Recognition of St. Petronille School Volunteerism at Churchill Park
The Board of Commissioners recognized St.
Petronille for their volunteerism at Churchill Park over the past four years,
with nearly 300 students, parents and teachers assisting with the restoration
of several acres within Churchill Park.
2012
Community Attitude and Interest Survey Final Report
Mr. Ron Vine of Leisure Vision presented the
Board of Commissioners with final results and analysis of the Community
Attitude and Interest Survey that was conducted in August, 2012.
The report can be viewed at http://gepark.org/boa_surveys.html.
Natural
Areas Update
Naturalist Renae Frigo presented the Board of
Commissioners with an overview of ecological restoration, what is required to
maintain the Park District’s natural areas, and an update of efforts undertaken
within the Glen Ellyn Park District over the past three years. Following
Renae’s presentation, Tina Koral, Tina Koral Gardens, presented conceptual
plans regarding garden-based educational enhancements at Churchill Park.
Dog Park
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Staff presented the ‘Poo Free Park’ program,
which is a privately owned company that supplies dog waste bags to
municipalities free of charge. In return the company gets the opportunity to
sell advertising on the dispenser. Sponsors for this program are secured by Poo
Free Parks and the Park District has full veto rights on all sponsors and their
message before they are allowed to be place in any parks.
The Board of Commissioners came to a consensus
to place this item on the December 18th Regular Meeting agenda for
Board approval.
2013
Budget Discussion
The Board of Commissioners reviewed the
complete revised 2013 budget, and provided staff with minor changes that will
be incorporated into the final revision of the 2013 budget. The budget will be
included on the December 18th Regular Meeting agenda for Board
approval.
