Carbondale Reporter

Marion City Park District Board met Oct. 25.

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 6:10 p.m. with the following Commissioners present:

Commissioner Gardiner

Commissioner Sheffler

Commissioner Welch

Commissioner Gott

Commissioner McReynolds was absent.

2. Open Forum

There are no members of the public present.

3. Approval of October 25, 2022, Agenda

Commissioner Gardiner made a motion at 6:11 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Welch to approve the October 25, 2022, agenda. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.

4. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes: September 27, 2022

Commissioner Sheffler made a motion at 6:13 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Welch to approve the September 27, 2022, Regular Minutes. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.

5. Approval of September 2022 Financial Report

Director Reed advised the Commissioners that at this time we are within our percentages for expenditures, three months into the fiscal year we should be at a 25% and we are at 23%. The tax deposit was received on October 4, 2022. The Capital Project account at Peoples National Bank has been closed and the money was moved to the Inclusive Playground account.

Commissioner Sheffler made a motion at 6:18 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Gardiner to approve the September 2022 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 and pictures were also shown to the Commissioners of all the projects completed.

7. Commissioners Reports

Commissioner Gott asked the other Commissioners if there was anything they would like to report. Commissioner Gardiner didn’t have anything to report. Commissioner Sheffler states the porch light and light on the south side of the Girl Scout Cabin is not working. Commissioner Welch reported on light poles at the Soccer Complex. Commissioner Gott asked about removing the stump at Field # 6 and also asked about the drone operator license for the Parks.

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 Sheffler made a motion at 7:08 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Gardiner to going 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 7:16 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Welch to reconvene to Open Session. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.

10. New Business

a. Discuss / Approve Resolution 22-05, Truth in Taxation.

Commissioner Sheffler made a motion at 7:20 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Welch to approve Resolution 22-05, Truth in Taxation. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.

b. Discuss / Approve IAPD Credential Certificate naming a delegate and alternates to the Annual Business Meeting of the Illinois Association of Park Districts.

c. Commissioner Welch made a motion at 7:22 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Gardiner to 2nd year payment to Anthony Rinella for the purchase of the Batting Cages in the amount of $5,000.00. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.

d. Discuss potential bond options for 2023.

Director Reed went over the information received by Stephen Adams on adding an additional bond.

11. Next Meeting Date: November 15, 2022

12. Adjournment

Commissioner Gardiner made a motion at 7:34 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Welch to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Marion Park District. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.