Carbondale Reporter

Marion Park District Board met Aug. 24.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

1. Call to Order

President Gott called the Regular Meeting of the Marion Park District to order at 6:06 p.m. with the following Commissioners present:

Commissioner Sheffler

Commissioner McReynolds

Commissioner Welch

Commissioner Gott

Commissioner Gardiner is in attendance via remote access (phone) due to quarantine issues. With the policy in place Commissioner Gardiner will be able to participate as he was in attendance.

2. Open Forum

There was no one from the public at the meeting.

3. Approval of August 24, 2021, Agenda

Commissioner McReynolds made a motion at 6:08 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Welch to approve the August 24, 2021, agenda. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.

4. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes: July 27, 2021

Commissioner McReynolds made a motion at 6:09 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Sheffler to approve the July 27, 2021, Regular Meeting Minutes. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.

5. Approval of July 2021 Financial Report

Director Reed states on the second page on the monthly highlights, the amount in the inclusive playground account will be reduced by approximately $3,800 for the repair the rock n’ raft. Also, the wall expansion will be coming out of the 18% over the reserve in the future. The statement B in the financials will reflect the addition of Aaron and Chase for the health insurance, this is an increase from previous years.

Commissioner Sheffler made a motion at 6:12 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Welch to approve the July 2021 Financial Report. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.

6. Department Reports

a. Administration

b. Park Services

c. Aquatic Center

Director Reed went over the reports and advised that there will be pictures available during the August 2021 meeting.

7. Commissioners Reports

Commissioner Gott asked if any Commissioners had anything to report, Commissioner Gardiner, Commissioner Sheffler, Commissioner McReynolds and Commissioner Welch state no.

8. Executive Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (if requested)

1. Personnel – To consider the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony or complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity.

Commissioner Sheffler made a motion at 6:42 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Welch to go into Executive Session. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.

9. Reconvene to Open Session (possible actions following Executive Session)

Commissioner Gardiner made a motion at 6:56 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Welch to reconvene to Open Session. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.

10. Old Business

a. Discuss / Approve employment agreement for Director Jack Reed, September 1, 2021 – August 30, 2024.

Commissioner Sheffler made a motion at 7:01 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Welch to approve employment agreement for Director Jack Reed, September 1, 2021 – August 30, 2024. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.

11. New Business

1. Discuss / Approve bids for resurfacing J. W. Jones Park basketball courts.

Commissioner Sheffler made a motion at 7:05 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Welch to approve the bid from Penninger Asphalt for the resurfacing of J. W. Jones Park basketball courts. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.

2. Discuss / Approve purchase of brushing attachment for the mini excavator from LTE.

Commissioner Sheffler made a motion at 7:07 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner McReynolds to approve the purchase of brushing attachment for the mini excavator from LTE. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.

12. Next Meeting Date: September 28, 2021

13. Adjournment

Commissioner Gardiner made a motion at 7:09 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner McReynolds to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Marion Park District Board of Commissioners. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.

https://www.marionparks.com/2021/10/01/meeting-minutes-august-24-2021/