Brett Davis, Chief Executive Officer of the Park District Risk Management Association (PDRMA), was present at the Board meeting to provide the Board of Commissioners with background information regarding PDRMA and its risk management and health care service that it provides for the District. Following CEO Davis answered many questions and concerns raised by the Board. They included fee and rate establishment, items eligible for coverage, terms of agreements, staffing, history of rate increases, employee salaries, etc.
Emerald Ash Borer Update
- Staff provided the Board of Commissioners with a schedule for implementation of the Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan. It is as follows:Select Ash Trees for Removal (February 18–22)
- Solicit Quotes for Ash Tree Removals (February 25–28)
- Grant Award/Rejection: Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, Reforestation Grant (Early March)
- Select Ash trees for Treatment (March 1–8)
- EAB Continuing Education (March 7th)
- Receive Quotes for Ash Tree Treatment (March 11–15)
- Begin Replacement of Removed Ash Trees (April)
- Monitor Ash Population (Summer–Fall)
Staff provided the Board of Commissioners with the Manor Park master plan and playground design detailing the steps taken to develop the plan and design the playground. The process included neighborhood survey, focus groups and stakeholder meetings. The playground is scheduled to be installed in late Spring/early summer.
Archiving Policy
The Board of Commissioner discussed and provided additional feedback regarding the Archives Policy; the Board came to a consensus to place the Archiving Policy on the March 19 regular meeting consent agenda.
