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This document is the first meeting minutes of the Board of Commissioners on November 3, 1919. The members were sworn in and lots drawn to determine the terms of office. A President and pro-tem Secretary were nominated and an attorney appointed. …

This document is the minutes of the second meeting of the Board of Commissioners on December 1, 1919. A Treasurer was selected as well as a permanent Secretary. Motions passed were: to explore the proposition of issuing a bond issue up to $20,000,…

This document is the minutes of the Board of Commissioners meeting on January 5, 1920. Topics discussed: authorizing the attorney to negotiate a loan of $200 to pay current bills.

This document is the minutes of the Board of Commissioners meeting February 2, 1920. Topics discussed were: a motion to prepare bonds as outlined in the December 1, 1919 meeting; the completion of the loan for $200; a motion that the loan be…

This document is the minutes of the Board of Commissioners meeting on March 1, 1920. Topics discussed were: discussions with the HS Board on using Lake Ellyn for PD purposes; appointment of a General Superintendent of Parks; preparation of bonds for…

This document is the minutes of the Board of Commissioners meeting April 5, 1920. The minutes record: a report that discussions with the HS Board on gaining possession of Lake Ellyn property had not been productive and that the matter should be left…

This document is the minutes of the Board of Commissioners meeting on May 3, 1920. Topics discussed were: a communication from C.E. Raymond allowing the PD to clean up and improve property being transferred to the PD; use of Lake Ellyn Park; the…

This document is the minutes of the Board of Commissioners meeting June 7, 1920. Topics discussed were: that the PD should refuse the price for lots 49-52 from C.E. Raymond, contained in a letter, as it exceeded the value of the property; use of…

This document is minutes of the Board of Commissioners meeting July 6, 1920. Topics discussed were: good progress was reported on the purchase of land and a meeting with C.E. Raymond was scheduled on July 8; a motion to consumate the purchase of…

This document is minutes of the Board of Commissioners meeting on August 2, 1920. Topics discussed were: use of Lake Ellyn Park; approval of bills for payment; a report that the purchase of lots in Collins & Gauntlet's subdivision had been…