Kankakee Times

Bourbonnais Township Park District Board of Commissioners met May 13.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

Hollice, Amanda, Tammy, Frank, Nicole, Brittaney, Sharon, Jen, Lillian, Mike Hollice started by saying some great news. Nicole has been doing a great job by signing new dog park members. She has made special arrangements for them to meet her at Willowhaven. Jen added to the good news. She said that her & Tammy are ready for Summer Camp as far as staff is concerned. And the response from the survey they did for camp was very positive.

Nicole- Willowhaven is looking nice, park has been busy, rental meetings keeping her busy, Bio Blitz meeting scheduled as well.

Brittaney- backyard project is progressing and looks great, Kristi & her are meeting with the Bourbonnais Public Library about the story walk, they are preparing a survey for customers about what they expect when we reopen such as face masks, timed visits, etc. Kristi has put up the ABC walk along the trail.

Frank- updating phone system, sent email explaining phone system, on Wednesday he will be doing a Rec Trac update.

Mike- been busy mowing grass & working on fields.

Sharon- Lillian’s 1-year Anniversary is today!! YAY! She’s been working on summer camp commercials, wondered if we should promote registration, and the bandana order is in and they look great. Tammy did say that if camp could start, it will not start until June 15, originally it was to start June 8.

Budget- Paula is working on

Digital brochure- Sarah is working on

Hollice- stated Bolingbrook has good website on virtual programming, curb side crafts, programs, etc.

Lemont ended the year with virtual preschool. As far as graduation, maybe send out a survey to see what parents want. Shipshewana and Michigan canceled their camps for the summer.

Construction- warranty work on playground will begin soon. If you have a chance to see the museums playspace, do so.

Board Meeting is on Monday May 18, 2020 at 5:30 pm. Amanda will send out Zoom information for it. Lillian- going to take some pictures & video of the ABC walk, finishing up video from Nicole, working on newsletter. She will also be taking a few days off to move, but will be checking email.

Tammy- ACA is working on guidelines for camps, she will send it out when it is ready.

Meeting adjourned at 10:33 am.

https://www.btpd.org/images/btpd/documents/about-us/meetings-and-agendas/meetings/May%2013%202020%20Zoom%20Planning%20Meeting.pdf