of the October 17, 2005, Recreation/Exploration Station Committee Meeting. Motion approved.

Treasurer Joines presented the bill listing for September 27 - October 24, 2005. Motion to approve bills as presented made by Allen and seconded by McClure. Roll call vote: LeBeau, aye; McClure, aye; Hebert, abstain; Allen, aye; and Delabre, aye. Motion approved.

Finance Committee meeting set for October 26, 2005, at 5:30 p.m. at the Perry Farm House.

RVSRA report given.

Policy Review Committee report given.

Recreation/Exploration Station Committee meeting set for November 7, 2005, at 1:00 p.m. at the Recreation Station.

Special Board Meeting set for October 26, 2005, at 5:30 p.m. at the Perry Farm House.

Staff reports presented to the Board. Complete staff reports were submitted to the Board of Commissioners and are on file and incorporated herein as a collective exhibit to said minutes.

Under Unfinished Business to report:
" McGinnis advised that Dalziel will pay for most of concrete work, but there will be an additional cost to the Bourbonnais Township Park District.
" McGinnis advised he is soon to conclude the self-evaluation report and provide to the Board within the next few days.
" Motion was made by Hebert and seconded by Allen to approve the use of the grounds on the Perry Farm Park by the ROTC for training with specific dates to be approved by staff as available. Motion approved.
" McGinnis reported that the application is on track for approval.
" No report from Dauphin or McGinnis about the Kultivators' request.
" McGinnis and Dauphin reported that they are still awaiting cost estimates for park security.

Under New Business to report.
" Motion was made by Hebert and seconded by McClure to approve the bid submitted by G&G Printing for the 2006 Recreation Guide of the Bourbonnais Township Park District. Roll call vote: Allen - aye; Hebert - aye; LeBeau - aye; McClure - aye; and Delabre - aye. Motion approved.
" Joines reported that audit is not yet complete but will be submitted to the State of Illinois Comptroller by October 31, 2005 deadline. Audit will be presented for formal approval at Board meeting in November, 2005.
" Discussion was held on the annexation ordinances. Consensus of Board members is to remain consistent with the boundaries of the Villages of Bourbonnais and Bradley.
" Motion was made by McClure and seconded by Allen to approve Ordinance 05-3 for annexation of property. Roll call vote: Allen - aye; Hebert - aye; LeBeau - nay; McClure - aye; and Delabre - aye. Motion approved.
" Motion was made by Allen and seconded by McClure to approve Ordinance 05-4 for annexation of property. Roll call vote: Allen - aye; Hebert - aye; LeBeau - nay; McClure - aye; and Delabre - aye. Motion approved.
" Motion was made by McClure and seconded by Allen to approve Ordinance 05-5 for annexation of property. Roll call vote: Allen - aye; Hebert - aye; LeBeau - nay; McClure - aye; and Delabre - aye. Motion approved.
" Motion was made by Allen and seconded by McClure to approve Ordinance 05-6 for annexation of property. Roll call vote: Allen - aye; Hebert - aye; LeBeau - nay; McClure - aye; and Delabre - aye. Motion approved.
" Motion was made by McClure and seconded by Allen to approve Ordinance 05-7 for annexation of property. Roll call vote: Allen - aye; Hebert - aye; LeBeau - nay; McClure - aye; and Delabre - aye. Motion approved.
" Motion was made by Allen and seconded by McClure to approve Ordinance 05-8 for annexation of property. Roll call vote: Allen - aye; Hebert - aye; LeBeau - nay; McClure - aye; and Delabre - aye. Motion approved.
" Motion was made by McClure and seconded by Allen to approve a tax levy exceeding 105% to capture new growth within the Bourbonnais Township Park District and to hold a Truth in Taxation hearing. Roll call vote: Allen - aye; Hebert - aye; LeBeau - nay; McClure - aye; and Delabre - aye. Motion approved.

The Board agenda scheduled to go into closed session for the purposes of the Board discussing matters of personnel and real property, pursuant to Sections 2-c-1 and 2-c-5 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act. Motion by McClure with second by Allen. Roll call vote: LeBeau, aye; McClure, aye; Hebert, aye; Allen, aye; and Delabre, aye. Motion approved.

The Board went into closed session at 5:59 p.m. The Board returned at 6:23 p.m. Motion was made by McClure and seconded by Hebert to reconvene the Board meeting. Motion approved.

Motion to adjourn Board Meeting at 6:24 p.m. by McClure and seconded by Allen. Motion approved.

Bourbonnais Township Park District
Board of Commissioners
Board Meeting
Meeting Minutes
September 26, 2005

Commissioners Present: President Delabre, LeBeau, Allen, McClure, and Hebert
Staff Present: McGinnis, Mitchell, Dauphin, Carson and LaMore
Visitors Present: T. Hebert, B. Cheffer, N. Sharp, D. Bruck, K. Runyon, C. Enright, V. Johnson, R. Wolff, R. Monaghan

The meeting was called to order by President Delabre at 5:00 p.m. Roll call taken. Pledge recited.

Public comment:
* T. Hebert - Representing Northern Mustang Corral Car Club with Bill Cheffer and wished to thank the District for the assistance and use of the grounds for their annual show and noted that they were applying to be an affiliate so they could have the show at the Perry Farm Park on a regular annual basis.
* V. Johnson - commented on the editorial that was in The Herald.
* K. Runyon - commented on an FOI he had submitted at the August, 2005, Board meeting. Delabre referred all questions on the matter to Attorney Woodruff.

Motion was made by McClure and seconded by Allen to approve the minutes of the August 22, 2005, Board Meeting. Motion approved.

Motion was made by McClure and seconded by Allen to approve the minutes of the September 7, 2005, Recreation/Exploration Station Committee Meeting. Motion approved.

Motion was made by McClure and seconded by Hebert to approve the minutes of the September 14, 2005, Special Board Meeting. Motion approved.

Motion was made by Hebert and seconded by Allen to approve the minutes of the September 14, 2005, Parks Committee Meeting. Motion approved.

Treasurer Joines presented the bill listing for August 23 - September 26, 2005. Motion to approve bills as presented made by McClure and seconded by LeBeau. Roll call vote: LeBeau, aye; McClure, aye; Hebert, abstain; Allen, abstain; and Delabre, aye. Motion approved.

Joines reported that GASB34 information was given to the auditor and the audit should be completed and ready for review and approval within the month. The Management Report is due 10/31/05 and will be completed and filed timely by Joines.

Finance Committee meeting set for October 12, 2005, at 5:30 p.m. at the Perry Farm House.

RVSRA didn't meet due to conflict and set to meet on September 27, 2005.

Policy Review Committee meeting set for October 3, 2005, at 5:00 p.m. at the Perry Farm House.

Recreation/Exploration Station Committee meeting set for October 17, 2005, at 1:00 p.m. at Recreation Station.

Staff reports presented to the Board. Complete staff reports were submitted to the Board of Commissioners and are on file and incorporated herein as a collective exhibit to said minutes.

Under Unfinished Business to report:
" McGinnis directed to send letter to Beatrice Smietanski to determine her position on trail surfacing.
" McGinnis stated he's still working on draft; up to about 30 pages; will provide to Board at next meeting.
" Was made by Allen and seconded by Hebert to approve the plan as presented with placement revision by Tyson Engineering for the all-inclusive park to be paid for by the Bradley-Bourbonnais Rotary Club. Motion approved. McGinnis stated District cost is not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00).
" Woodruff reported that our liability provider said we are covered if we allow access. ROTC is to submit dates for prior approval by the District so as to not interfere with activities. McGinnis to prepare a formal resolution for the October board meeting per directive of Board.
" McGinnis stated he spoke to Mansburger and was advised the application was on track for submission in December.

Under New Business to report.
" Woodruff reported that Bradley annexations are already within the boundaries of the Bourbonnais Township Park District.
" Board directed Woodruff and McGinnis to meet regarding annexation of parcels of land once documents are received from the Village of Bourbonnais.
" Hebert referred matter of possible veterans memorial stone by Kankakee Kultivators to the Living History Committee.
" McGinnis advised staff will get three estimates on signage but it must be in place for project completion. McClure wants to maintain consistency of District park signage. McGinnis advised sign is not separated within the budget. McGinnis to report to Board the pricing for one-sided and two-sided sign.
" Matter of parks security is referred to the Parks Committee and will be discussed at the Finance Committee meeting.

The Board agenda scheduled to go into closed session for the purposes of the Board discussing matters of personnel and real property, pursuant to Sections 2-c-1 and 2-c-5 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act. Motion by Allen with second by McClure. Roll call vote: LeBeau, aye; McClure, aye; Hebert, aye; Allen, aye; and Delabre, aye. Motion approved.

The Board went into closed session at 6:14 p.m. The Board returned at 7:09 p.m. Motion was made by McClure and seconded by LeBeau to reconvene the Board meeting. Motion approved.

Motion to adjourn Board Meeting at 7:10 p.m. by Hebert and seconded by Allen. Motion approved.

Bourbonnais Township Park District
Board of Commissioners
Board Meeting
Meeting Minutes
August 22, 2005

Commissioners Present: President Delabre, LeBeau, Allen, McClure, and Hebert
Appointees Present: Joines and Woodruff
Staff Present: McGinnis, Carson, LaMore, and Dauphin
Visitors Present: R. Hansen, D. Bruck, N. Sharp, K. Runyon, D. Bergdahl, C. Enright, L. McElroy

The meeting was called to order by President Delabre at 5:05 p.m. Roll call taken. Pledge recited.

Public comment:
" R. Hansen - commented on spending of the District.
" K. Runyon - commented on Manteno programming and information on the preschool programming.

Motion was made by McClure and seconded by Hebert to approve the corrected minutes of the July 26, 2005, Board Meeting. Motion approved.

Motion was made by McClure and seconded by LeBeau to approve the minutes of the August 3, 2005, Special Board Meeting. Motion approved.

Motion was made by Hebert and seconded by McClure to approve the minutes of the August 3, 2005, Parks Committee Meeting. Motion approved.

Motion was made by McClure and seconded by Allen to approve the minutes of the August 18, 2005, Recreation/Exploration Station Committee Meeting. Motion approved.

Treasurer Joines presented the bill listing for July 26 - August 22, 2005. Motion to approve bills as presented made by McClure and seconded by LeBeau. Roll call vote: LeBeau, aye; Delabre, aye; Hebert, abstain; Allen, abstain; and McClure, aye. Motion approved.

RVSRA report given.

Policy Review Committee meeting set for September 14, 2005, at 6:00 p.m. at the Perry Farm House for the discussion of accounting functions.

Parks Committee meeting set for September 14, 2005, at 5:00 p.m. at the Perry Farm House.

Recreation/Exploration Station Committee meeting set for September 7, 2005, at 5:00 p.m. at the Recreation Station.

Staff reports presented to the Board. Complete staff reports were submitted to the Board of Commissioners and are on file and incorporated herein as a collective exhibit to said minutes.

Under Unfinished Business to report:
" McGinnis still working on the self-evaluation project before submitting to the Board.
" McGinnis is finalizing the agreement with the Bradley-Bourbonnais Rotary for the playground equipment donation.
" ROTC will be presenting a proposal for training at the park by the end of the week.
" McGinnis distributed copies of the Intergovernmental Agreement prepared by Manteno to the Board for review.

Under New Business to report:
" Activity fees were discussed at the Recreation/Exploration Station Committee meeting. No action taken.

The Board agenda scheduled to go into closed session for the purposes of the Board discussing matter real property pursuant to Section 2-c-5 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act. Motion by LeBeau with second by Allen. Roll call vote: LeBeau, aye; Delabre, aye; Hebert, aye; Allen, aye; and McClure, aye. Motion approved.

The Board went into closed session at 5:55 p.m. The Board returned at 6:17 p.m. Motion was made by McClure and seconded by Hebert to reconvene the Board meeting. Motion approved.

Motion to adjourn Board Meeting at 6:18 p.m. by Allen and seconded by LeBeau. Motion approved.

Bourbonnais Township Park District
Board of Commissioners
Board Meeting
Meeting Minutes
July 25, 2005

Commissioners Present: President Delabre, LeBeau, Allen, McClure, and Hebert
Appointees Present: Woodruff & Joines
Staff Present: McGinnis, Mitchell, Dauphin, Carson and LaMore
Visitors Present: Sharp, Hansen, Nadeau, Bruck, Griggs, Bernard, Vacarri, Runyon

The meeting was called to order by President Delabre at 5:00 p.m. Roll call taken. Pledge recited.

Public comment:
" R. Hanson - commented on spending of the District.
" D. Bruck - commented on building acquisition and doing programs for Manteno.
" K. Runyon - commented on District spending
" D. Nadeau - complimented Board and staff on operations; questioned matter of animal found on property
" P. Vacarri - presented a concept idea for detention areas

Motion was made by McClure and seconded by Allen to approve the minutes of the June 27, 2005, Budget Hearing. Motion approved.

Motion was made by McClure and seconded by Allen to approve the corrected minutes of the June 27, 2005, Board Meeting. Motion approved.

Motion was made by McClure and seconded by LeBeau to approve the minutes of the July 5, 2005, Policy Review Committee Meeting. Motion approved.

Motion was made by Allen and seconded by Hebert to approve the minutes of the July 18, 2005, Recreation/Exploration Station Committee Meeting. Motion approved.

Treasurer Joines presented the bill listing for June 28 - July 25, 2005. Advised she would reprint the report to exclude previously approved bills. Motion to approve corrected bill listing made by McClure and seconded by Allen. Roll call vote: LeBeau, aye; McClure, aye; Hebert, abstain; Allen, aye; and Delabre, aye. Motion approved.

RVSRA report given.

Staff reports presented to the Board. Complete staff reports were submitted to the Board of Commissioners and are on file and incorporated herein as a collective exhibit to said minutes.

Recreation/Exploration Station Committee meeting set for August 17, 2005, at 4:00 p.m. at the Recreation Station.

Under Unfinished Business to report:
" Still waiting for Woodruff to advise Board.
" Motion was made by McClure and seconded by Hebert to approve the execution of an agreement accepting the donation of playground equipment and installation on the Perry Farm Park from the Bradley-Bourbonnais Rotary Club. Roll call vote: Allen - aye; Hebert - aye; LeBeau - aye; McClure - aye; and Delabre - aye. Motion approved.

Under New Business to report:
" Motion was made by Allen and seconded by McClure to approve the bid submitted by Midwest Transit for the 2002 Chevrolet Midbus at the price of Twenty-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($25,900.00). Roll call vote: Allen - aye; Hebert - aye; LeBeau - aye; McClure - aye; and Delabre - abstain. Motion approved.
" Delabre advised Allen that he would like him to provide the Board with some reporting of the activity in the future. Allen agreed to do so.
" Motion was made by McClure and seconded by Hebert to authorize a payroll adjustment for the Board Treasurer of a three percent (3%) increase retroactive to May 1, 2005, with a one percent (1%) bonus upon conclusion of the nature center and one percent (1%) bonus upon reimbursement by the State OSLAD program. Roll call vote: Allen - aye; Hebert - aye; LeBeau - aye; McClure - aye; and Delabre - aye. Motion approved.
" Motion was made by McClure and seconded by Allen to authorize a payroll adjustment for the Executive Director of a three percent (3%) increase retroactive to May 1, 2005, with a one percent (1%) bonus upon conclusion of the nature center and one percent (1%) bonus upon reimbursement by the State OSLAD program. Roll call vote: Allen - aye; Hebert - aye; LeBeau - aye; McClure - aye; and Delabre - aye. Motion approved.
" McGinnis met with Manteno representatives and they are to have their attorney prepare a draft of an Intergovernmental Agreement and submit same to the District.

The Board agenda scheduled to go into closed session for the purposes of the Board discussing matters of personnel, real property and semi-annual review of closed session minutes, pursuant to Sections 2-c-1, 2-c-5 and 2-c-21 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act. Motion by Allen with second by McClure. Roll call vote: LeBeau, aye; McClure, aye; Hebert, aye; Allen, aye; and Delabre, aye. Motion approved.

The Board went into closed session at 6:25 p.m. The Board returned at 6:56 p.m. Motion was made by McClure and seconded by Hebert to reconvene the Board meeting. Motion approved.

Motion made by McClure and seconded by Hebert to release closed session minutes from 9/27/04, 12/20/94, 4/25/05 and 6/27/05. Motion approved.

Motion to adjourn Board Meeting at 6:57 p.m. by McClure and seconded by Allen. Motion approved.

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