Thursday, December 8, 2011

December 6, 2011 Workshop Meeting Highlights

Voucher List of Bills
The Board of Commissioners approved the voucher list of bills totaling $245,441.42 reflecting the increase of $96,785.50 for the check request to MC Building Inc.

Spring Avenue Dog Park
Recently, a petition from permitted and non-permitted users of the Spring Avenue Dog Park requesting that the Park District  fence of and gate the north entrance of to dog park.

Staff presented information regarding enclosing the entire park, which included indentifying costs, along with reasons for/against fully enclosing the dog park.

The Board of Commissioners placed this item on the Regular Meeting Agenda for the December 20th Board Meeting.

2012 Proposed Budget
The Board of Commissioners reviewed the latest modifications to the operating budget along with revisions to the Capital Fund.

Ice Grooming Equipment
The Board of Commissioners reviewed information presented by staff regarding ice grooming equipment to help improve the skating surface at Lake Ellyn.

The Board directed staff to look for possible funding sources, such as partnering with local community groups.