NORTHFIELD PARK DISTRICT BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS MONTHLY MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2018

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1 NORTHFIELD PARK DISTRICT BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS MONTHLY MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 22,

2 NORTHFIELD PARK DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2018 NORTHFIELD COMMUNITY CENTER BOARD ROOM 6:30 PM AGENDA 1. Roll Call 2. Approval / Additions to Agenda 3. Audience Comments 4. Correspondence 5. Director s Report a Tax Levy Recommendation b Tax Levy Resolution c. Informational Items 6. Consent Agenda a. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes 9/24/18 b. Approval of Cash Expenditures for Month of September 2018 (copy for review will be available at the meeting). 7. Agency Reports 8. Adjournment a. Finance b. Recreation / Park Grounds and Facilities Persons with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the Park District s Administrative Office, 401 Wagner Road, Northfield, IL Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Telephone number ; Fax number Access for the hearing impaired is through Illinois Relay Services at ; requests for a qualified interpreter require five (5) working days advance notice. 2

3 CORRESPONDENCE 3

4 DIRECTOR S REPORT 4

5 To: From: Subject: Park Board of Commissioners George Alexoff 2018 Tax Levy Date: October 18, 2018 Proposed 2018 Levy Recommendation Staff is recommending to levy an overall 4.9 % increase over the actual 2017 extension. Staff estimates that the actual increase over the 2017 extension will be 3.6%. The reason for the difference in percentages is that staff has over-estimated the proposed levy to capture any new property (or growth) in the EAV which has been the District philosophy for many years. Special Hearing on Tax Levy The District is required to advertise and hold a special meeting to allow residents an opportunity to ask questions regarding the proposed tax levy if the levy is 105% greater than the 2017 extension. The 2018 recommended levy will also capture a property growth of $6,000,000; last year the growth was 3.2K. Based on this information staff feels that there is no need to request a larger percentage increase over the 2017 tax extension for levy year If the board agrees, no special hearing is required for Approval Process for the 2018 Tax Levy The approval of the 2018 tax levy cannot take place less than 20 days from the approval of the tax levy resolution. If the levy resolution is approved at October 22, 2018 board meeting, the District will need to pass the final tax levy document at the November 26, Regular Board Meeting. 5

6 NORTHFIELD PARK DISTRICT TRUTH IN TAXATION LAW RESOLUTION # RESOLVED, by the Board of Park Commissioners of the Northfield Park District, Cook County, Illinois ( Park District ) that, based upon the most recently ascertainable information, the following determinations are hereby made in accordance with the Truth in Taxation Law : 1. The amount of real estate taxes, exclusive of election costs, public building commission leases and debt service levies, extended by the Park District, plus any amount abated by the Park District before extension, upon the final 2017 real estate tax levy of the Park District (2018 tax bill) is $1,123, The amount of real estate taxes, exclusive of election costs, public building commission leases and debt service levies, proposed to be levied by the Park District for 2018 (2019 tax bill) is $1,178, Based on the foregoing, the estimated percentage increase in the proposed 2018 aggregate levy over the amount of real estate taxes extended upon the final 2017 aggregate levy is 4.9 %, and that, accordingly, no public hearing or publication is required under the Truth in Taxation Law. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Passed this 22 day October Attested and Filed this 22nd day October, Steve Bickford, President President, Board of Park Commissioners George Alexoff, Secretary Secretary, Board of Park Commissioners 6

7 To: From: Subject: Park Board of Commissioners George Alexoff Monthly Informational Items Date: October 18, 2018 School / Park Meeting The next meeting is scheduled for November 7th. If you have any additions please let Commissioner O Grady or I know. Middlefork School Improvement Update Staff has been provided a bit more information on the improvements and the effects it may have on the 2019 Summer Camp. We will share alternatives staff has been looking into. Noise Ordinance Update The Village Planning and Zoning Board will discuss the proposed ordinance at the January 2019 meeting. Staff will provide a verbal update at the meeting. November / December Meeting Dates November 26 th December 10 th 7

8 CONSENT AGENDA 8

9 NORTHFIELD PARK DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2018 NORTHFIELD COMMUNITY CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM 6:30 PM The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. and a roll call was taken. Present: Commissioners Bickford, Knight, O Grady, Zieziula Also present staff members: Alexoff, Guillen, Reuter Absent: Commissioners: Klein, Bramlage, Beil and Treasurer Morrell Approval / Additions to Agenda None Audience Comments Resident, Bridget Kennedy Correspondence None Director s Report a. Pickle Ball Pickle courts have become increasingly popular. Staff is looking into ways to make it work more smoothly for everyone. Staff will be instituting an online reservation system in b. Youth Basketball Director Alexoff gave a brief history of the program. A lot of different things have been happening and changing throughout the years. Jim Reuter explained that we did not receive enough interest to run a Panther team this year. Moving forward staff is committed to providing assistance to residents in finding the right basketball program. c. Informational Items School - Park Meeting- The group discussed the construction project of Middle Fork. The construction project directly impacts our summer camp. School is willing to work with staff as best they can to limit the impact. Village Meeting President Bickford provided the board with an update on the Village Board Meeting. The Village is working to develop a new noise ordinance. The trustees asked the Park District how the draft ordinance would affect its operations and encouraged the district to provide input for the Zoning Board Meeting. President Bickford mentioned that he will be attending the Village Comprehensive plan meeting that is taking place tomorrow. The OSLAD Grant is completed and will be submitted on September 30,

10 Consent Agenda a. Approval of Cash Expenditures for Month of August 2018 (copy for review will be available at the meeting). b. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes 8/31/18 Commissioner Bickford made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner O Grady seconded the motion. A roll vote call was made. Voting Aye: Commissioners: Bickford, Knight, O Grady, Zieziula, Voting Nay: Commissioners: None Absent: Commissioner: Klein, Bramlage, Beil Abstain: Commissioners: None Motion passed 7:23 Bridget Kennedy left Agency Reports a. Finance Director Alexoff reviewed the September financials and reported that we are tracking as expected. b. Recreation / Park Grounds and Facility Jim Reuter highlighted some items from the recreation report as follows: Before and after school rec are going very strong. First day of fall classes was today Birthday parties continue well Fitness has around 300 members Offering more fitness classes than ever Community Center rentals continue to do well Willow Park is more busy than ever Clarkson Lodge rentals continue to grow State Fair/Rib Fest was another success ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Bickford made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:34pm. Commissioner Knight seconded the motion. A roll vote call was made Voting Aye: Commissioners: Bickford, Knight, O Grady, Zieziula, Voting Nay: Commissioners: None Absent: Commissioner: Klein, Bramlage, and Beil Abstain: Commissioners: None Motion passed 10

11 AGENCY REPORTS 11

12 10/11/ :35 PM REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR NORTHFIELD PARK DISTRICT Page 1/8 User: XGUILLEN : DB: Northfield Park PERIOD ENDING 09/30/2018 FUND ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION Fund 01 - CORPORATE FUND Revenues TAXES BANK INTEREST NSSRA REIMBURSEMENT MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE ALL FUNDS 09/30/ , /30/ , BUDGET YEAR-TO-DATE THRU 09/30/18 278, AMENDED BUDGET 690,00 1,10 7, ,50 YTD VARIANCE ACTUAL/BUDGET 51, , , , , , Expenditures FT SALARIES PT SALARIES HEALTH INSURANCE GAS / MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT DUES & EDUCATION MISC -EXP PHONE INTERNET / CABLE MARKETING LEGAL & PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTUAL SMALL EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES POSTAGE SAFETY FUND TRANSFER 68, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,16 16,41 11,75 7,82 5,10 22,60 7,50 47, ,00 5, ,42 2, , (1,412.65) 6.73 (321.49) (1,025.19) (1,766.19) (320.52) (89.13) (4,659.87) (669.40) (2,802.20) (598.39) (903.84) (2,400.44) (233.60) 131, , , , (17,193.25) Fund 01 - CORPORATE FUND: NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES BEG. FUND BALANCE NET OF REVENUES/EXPENDITURES END FUND BALANCE 318, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , (17,193.25) 69,

13 10/11/ :35 PM REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR NORTHFIELD PARK DISTRICT Page 2/8 User: XGUILLEN : DB: Northfield Park PERIOD ENDING 09/30/2018 FUND ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION Fund 03 - RECREATION Revenues SERVICE REVENUE TAXES USER FEES RENTAL CONCESSION REVENUE CONTRIBUTIONS/SPONSORSHIPS MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE ALL FUNDS 09/30/ , , , , ,10 09/30/ , , , , ,60 75 BUDGET YEAR-TO-DATE THRU 09/30/18 21, , , , , AMENDED BUDGET 32,50 53,00 605, , ,35 43,10 YTD VARIANCE ACTUAL/BUDGET , , , , (6,007.01) , , , , , Expenditures FT SALARIES PT SALARIES ELECTRICITY WATER GAS MARKETING CONTRACTUAL REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SMALL EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT PURCHASES SUPPLIES CONCESSION SUPPLIES FUND TRANSFER 33, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,00 6,10 4,60 8, , , , ,00 92, ,45 75,00 (1,696.65) (9,372.57) (2,308.01) (1,567.27) 12, , , (1,629.90) (1,251.79) 2, , , , , , Fund 03 - RECREATION: NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES BEG. FUND BALANCE NET OF REVENUES/EXPENDITURES END FUND BALANCE 565, , , , , , , , , (14,188.72) 542, , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

14 10/11/ :35 PM REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR NORTHFIELD PARK DISTRICT Page 3/8 User: XGUILLEN : DB: Northfield Park PERIOD ENDING 09/30/2018 FUND ACCOUNT Fund 05 - SPECIAL -NSSRA Revenues TAXES DESCRIPTION ALL FUNDS 09/30/ , /30/ , BUDGET YEAR-TO-DATE THRU 09/30/18 66, AMENDED BUDGET 166,00 YTD VARIANCE ACTUAL/BUDGET 15, , , , ,00 15, Expenditures FT SALARIES PT SALARIES NSSRA -EXPENSE FUND TRANSFER 4, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Fund 05 - SPECIAL -NSSRA: NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES BEG. FUND BALANCE NET OF REVENUES/EXPENDITURES END FUND BALANCE 71, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,00 174, (8,294.00) 146, , , , ,

15 10/11/ :35 PM REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR NORTHFIELD PARK DISTRICT Page 4/8 User: XGUILLEN : DB: Northfield Park PERIOD ENDING 09/30/2018 FUND ACCOUNT Fund 07 - AUDITING Revenues DESCRIPTION TAXES ALL FUNDS 09/30/2017 5, /30/2018 6, BUDGET YEAR-TO-DATE THRU 09/30/18 4, AMENDED BUDGET 12,00 YTD VARIANCE ACTUAL/BUDGET 1, , , , ,00 1, Expenditures LEGAL & PROFESSIONAL 8,80 8,80 Fund 07 - AUDITING: NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES BEG. FUND BALANCE NET OF REVENUES/EXPENDITURES END FUND BALANCE 5, , , , , , , , , , , , , ,00 8,80 3,20 17, , , ,

16 10/11/ :35 PM REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR NORTHFIELD PARK DISTRICT Page 5/8 User: XGUILLEN : DB: Northfield Park PERIOD ENDING 09/30/2018 FUND ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION Fund 09 - LIABILITY INSURANCE Revenues TAXES ALL FUNDS 09/30/ , /30/ , BUDGET YEAR-TO-DATE THRU 09/30/18 13, AMENDED BUDGET 35,00 YTD VARIANCE ACTUAL/BUDGET 3, , , , ,00 3, Expenditures FT SALARIES LIABILITY INSURANCE , , , , , ,75 30, , , , , Fund 09 - LIABILITY INSURANCE: NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES BEG. FUND BALANCE NET OF REVENUES/EXPENDITURES END FUND BALANCE 16, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,00 35, (154.18) 20, , , ,

17 10/11/ :35 PM REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR NORTHFIELD PARK DISTRICT Page 6/8 User: XGUILLEN : DB: Northfield Park PERIOD ENDING 09/30/2018 FUND ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION Fund 11 - SOCIAL SECURITY Revenues TAXES ALL FUNDS 09/30/ , /30/ , BUDGET YEAR-TO-DATE THRU 09/30/18 13, AMENDED BUDGET 33,00 YTD VARIANCE ACTUAL/BUDGET 2, , , , ,00 2, Expenditures WITHOLDING 16, , , , , , , , Fund 11 - SOCIAL SECURITY: NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES BEG. FUND BALANCE NET OF REVENUES/EXPENDITURES END FUND BALANCE 14, , (2,081.31) 43, , , , (398.42) 43, (21,719.16) 21, , , (2,633.02) 43, , ,00 59, (26,875.76) 43, , , ,

18 10/11/ :35 PM REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR NORTHFIELD PARK DISTRICT Page 7/8 User: XGUILLEN : DB: Northfield Park PERIOD ENDING 09/30/2018 FUND ACCOUNT Fund 13 - IMRF Revenues DESCRIPTION TAXES ALL FUNDS 09/30/ , /30/ , BUDGET YEAR-TO-DATE THRU 09/30/18 19, AMENDED BUDGET 50,00 YTD VARIANCE ACTUAL/BUDGET 4, , , , ,00 4, Expenditures IMRF-EMPLOYER 11, , , , , , , , Fund 13 - IMRF: NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES BEG. FUND BALANCE NET OF REVENUES/EXPENDITURES END FUND BALANCE 24, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,00 50, (696.23) 35, , , ,

19 10/11/ :35 PM REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR NORTHFIELD PARK DISTRICT Page 8/8 User: XGUILLEN : DB: Northfield Park PERIOD ENDING 09/30/2018 FUND ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION Fund 15 - CAPITAL PROJECTS Revenues MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE TRANSFER FROM REC TRANS. FROM NSSRA TRANS. FROM CORPORATE ALL FUNDS 09/30/ /30/2018 BUDGET YEAR-TO-DATE THRU 09/30/ AMENDED BUDGET 75,00 50,30 95,00 YTD VARIANCE ACTUAL/BUDGET ,30 Expenditures LEGAL & PROFESSIONAL EQUIPMENT PURCHASES LOAN REPAYMENT 33, , , , , ,00 170,60 70,00 170,60 3, (436.93) (34.26) 206, , ,60 240,60 3, Fund 15 - CAPITAL PROJECTS: NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES BEG. FUND BALANCE NET OF REVENUES/EXPENDITURES END FUND BALANCE , (206,080.85) 38, (167,312.04) 197, (197,013.81) 38, , , ,60 (193,60) 38, (154,831.19) 220,30 240,60 (20,30) 38, , , (3,413.81) - ALL FUNDS - ALL FUNDS NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES BEG. FUND BALANCE - ALL FUNDS END FUND BALANCE - ALL FUNDS 1,015, , , , ,095, ,080, , , , ,311, , , , , , ,206, ,246, (39,918.39) 798, , , (182.23) 185,

20 10/11/ :39 PM REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR NORTHFIELD PARK DISTRICT Page 1/2 User: XGUILLEN : DB: Northfield Park PERIOD ENDING 09/30/2018 FUND ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION GROUPING VALUE 'ADMINISTRATIVE' TAXES FT SALARIES Net GROUPING VALUE 'ADMINISTRATIVE' RECREATION FUND BY GROUPINGS 09/30/ , , , /30/ , , , BUDGET YEAR-TO-DATE THRU 09/30/18 21, , (2,498.36) AMENDED BUDGET 53,00 105,21 (52,21) VARIANCE FYTD ACT VS FYTD BDGT 4, (4,457.41) GROUPING VALUE 'PARKS & FACILITIES' SERVICE REVENUE USER FEES RENTAL CONCESSION REVENUE CONTRIBUTIONS/SPONSORSHIPS MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE FT SALARIES PT SALARIES ELECTRICITY WATER GAS MARKETING CONTRACTUAL REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SMALL EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT PURCHASES SUPPLIES CONCESSION SUPPLIES Net GROUPING VALUE 'PARKS & FACILITIES' 15, , , ,00 19, , , , , , , , (39,463.80) , , , , , , , , , , , (35,318.00) 18, , ,50 22, , , , , , , , , (47,932.11) 32,50 77,50 238, ,35 88, , ,00 6,10 4,60 1,90 66, , , ,00 68,20 5,90 (84,508.41) (1,398.90) 17, , (1,697.23) (2,308.01) (186.50) 2, , , (1,629.90) 4, (12,614.11) GROUPING VALUE 'GENERAL PROGRAMS' USER FEES PT SALARIES CONTRACTUAL SUPPLIES Net GROUPING VALUE 'GENERAL PROGRAMS' 44, , , , , , , , , , , , , ,30 26, , , , (535.70) (34,516.73) GROUPING VALUE 'SPECIAL EVENTS' USER FEES CONCESSION REVENUE CONTRIBUTIONS/SPONSORSHIPS PT SALARIES MARKETING CONTRACTUAL SUPPLIES CONCESSION SUPPLIES Net GROUPING VALUE 'SPECIAL EVENTS' 18 11, ,10 1, , , (8,836.23) 2, , ,60 1, , , , (29,039.02) 2,21 10, , , , , , , (32,259.99) 2,21 11,00 43,10 3, , ,55 6, ,55 (24,321.21) , (6,007.01) (987.35) (1,380.77) 2, (2,164.68) 1, (3,220.97) GROUPING VALUE 'ATHLETIC PROGRAMS' USER FEES PT SALARIES CONTRACTUAL SUPPLIES Net GROUPING VALUE 'ATHLETIC PROGRAMS' 5, , ,54 11,54 7, , , , , ,80 26, , (209.81) (190.81) (20) (4,411.83) GROUPING VALUE 'CAMPS' USER FEES 391, , , ,00 34,841.48

21 10/11/ :39 PM REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR NORTHFIELD PARK DISTRICT Page 2/2 User: XGUILLEN : DB: Northfield Park PERIOD ENDING 09/30/2018 FUND ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION PT SALARIES CONTRACTUAL SUPPLIES Net GROUPING VALUE 'CAMPS' RECREATION FUND BY GROUPINGS 09/30/ , , , , /30/ , , , , BUDGET YEAR-TO-DATE THRU 09/30/18 81, , ,10 184, AMENDED BUDGET 81, , ,10 184, VARIANCE FYTD ACT VS FYTD BDGT (7,753.96) (197.54) (2,367.69) (45,160.67) GROUPING VALUE 'FITNESS PROGRAMS' USER FEES PT SALARIES CONTRACTUAL Net GROUPING VALUE 'FITNESS PROGRAMS' 10, , , , ,70 2,79 7, , , , , , , ,40 18,95 9, , (1,518.77) 6, (37.83) GROUPING VALUE 'INTERFUND' FUND TRANSFER Net GROUPING VALUE 'INTERFUND' 75,00 (75,00) - FUND 03 - FUND 03 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES BEG. FUND BALANCE END FUND BALANCE 565, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

22 10/15/2018 ACCOUNT BALANCE REPORT FOR NORTHFIELD PARK DISTRICT PERIOD ENDING 09/30/2018 BALANCE SHEET END BALANCE BALANCE ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION 09/30/ /30/2017 VARIANCE Assets 1000 OPERATING-NORTHVIEW 63, , , NVB PETTY CHECKING , ILLINOIS FUNDS MM T ACCOUNT 1,258, ,001, , PETTY CASH COMMUNITY CTR ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 35, , , TAXES RECEIVABLE 536, , , PROVIDED FOR LONG TERM 1,600,00 1,733, , TOTAL ASSETS 3,495, ,375, , Liabilities 2000 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SECURITY DEPOSITS PAYABLE 2,25 2, EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION 45,63 39,13 6, DEFFERED REVENUE DEFFERED TAX REVENUE 536, , , FAMILY CREDIT PROVIDED FOR LONG TERM 1,600,00 1,733, , TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,184, ,279, , Fund Equity Beginning Balance 981, , , , Net Revenue 329, , , Ending Fund Balance 1,311, ,095, ,

23 09/13/2018 ACCOUNT BALANCE REPORT FOR NORTHFIELD PARK DISTRICT PERIOD ENDING 08/31/2018 BALANCE SHEET END BALANCE BALANCE ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION 08/31/ /31/2017 VARIANCE Assets 1000 OPERATING-NORTHVIEW 47, , , NVB PETTY CHECKING , ILLINOIS FUNDS MM T ACCOUNT 1,352, ,098, , PETTY CASH COMMUNITY CTR ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 38, , , TAXES RECEIVABLE 536, , , PROVIDED FOR LONG TERM 1,600,00 1,733, , TOTAL ASSETS 3,577, ,482, , Liabilities 2000 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 4, , SECURITY DEPOSITS PAYABLE 1,75 1, EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION 45,63 39,13 6, DEFFERED REVENUE DEFFERED TAX REVENUE 536, , , FAMILY CREDIT PROVIDED FOR LONG TERM 1,600,00 1,733, , TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,188, ,283, , Fund Equity Beginning Balance 981, , , , Net Revenue 329, , , Ending Fund Balance 1,311, ,198,

24 10/15/2018 ACCOUNT BALANCE REPORT FOR NORTHFIELD PARK DISTRICT PERIOD ENDING 09/30/2018 BALANCE SHEET END BALANCE BALANCE ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION 09/30/ /30/2017 VARIANCE Assets 1000 OPERATING-NORTHVIEW 63, , , NVB PETTY CHECKING , ILLINOIS FUNDS MM T ACCOUNT 1,258, ,001, , PETTY CASH COMMUNITY CTR ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 35, , , TAXES RECEIVABLE 536, , , PROVIDED FOR LONG TERM 1,600,00 1,733, , TOTAL ASSETS 3,495, ,375, , Liabilities 2000 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SECURITY DEPOSITS PAYABLE 2,25 2, EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION 45,63 39,13 6, DEFFERED REVENUE DEFFERED TAX REVENUE 536, , , FAMILY CREDIT PROVIDED FOR LONG TERM 1,600,00 1,733, , TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,184, ,279, , Fund Equity Beginning Balance 981, , , , Net Revenue 329, , , Ending Fund Balance 1,311, ,095, ,

25 Superintendent's Report Bill Byron October 2018 Willow Park Our late fall turf maintenance is underway which includes spot broadleaf weed control, solid tine aeration of compacted areas, and a final fertilization to be applied in late October or early November. The northern soccer field is showing signs of significant wear in the high traffic areas. We ve begun discussions with our affiliate soccer club to discuss options for resting and renovating the field next spring/summer without greatly impacting the usable field space for practice. We believe the increased wear on the field is mainly due to all the flooding that affected that portion of the field this year which had a negative impact on the new grass that was established last fall on the field. Fall baseball and softball activities are winding down and should conclude in late October. Soccer continues until the middle of November. We are exploring options to add cameras that would cover the pickleball/tennis courts and give us a better view of the baseball/softball fields. Clarkson Park The south lawn area between the lodge and the playground was aerated this fall to help alleviate compaction from the increased use over the summer. The grass recovered nicely after the summer drought which was encouraging. The backflow valve needed repairs after being inspected earlier this month. Those repairs were completed and the valve is now functioning properly again. Fox Meadow Park Regular wetland maintenance continues through our contractor. Community Center No updates School District 29 Regular landscaping of the Middlefork School grounds will continue throughout the fall. We are working with District 29 to confirm the impact of the Middlefork renovation on our summer camp program. It appears the small gymnasium/cafeteria and the kindergarten classrooms at Middlefork will not be available for camp use. To offset the loss of that space we met with the Northfield Community Church to discuss using indoor space at their facility. 25

26 Recreation Board Report October 2018 Jim Reuter Nada Becker Vicki Frullani Before School Rec. Our Before School Recreation Program is still going strong. Some parents that chose the Punch Pass system instead of the annual option have had to purchase more already. Afterschool Rec. After School Recreation has added 3 children this month with our busiest day on Thursday. We have had some parents call in to ask if we can add their child to the program on certain days. We have accommodated all requests and have received no complaints. Our routine is becoming more concrete, and all children seem to be enjoying themselves very much. Afterschool Classes We are currently in the heart of classes and everything has been going smoothly. Birthday Parties We have five Birthday Parties scheduled for this month, and have three scheduled for the following at the moment. Panther Basketball We will not have a travel team in the NSBL this season. There are two 4 th grade girls teams being formed to play in Wilmette and they will be practicing once a week here at the Community Center beginning after District 29 s Winter Break. There may also be a 5 th grade girls team but we are still working that out. Fitness The Fitness Center continues to operate smoothly with around 300 members. We have begun to replace some smaller equipment, bands yoga blocks, etc. but all the larger machines are running well. As the weather continues to get colder we do expect an uptick in memberships going into the winter. Adult Programs Starting next month, we are offering a pickleball class for adult players. Ken Herrmann of E-Town Tennis will be teaching the class, which will run 3:30-4:30pm on Fridays before open play pickleball from 4:30-6:30pm. Our banner regarding outdoor pickleball court reservations has been hung up outside on the courts and we are starting to get the word out about the reservation system that will be in place beginning April

27 Community Center Rentals The Wildcat Jrs. Volleyball season really kicks up in late mid-november and they will once again be using the gym 5 days a week through the winter. Our regular rentals of D Silva and badminton and other programs like Open Gym and Pickleball make up the bulk of our gym schedule outside of Wildcats. KWBA will be using the gym for their winter workouts again this year as well and Trevians Soccer will be renting weekend time also. Willow Park Field Use Fall field activities are starting to wind down. Trevians Soccer and TeamOne Lacrosse will wrap up out there for the fall in mid-november. TGSA is almost finished as well and we will begin talks with them about the spring before Thanksgiving. We have already started our spring field talks with KWBA. Boo Bash Boo Bash is Friday, 10/26. More to come in the November Report. Winter Brochure The winter brochure is expected to be in homes in early November. Pumpkin Composting Last year s pumpkin composting was a success so will be offered again this year. Timing will be extended from November Residents can drop off their pumpkins in the container located in the southeast corner of the parking lot. Go Green Northfield, the Park District and Village of Northfield are sponsoring the program. New Holiday Lights Recycling We are putting together a new holiday lights recycling program. Residents can recycle mini-lights or Italian lights, C7 lights, C9 lights, rope lights, LE lights and extension cords from November 26 through January 31. A container will be located outside the Community Center. Elgin Recycling will collect the lights when the containers are full. 27