Minutes
Regular Meeting of
The Marion Park District
Board of Commissioners
July 26, 2022
6:00 p.m.
Boy Scout Cabin
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Regular Meeting Agenda
- Call to Order
President Gott called the Regular Meeting of the Marion Park District to order at 6:07
p.m. with the following Commissioners present:
Commissioner Gardiner
Commissioner Sheffler
Commissioner McReynolds
Commissioner Welch
Commissioner Gott - Open Forum
Garry ‘Gabby’ Allen was present for the meeting to discuss the dedication ceremony of
the Garry ‘Gabby’ Allen Courts at Jones Park. ‘Gabby’ would like to do the dedication
on August 6, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. Director Reed states he will get everything set up for
August 6. - Approval of July 26, 2022, Agenda
Director of Parks and recreation – J. Reed
Marion Park District
Commissioner A. Gott – Pres.
Commissioner C. Sheffler
Commissioner H. Gardiner
Commissioner D. McReynolds
Commissioner H. Welch
Est. 1957
Our Mission:
To advance parks, recreation and environmental conservation
efforts that enhances the quality of life for the people of the
Marion Park District.
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Commissioner Gardiner made a motion at 6:07 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Welch
to approve the July 26, 2022, agenda. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous
vote with those present.
- Approval of Budget Hearing Minutes: June 21, 2022
Commissioner Sheffler made a motion at 6:08 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Welch to
approve the June 21, 2022, Budget Hearing Minutes. Roll called. Motion carried with
unanimous vote with those present. - Approval of Regular Hearing Minutes: June 21, 2022
Commissioner Welch made a motion at 6:09 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Gardiner
to approve the June 21, 2022, Regular Minutes. Roll called. Motion carried with
unanimous vote with those present. - Approval of June 2022 Financial Report
Director Reed advised the Commissioners that according to Kim Meyer reports, we are
$228,000.00 over the 18 % reserve, Director Reeds figures are $225,000.00 over the 18%
reserve and all of the numbers are very close to the actual figures of $223,000.00 over the
18% reserve.
Commissioner Sheffler made a motion at 6:16 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Welch to
approve the June 2022 Financial Report. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous
vote with those present. - Department Reports
a. Administration
b. Park Services
c. Aquatic Center
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.
Director of Parks and recreation – J. Reed
Marion Park District
Commissioner A. Gott – Pres.
Commissioner C. Sheffler
Commissioner H. Gardiner
Commissioner D. McReynolds
Commissioner H. Welch
Est. 1957
Our Mission:
To advance parks, recreation and environmental conservation
efforts that enhances the quality of life for the people of the
Marion Park District.
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MARIONPARKS.COM
- Commissioners Reports
Commissioner Gott asked the other Commissioners if they had anything to report to
Director Reed. Commissioner Gardiner, Commissioner Sheffler, Commissioner
McReynolds and Commissioner Welch had nothing to report. Commissioner Gott
advised Director Reed that there is a speed bump on Thompson Street that needs
replaced, Director Reed advised that the speed bump had just arrived, and staff would be
installing this week. Commissioner Gott also asked Director Reed once cameras are
installed in the Parks, can / will the bathrooms be opened, Director Reed states that he is
hopeful to get the bathrooms open again. - 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 7:03 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Gardiner
to go into Executive Session. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with
those present. - Reconvene to Open Session (possible actions following Executive Session)
Commissioner Gardiner made a motion at 7:23 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Welch
to reconvene to Open Session. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with
those present.
Director of Parks and recreation – J. Reed
Marion Park District
Commissioner A. Gott – Pres.
Commissioner C. Sheffler
Commissioner H. Gardiner
Commissioner D. McReynolds
Commissioner H. Welch
Est. 1957
Our Mission:
To advance parks, recreation and environmental conservation
efforts that enhances the quality of life for the people of the
Marion Park District.
THE Bark Park Pharaoh’s Way Disc Golf
MARIONPARKS.COM
- New Business
a. Discuss / Approve hiring a Park Tech I.
Commissioner Sheffler made a motion at 7:28 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Welch to
approve hiring Kelton Akers as a Park Tech I. Roll called. Commissioner Gardiner –
yay, Commissioner Sheffler – yay, Commissioner McReynolds – yay, Commissioner
Welch – yay, Commissioner Gott – abstain. Motion carried with unanimous vote
with those present.
b. Discuss / Approve researching and applying (if eligible) for OSLAD and LWCF
grants.
Commissioner Sheffler made a motion at 7:40 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Welch to
approve researching and applying (if eligible) for OSLAD and LWCF grants. Roll
called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present. - Next Meeting Date: August 23, 2022
- Adjournment
Commissioner Gardiner made a motion at 7:40 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner
McReynolds to adjourn 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 Jack Reed, Director at 618-993-3940.