Oswegoland Park District Board Committee of the Whole met Sept. 14.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
The Oswegoland Park District Board of Park Commissioners met on the above date at Prairie Point, 313 E. Washington Street, Oswego, Illinois.
CONVENING THE MEETING
President Krahn called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the Secretary called the roll. Commissioners Ijams, Krahn, and McCallough were physically present. Commissioners Behrens and Tartol were absent.
Staff in attendance included: Rich Zielke and Cindy Benson.
Guests in attendance included: John Bochantine, Frank Carney, Norma Leicalorto, Maria Helgeson, Frances Helgeson, Roseaf Sharon DeVos, Shawn DeVos, and Chris Helgeson.
Announcements and Changes to the Agenda
None
COMMUNICATIONS
Recognition of Visitors Resident Frank Carney addressed the Board inquiring why the Park District gave the Pfund Property to the Township. President Krahn responded that the Township contacted the District to inquire if they would be interested in donating this property to the Township to expand their adjoining cemetery. Because the District had no future park development plans for this property, the District agreed to donate this property to the Township. Krahn continued by saying that the Board has made it clear that if this property does not work out for the Township, the District would be happy to take this property back.
Maria Helgeson asked if the District would consider putting a path through to Stonegate Park. The Board responded that they would be willing to look into this.
Residents Frank Carney, Norma Leicalorto, Maria Helgeson, Frances Helgeson, and Roseaf Sharon DeVos shared their concerns regarding the fence the Township put up, noting the removal of trees to install this fence, the fence now making the walk through path no longer accessible for the neighbors, the concern for the safety of kids as kids are jumping over this fence, part of the fenced in area being used for dumping, and the ability to now hear traffic since trees were cut down. As a community, these residents do not feel as though their opinions and needs were taken into consideration in the transfer of this property.
Krahn confirmed that he will he will go visit this property and hopes the District can work with everyone on this to find a reasonable solution to address these concerns.
Residents Frank Carney, Norma Leicalorto, Maria Helgeson, Frances Helgeson, Roseaf Sharon DeVos, Shawn DeVos, and Chris Helgeson left the meeting at 6:24 p.m. Commissioner Tartol arrived at 6:24 p.m.
Resident John Bochantine addressed the Board regarding Bartlett Lake and the depth of this lake being low. Bochantine stated that about a year ago the Village took the restrictor plate off the lake and as a result the water level dropped causing concern. The Village did replace the restrictor plate, but not correctly. Therefore, the water level is dropping and the land is starting to infringe into the lake. Bochantine asked the Board to contact the Village to address the need to raise the water level of the lake. Zielke confirmed he will contact the Village regarding this.
Bochantine also added that the District’s new playground has been a huge hit and is very nice. Bochantine left the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Written Correspondence
None
CONSENT AGENDA President Krahn listed items on the Consent Agenda as follows:
- Approval of minutes of the regular Board meeting on August 17 2017.
Commissioner Ijams made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tartol.
Roll Call: Ayes Commissioners Ijams, Tartol, Krahn, and McCallough
Nays 0
Abstain 0
Absent Commissioner Behrens
ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
The meeting was adjourned to Executive Session at 6:34 p.m. following a motion made by Commissioner McCallough and seconded by Commissioner Ijams for the following reasons:
Personnel – The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act Land Acquisition - The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired, pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) of the Open Meetings Act
Roll Call: Ayes Commissioners Tartol, Ijams, Krahn, and McCallough
Nays 0
Abstain 0
Absent Commissioner Behrens
RECONVENE FOR ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
The meeting was reconvened at 8:12 p.m.
COMMITTEE BUSINESS
None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m. following a motion made by Commissioner Behrens and seconded by Commissioner Tartol.
Roll Call: Ayes Commissioners Behrens, Tartol, Ijams, Krahn, and McCallough
Nays 0
Abstain 0
Absent 0
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