Regular Park Board

Apr 14, 2026

The lede

Board approved $15,000 market study for potential indoor/outdoor turf facility by Synergy Sports Charlotte, LLC
Approved multiple park improvement projects totaling approximately $227,000, including basketball, pickleball, and tennis court resurfacing at Belvidere Park and parking lot paving at Special Recreation Facility
Approved $250,000 investment in six-month CD at 3.64% interest with Midland States Bank and engaged Raymond James as placement agent for 2026 bond issuance
Approved purchase of new ball field drag equipment for $44,689 and month-to-month cleaning agreement for Special Recreation Facility
Motion to name Glenn Green playground after Jean Twyning (42-year park district employee) was withdrawn and tabled for further consideration

All motions passed unanimously (Commissioners Marquardt, Noble, Nord, and Thacker present; Rangel absent):

Approved meeting agenda and March 10, 2026 minutes
Approved expense report from March 5 to April 2, 2026
Approved Synergy Sports Charlotte, LLC market study for turf facility (not to exceed $15,000)
Approved Raymond James as placement agent for 2026 bond issuance
Approved $250,000 investment in 6-month CD at Midland States Bank (3.64% APR)
Approved purchase of ABI Force Z23SLT Ball Field Drag from TurfWerks (not to exceed $44,689)
Approved Bel Rock Asphalt Paving Inc. projects:
- Special Recreation Facility south parking lot paving ($19,000 labor + $18,035.11 materials)
- Belvidere Park basketball court resurfacing ($23,155.75 labor + $29,000 materials)
- Belvidere Park pickleball court resurfacing ($28,000 labor + $32,913.24 materials)
- Belvidere Park tennis court resurfacing ($28,777.78 labor + $48,447.18 materials)
Approved month-to-month cleaning services agreement with J&M Extreme Clean Inc. for Special Recreation Facility
Tabled: Motion to name Glenn Green playground as “Jean Twyning Nature Playground” (original motion withdrawn after discussion about considering other/larger recognition options)

Turf facility study: Discussion of available acreage and projected facility usage/community participation
Ball field drag purchase: Comparison of aging current equipment (limited use) versus new multi-use equipment capabilities
Special Recreation parking lot: General counsel reviewed and approved the project
Pickleball courts: Future expansion project discussed
Tennis courts: Board to research availability of Township recreation funding for future projects
Cleaning services: Discussed in-house staff versus outside service options
Jean Twyning playground naming: Commissioner Marquardt suggested taking more time to consider other/larger recognition options for 42 years of service; Commissioner Noble noted Twyning’s connection to Glenn Green and love for the playground
Parks & Recreation Report: Heavy rain effects on district operations; discussion of responsibility for dam upkeep

Investment strategy: $250,000 placed in 6-month CD at 3.64% annual interest; remaining funds retained in existing sweep money market account at First Mid Bank & Trust
Total approved capital expenditures: Approximately $271,689 (turf study, field drag, and court/parking resurfacing projects)
Executive Director reported on tax levy & extension, Enterprise Zone meeting, aquatics website update, Kiddie Land ribbon cutting, and Glenn Green ribbon cutting
Administrative Services Director provided conference update
Superintendent of Recreation reported on Special Recreation Supervisor hiring update
Meeting duration: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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