Board of Commissioners
The Park District is governed by a Board of Park District Commissioners composed of seven members. 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.
Meet Our Commissioners
Frank Lenertz
Park Commissioner
President
Elected April 2019
(6 year term)
Rick Spencer
Park Commissioner
Assistant Treasurer
Elected April 2017
(6 year term)
Tony Zaputil
Park Commissioner
Vice President
Elected April 2017
(6 year term)
Scott Turney
Park Commissioner
Appointed July 2019
(2 year unexpired term)
Reginald Bass
Park Commissioner
Elected April 2019
(6 year term)
Ken Driscoll
Park Commissioner
Appointed January 2020
(2 year unexpired term)
Courtney Voelz
Park Commissioner
Assistant Secretary
Elected April 2015
(6 year term)
Mission Statement
"Creating an enhanced quality of life through effective programs, progressive facilities and preservation of parks and natural resources in a fiscally responsible manner"
West Chicago Park District Board Of Commissioners, May 12, 2015
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 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.
Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes
2020 Regular and Special
Meetings
2020 Committee of the Whole Meetings
Agenda/Packet
June 9, 2020**
July 14, 2020
August 11, 2020
September 8, 2020
September 15, 2020*
October 13, 2020
October 24, 2020*
November 10, 2020
November 17, 2020*
December 8, 2020
Minutes
Cancelled
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Cancelled
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*Additional/Location/Time
**Due to the shutdown of all Park District facilities in response to COVID-19, this meeting will be held by video conferencing via GoToMeeting as permitted by the Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation in Response to COVID-19 (COVID-19 Executive Order 5) 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 Regular and Special
Meetings
Agenda/Packet
Minutes
Cancelled
Cancelled
Minutes
2019 Committee of the Whole Meetings
Freedom of Information Act Requests
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