Minutes
Regular Meeting of
The Marion Park District Board of Commissioners
May 24, 2022
6:00 p.m.
Boy Scout Cabin
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Regular Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order
Vice President McReynolds called the Regular Meeting of the Marion Park District to order at 6:12 p.m. with the following Commissioners present:
Commissioner Gardiner
Commissioner Sheffler
Commissioner McReynolds
Commissioner Welch
Commissioner Gott was absent from the meeting
2. Open Forum
There are no public attendees at the Regular meeting, at this time.
3. Approval of May 24, 2022, Agenda
Commissioner Gardiner made a motion at 6:13 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Welch to approve the May 24, 2022, agenda with correction to the next meeting date to June 21, 2022. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.
4. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes: April 26, 2022.
Commissioner Gardiner made a motion at 6:14 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Welch to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of April 26, 2022. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.
5. Approval of April 2022 Financial Report
Director Reed states that everything looks good on the financial reports. Expenses to date are at 65.8% and we are 10 months into the fiscal year, and we are under the projected percentage of 80%.
Commissioner Sheffler made a motion at 6:16 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Welch to approve the March 2022 Financial Report. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.
6. Department Reports
a. Administration
b. Park Services
c. Aquatic Services
Director Reed went over the reports highlighting the projects that Park Service employees have completed during the month and pictures were shown to the Commissioners of all the projects completed.
7. Commissioners Reports
Commissioner McReynolds asked if any Commissioners had anything to report. Commissioner Gardiner asked about a grant for lighting at Fosse Park. Director Reed asked Commissioner Welch if this is something he could help with as far as finding a grant. Commissioner Gardiner also asked about the creek project in Fosse going forward. Director Reed stated that staff would construct a wood retaining wall and a fence would be added around the shop yard.
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.
c. Real Estate – the acquisition or lease of real property or the selling or rental price of real estate.
Executive Session was not visited during the meeting.
9. Reconvene to Open Session (possible actions following Executive Session)
Executive Session was not visited during the meeting.
10. New Business
a. Discuss / Approve FY2023 Tentative Budget Ordinance 22-02.
Commissioner Sheffler made a motion at 6:55 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Gardiner to approve FY2023 Tentative Budget Ordinance 22-02. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.
11. Next Meeting Date: June 21, 2022
12. Adjournment
Commissioner Gardiner made a motion at 6:55 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Welch to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Marion Park District Board of Commissioners. 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 Jack Reed, Director at 618-993-3940.