Community Recreation Commission

Public participation is invited. When called upon, please approach the microphone and state your name. Kindly limit your remarks to 3 minutes. VILLAGE OF VILLA PARK Village Hall, Board Chambers 20 South Ardmore Avenue Villa Park, IL 60181 Community Recreation Commmission June 24, 2026 7:00 PM Chair Person: Katie Wagner Commissioners: Nate Cook, John Dorhauer, Darryl Thompson, Lucy Tarsitano Board Liaison: Trustee Cari Alfano Staff Liaison: Suzanne Earl 1. Call to Order - Roll Call 2. Public Comments on Agenda Items 3. Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items 4. Amendments to the Agenda 5. Consent Agenda a. Approval of Meeting Minutes from May 27, 2026 6. New Business a. Welcoming our New Commissioner Lucy Tarsitano b. Veterans Rate for Open Gym and Membership 7. Unfinished Business a. Event Promotion for Lufkin Park Family Entertainment Series b. Sports Swap Update c. Summer Open Gym Schedule d. Fundraising for Jefferson Pool 8. Commissioner Comments 9. Chairperson Comments 10. Village Board Liaison Comments 11. Staff Liaison Comments 12. Adjournment Page 1 of 4 The Villa Park Village Hall is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. An elevator is operational at the north side entrance to the Village Hall during normal work hours and also during evenings. lndividuals with special needs are requested to contact the Village's Compliance Officer at (630) 834-8500 so that reasonable accommodations can be made for those persons. Page 2 of 4  VILLAGE OF VILLA PARK Village Hall, Board Chambers 20 South Ardmore Avenue Villa Park, IL 60181 Community Recreation Commission May 27, 2026 7:00 PM Chair Person: Katie Wagner Commissioners: Nate Cook, John Dorhauer, Darryl Thompson Board Liaison: Trustee Cari Alfano Staff Liaison: Suzanne Earl 1. Call to Order - Roll Call at 7:01pm 2. Public Comments on Agenda Items 3. Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items 4. Amendments to the Agenda 5. Consent Agenda a. Approval of Meeting Minutes from April 22, 2026 -​ Motion by John, second by Darryl, approved by all 6. New Business a. Fundraising for Jefferson Pool Renovations -​ The Village Board approved the plan to start looking at a new pool. We will need to start seeking out grants and other opportunities while being creative (OSLAD Grant). -​ John asked if we will be spear heading the operation. -​ Trustee Alfano mentions we are the face of doing this. -​ Can we start to get a budget and what funds we have started? -​ Reach out to other districts and see how they raised money -​ Is there a potential for sponsorship b. Villa Fest Volunteer Discussion -​ Villa Fest is going to be a one day event on 8/22. We are looking for volunteers for this event. There will be a link on the website soon. c. Commissioner Vacancy -​ Tammy Henderson has served her term and decided to not renew. We now have a vacancy. Please go online to fill out an application. The process will go through the Village Board. 7. Unfinished Business a. Event Promotion for Lufkin Park Family Entertainment Series -​ Both events are planned. The first event is June 2 from 12-1:30pm. This is an open mic event so come out and enjoy. -​ Reach out to Lily for social media posts and photos from the event -​ Sue will reach out to Villa Parks Got Talent participants to see if they would like to come out b. Sports Swap Updates -​ Sports swap will be Saturday August 8th 10am-2pm. Deliveries will be accepted on Friday August 7th from 5-7pm. Go Green Villa Park will be helping out at this event. Page 3 of 4  -​ Tri Town YMCA should be considered for anything left. c. Jefferson Pool Season 2026 Updates -​ Pool opens Saturday, early bird rate is June 21. -​ Learn to Swim class starts June 15. d. Summer Open Gym Schedule -​ Can we find a way to host open gyms during the day of June and July while kids are at the pool or on field trips. 8. Commissioner Comments -​ John- Shoutout to VPs Got Talent for a cool experience -​ Darryl- Enjoyed VPs Got Talent. And enjoyed the variety of acts. 9. Chairperson Comments -​ Thanks to Tammy for her service. If anyone is interested in joining the commission 10. Village Board Liaison Comments -​ Asks that we reach out to Lily and Riley to always get our events into our calendar. -​ Heard great things about the Talent Show and looks forward to future events. -​ Can we reach out to former volunteers from Summer Fest. 11. Staff Liaison Comments -​ Had a lot of people help out for VPs Got Talent so thanks to them. Was able to bring in sponsors to help make it possible. -​ On June 6/7 there is a play based on Alice In Wonderland. We have 29 kids performing. -​ Spring soccer is finishing up with 220 -​ Mom/son had 29 sign up. -​ Bike/Safety had 36 signed up with volunteers. -​ Janet to took a group of seniors to see Hairspray -​ 357 participants in April -​ Pre school gradation -​ 83 kids signed up for Mariners swim team -​ Summer camp starts June 1 12. Adjournment -​ Motion to adjourn 7:59pm by John, second by Daryl, approved by all. Page 4 of 4