Village of Willowbrook Parks and Recreation Commission met May 2.
Here is the minutes provided by the Commission:
1. Call to Order
Chairman Cobb called the meeting to order at the hour of 7:02 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Those present at roll call were Chairman Richard Cobb, Commissioners Lorraine Grimsby, Catherine Kaczmarek, Ronald Kanaverskis, Laurie Landsman, and Doug Stetina.
Absent: Commissioners Carol Lazarski, Rene Schuurman, and at time of Roll Call, Robert Pionke.
Also present was Temporary Interim Superintendent of Parks and Recreation John Fenske.
A Quorum was Declared
3. Approval of Minutes – April 4, 2017
The Commission reviewed the April 4, 2017 minutes.
Motion: A Motion was made by Commissioner Stetina and seconded by Commissioner Landsman to approve the April 4, 2017 minutes as presented.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Chairman Cobb, Commissioners Grimsby, Kaczmarek, Kanaverskis, Landsman, and Stetina. Nays: None. Absent: Commissioners Lazarski, Pionke, and Schuurman.
Motion Declared Carried
4. Report – Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 15, 2017
Interim Superintendent Fenske advised there were approximately 350 kids in attendance. There were 25 volunteers from the Hinsdale South Key Club and National Honor Society that helped to hide eggs. Chick-fil-A brought a game and their cow mascot.
Chairman Cobb asked how the PA system worked. Interim Superintendent Fenske related that the system that was borrowed had some loose wiring but worked fine.
5. Discussion – Special Event Updates/Planning:
a. 2017 Spring Fling – May 7, 2017
Interim Superintendent Fenske stated that as of today, there are 91 participants that have signed up for the race, 68 adults and 27 children.
Interim Superintendent Fenske related that the gentleman that conducts the Movie Nights was willing to lend his old PA system for use at the race. However, he had another event on the same day. Interim Superintendent Fenske advised that he then bought a new system. The whole system cost approximately $1,000.
Note: Commissioner Pionke arrived at 7:11 p.m.
Interim Superintendent Fenske advised that there are 26 sponsors for this year’s event. To date, the event has received $8,200 in sponsorship money.
Interim Superintendent Fenske related that arrows will be painted on the street along the course to help avoid the confusion from last year’s race.
6. Visitors’ Business
None presented.
7. Communications
Commissioner Stetina questioned what the status was for Willow Pond Park. Interim Superintendent Fenske advised that it has been too wet for the contractor to start work.
Interim Superintendent Fenske related that the Grand Opening ceremony for Lake Hinsdale Park will be held on May 20, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.
The Commissioners postponed the park tour until the June meeting.
Commissioner Kanaverskis distributed information about water bottle filling stations.
Interim Superintendent Fenske advised that he received a letter from Barbara Bozak from Lake Hinsdale Tower asking about the garden plots. She was advised that there will be no garden plots in the park.
Interim Superintendent Fenske stated that he received another request from an Eagle Scout to complete a project. The recommendation was to paint the pavilion at Willow Pond Park once the construction is finished or to paint pickle ball courts at Waterford Park.
Commissioner Pionke questioned if there are any Village supported block party activities. Commissioner Pionke also suggested that the Village sponsor a community camp out.
8. Adjournment
Motion: Made by Commissioner Stetina, seconded by Commissioner Grimsby to adjourn the meeting at the hour of 7:45 p.m.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Chairman Cobb, Commissioners Grimsby, Kaczmarek, Kanaverskis, Landsman, Pionke, and Stetina. Nays: None. Absent: Commissioners Lazarski and Schuurman.
Motion Declared Carried
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