Board Meetings
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Board of Park Commissioners of the GURNEE PARK DISTRICT has established a schedule for the Regular Meetings of the Board of Park Commissioners of said District to be held during the fiscal year 2022/2023, commencing May 1, 2022. The Regular Meetings will be held at the Viking Park Community Center, Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Avenue, Gurnee, Illinois at 7:00 p.m. on the following dates:
May 17, 2022
June 21, 2022
July 19, 2022
August 16, 2022
September 20, 2022
October 18, 2022
November 15, 2022
December 20, 2022
January 17, 2023
February 21, 2023
March 21, 2023
April 18, 2023
May 16, 2023
This schedule is subject to such changes as the Board of Commissioners of the Gurnee Park District shall determine and law shall allow. Notice of such changes shall be given as required by law. All such meetings shall be open to the public, except those meetings, or portions of meetings which the Board of Commissioners of the Gurnee Park District shall determine to be held in private and which the law shall allow to be held in private.
If you have a park or program concern or suggestion, or if you would like to observe how the Park District operates, we encourage your attendance.
Jim Goshorn
President
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Jim Goshorn has been a resident of Gurnee since 1993 with his wife, Mary Beth. Jim and Mary Beth have a daughter and son, both graduates of Warren Township High School and active participants in Gurnee Park District programs.
Jim holds Bachelor and Master Degrees in Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and is professionally employed as an operations manager at AbbVie.
Jim has served on the Board of Commissioners since 2009. Prior to the elected position, Jim was a volunteer coach and participant in multiple strategic and facility planning committees.
Vicki Paddock
Vice President
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Coming soon!
Michelle Klemz
Secretary
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Coming soon!
Gerald Crews
Commissioner
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Commissioner Gerry Crews was elected to the Board in April 2011. Gerry and his family have been residents of Gurnee for 25 years. He is active in community affairs such as: Gurnee Days, Exchange Club Events, and the annual Gurnee’s Relay for Life. Professionally, Gerry is a partner of JKR Financial Consultants, Ltd, a Retirement Planning Company, a Registered Representative with FSC Securities Corporation, graduate of University of Wisconsin’s CU Management School and has been in the banking, insurance and financial arena for over 30 years. He is a parishioner of St. Paul the Apostle and his younger children attend Warren Township High School.
Through the years, Gerry and his family have participated in many of the park district programs. “I am honored that the residents of Gurnee have elected me to serve as a commissioner on the Gurnee Park District Board. GPD has always provided a feeling of extended family to my wife and children through their exceptional programs and events. I look forward to bringing my passion for fiscal responsibility to future district planning and will focus on maintaining the high level of financial strength developed by my predecessors to ensure that such excellence continues to grow,” stated Crews.
Aaron Dalzot
Commissioner
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After graduating from University of Central Florida with a Bachelor Degree in Political Science, Dalzot began his career in the industry working for organizations such as Walt Disney World Resorts, Major League Baseball, Orange County Parks and Recreation as well as the Park District of Oak Park. For the last five years, Dalzot has served the community of Lake Forest as a Program Manager. With a focus on the Lakefront facility in Lake Forest, Dalzot is not a stranger to the industry. His professional responsibilities include staffing, programming and facility management for the City of Lake Forest.
As a resident of Gurnee for the last five years, Dalzot’s family has participated in swim lessons as well as Gurnee Park District’s before and after school CARE program. He also volunteers at Woodland School, where his children currently attend.
His reason for running for Park Board goes beyond his passion and involvement in the field.
“I wanted to show my young children that you can give back to your community and neighborhood.”
Dalzot is excited to give back to the Gurnee community, teach his children the value of volunteering as well as share his passion for drama and fine arts. Dalzot shared that there are a number of opportunities available to engage, grow and stay active throughout Gurnee.
“I’m looking forward to building upon the tremendous foundation already in place, especially relating to drama, theater and acting,” concluded Dalzot.
Outside of parks and recreation, Dalzot enjoys sharing time with his wife Jessica and their two children, Starter and Annika. He is also an avid sports fan and music enthusiast, enjoying all genres from folk to metal and reggae.
Agendas and Minutes
Board Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Avenue, beginning at 7:00pm and are open to the public. If you have a park or program concern or suggestion, or if you would like to observe how the Park District operates, we encourage your attendance.
Please click on the below links to view the Agendas and Minutes from Past Board of Commissioners meetings
January 18, 2022- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
February 15, 2022- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
March 15, 2022- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
April 19, 2022- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
May 17, 2022- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
June 21, 2022- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
July 19, 2022- Special Meeting- Park Tour Agenda Minutes
July 19, 2022- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
August 16, 2022- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
September 20, 2022- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
October 18, 2022 - Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
November 15, 2022 - Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
December 20, 2022 - Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
January 19, 2021- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
February 16, 2021- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
March 16, 2021- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
April 20, 2021- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
May 18, 2021- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
June 15, 2021- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
July 20, 2021- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
August 17, 2021- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
September 7, 2021- Spl Mtg/Park Tour Agenda Minutes
September 21, 2021- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
October 19, 2021- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
November 16, 2021- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
December 21, 2021- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
January 21, 2020- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
February 18, 2020- Regular Meeting- Cancelled Agenda
February 25, 2020- Special Meeting Agenda Minutes
March 17, 2020- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
April 21, 2020- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
May 19, 2020- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
June 16, 2020- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
July 21, 2020- Regular & Budget Meeting Agenda Minutes
August 18, 2020- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
September 15, 2020- Regular Meeting Agenda* Amended 9/14 Minutes
October 20,2020- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
November 17, 2020- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
December 15, 2020- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
January 15, 2019- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
February 19, 2019- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
March 18, 2019- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
April 16, 2019- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
May 21, 2019- Regular & Budget Meeting Agenda Minutes
June 18, 2019- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
July 16, 2019 - Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
July 23, 2019- Spl Mtg/Park Tour Agenda Minutes
August 20, 2019- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
September 17, 2019- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
October 15, 2019- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
November 19, 2019- Truth-In_Taxation Agenda Minutes
December 17, 2019- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
January 16, 2018- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
February 20, 2018 - Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
March 20, 2018 - Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
April 17, 2018 - Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
May 15, 2018 - Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
June 19, 2018- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
July 10, 2018- Spl Mtg/Park Tour Agenda Minutes
July 17, 2018- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
August 21, 2018- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
September 18, 2018- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
October 16, 2018- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
November 20, 2018- Truth-In_Taxation Agenda Minutes
December 18, 2018- Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
January 17, 2017 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
February 21, 2017 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
March 21, 2017 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
April 18, 2017 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
May 16, 2017 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
May 16, 2017 Budget Hearing Agenda Minutes
May 16, 2017 Special Meeting Agenda Minutes
June 20, 2017 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
July 11, 2017 Spl Mtg/Park Tour Agenda Minutes
July 18, 2017 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
August 15, 2017 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
September 19,2017 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
October 17, 2017 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
November 21, 2017 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes Truth in TaxationTaxation
December 19, 2017 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
January 19, 2016 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
February 16, 2016 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
March 15, 2016 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
April 19, 2016 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
May 17, 2016 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
May 17, 2016 Budget Hearing Agenda Minutes Budget Hearing
May 18, 2016 Special Meeting Agenda Minutes
June 21, 2016 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
July 19, 2016 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
August 16, 2016 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
September 20, 2016 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
October 18, 2016 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
November 15, 2016 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes Truth in Taxation
December 20, 2016 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
January 20, 2015 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
February 17, 2015 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
March 17, 2015 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
April 14, 2015 Special Meeting Agenda Minutes
May 19, 2015 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
May 19, 2015 Special Meeting Agenda Minutes
May 19, 2015 Budget & Appropriation Agenda Minutes
June 16, 2015 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
July 21, 2015 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
August 18, 2015 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
September 22, 2015 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
October 20, 2015 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
November 17, 2015 Truth in Taxation Agenda Minutes
December 15, 2015 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
January 21, 2014 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
February 18, 2014 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
March 18, 2014 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
April 15, 2014 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
May 20, 2014 Budget Hearing Agenda Minutes
May 20, 2014 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
June 17, 2014 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
July 15, 2014 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
July 22, 2014 Special Board Meeting Agenda Minutes
August 19, 2014 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
September 16, 2014 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
September 16, 2014 Special Board Meeting Agenda Minutes
October 21, 2014 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
November 18, 2014 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
November 18, 2014 Truth In Taxation Agenda Minutes
December 16, 2014 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
January 15, 2013 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
February 19, 2013 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
March 19, 2013 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
April 16, 2013 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
May 21, 2013 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
May 21, 2013 Budget & Appropriation Agenda Minutes
May 21, 2013 Special Meeting Agenda Minutes
June 11, 2013 Special Meeting Agenda Minutes
June 18, 2013 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
July 16,2013 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
July 23, 2013 Park Tour Agenda
August 20, 2013 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
September 17, 2013 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
October 1, 2013 Special Meeting Agenda Minutes
October 15, 2013 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
October 21, 2013 Special Meeting Agenda Minutes
November 19, 2013 Truth In Taxation Agenda Minutes
December 17, 2013 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
January 17, 2012 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
February 21, 2012 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
March 20. 2012 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
April 17, 2012 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
May 15, 2012 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
May 15, 2012 Budget & Appropriation Agenda Minutes
June 19, 2012 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
July 17,2012 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
July 24, 2012 Park Tour Agenda
August 21, 2012 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
September 18, 2012 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
October 16, 2012 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
November 20, 2012 Tax Levy Hearing Agenda Minutes
December 18, 2012 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
January 18, 2011 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
February 15, 2011 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
March 15. 2011 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
April 19, 2011 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
May 17, 2011 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
May 17, 2011 Budget & Appropriation Agenda Minutes
May 17, 2011 Special Meeting Agenda Minutes
June 21, 2011 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
June 21, 2011 Special Meeting Agenda Minutes
July 19,2011 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
August 16, 2011 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
August 24, 2011 Special Meeting Agenda Minutes
September 20, 2011 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
October 18, 2011 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
November 15, 2011 Tax Levy Hearing Agenda Minutes
December 20, 2011 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
January 19, 2010 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
February 16, 2010 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
March 16. 2010 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
April 20, 2010 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
May 18, 2010 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
May 18, 2010 Budget & Appropriation Agenda Minutes
June 15, 2010 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
July 20,2010 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
August 3, 2010 Park Tour Agenda
August 17, 2010 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
September 21, 2010 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes ADA Audit & Transition Plan
October 19, 2010 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
November 16, 2010 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
December 21, 2010 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes