SATURDAY MORNING CONFERENCE SESSIONS 10:30 am - 11:45 am
All conference sessions award 0.1 CEUs, pending approval. Pre-registration is not required.
118 Public and Private
Partnerships: More for Less! Topic Track: Location:
GOVERNANCE/LEGAL Plaza Ballroom B, East Tower,
Green Level Time:
Speaker(s):
10:30 am - 11:45 am Robert Bush and Derke Price,
Attorneys, Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, DiCianni & Krafthefer, P.C.
This session will present the benefits and challenges of the public-private partnerships for park districts and will explore the issues in both development and in operations and will be led by people who have navigated these waters before.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) learn
tips and tricks in successful intergovernmental agreements; (2) learn lessons of past mistakes of intergovernmental agreements that were not thought out in advance.
122 Intergovernmental Agreements: Collaboration is
More Essential Than Ever Topic Track: Location: Level Time:
Speaker(s):
GOVERNANCE/LEGAL Grand Suite 3, East Tower, Gold
10:30 am - 11:45 am Scott Puma and Adam Simon,
Attorneys, Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, DiCianni & Krafthefer, P.C.
In today's economic environment, every local government is trying to stretch their budget further. Residents are demanding the same level of services while you struggle with fewer resources. Come learn how to use intergovernmental agreements to combine scarce assets with other units of government and private enterprises to improve programs and service delivery. We will also address the use of intergovernmental agreements to cap impact fees where your host municipality is concerned about its exposure to litigation. Participants will: (1) learn
Learning Outcomes:
about successful intergovernmental agreements; (2) learn tips and tricks in putting an agreement together.
126 Director Contracts: Pros and
Cons Topic Track: Location: Level Time:
Speaker(s):
GOVERNANCE/LEGAL Grand Suite 5, East Tower, Gold
10:30 am - 11:45 am Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Partner and
Robert Porter, Director of Special Projects, Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, DiCianni & Krafthefer, P.C.
This session will cover the pros, cons, whys, whats and hows on how director contracts are issued. Entry and exit contracts will be discussed. Learn the tips and tricks in getting the right language included in the contract to avoid costly conflicts. Hear examples of how to accomplish the contract for both the director and the board with ease and comfort level. Participants will: (1) learn
Learning Outcomes:
the many issues regarding issuing a contract to the director; (2) learn the legal issues concerning a director contract to avoid conflict.
131
Ask the Commissioner Topic Track: Location:
BOARDSMANSHIP Crystal Ballroom A, West Tower,
Green Level Time:
Speaker(s):
10:30 am - 11:45 am Christine Garry, President,
Barrington Park District; Fred Hohnke, President, Woodridge Park District; Don Jessen, Retired Commissioner, Addison Park District; Ron Lehman, Commissioner, Channahon Park District; Diane Main, Commissioner, Westmont Park Dist
A panel of seasoned commissioners will discuss issues and take questions regarding the duties, responsibilities, issues, trends, board relations, dealing with conflict and adversaries, citizen involvement and boardsmanship. Participants will: (1) have
Learning Outcomes:
the opportunity to ask seasoned commissioners questions and receive their input and advice on various topics; (2) discuss various issues with fellow board members from various sized agencies.
201
The Exploration of Creative Play Environments: A Curious
Hong Kong, West Tower, Gold Level 10:30 am - 11:45 am Eric Hornig, Principal and Patty King, Senior Associate, Hitchcock Design Group
Philosophy Topic Track: Location: Time:
Speaker(s):
This session will offer an in-depth look at emerging trends in play environments and specialty gardens. It will also offer a review of case studies, design techniques, visitor benefits, risk management and cost-effective solutions.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1)
become aware of current play environment trends; (2) gain insight into what makes a successful unique play environment and how to achieve it.
203
"Green" Roofs Topic Track:
PARKS/NAT RESOURCES Toronto, West Tower, Gold Level 10:30 am - 11:45 am Andy Dogan, Vice President, PHN
Location: Time:
Speaker(s):
Architects; Rob Sperl, Director of Planning, Wheaton Park District
Learn about sustainable options for re-roofing projects and new construction. This session will introduce vegetated roofs, photovoltaic panels and several cost-effective options for maintaining existing roofs and reducing energy costs.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will: (1) learn
about different types of sustainable roofing materials, associated costs and maintenance requirements; (2) identify cost-effective, energy-efficient options for upgrading existing roof systems.
RECREATION
48 C
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2012
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