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Village of Cherry Valley Recreation Board met June 4

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Tori Nassir called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Village Clerk Kathy Trimble took a Roll Call:

CHAIRMAN: TORI NASSIR PRESENT

MEMBERS: DINA BRANDT PRESENT SUE SMETANA PRESENT

DAN JAROCKI PRESENT KAYLA SPENCER ABSENT

JUDY PRISBY PRESENT

Others Present: Village President David Schroeder, Trustee Brandi Pearse, Deputy Chief Jesse Pearse, and Village Clerk Kathy Trimble.

ADOPT THE AGENDA:

Tori Nassir moved to adopt the agenda. Dan Jarocki seconded. All “AYE” None opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.

APPROVE THE MINUTES:

Tori Nassir moved to approve the minutes from the May 7, 2025 Meeting. Dina Brandt seconded. All “AYE” None opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None.

EX-OFFICIO’S REPORT: No report.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

1. Fun Run/Walk – The Fun Run/Walk was held on May 17th. It was a chilly day and 60 people participated. Thank you to the Men’s Club for bringing water and snacks.

2. Street Dance – The budget for the Street dance is $2,700.00. Discussion was had regarding the giveaways for the Street Dance.

• We will be giving away 2 Bricks for the Armed Forces Memorial at a cost of $300.00.

• Dina will look at Menards for the big raffle items i.e. a Blackstone, fire pit. The spending limit is $700.00.

• Judy will purchase the $200.00 in gift cards for the giveaways.

• Security will be handled by the Village again this year.

• The Band once again is Random AF at a cost of $1,300.000.

3. Citizen of the Year – The celebration for Bob Benka will be held at the June 17, 2025 Village Board Meeting. Judy will pick up the gift cards. Administration staff has ordered the shirt, plaques and refreshments. Judy and Sue will be there to set up and clean up for this event. Tori Nassir moved to request $400.00 for Citizen of the Year. Judy Prisby seconded. . A Roll Call Vote was taken:

DINA BRANDT AYE SUE SMETANA AYE

DAN JAROCKI AYE KAYLA SPENCER ABSENT

JUDY PRISBY AYE

TORI NASSIR AYE

Motion carried with 5 “AYES” and 1 “ABSENT”.

4. Rockford Rivets – July 13th – Judy Prisby stated that the Men’s Club will pay for the 75 tickets for the Baseball Game. A goodie bag including peanuts, cracker jacks and a bottle of water was discussed. A discussion was had on how to get people registered. Tori will send information to Judy that she used for the first fun run signups. Judy, Sue and Dina will man the table out front before the game begins.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. National Night Out – Will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 from 5:30 – 8:00PM in Baumann Park. Citizen of The Year Bob Benka will roll out the first ball. Deputy Chief Pearse asked Judy if Sparky could be the MC again and he asked Dan Jarocki if he will do popcorn. Administrator Claeyssen will order the T-shirts (no color has been chosen yet).

Tori Nassir moved to request $400.00 for National Night out T-Shirts. Dan Jarocki seconded. . A Roll Call Vote was taken:

DINA BRANDT AYE SUE SMETANA AYE

DAN JAROCKI AYE KAYLA SPENCER ABSENT

JUDY PRISBY AYE

TORI NASSIR AYE

Motion carried with 5 “AYES” and 1 “ABSENT”.

2. Reminder: Additional meeting June 25th.

3. Notice/Application for new Rec Board Member – We will advertise on the Recreation Board and the Village’s Facebook pages.

Judy Prisby mentioned that the Men’s Club would like a Recreation Board member to come to one of their meetings and speak about the Recreation Board’s events and activities. Dina Brandt volunteered.

ADJOURNMENT: Tori Nassir moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:24PM. Judy Prisby seconded.

All “AYE” None opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.

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