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Three Oaks board reviews rain garden timeline, gazebo repairs, donor tree and water-safety advisory
Summary
Board members reported Chamberlain Path rain garden work aimed for completion by the end of October, planned gazebo repairs and an electrical upgrade, accepted a donor-funded Sycamore for Dewey Cannon Park, discussed Carver Park plantings, and Village Manager Dan Faulkner warned residents not to drink or use tap water for brushing teeth until contamination is cleared.
Board members reviewed a series of near-term park projects and issued a public-safety advisory at the Sept. 9 meeting.
Ira Johnson reported that planning for the Chamberlain Path rain garden is progressing, with additional cost estimates received and coordination underway with the Village Department of Public Works; both Johnson and Village Manager Dan Faulkner said the schedule is being finalized with a target to complete the project by the end of October. Secretary Larry Shawver relayed that sculptor or owner Steve LaGattuta inspected his statue "The Seeker," which likely requires significant repair at the artist's studio; Johnson said he would discuss repair options with LaGattuta.
Dan Faulkner reported that repainting and repairs to the gazebo at Dewey Cannon Park would begin next week. Board member Brian Overley made a generous donation toward a Sycamore tree for the park; Marlene Kramer moved that the board thank Overley and approve planting, a motion Brown supported and the board approved unanimously. Johnson asked Faulkner to request a lighting recommendation from Josh Gardner, who is performing the repair work, to evaluate the gazebo's electrical needs.
At Carver Park, Johnson said the recently planted shrubs and grasses around the pavilion are doing well and will remain despite requests for a southern entrance that is currently blocked by plantings. Faulkner closed his report with a water-safety advisory: "no one should drink the water, nor use it for brushing teeth until the problem is cleared up." The board adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Village staff will move forward with the rain garden schedule, gazebo repairs and donor coordination; staff were assigned to implement reservation policy changes for events elsewhere in the meeting.
