Director’s Report
Director Karyn Sommers-Buck reported that the bond purchase was completed for the year. Baseball and softball forms will go out in February and be due in March and she’s started correspondence with the other leagues to get the current contact and scheduling dates. The Park District’s annual Easter Egg Hunt in the pool will be Saturday, March 28th. The Assistant Director is working on a Cubs/Brewers trip for ages 21+ on June 28th, with the bus trip and game tickets included in the cost.
In an update to the proposed PLT #3 School District land swap of a parking lot and green space, a survey of the properties would cost $5,000. She first wants to clarify whether it’s just the parcels up for swap to be surveyed, rather than all their properties. The school district also agreed at their November board meeting to let them use their gas and pay on a yearly basis.
Sommers-Buck next discussed Mediacom options and whether to move forward without having cable in the workout rooms. The monthly cost for a 12-month contract is $199, and $179.99 for 24 months. Both prices include two phone lines and internet, though speed will be upgraded with the 24-month option. If the board would rather go with just internet and phone lines, she could set up a Park District account with YouTubeTV.
Reports from Commissioners
Commissioner Sandy Johnson asked whether they could buy more padded chairs to accommodate growth in the Sit and Fit class.
Action Items
The board approved moving forward with Burbach Aquatics for consultation and plans to replace entrance stairs, a diving board, and complete the electrical bonding of equipment on the pool deck lift, all to meet state requirements.
Sommers-Buck reported that the park district’s contract with Johnson Controls is up for renewal; she provided details for a 5-year contract, with the price increasing substantially each year. She proposed going back to ask for a 1-year option or to see the advantages of having a multi-year contract and if prices will be higher. The board voted to get more clarification on the 1-year contract first, and if there’s an advantage to a 5-year contract then go with that one but leave it to the discretion of the director.
The board next voted to contribute half the cost – $2,500 – to the land survey with PLT #3 School District if it’s confirmed that survey is just for the land swap properties. Sommers-Buck also reported that a total of six bids came in for the trailer they’re not using anymore, with the highest bid at $1,151.00, with the board voting to sell it to the highest bidder.
Jr. Sign Company, located in Prophetstown, provided a rendering to wrap the front doors at a cost of $880.00 for labor and product. Sommers-Buck said it will make it so “you can see out, but not see in,” with the board all voting in favor. They also voted to change Mediacom to just phone and internet in a month-to-month contract at cost of $179.99 for 24 months, and to get an account with YouTubeTv for cable.
The next regular meeting of the Prophetstown Park District will be on Wednesday, February 18th at 7 p.m. at the facility.
