Board of Commissioners

The Commissioners are elected by Park District residents to serve staggered terms without compensation. They are responsible for developing policies, which provide direction for the operation of the parks, facilities, and recreation programs. The Board also hires the Executive Director who in turn, hires the staff which manages the various departments of the Park District. The Board of Commissioners meets on the fourth Monday of each month at the Inwood Athletic Club, 3000 West Jefferson Street, at 5:00 pm. The public is invited to attend.

Teri Talarico, Executive Assistant
815-741-7275 x 117

	President Sue Gulas Elected 2013, 2017 sgulas@jolietpark.org
	Vice President Joe Clement Elected 2017 jclement@jolietpark.org
	Commissioner Bill Tatro Elected 2017 wtatro@jolietpark.org
	Commissioner Jennifer Jobe-Gavin Elected 2019 jjobegavin@jolietpark.org
	Commissioner Kevin Paul Elected 2019 kpaul@jolietpark.org
	Executive Director Brad Staab bstaab@jolietpark.org

NEWS RELEASE

CONTACT PERSON: Brad Staab, Executive Director

RELEASE DATE: January 4, 2021

DEPARTMENT: Administration

TELEPHONE: 815-741-7275 ext. 119 | bstaab@jolietpark.org

Ballot Positions for April 6, 2021 Consolidated Election

The following is the ballot placement of candidates for three Four Year Term Park Commissioner positions. Ballot placement was determined by lottery held on December 22, 2020.

Four Year Term (Vote for not more than three)

1. Joe Mutz

2. Elvis Lewis Madison, Jr.

3. Sue Gulas

4. Bill Tatro

NEWS RELEASE

CONTACT PERSON: Brad Staab, Executive Director

TELEPHONE: 815-741-7275, ext. 119

DEPARTMENT: Administration

DATE: December 17, 2020

RE: Joliet Park District Board Notice of Lottery for Consolidated Election

Notification is hereby given that a lottery will be held for the purpose of establishing placement of positions on the ballot for the office of Park Board Commissioner for the upcoming CONSOLIDATED ELECTION to be held Tuesday, April 6, 2021.

LOTTERY TIME: 9:00AM

DATE: December 22, 2020

PLACE: Inwood Athletic Club

3000 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL

2nd Floor Conference Room

DATE: December 4, 2020

RELEASE DATE: Immediate

CONTACT PERSON: Brad Staab, Executive Director

TELEPHONE: 815-741-7275, ext. 119

DEPARTMENT: Administration

Joliet Park District Board of Commissioners Filing petitions for CONSOLIDATED ELECTION

The Joliet Park District announces that petitions for the election of Park Board Commissioner must be filed by Monday, December 21, 2020 at the close of that business day at 5:00pm for the Consolidated Election to be held April 6, 2021. The first day for filing petitions is Monday, December 14, 2020 at 8:00am in the office of the Executive Director of the Joliet Park District at the Inwood Athletic Club powered by ATI Physical Therapy - 2^nd Floor Conference Room, 3000 W. Jefferson Street.

DATE: September 10, 2020

RELEASE DATE: Immediate

CONTACT PERSON: Brad Staab, Executive Director

DEPARTMENT: Administration

TELEPHONE: 815-741-7275, ext. 119

Joliet Park District Board of Commissioners Consolidated Election

The Joliet Park District will have nominating petition packets available beginning Tuesday, September 22, 2020 for individuals who wish to run for Park Board Commissioner in the April 6, 2021 Consolidated General Election. Packets may be picked up at the administrative offices of the Joliet Park District, Inwood Athletic Club powered by ATI Physical Therapy (second floor), 3000 W. Jefferson Street, Monday through Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm.

Three commissioners will be elected, each to a four year term. The first day for filing petitions is Monday, December 14, 2020 beginning at 8:00am, and the last day is Monday, December 21, 2020 until 5:00pm.
2021 MEETINGS

Regular meetings are held the fourth Monday of the month at the Inwood Athletic Club Board Room, 3000 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL. All meetings begin at 5:00pm, and the public is welcome to attend Park Board meetings. Generally, if there is to be a Work Session, it will be on the third Monday of the month. "Opportunity For Public To Speak" is a permanent agenda item that offers an opportunity for public comment. Meeting dates, times and locations are subject to change.

REGULAR MEETINGS

January 25

February 22

March 22

April 26

May 24

**June 21

July 26

August 23

September 27

October 25

November 22

**December 20

SPECIAL MEETINGS

January 13
Agenda

WORK SESSIONS

*January 19 (Tuesday)

*February 16 (Tuesday)

March 15

April 19

May 17

June 14

July 19

August 16

September 20

October 18

November 15

December 13

* Work Session held on Tuesday due to holiday conflict on Monday.

** Regular Meeting held on the third Monday, due to holiday or event conflict on the fourth Monday. Work session held on the second Monday.

Persons with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in a meeting should contact Teri Talarico at the Park District's Administration Building by mail at 3000 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60435, by phone at 815-741-7275 Ext. 117, Monday through Friday 8:00am until 4:00pm, or by email to ttalarico@jolietpark.org at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Requests for a qualified ASL interpreter generally require at least 5 business days advance notice. For the deaf or hearing impaired, please use the Illinois Relay Center voice only operator at (800) 526-0857.

2020 MEETINGS

Regular meetings are conducted at the Inwood Athletic Club Board Room, 3000 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL. All meetings begin at 5:00pm, and the public is welcome to attend Park Board meetings. "Opportunity For Public To Speak" is a permanent agenda item that offers an opportunity for public comment. Meeting dates, times and locations are subject to change.

Time: 5:00

Location: Inwood Athletic Club Board Room

REGULAR MEETINGS

January 27	Agenda	Minutes
February 24	Agenda	Minutes
April 6	Agenda	Minutes
April 27	Agenda	Minutes
**May 18	Agenda	Minutes
June 22	Agenda	Minutes
July 27	Agenda	Minutes
August 24	Agenda	Minutes
September 28	Agenda	Minutes
October 26	Agenda	Minutes
November 23	Agenda	Minutes
**December 21	Agenda

SPECIAL MEETINGS

August 6	Agenda	Minutes
December 21	Agenda

WORK SESSIONS

*January 21 (Tuesday)	Cancelled
*February 18 (Tuesday)	Cancelled
March 16	Cancelled
April 20	Cancelled
May 11	Cancelled
June 15	Cancelled
July 20	Agenda	Minutes
August 17	Cancelled
September 21	Cancelled
October 19	Cancelled
November 16
December 14

* Work Session held on Tuesday due to holiday conflict on Monday.

** Regular Meeting held on the third Monday, due to holiday or event conflict on the fourth Monday (note: June meeting changed because of Taste of Joliet).

Persons with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in a meeting should contact Teri Talarico at the Park District's Administration Building by mail at 3000 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60435, by phone at 815-741-7275 Ext. 117, Monday through Friday 8:00am until 4:00pm, or by Email to ttalarico@jolietpark.org at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Requests for a qualified ASL interpreter generally require at least 5 business days advance notice. For the deaf or hearing impaired, please use the Illinois Relay Center voice only operator at (800) 526-0857.

2019 MEETINGS