All commissioners were present when the 45 minute meeting was opened, on time.
Comm. Liz Gorman reported on the great success of the Orland Grassland’s restoration project. An award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Chicago Wilderness will be presented to the District January 29, 2011.
A resolution honoring retiring Director of Resource Management Richard D. Newhard was on the agenda. All commissioners congratulated Mr. Newhard on his many accomplishments in the 39 years with the District.
Pres. Toni Preckwinkle good naturedly spoke of being the first President to join the Forest Preserve’s annual New Years Day canoe trip on the North Branch of the Chicago river and the first to fall in the freezing water.
Meeting adjourned at 10:45.
Mary Ann Tate, January 8, 2011
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