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REMOTE COMMITTEE AND BOARD MEETINGS

As we continue to follow state of Illinois requirements for open meetings and social distancing, the meetings of the Lake County Forest Preserve Board of Commissioners and the meetings of the Committees of the Board of Commissioners will be held via audio and video conference, with limited in-person attendance. Members of the public and media are encouraged to participate via audio and video conference. They may also attend in person at the first floor meeting room in the General Offices, 1899 Winchester Road, Libertyville, where the meeting will be shown live. However, in-person attendance at the General Offices will be limited to eight members of the public, including media, who will be allowed to attend on a first-come, first-served basis. SEE MEETING AGENDA FOR DETAILS, posted below not less than 48 hours prior to each meeting. Instructions on how to attend these meetings remotely are included with the meeting agenda.

Public comment will be accommodated at all meetings.

Board of Commissioners

A 21-member elected Board of Commissioners governs your Lake County Forest Preserves. They guide the agency's mission and approve all land acquisitions, restoration and improvement projects, educational and cultural programs, the annual budget and other administrative actions. View Board member compensation. These same officials also serve as County Board members, overseeing all other aspects of Lake County government.

Integrity | Accountability

Each elected member of our Board is committed to being open, transparent and accountable for their actions as they govern and make decisions on behalf of their constituents and for the sustainability of the Lake County Forest Preserves. They lead with integrity and professionalism as public servants to you and the land. If you have any questions about actions or decisions made by Board members, or if you would like to invite a member to speak to your community group, school or other organization, please contact them directly.

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Elected Officials | 2020–2022

President: Angelo D. Kyle, Waukegan (District 14)

Treasurer: Paul Frank, Highland Park (District 11)

Vice President: John Wasik, Grayslake (District 6)

Assistant Treasurer: Craig Taylor, Lake Zurich (District 19)

Linda Pedersen, Antioch (District 1)
Diane Hewitt, Waukegan (District 2)
Dick Barr, Round Lake Beach (District 3)
Gina Roberts, Beach Park (District 4)
Judy Martini, Round Lake (District 5)
Carissa Casbon, Lake Villa (District 7)
Bill Durkin, Waukegan (District 8)
Mary Ross Cunningham, Waukegan (District 9)
Jessica Vealitzek, Hawthorn Woods (District 10)

Paras Parekh, Highland Park (District 12)
Sandy Hart, Lake Bluff (District 13)
Jennifer Clark, Libertyville (District 15)
Terry Wilke, Round Lake Beach (District 16)
Michael Danforth, Fox River Grove (District 17)
Julie Simpson, Vernon Hills (District 18)
Marah Altenberg, Buffalo Grove (District 20)
Ann B. Maine, Lincolnshire (District 21)

Officers of the Board and Executive Office

Executive Director: Alex Ty Kovach
Deputy Treasurer: Steve Neaman

Secretary: Julie Gragnani
Assistant Secretary: Maureen Shelton

Board and Committee Meetings

All of our meetings are open to the public. If you wish to address Board or Committee members you may do so at these meetings. Check the agenda below or call us at 847-367-6640 to verify meeting information, as times and locations occasionally change.

Need special accommodations? If you have a disability or require certain accommodations in order to observe or attend our meetings, or have questions regarding accessibility of our meeting facilities, please contact our Americans With Disabilities Coordinator, Mary Kann, by email, phone 847-968-3214 or mail: Lake County Forest Preserves, 1899 West Winchester Road, Libertyville IL 60048.

Can't make it to a Board meeting? Transparency is important to us, that's why we videotape our monthly meetings. Watch them live on Board meeting days, or view LCTV videos on demand. Meetings also air weekly on Lake County Television.

Board of Commissioners

Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 10 am or 15 minutes following the adjournment of the County of Lake Board meeting, unless otherwise posted. Meetings are held in the boardroom on the 10th floor of the County Building at 18 North County Street in Waukegan.

Committees

Each member of our Board serves on one or more standing committees, and may also be appointed by the president to special committees. These meetings are held monthly at our General Offices at 1899 West Winchester Road in Libertyville, unless otherwise noted

Standing Committees

Finance

Supervises all financial affairs and policies of the District, including bond issues; applications for grants; preparation of budgets, appropriations and tax levies; wage and job classification policies; compensation and benefit program; revisions to personnel policies; collective bargaining; insurance and safety; user fees; facility license and concession agreements; and encroachments. The committee also reviews fundraising strategies. The committee may not commit funds or incur liabilities except as approved or authorized by the Board.

Julie Simpson, Chair
Paul Frank, Vice Chair
Carissa Casbon
Michael Danforth
Sandy Hart
Ann B. Maine
Judy Martini
Paras Parekh
John Wasik

Legislative

Considers and makes recommendations concerning the District’s legislative agenda, including preparation and recommendation and periodic reviews and discussions of legislative strategies.

Jennifer Clark, Chair
Gina Roberts, Vice Chair
Paras Parekh
Linda Pedersen
Jessica Vealitzek

Operations

Reviews and makes recommendations concerning operational affairs and policies of the District, including all general regulations pertaining to the operation, maintenance, programming and promotion of all District properties; the use of District facilities, programs and services; and the conservation of District lands, waters, flora and fauna.

Jessica Vealitzek, Chair
Bill Durkin, Vice Chair
Jennifer Clark
Mary Ross Cunningham
Ann B. Maine
Craig Taylor
Terry Wilke

Planning

Studies and reviews potential land acquisition sites, and, where appropriate, obtains appraisals, surveys, environmental reports, title reports, and other acquisition information; recommends acquisition of sites to the Board; reviews, provides direction to staff regarding, and recommending approval of any agreement proposed by an owner of property adjacent to the District's property. Learn more »

Sends any plan or use that would (i) have a significant impact on District land or other District plans or uses, or (ii) involve a new use of such land, to all standing committees so that they have an opportunity, within a 120-day time period, to review the potential impacts. If the committee votes to recommend the approval of such plan or use after review has been provided, the plan or use will be implemented only after it has been prioritized and funded as part of the annual budget policies review, budget ordinance, and appropriation ordinance process.

Terry Wilke, Chair
Marah Altenberg, Vice Chair
Dick Barr
Carissa Casbon
Diane Hewitt
Judy Martini
Linda Pedersen
Gina Roberts
John Wasik

Rules

Considers all proposed new rules and amendments to the Board's Rules of Order and Operational Procedure, and makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners for adoption.

Bill Durkin, Chair
Terry Wilke, Vice Chair
Marah Altenberg
Jennifer Clark
Mary Ross Cunningham
Judy Martini
Gina Roberts
Craig Taylor
John Wasik

Special Committees

Diversity and Cultural Awareness

Meets as needed to discuss topics related to diversity and cultural awareness.

Mary Ross Cunningham, Chair
Marah Altenberg, Vice Chair
Carissa Casbon
Gina Roberts
Jessica Vealitzek

Ethics

Meets as needed to review the existing ordinance regulating ethical conduct and political activity by elected officials and employees, and recommends revisions to the Board of Commissioners.

Jennifer Clark, Chair
Paul Frank, Vice Chair
Bill Durkin
Linda Pedersen
Gina Roberts

Outside Board Members and Liasons

Illinois Association of Park Districts
Judy Martini, Liaison

Lake Michigan Watershed Ecosystem Partnership
Paul Frank, Representative

Latino Coalition
Mary Ross Cunningham, Representative

Board of Directors of the Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves
Angelo D. Kyle
John Wasik

Members of the Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves
Angelo D. Kyle
Bill Durkin
Paul Frank
Ann B. Maine
Paras Parekh
Linda Pedersen
Jessica Vealitzek
John Wasik
Nels Leutwiler

Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) Board Liaison
Marah Altenberg, Liaison

Legal Appointments

Corporate Counsel and Parliamentarian
Matt Norton
Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella

Outside Ethics Advisor
John B. Murphey, Partner
Odelson, Sterk, Murphey, Frazier, McGrath Ltd.

Agendas and Minutes

We invite you to attend our public meetings and to actively engage in our order of business.

In advance of our meetings, we post notices and agendas below. Agendas include links to resolutions, ordinances and other supporting documents. In accordance with state law, we also post meeting notices and agendas at our General Offices in Libertyville. Following our meetings, we post minutes and Board meeting videos. Search below for archived meeting documents.

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Date	Meeting Time	Categories	Meeting Name	Attachments
03/09/2021	10:00 AM	Board of Commissioners	Regular March 2021 Board Meeting
03/04/2021	01:00 PM	Finance Committee	Finance Committee 3-4-2021
03/01/2021	01:00 PM	Planning Committee	Planning Committee 3-1-2021	Agenda
03/01/2021	11:00 AM	Legislative Committee	Legislative Committee 3-1-2021	Agenda
03/01/2021	09:00 AM	Operations Committee	Operations Committee 3-1-2021	Agenda
02/09/2021	10:00 AM	Board of Commissioners	Regular February 2021 Board Meeting	Agenda Video
02/04/2021	01:00 PM	Finance Committee	Finance Committee 2-4-2021	Agenda Video
02/01/2021	02:00 PM	Rules Committee	SPECIAL COMMITTEE MEETING See Agenda for Declaration and Notice; meeting will start 2:00 pm or immediately following adjournment of the Planning Committee	Agenda Video
02/01/2021	01:00 PM	Planning Committee	Planning Committee 2-1-2021	Agenda Video
02/01/2021	11:00 AM	Committee of the Whole	Committee of the Whole 2-1-2021	Agenda Video
02/01/2021	09:00 AM	Operations Committee	Operations Committee 2-1-2021	Agenda Video
01/25/2021	09:00 AM	Diversity and Cultural Awareness Committee	Diversity & Cultural Awareness Committee 1-25-2021	Agenda Video
01/12/2021	10:00 AM	Board of Commissioners	Regular January 2021 Board Meeting	Agenda Video Minute
01/07/2021	01:00 PM	Finance Committee	Finance Committee 1-7-2021	Agenda Video Minute
01/04/2021	01:00 PM	Planning Committee	Planning Committee 1-4-2021	Agenda Minute Video
01/04/2021	11:00 AM	Legislative Committee	MEETING CANCELED
01/04/2021	09:00 AM	Operations Committee	Operations Committee 1-4-2021	Agenda Video Minute

Results: 17 Records found.

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DOCUMENTS

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PDF Document 2021 Annual Budget

PDF Document 2021–2022 Meeting Schedule

PDF Document Agency Profile

PDF Document Board Compensation

PDF Document Ethics Ordinance

PDF Document Road Map to 2025 Objectives

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)

Need special accommodations? If you have a disability or require certain accommodations in order to observe or attend our meetings, programs or events, or have questions regarding accessibility of our facilities, please email or call our Americans With Disabilities Act coordinator at 847-968-3214.

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