Burr Ridge Park District trustees will set the district's 2026 tax levy and revisit an ongoing dispute over developer donation payments when they meet Monday, Nov. 9, at the Burr Ridge Community Center.
The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at 15W400 Harvester Drive. Public comment is on the agenda.
The tax levy extension, listed under new business on the district's agenda, will determine how much the park district asks DuPage County to collect from property owners for the coming tax year. The agenda does not list a proposed dollar amount.
The other major item is unfinished business: the Village of Burr Ridge Developer Donation Ordinance. That ordinance governs payments developers make to the park district through the village when new projects are approved.
The topic has been before the board for months. At the district's Sept. 14 meeting, Superintendent of Finance Jamie Janusz told trustees the park district had received $47,456.40 from the village. Janusz called it the result of a "recently discovered oversight" involving a developer donation from 2018, according to meeting minutes.
Director of Parks and Recreation Jim Pacanowski told the board he had spoken with Evan Walter from the village about the value of the developer donation. The village requested a letter of inquiry from Board President Quigley, and trustees approved sending it.
What the park district is seeking beyond that $47,456 payment, and whether the ordinance's formula for calculating developer contributions is under review, has not been detailed in available public records.
Trustees will also review employee health care insurance quotes for 2027. At the September meeting, Trustee Lawrence asked about a $1,400 health insurance reimbursement. Janusz explained that the insurance calendar year runs January through December while the park district's fiscal year runs May through April.
The board is also scheduled to approve minutes from its Oct. 12 regular meeting.
