Hello Everyone- I know it has been a long time since I have posted. I hope you have been following the Glen Ellyn Park District Board over at our official board blog. All of our meeting notices, packets, video and highlights are posted over there.
The Park District recently hired Conversation Design Forum and Farr Associates to create a master plan for Lake Ellyn Park. They will be conducting interviews and sending out questionnaires to users and stakeholders and then hosting several public forums. Please look for the dates soon- we'd love to get your thoughts on the future of Lake Ellyn and the Boathouse.
Right now our architect is requesting old photos of the boathouse. We have some great resources from the GE Historical Society, our archives and old newspapers, but not a lot of photos. We are looking for photos prior to 1990- the older the better! We are particularly looking for photos of the interior of the boathouse- we don't have any old ones!
Do you have any old photos from events in the boathouse? Prom pictures on the dock? Christmas parties inside? Ice skating with the boathouse in the background?
Please email me if you have any photos- we can scan them and get the originals back to you. Thanks!
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Monday, December 19, 2011
ASFC Roof, 2012 Budget, Dog Park Fence for last 2011 Meeting
At the December 20, 2011 regular board meeting, the Board will discuss the ongoing problems with the roof at the Ackerman Sports and Fitness Center and a plan to permanently fix the roof.
The Board will also vote on the finalized 2012 budget. The Board 2012 budget has a balanced operating budget, per the Board's request earlier in the budget process. The 2012 budget includes additional funds for field maintenance for the many park district sports, funds to upgrade the bathrooms at Sunset pool, funds for equipment to broadcast all park district meetings, and funds to install paths in natural areas and restore the oak savannah at Maryknoll Park. The budget also includes funds to replace the playground at Glen Ellyn Manor Park and repair the roof at Ackerman.
The Board will also vote on a proposal to completely enclose the dog park at the Spring Avenue Recreation Park and install a card swipe system for member to access the park.
For more information, please see the agenda and packet online here.
To receive email notice of all park district meetings, Board news and meeting highlights, click here and enter your email address in the box at the top right of the page.
Glen Ellyn Park District board meetings are always open to the public and are held in the board room at the Spring Avenue Recreation Center at 7:00 p.m. Please join us!
The Board will also vote on the finalized 2012 budget. The Board 2012 budget has a balanced operating budget, per the Board's request earlier in the budget process. The 2012 budget includes additional funds for field maintenance for the many park district sports, funds to upgrade the bathrooms at Sunset pool, funds for equipment to broadcast all park district meetings, and funds to install paths in natural areas and restore the oak savannah at Maryknoll Park. The budget also includes funds to replace the playground at Glen Ellyn Manor Park and repair the roof at Ackerman.
The Board will also vote on a proposal to completely enclose the dog park at the Spring Avenue Recreation Park and install a card swipe system for member to access the park.
For more information, please see the agenda and packet online here.
To receive email notice of all park district meetings, Board news and meeting highlights, click here and enter your email address in the box at the top right of the page.
Glen Ellyn Park District board meetings are always open to the public and are held in the board room at the Spring Avenue Recreation Center at 7:00 p.m. Please join us!
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Used Toy Drive for Children in Rwanda
This is a departure from my usual park-district-only posts, but it is for a good cause!
Forest Glen Brownie Troop 42107 is collecting used toys for children in Rwanda. All donations will be sent to the Aspire Rwanda NGO that runs a woman’s shelter in Kigali, Rwanda. Toys and pencils will be distributed to the children at the shelter and to a network of schools in rural Rwanda affiliated with Aspire Rwanda.
Because of the difficult conditions in Rwanda and the expense in shipping to Africa,we are collecting only these items:
Look for the Toys for Rwanda donation box:
Rwanda Toy Drive
Forest Glen Brownie Troop 42107 is collecting used toys for children in Rwanda. All donations will be sent to the Aspire Rwanda NGO that runs a woman’s shelter in Kigali, Rwanda. Toys and pencils will be distributed to the children at the shelter and to a network of schools in rural Rwanda affiliated with Aspire Rwanda.
Because of the difficult conditions in Rwanda and the expense in shipping to Africa,we are collecting only these items:
- Duplo blocks
- Small plastic animals (like Zoo Tube animals)
- Polly-Pocket size dolls (no extra accessories please!)
- Small action figures (no extra accessories please!)
- Matchbox cars
- Little People people/animals
- Tennis balls
- Pencils
- Small pencil sharpeners (no battery-operated please!)
- Matching/Memory games
Please drop off your donation by January 4, 2012.
Look for the Toys for Rwanda donation box:
- At St. Mark’s Church in the narthex or church office
- At the Creech Home, 697 Saint Charles Road, at the back door
- If you have children at Forest Glen School, they can drop off toys in the box in the library.
We would also like to purchase ultra-durable soccer balls for the children. If you are interested in sponsoring a $19 soccer ball, please contact Melissa Creech at m.creech.gepd@gmail.com. Thank you!
Thursday, November 10, 2011
NEW GEPD Official Board Blog
In a move to increase transparency at the Glen Ellyn Park District, the Board of Commissioners has created a blog with an RSS feed that allows the public to subscribe and receive regular updates on board business.
The blog will contain meeting notices, links to agendas, packets and minutes, and highlights of meetings posted soon after each meeting. Material that is distributed during the meeting that was not in the packet, and presentations that were made in the meeting will also be available at the board blog.
Visit the blog and enter your email address in the box at the top right corner to receive regular updates about the GEPD Board.
In addition to having its own unique address, the blog is also embedded on the Park District Website. People looking for it on the Park District Website can find it under the board & staff drop-down menu on the home page. The GEPD Board Blog is maintained and written by GEPD staff.
A board priority, the blog is the first step in increasing transparency. Efforts will continue in 2012 when public meetings begin streaming live and are available later on demand on the Park District Website.
The blog will contain meeting notices, links to agendas, packets and minutes, and highlights of meetings posted soon after each meeting. Material that is distributed during the meeting that was not in the packet, and presentations that were made in the meeting will also be available at the board blog.
Visit the blog and enter your email address in the box at the top right corner to receive regular updates about the GEPD Board.
In addition to having its own unique address, the blog is also embedded on the Park District Website. People looking for it on the Park District Website can find it under the board & staff drop-down menu on the home page. The GEPD Board Blog is maintained and written by GEPD staff.
A board priority, the blog is the first step in increasing transparency. Efforts will continue in 2012 when public meetings begin streaming live and are available later on demand on the Park District Website.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Board Selects New Executive Director
The Glen Ellyn Park District Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce David Harris as the new Executive Director of the Glen Ellyn Park District. Harris is currently the director of the Butterfield Park District and is a 19-year resident of Glen Ellyn. Harris is expected to start on September 7, 2011."Dave Harris is an experienced leader who understands Glen Ellyn. I am confident that he has the skills, experience and determination to guide the Park District in improving fiscal discipline, maintenance of our parks and facilities, and customer service. I am thrilled to have Dave on board," said Melissa Creech, Glen Ellyn Park District Board President.
Harris has over twenty years of experience in park districts, much of which he spent at the Park District of Highland Park. There he launched a profitable new recreation and fitness center similar to the Ackerman Sports and Fitness Center and managed a nature center, golf course, pools, water park and an indoor ice rink. Additionally, Harris has significant experience in all other areas within the Parks and Recreation industry including parks maintenance, athletics, fundraising and community relations.
"I am honored and excited to be appointed the next executive director for the Glen Ellyn Park District. As a 19 year resident of Glen Ellyn, my wife, two daughters and I have utilized and enjoyed District programs, facilities and parks over the years. Along with my professional experience, my personal insight and knowledge of the community will provide a foundation to enable me to lead and provide direction for the Park District. To be able to serve the community that has provided so many opportunities for my family and me is tremendous and I cannot wait to get started," said Harris.
The Board approved the 18-month contract with a salary of $117,000 at the July 7, 2011 board meeting. Harris replaces Cory Atwell, who retired in January after 16 years as executive director of the Glen Ellyn Park District.
"Dave Harris understands the importance of listening to the community we serve. I am convinced that he will be able to take our customer service to the next level and make our Park District even better," said Gary Mayo, Glen Ellyn Park District Commissioner.
The Glen Ellyn Park District Executive Director is responsible for the daily operations for the district, which serves 35,000 residents and has a staff of 31 full-time employees and 500 part-time employees. Harris was selected from a pool of over 50 candidates who responded to the Glen Ellyn Park District's national search for a new director through the search firm Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
July 9 Meeting: New Director
The agenda and packet for the Glen Ellyn Park District July 9, 2011 meeting are online. This is a workshop meeting. We usually don't meet on Thursdays, but have a different schedule this week because of the July 4th holiday.
We're looking forward to announcing our new executive director at this meeting and approving the contract. Also on the agenda is the new Finance Committee bylaws and members and a discussion about ways to make the park district more transparent.
Glen Ellyn Park District board meetings are always open to the public and are held in the board room at the Spring Avenue Recreation Center at 7:00 p.m. Please join us!
We're looking forward to announcing our new executive director at this meeting and approving the contract. Also on the agenda is the new Finance Committee bylaws and members and a discussion about ways to make the park district more transparent.
Glen Ellyn Park District board meetings are always open to the public and are held in the board room at the Spring Avenue Recreation Center at 7:00 p.m. Please join us!
Thursday, June 2, 2011
GEPD Takes Action to Resolve Roof Issues at Ackerman
The Glen Ellyn Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on June 1 to discuss the ongoing problems with the leaky roof at the Ackerman Sports and Fitness Center. Below is the text of the press release that was issued today:
The Glen Ellyn Park District Board of Commissioners has taken special action to resolve roof issues at the Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center at a special meeting Wednesday, June 1. This includes a motion directing staff to take the necessary steps to terminate the contracts of T.A. Bowman Constructors LLC, Professional Building Services and Ollmann Ernest Architects.
The board cited breach of contract as the reason for its action. Board members have directed staff to initiate a contract with Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. to provide supplemental design and bid documents for roof remediation.
It is the Board’s hope that these actions will enable the park district to resolve the ongoing roof leak issues at the Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center. The Glen Ellyn Park District appreciates the patience of the numerous facility participants and its constituents during this process.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Citizens' Advisory Committee Members Sought
from the Glen Ellyn Park District press release:
The Glen Ellyn Park District Board has approved the formation of a citizens' advisory committee to review all aspects of the District's finances, and develop a long-range financial plan to help guide the Board's future decision making. The Board is looking for volunteers who would be willing to serve on this committee.
Applicants must be residents of the Glen Ellyn Park District and willing to devote several hours per month for a minimum of one year.
Interested community members should submit a resume to Nick Cinquegrani, Glen Ellyn Park District, 185 Spring Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137.
Preference will be given to applicants with a background in finance and accounting. Expertise/ experience in municipal accounting is a plus.
Deadline for applications is May 31, 2011, and interviews will be scheduled in June.
Applicants must be residents of the Glen Ellyn Park District and willing to devote several hours per month for a minimum of one year.
Interested community members should submit a resume to Nick Cinquegrani, Glen Ellyn Park District, 185 Spring Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137.
Preference will be given to applicants with a background in finance and accounting. Expertise/ experience in municipal accounting is a plus.
Deadline for applications is May 31, 2011, and interviews will be scheduled in June.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Board approves new interim director
The Glen Ellyn Park District Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on May 11 to approve a new interim director. The TribLocal story below is a nice summary of the meeting:
Retired Lombard parks director to take over in Glen Ellyn
Retired Lombard parks director to take over in Glen Ellyn
A retired parks director has temporarily taken the helm of the Glen Ellyn Park District and likely will remain in place through July when a new executive director is expected to be hired.
During a special meeting Wednesday, the Glen Ellyn Park Board agreed to bring on Mike Fugiel, the former executive director of the Lombard Park District. He will work part-time for $1,600 a week, said Park Board President Melissa Creech.
Fugiel was with the Lombard Park District for a decade before retiring in 2007.
The position of executive director has been vacant for several months following the resignation of Corey Atwell. Superintendent of Recreation Kathleen Esposito and Superintendent of Parks Dave Scarmardo have been serving as co-interim directors.
However, with the busy season now in full-swing, Creech said the board agreed to contract out the position to a separate employee.
“It is the busy season, and they have full-time jobs with lots of responsibilities key to keeping the parks and recreation departments running,” she said.
Fugiel, who officially took over the position Thursday, has been hired through the park district’s search firm Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates. Because he is not a direct employee of Glen Ellyn, he will not collect benefits, Creech said.
She added the park board will begin conducting interviews in June with potential candidates to permanently take over as executive director.
Commissioners would like to have a new person in place by August, although that could change depending on notice periods and availability.
“It all depends on the executive search process,” Creech said.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
New Commissioner swearing-in delayed
Commissioner Ron Aubrey refused to allow newly-elected commissioners to take the Oath of Office at the May 3, 2011 Glen Ellyn Park District Board meeting. Kathy Cornell, Gary Mayo and Richard Dunn were set to be sworn in and assume their roles as commissioners at the beginning of the meeting when Aubrey objected. Aubrey claimed that the old Board was required to certify the election results and because this had not been done the new commissioners could not be seated.
When I made a motion to certify the election results Aubrey then claimed that the Board could not certify the election results at the meeting because it was not on the agenda. Agenda item number seven, "Oath of Office- Inauguration of Commissioners" clearly showed the Board's intent to seat the duly elected commissioners. Commissioners Creech, Kinzler, Nephew and Dallman voted to certify the election; Commissioner Aubrey voted no. After further disagreement from Aubrey, I then made a motion to administer the Oath of Office to the new commissioners. Commissioners Creech, Kinzler, Nephew and Dallman voted to administer the Oath of Office; Commissioner Aubrey voted no.
After a 25-minute delay, Commissioners Cornell, Mayo and Dunn were sworn in and seated.
The DuPage Election Commission confirmed today that the park district board does not need to take any action on their canvass results or certify the election in any way. It is stated in the state statute 10ILCS 5/22-17.
When I made a motion to certify the election results Aubrey then claimed that the Board could not certify the election results at the meeting because it was not on the agenda. Agenda item number seven, "Oath of Office- Inauguration of Commissioners" clearly showed the Board's intent to seat the duly elected commissioners. Commissioners Creech, Kinzler, Nephew and Dallman voted to certify the election; Commissioner Aubrey voted no. After further disagreement from Aubrey, I then made a motion to administer the Oath of Office to the new commissioners. Commissioners Creech, Kinzler, Nephew and Dallman voted to administer the Oath of Office; Commissioner Aubrey voted no.
After a 25-minute delay, Commissioners Cornell, Mayo and Dunn were sworn in and seated.
The DuPage Election Commission confirmed today that the park district board does not need to take any action on their canvass results or certify the election in any way. It is stated in the state statute 10ILCS 5/22-17.
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