With the exception of the Forest Preserve Commission meeting (which takes place at the Kane County Government Center at 719 S. Batavia Ave., Geneva, IL), all other public meetings of the Forest Preserve District take place at District administrative headquarters: 1996 S. Kirk Rd., Ste. 320, Geneva, IL.

For more information on individual meetings, agendas and minutes, click in the respective categories, below.


Meeting Schedule

Our printable 2024 Meeting Calendar and interactive Calendar note the dates and times for all Forest Preserve District meetings. Be advised that meeting locations, dates and times are subject to change.

2024 Committee Meeting Calendar


FOREST PRESERVE Commission

The Forest Preserve Commission governs the Forest Preserve District. The Commission meets monthly to consider all business recommended through the Executive Committee. Forest Preserve Commission meetings are typically on the second Tuesday of each month, at 9 a.m., at the Kane County Government Center: 719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. A, Geneva, IL.

Commission Meeting Information


Executive COMMITTEE

The Executive Committee meets monthly to consider all business recommended through the Land Acquisition, Finance & Administration, and Planning & Utilization Committees as well as independent issues such as District policies/procedures, purchases/bids, master planning, studies/surveys, personnel, resolutions, and all other items not within the jurisdiction of the aforementioned committees. Once issues are approved by the Executive Committee, they proceed to the Commission for final consideration/approval. Executive Committee meetings are typically the first Thursday of the month at 8:30 a.m. Executive Committee meetings are held at Forest Preserve District administrative headquarters: 1996 S. Kirk Rd., Ste. 320, Geneva, IL.

Executive Committee Information


Finance & Administration COMMITTEE

The Finance & Administrative Committee meets monthly to consider financial planning, budget, annual audit, financial policies, various administrative business, facility management contracts, and purchases/bids in relation to vehicles and equipment. Finance & Administration Committee meetings are typically the fourth Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. Finance & Administration Committee meetings are held at Forest Preserve District administrative headquarters: 1996 S. Kirk Rd., Ste. 320, Geneva, IL.

Finance & Administration Committee Information


Land Acquisition COMMITTEE

The Land Acquisition Committee meets monthly to consider all potential land investments for the District and consideration of easements. Land Acquisition Committee meetings are typically the fourth Thursday of the month at 8:30 a.m. Land Acquisition Committee meetings are held at Forest Preserve District administrative headquarters: 1996 S. Kirk Rd., Ste. 320, Geneva, IL.

Land Acquisition Committee Information


Planning & Utilization COMMITTEE

The Planning & Utilization Committee meets monthly to consider all business regarding the use, management, modifications or improvements to District properties. Types of issues may include (but are not limited to): land planning, cooperative or intergovernmental agreements, special events, property use, preserve amenities, natural resources, wildlife studies and management, citizen comments/suggestions and purchases/bids in relation to equipment, maintenance, improvements or modification of properties. The Planning & Utilization Committee may establish subcommittees to coordinate special projects or evaluations (for example, Housing & Structures Subcommittee). Subcommittee meetings will also be listed in this section. Planning & Utilization meetings are typically the fourth Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m., or immediately following the Land Acquisition Committee meeting, held just prior. Planning & Utilization Committee meetings are held at Forest Preserve District administrative headquarters: 1996 S. Kirk Rd., Ste. 320, Geneva, IL.

Planning & Utilization Committee Information


SPECIAL MEETINGS

Meetings that are not subcommittees of the above, are located here. These are held on an as-needed basis. 

2025 Special Meetings   |   Public Information Meetings   |   Decennial Efficiency Committee Meetings


Request to SPeak

If you wish to speak at a meeting, please submit the Request to Speak Form, linked below. You may submit the form online no later than 24 hours before the scheduled meeting, or in person to the Committee Secretary no later than 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.

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