Title
Ice Fishing on Lake Sedgewick - School District 230
History
School District 230’s Head Bass Fishing Coach, Mr. John Barten is requesting permission for a two or three day (2 or 3) ice fishing event on a weekend in late December 2018, January or February of 2019, weather permitting. Safety is a top priority and this event would only be held if the ice is 8 inches or thicker. This is a school event, so insurance is covered by School District 230. The Village has partnered with D230 several times in the past for the betterment of the students as well as the Lake.
Ordinance 4939 was passed on November 3, 2014 allowing ice fishing events on Lake Sedgewick. Section 2 “3-1-5 Number 3” requires Board approval for any ice fishing events other than supervised programs of the Recreation and Parks Department.
Staff is requesting approval for School District 230’s ice fishing event to be held on Lake Sedgewick on two or three (2 or 3) weekend days in late December 2018, January or February 2019 as conditions of the ice permits.
On December 3, 2018, this item was reviewed by the Parks & Recreation Committee, recommended for approval, and referred to the Village Board of Trustees for consideration.
Financial Impact
None
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve Consolidated School District 230 Bass Fishing Team to utilize Lake Sedgewick for their two or three (2 or 3) day ice fishing event on weekend days in late December 2018, January or February, 2019 as ice conditions permit.