Regular Park Board
Feb 10, 2026
The lede
- Board approved agreements for after-school services with School District 100 and law enforcement services with the City of Belvidere for the coming year.
- Approved purchase of two 2023 Ford Rangers (up to $67,000) for fleet and fire panel upgrade at Administration Office (up to $33,620).
- Executive Director received a 4.5% performance increase to $127,111.82 annually, retroactive to January 1, 2026.
- Board approved farm lease agreement for Belvidere Park Farm for $3,825 (March-November 2026).
Decisions & votes
All motions passed unanimously with all five commissioners present:
- Approved meeting agenda and January 13, 2026 minutes
- Approved expense report from January 9 to February 5, 2026
- Resolution 02-10-2026A: Authorized agreement with Belvidere Community Unit School District No. 100 for after-school services for school year 2026-2027
- Resolution 02-10-2026B: Authorized Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Belvidere for law enforcement services
- Approved purchase of two 2023 Ford Rangers from Hamblock Ford (not to exceed $67,000)
- Approved fire panel upgrade at Administration Building using Pro Com Systems (not to exceed $33,620 for analog to digital conversion)
- Approved farm lease with Grant Anderson for Farm #2403 Tract 7767 for $3,825 (March 1-November 30, 2026, with 50% payments due May 1 and December 1)
- Approved 4.5% performance increase for Executive Director ($5,223.82 annual increase to $127,111.82 total, retroactive to January 1, 2026)
- Approved but did not release closed session minutes dated August 12, 2025
Discussion items
- Grant updates from Northwest Realtor’s Association and DCEO Funding (Executive Director report)
- Rental deposit update (Administrative Service report)
- Doty building permit update and roof material update (Parks & Recreation report)
- Sweetheart Dance review (Superintendent of Recreation report)
- Current fleet discussed in context of Ford Ranger purchase
- Fire panel upgrade from analog to digital system discussed
- Boone County Clerk Amy Ohlsen provided introduction to the Board
Financial / operational notes
- Reviewed January 2026 Income Statement
- Expense approval report covered period from January 9 to February 5, 2026
- Farm lease payment structure: 50% due May 1, 2026 and 50% due December 1, 2026
- Two significant capital purchases: Ford Rangers ($67,000) and fire alarm panel upgrade ($33,620)
- Meeting location: Baltic Mill, 920 W. Lincoln Avenue
- Closed session conducted from 5:33 p.m. to 6:28 p.m. for discussion of closed session minutes and personnel matters
- Meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m.