City of Palos Heights Recreation Committee met Dec. 14.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Key called the regular meeting of the Recreation Committee to order at 7:08 p.m. at the Palos Heights City Hall, 7607 W. College Drive. In attendance were Chairman Key, Alderman Bylut, Alderman Begley, Alderman Clifford, Director of Parks and Recreation Matt Fairbanks, and Recording Secretary Lauren Koszola.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Key moved to approve the minutes of the November 9, 2021 meeting as written, seconded by Alderman Bylut. On a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT – None
LAKE KATHERINE REPORT
Chairman Key provided the Lake Katherine update:
• Trinity Student Organizational Consulting class gave a presentation as part of them consultation of Lake Katherine Operations offing insight to expand and diversify revenue streams.
• New Windows have been installed in the auditorium. This will help market the space.
• Public works doing the chipping.
• Owl prowl happened where participants joined Lake Katherine staff to look for owls and have a camp fire.
• Bird Hike was a guided tour looking for fall birds around the lake.
• Holiday Hayride was at full capacity both trips. The hayride went around old Palos and participants did crafts back at the nature center.
• Candle making program, wreath making program was a success.
• Education programs: Junior Explorers had Gingerbread and Foxes with 7 participants. Busy Beavers with 10 participants. After School Programs offered where Graham Cracker Challenge with 5 participants.
PARKS & RECREATION REPORT
Director of Parks and Recreation Matt Fairbanks, provided the Parks & Recreation update:
• Misty Meadows- Director Fairbanks was notified by the IOC that we are not allowed to use the Olympic rings in the design for the park. However, we are able to us the Team USA logo. Director Fairbanks spoke with Kendall and Michael at the end of November to discuss the park. Some of the ideas they were thinking about the Dream Big Archway when you walk up to the park and put the Team USA Logo on there instead of the rings. Swing bench can have signage to recognition of the Schofield Family Foundation. Kendall was looking to have a plaque about her career and short bio. She is going to work on the that and give an update to Director Fairbanks. Both Michael and Kendall thought it would be nice to get their handprints in the concreate. These suggestions and items were discussed with JSD and Lori and they did state there may be additional fees. The equipment was offered and should arrive in early march.
• Ice Rink- The Ice Rink was assembled the week of Dec 6th. A new liner was purchased due to damage from improper use during last year’s season. Picnic table have been brought out, signage is up and a pathway from the parking lot to the rink has been laid down. Staff will promote the Ice Rink on the website, social media and the marquee.
• CAPRA Update- Staff has not received a confirmation email when our onsite or virtual visit will take place in 2022. We continue to move forward on completion of the required standards. Joe and Matt will begin to meet every Friday to work on creating the final document and uploading the proper information to the CAPRA website.
NEW BUSINESS
a. Motion to approve A101-2017 form of agreement between the City of Palos Heights and George’s Landscaping INC. for the Misty Meadows Park project in the amount of $241,950.00. The agreement will be used in conjunction with the A101–2017, Exhibit A, Insurance and Bonds.
Alderman Key motioned to motion to approve A101-2017 form of agreement between the City of Palos Heights and George’s Landscaping INC. for the Misty Meadows Park project in the amount of $241,950.00. The agreement Alderman Bylut seconded the motion. On a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. – AGENDA
b. Motion to approve A201-2017 General Conditions of the contract for construction between the City of Palos Heights and George’s Landscaping INC. for the Misty Meadows Park project.
Alderman Key motioned to approve A201-2017 General Conditions of the contract for construction between the City of Palos Heights and George’s Landscaping INC. for the Misty Meadows Park project. Alderman Begley seconded the motion. On a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. – AGENDA
c. Motion to approve a request of approval to draft an ordinance to sell on i-Bid and / or trade-in the 2007 Ford Explorer, VIN 1FMEU73E87UA63632 in the amount of $500.00.
Alderman Key motioned to a request of approval to draft an ordinance to sell on i-Bid and / or trade in the 2007 Ford Explorer, VIN 1FMEU73E87UA63632 in the amount of $500.00. Alderman Bylut seconded the motion. On a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. – AGENDA
d. Motion to approve the purchase of a replacement vehicle for the Recreation Department through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative from Currie Motors Commercial Center in the amount of $37,402.00.
Alderman Key motioned to approve the purchase of a replacement vehicle for the Recreation Department through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative from Currie Motors Commercial Center in the amount of $37,402.00. Alderman Begley seconded the motion. On a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously. – AGENDA
e. Motion to approve hours of operation for the Recreation Center beginning Saturday, January 1, 2022 – Saturday, December 31, 2022.
Alderman Key motioned approve hours of operation for the Recreation Center beginning Saturday, January 1, 2022 – Saturday, December 31, 2022. Alderman Clifford seconded the motion. On a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
f. Motion to approve agreement between the City and Power Softball for the addition of a scoreboard on Power Field #1 in Community Park. Alderman Key motioned to agreement between the City and Power Softball for the addition of a scoreboard on Power Field #1 in Community Park. Alderman Begley seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, the motion passed as follows: – AGENDA VOTE: 4
AYES: 2 Key, Begley
NAYS: 2 Bylut, Clifford
ABSENT: 0
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion was held about the Recreation Advisory Board and the process between Recreation Committee and the Recreation Advisory Board.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman Key moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Alderman Begley. All in favor.
Meeting adjourned at 7:50p.m.
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