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Election Information for Prospective Candidates
Seeking the Office of Park Commissioner for the West Chicago Park District
West Chicago Park District
April 6, 2021 Consolidated Election for Park District Commissioner
Prospective candidates seeking the office of Park Commissioner for the West Chicago Park District for the Consolidated Election to be held on April 6, 2021 may pick up candidate packets at the West Chicago Park District ARC Center at 201 W. National Street, West Chicago, IL, beginning Tuesday, September 22, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, for the office of Park Board Commissioner. Requests for digital packets may be directed to Melissa L. Medeiros by emailing to mmedeiros@we-goparks.org.
Candidate filing will be accepted beginning December 14, 2020 through December 18, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and
December 21 from 8:30am to 5:00 p.m., at the West Chicago Park District ARC Center, 201 W. National Street, West
Chicago, IL.
Seats available:
One (1) Four (4) year unexpired term
One (1) Two (2) year unexpired term
FRANK LENERTZ
Park Commissioner
President
Elected April 2019
(6 year term)
TONY ZAPUTIL
Park Commissioner
Vice President
Elected April 2017
(6 year term)
BOARD OF COMMISIONERS
The Park District is governed by a Board of Park Commissioners composed of seven elected members serving six-year terms. Park Commissioners act as such without compensation and a majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for each Board meeting and for the transaction of business. The President of the Board is elected from among its members for a two year term. The Secretary and Treasurer of the District are appointed by the Board. The Park District employs a full-time Executive Director of Parks and Recreation and other Department Heads for the administration, programming and maintenance of park facilities. The district also has membership and participates in the activities of State and National Professional Park Organizations.
West Chicago Board of Park Commissioners Policy
The Commissioners and Staff of the West Chicago Park District invite you, your family and your friends to join in our programs and enjoy our parks and facilities throughout West Chicago. The West Chicago Park District has been serving the community for over 40 years. The Park District strives to maintain a balanced mix of programs and facilities to provide quality recreation for all ages. Leisure activities, and the positive use of leisure time make us all happier and enriches our lives, no matter how old or young we are. Whether you walk in the park, participate in a sport or enjoy a community special event, we hope you will benefit from the experience. We at the West Chicago Park District work hard to provide something for everyone. If we have not included your favorite activity, or you are interested in sharing your recreational skills with others, please let us know. We are here to serve your needs.
RICK SPENCER
Park Commissioner
Assistant Treasurer
Elected April 2017
(6 year term)
SCOTT TURNEY
Park Commissioner
Appointed July 2019
(2 year unexpired term)
COURTNEY VOELZ
Park Commissioner
Assistant Secretary
Elected April 2015
(6 year term)
Meetings
Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners
The Board of Park Commissioners of the West Chicago Park District hold their regular monthly meeting every first and/or second Tuesday of the month at the ARC Center (unless noted otherwise), 201 W. National Street, West Chicago, IL beginning at 6:00 p.m. (unless noted otherwise) This meeting is open to the public and includes Public Participation on the Agenda.
Check below for the current meeting schedule.
Committee of the Whole Meetings
The Committee of the Whole hold their monthly meeting every first Tuesday of the month at the ARC Center, 201 W. National Street, West Chicago, IL beginning at 6:00 p.m. There is no July or August Committee of the Whole Meeting. This meeting is open to the public and includes Public Participation on the Agenda. NOTE: Meeting topics are subject to change.
2020 Regular and Special Meetings
Agenda/Packet
December 8, 2020**
2020 Committee of the Whole Meetings
Agenda/Packet
*Additional/Location/Time
**In response to COVID-19, this meeting will be held by video conferencing as permitted by the Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation in Response to COVID-19 exempting the requirement of the Open Meetings Act for the physical presence of the Commissioners at the meeting and permitting Commissioner attendance by video, audio, or telephone access.
2019 Commitee of the Whole Meetings
Agenda/Packet
2019 Regular and Special Meetings
Agenda/Packet
Public Notice
In accordance with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, the West Chicago Park District ("Park District") has made a determination of the prevailing rates of wages to be paid to laborers, mechanics and other workers employed in public works projects for the Park District. The Park District has determined that the prevailing rates of wages are the wage rates for DuPage County, as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor. You may view the prevailing wage rates here: https://www2.illinois.gov/idol/Laws-Rules/CONMED/Pages/Rates.aspx