Carbondale Reporter

Marion Park District Board met Nov. 16.

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 6:08 p.m. with the following Commissioners present:

Commissioner Gardiner

Commissioner Sheffler

Commissioner McReynolds

Commissioner Welch

Commissioner Gott

2. Open Forum

There are no public attendees at the Regular meeting.

3. Approval of November 16, 2021, Agenda

Commissioner Gardiner made a motion at 6:09 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Welch to approve the November 16, 2021, agenda. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.

4. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes: October 26, 2021.

Commissioner Sheffler made a motion at 6:10 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Welch to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of October 26, 2021. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.

5. Approval of October 2021 Financial Report

Director Reed states on all percentages are good. The only thing that is not reflected on these financials is we received another tax payment on Friday, November 12, 2021. Those numbers will be reflected on the financials next month.

Commissioner Sheffler made a motion at 6:11 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Gardiner to approve the October 2021 Financial Report. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.

6. Department Reports

a. Administration

b. Park Services

Director Reed went over the reports highlighting the projects that Park Service employees have completed during the month.

7. Commissioners Reports

Commissioner Gott asked if any Commissioners had anything to report, Commissioner Gardiner, Commissioner Sheffler, Commissioner McReynolds and Commissioner Welch state no. Commissioner Gott stated that once the bankruptcy of the mall is complete, we should receive an additional $11,000.00 in tax revenue.

Commissioner Sheffler stated that he wanted Director Reed to look at the signage at Pyramid Park Softball fields.

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

a. Executive / Closed Minutes – Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under Illinois Open Meetings Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes.

b. 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 Gardiner made a motion at 6:23 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 6:31 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 a Memorial honoring Ray Fosse.

Commissioner Gott shared his ideas for the memorial and will have a sketch made for the next meeting.

Commissioner Gardiner made a motion at 6:37 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner McReynolds to table a Memorial honoring Ray Fosse. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.

11. New Business

a. Discuss / Approve 2021 Bond payment, Principal, and Interest, to Bank of Oklahoma (BOK Financial) in the amount of $53,041.00 due on December 15, 2021.

Commissioner Sheffler made a motion at 6:38 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner McReynolds to approve 2021 Bond payment, Principal, and Interest, to Bank of Oklahoma (BOK Financial) in the amount of $53,041.00 due on December 15, 2021. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.

b. Discuss / Approve Ordinance 21-04 Tax Levy Ordinance for FY2022.

Commissioner Sheffler made a motion at 6:38 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Gardiner to approve Ordinance 21-04 Tax Levy Ordinance for FY2022. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.

c. Discuss / Approve the payment of Illinois Public Risk Fund (IPRF) premium payment for the first quarter and each quarter after for 2022 in the amount of $7,136.00.

Commissioner Sheffler made a motion at 6:39 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Welch to approve the payment of Illinois Public Risk Fund (IPRF) premium payment for the first quarter and each quarter after for 2022 in the amount of $7,136.00. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.

d. Discuss / Approve special compensation for all full-time staff (M. Strobel, C. Gravatt, C. Withers, A. Newlin, K. Bauernfeind, K. Houseright, J. Reed and C. Underwood) of the Marion Park District. .

Commissioner Sheffler made a motion at 6:40 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Welch to approve $500.00 special compensation for all full-time staff (M. Strobel, C. Gravatt, C. Withers, A. Newlin, K. Bauernfeind, K. Houseright, J. Reed and C. Underwood) of the Marion Park District. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.

e. Discuss / Approve Merit Compensation for Director.

Commissioner Sheffler made a motion at 6:41 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Gardiner to a $3,500.00 Merit Compensation for the Director. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.

12. Next Meeting Date: December 14, 2021

13. Adjournment

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