Carbondale Reporter

Marion City Park District Board of Commissioners met Aug. 27.

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 McReynolds

Commissioner Welch

Commissioner Gott

2. Open Forum

There were no attendees at the Regular meeting.

3. Approval of Regular Meeting August 27, 2024 agenda

Commissioner Gardiner made a motion at 6:16 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Welch to approve the August 27, 2024, agenda. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.

4. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes: July 23, 2024

Commissioner McReynolds made a motion at 6:17 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Welch to approve the July 23, 2024, minutes. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.

5. Approval of July 2024 Financial Report

Executive Director Odum advised the Commissioners that the Park District is in good financial shape. We will be able to sustain payroll and accounts payable without getting into the cash reserve until a tax installment is received.

Commissioner Sheffler made a motion at 6:24 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner McReynolds to approve the July 2024 Financial report. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.

6. Department Reports

a. Administration

b. Park Services

c. Aquatic Center

Executive Director Odum 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 if any Commissioners had anything to report, Commissioner Gardiner, Sheffler, McReynolds and Welch all stated they did not have anything to report. Commissioner Gott was approached about the sound system at the pool, and he asked that Executive Director Odum to reach out to Matt Throgmorton regarding the issues.

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

a. (21) 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. (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 Gardiner made a motion at 6:44 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Sheffler to approve 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 Sheffler made a motion at 6:51 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Gardiner to approve reconvening into Executive Session. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.

10. New Business

a. Discuss / Approve the modification of Section 9 of Park District Ordinance 20-04, adding Pyramid Park as the designated location for Public Meetings.

Commissioner Sheffler made a motion at 6:55 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Welch to approve the modification of Section 9 of Park District Ordinance 20-04 adding Pyramid Park as the designated location for Public Meetings. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.

b. Discuss / Approve Revenues by Source Ordinance 24-02.

Commissioner Sheffler made a motion at 6:59 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Welch to approve Revenue by Source Ordinance 24-02. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.

c. Discuss / Approve FY2025 Final Budget Ordinance 24-03

Commissioner Sheffler made a motion at 7:00 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Gardiner to approve FY2025 Final Budget Ordinance 24-03. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.

d. Discuss / Approve Resolution 24-03, designation of OMA Officers.

Commissioner Sheffler made a motion at 7:01 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner McReynolds to approve Resolution 24-03, designation of OMA Officers. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.

e. Discuss / Approve Resolution 24-04, designation of FOIA Officers.

Commissioner Sheffler made a motion at 7:02 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Gardiner to approve Resolution 24-04, designation of FOIA Officers. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.

11. Next Meeting Date: September 24, 2024

12. Adjournment

Commissioner Gardiner made a motion at 7:15 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Sheffler to approve the adjournment of the Regular meeting of the Marion Park District. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.

In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any individual who needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in or benefit from attendance at the public meeting of the Marion Park District Board of Commissioners should contact Zach Odum, Director at 618-993-3940.

https://www.marionparks.com/2024/09/25/meeting-minutes-august-27-2024/