Regular Park Board
May 12, 2026
The lede
- Commissioner resignation accepted: Board accepted Commissioner Rangel’s resignation and established a process to fill the vacancy by appointment until the next election.
- Glenn Green Playground officially named: The playground will be named the “Jean Twyning Nature Playground” with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for May 28, 2026.
- New software and legal services approved: Board approved purchase of RecTrac App Software ($8,600+) and engaged Attorney Hursh for ordinance violation representation.
- Santa House acquisition: Approved intergovernmental agreement with City of Belvidere to acquire and transfer the Santa House for up to $750 in transportation costs.
- Officers re-elected: All officers retained their positions for 2026-2027.
Decisions & votes
All motions passed unanimously with roll call or voice votes:
- Approved meeting agenda, April 14 meeting minutes, and expense report (April 3 - May 7, 2026)
- Named Glenn Green Playground the “Jean Twyning Nature Playground” and authorized permanent signage
- Accepted Commissioner Rangel’s resignation and adopted Resolution No. 05-12-26 establishing board appointment process to fill vacancy
- Approved engagement agreement with Attorney Hursh of Guyer & Enichen for legal representation on ordinance violations
- Approved purchase of RecTrac App Software from Vermont Systems for $8,600 plus annual Apple Developer License fee
- Approved disposal of Round One Surplus items for 2026
- Approved de minimis land acquisition for IDOT Route 20 expansion with authorization to request 10% compensation increase (from $26,300 to $28,930); item returns to Board in June if IDOT denies increase
- Approved intergovernmental agreement with City of Belvidere for Santa House acquisition with District costs not to exceed $750 for transportation
- Re-elected slate of officers: President D. Noble, Vice President A. Nord, Secretary M. Marquardt, Treasurer G. Thacker
- Approved committee assignments: G. Thacker for Boone County Arts Council; D. Noble for Parks & Conservation
Discussion items
- Glenn Green Playground: Thacker spoke with Jean Twyning regarding the naming; ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for May 28, 2026
- Board vacancy process: Board will review applicants and appoint someone to fill Commissioner Rangel’s position until the next election
- RecTrac App Software: Cost review conducted before approval
- IDOT land acquisition: Legal counsel provided update on the de minimis acquisition
Financial / operational notes
- April 2026 Income Statement reviewed (no discussion noted)
- Expense Approval Report covered April 3 - May 7, 2026 period
- RecTrac App Software purchase: $8,600 plus annual Apple Developer License fee
- IDOT compensation for land acquisition: $26,300 (seeking increase to $28,930)
- Santa House transportation expenses capped at $750
- Staff updates included: positive feedback on 3rd base registration changes; United Way/Helping Hands event review; Ice Rink roof project update; Youth Soccer program update; Recreation Park Bus update
- Senior Recreation Survey underway
- Growth Dimensions Enterprise Zone discussion held with Pamela Lopez Fettes