Board of Commissioner Minutes Feb. 15

Winnebago County Forest Preserve District

BOARD MEETING

District Headquarters

February 15, 2013

PRESENT                                                                 GUEST

Judy Barnard – President                                           Lee Johnson

Mike Eickman

Audrey Johnson

Gloria Lind                                                                

Cheryl Maggio

Mary McNamara Bernsten

Randy Olson

ROLL CALL

The meeting was called to order by President Judith Barnard at 4:18 PM.  Roll call was taken with those in attendance:  Mary McNamara Bernsten, Judith Barnard, Audrey Johnson, Mike Eickman, Gloria Lind, Cheryl Maggio, Randall Olson, former Commissioner Lee Johnson.

INVOCATION and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Gloria Lind.

APPROVAL of MINUTES

President Judy Barnard inquired whether there were any questions or comments about the minutes for the meeting of January 26.  There were none.  Minutes of January 26 were approved.

CLOSED SESSION

A motion was made by Commissioner Audrey Johnson to move to closed session pursuant to the provisions of Section 2 (c) (1) of the Open Meetings Act to discuss employment of an Executive Director.  Motion seconded by Mary McNamara Bernsten and Gloria Lind.

No business was conducted in closed session.  Motion to re-open session was made by Gloria Lind and seconded by Mike Eickman at 5:40 PM.

DISCUSSION

Executive Director search – Board discussion was held regarding individual thoughts on the candidate.  A motion was made by Randy Olson, seconded by Mary McNamara Bernsten to offer a contract to the candidate.  Motion passed unanimously.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 PM.

Audrey Johnson

Secretary, Board of Commissioners