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The DeKalb County Forest Preserve Committee met
Tuesday, February 17, 2004 in the East Conference Room at the DeKalb
County Administrative Building, at 6:00 p.m. Mr. Rosemier called the
meeting to order with Mrs. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson and Mr. Lyle present. Mr.
Hannan, Mr. Milburg, Mr. Beissel and five Northern Illinois students were
also present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Mrs. Fauci, seconded by Mr. Gudmunson, and it
was carried unanimously with a voice vote to approve the minutes for
January.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Mrs. Fauci, seconded by Mr. Gudmunson, and it
was carried unanimously by voice vote to approve the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Hannan introduced Mr. Thomas Beissel, Wildlife
Biologist from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
Mr. Hannan welcomed five Northern Illinois University
doctorate students from a Qualitative Methodology course seeking to observe
a governmental meeting for their Political Science requirements.
Mr. Rosemier thanked the guests for coming.
Mr. Johnson arrived at 6:05 p.m.
CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE DISCUSSION
Mr. Beissel gave a powerpoint presentation and an
explanation of Chronic Wasting Disease to the Committee. (See attached for
information)
Moved by Mr. Gudmunson, seconded by Mrs. Fauci, the vote
was carried by unanimous voice vote to support the Potawatomi Woods Chronic
Wasting shooting by the IDNR.
FY 2004 PROJECTS/ MAINTENANCE AND NATURAL RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT
Mr. Hannan stated that he was working of applying for an
OSLAD grant for developmental improvement funding at Potawatomi Woods. The
following grants and donations can be used as 50% match dollars for the
OSLAD grant.
Mr. Hannan explained that the DeKalb/ Sycamore Sunrise
Rotary Club is raising $25,000 to $30,000 in funds for improvements to
Potawatomi Woods for shelters, trails and play equipment.
Mr. Hannan stated that there is a private donor that is
interested in a confidential $25,000 donation for handicapped accessible
trails and a wildlife/ nature observation deck.
Mr. Hannan stated that the Prairie Band Potawatomi Tribe
has shown an interest in donating $25,000 to development at Potawatomi Woods
for a Native American history project.
Mr. Hannan added that a DeKalb County Community
Foundation grant for $10,000 has been applied for with the help of the
DeKalb County Greenways and Trails Coalition for trail bridges.
Mr. Hannan added that these funds could be matched
through the OSLAD grant and he will apply for this grant in June. These
grant funds, if approved, would be used in 2005-2006.
Mr. Hannan described past volunteer events and stated
that there would be several dates to choose from in March and April. He
added that these dates will be posted on the DeKalb County website.
Mr. Hannan stated that there are currently four Eagle
Scout projects underway in the forest preserves. There is a forest trail at
Potawatomi Woods leading to MacQueen Forest Preserve, a split rail fence at
MacQueen Forest Preserve parking lot and a new information board at MacQueen
Forest Preserve. There is also a split rail fence project around the Merritt
Prairie parking lot and brush clearing and prairie flower planting at P.A.
Nehring Forest Preserve.
DEKALB COUNTY GREENWAYS AND TRAILS UPDATE
Mrs. Fauci stated that on Thursday, February 27th
there would be a presentation for the Greenways and Trails. Mrs. Fauci
stated that Senator Brad Burzynski was planning to attend the meeting.
She also added that Ann Friewald, Greenways and Trails Planner, from
Scheiber, Anderson & Associates would be in attendance to speak.
GENERAL DISCUSSION
Mr. Johnson stated that the Governor is looking to
have high school students in Illinois perform 40 hours of community
service. He stated that this would benefit the Forest Preserve District.
Mr. Hannan agreed.
Mr. Hannan stated that there are two suburban
astronomy clubs that frequent the forest preserves once a month or more
for their meetings and viewing of the night skies.
Mr. Hannan stated that the forest preserve staff has
been burying electrical lines, replacing roofs where needed and other
projects preparing for the spring season.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Mr. Gudmunson, seconded by Mr. Rosemeir, it was
carried unanimously by voice vote to adjourn the meeting.
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Chairman, Mr. Metzger
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