Cook Country Forest Preserve Meeting June 3, 2009
The meeting was opened by Pres. Pro tem John Daley.
Several commissioners postured for about an hour over the merits of the staff's recommendation to accept a bid for the restoration of (historic) Limestone Picnic Shelters. After several roll call votes, they agreed with the staff so that the work could be completed during this season.
Steve Mayberry, Public Affairs Director, presented an excellent new public awareness campaign for the Forest Preserve, including a new website. Not only does it feature the activities of the Cook County Forest Preserve, it is easy to locate hiking and biking trails in at least 48 states. I didn't check Alaska and Hawaii.
Dr. Stuart Strahl, Director of Brookfield Zoo, presented the zoo's master plan for 2009 which includes securing a companion elephant for Christy, their only elephant at this time.
--Submitted by Observer Mary Ann Tate
