I was not able to attend the Feb. 9 meeting but did get a CD of it. The Forest Preserve Meeting was short and efficiently run by President Preckwinkle. Some discussion occurred as the Forest Preserve Commissioners voted to enter into an agreement to accept $4.2million dollars of federal aid in a contract costing the County nothing. In partnership with the Army Corps of Engineers this project will restore hydrological integrity, enhance biodiversity, and restore wetlands to an area contiguous with existing Orland Grasslands, in the perimeter of the County Forest Preserve lands near I-80. The Forest Preserve staff was lauded for being prepared and having done their homework early in order to be able to work on this project with the Army Corps.
There was also some discussion of the renewal of the Porta Potty contract. As in the past, when swine flu was an issue, the Commissioners mentioned they have some interest in allowing people to wash hands. Director Arnold said that his staff was unable to review the situation completely as time is of the essence for the upcoming season, but that a more wholistic review of the Porta Potty situation would be made in the coming year.
No comments:
Post a Comment