The DeKalb County Forest Preserve Committee met Tuesday, September 16, 2003at Potawatomi Woods Forest Preserve, at 6:00 p.m. Vice-Chairman Mr. Simonson called the meeting to order with Mrs. Fauci, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Lyle, and Mr. Rosemier. Mr. Hannan was also present.

The Forest Preserve Committee took a driving tour of Potawatomi Woods Forest Preserve. Mr. Hannan provided photos of the preserve prior to and during "clean-up"with the volunteers and the forest preserve development so far. Mr. Hannan gave an historical overview and acreage description of both the new State Park and Potawatomi Woods. Mr. Hannan also introduced a local Kirkland volunteer, Mr. Doug Johnson, who will assist with maintenance and make patrols.

Bids for a new truck were opened and were as follows: Brad Manning $21,043.27 (less any applicable license ,title, and fees), Sycamore/Ford Auto Center $21,015 (including tax and title), Mike Mooney $23,963 for 8' bed (including tax and title) or $23,291 for 6.5 bed (including tax and title). An updated State of Illinois bid price will be checked to determine lowest bid from all vendors. Mr. Rosemier moved to accept the bids and Mrs. Fauci seconded , the motion carried unanimously. The lowest bidder will be announced at the October meeting.

Item #9 in Budget Summary recommendations require a $2,000 payment for each employee which will amount to $8,000 over a 2 year period. This $4,000 for the first year will be attained by subtracting $4,000 from account #7802 (construction/equipment) and adding $4,000 to account #9943 medical insurance. An evaluation will be made prior to the second year’s budget to determine how the second year’s $4,000 payment will be attained. Mr. Lyle made motion to approve this modification to the Forest Preserve’s budget, Mr. Johnson seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Note was made of item #30 in Budget Summary in which an extension for payoff of loan would be made until the end of FY 2004. The Forest Preserve Committee supported the extension.