City of Carbondale Park District Board met June 6.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Roll Call: Upon Roll Call, the following commissioners were Present: Coleman, Erickson, Flowers and, Hollister. Commissioner Absent: Welch. Staff present: Childers, Day, Lewis, Renfro, Robinson and Legal Counsel, Mike Twomey. Staff Absent: Burns, Green and Keller.
Approval of Agenda: It was moved by Commissioner Flowers and seconded by Commissioner Coleman to approve the agenda as printed. Upon roll call, vote the following Commissioners voting aye: Coleman, Erickson, Flowers, and Hollister. Commissioner Absent: Welch. Vice-President Erickson ordered the motion passed.
Action Taken: The Agenda was approved as printed.
President Welch Arrived at 4:10 p.m.
New Business:
Review/Discussion of District’s Finances - - Director Renfro explained to the board the financial situation of the District. She urged the Board to think about the sale of a Bond for $500,000. The District’s had a reserve savings of $540,000 but it was used to complete the construction of the SSP. The District at this time is depending on two major revenue generating centers that are both weather dependent. Director Renfro said she had spoken to several people to try to find some different options to generate revenue but nothing definite. The Board discussed several ways that the District might be able to generate some additional revenue one being the Alice Wright Daycare Center situation needs to be revisited. After lengthy discussion and with all questions asked and answered the Board directed staff to gather material for the Sale of the Bond and put it on the agenda for the June 12th meeting for approval.
Action Taken: None.
Board Comments: None.
Adjournment: There being no further business it was then moved by Commissioner Flowers and seconded by Commissioner Coleman to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call, the following commissioners voted aye: Coleman, Erickson, Flowers, Hollister and Welch. Commissioners Absent: None. President Welch ordered the motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
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