Agenda
Regular Meeting of the Marion Park District Board of Commissioners
May 19, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Administrative Office (1305 N. Otis Street, Marion, IL 62959)
Regular Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Open Forum
3. Approval of Regular Meeting May 19, 2025 agenda
4. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes: April 28, 2025
5. Approval of the April 2025 Financial Report
6. Department Reports
a. Administration
b. Park Services
7.Commissioner’s Reports
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.
9. Reconvene to Open Session (possible actions following Executive Session)
10. Old Business
a. Discuss / Approve adopting a Drug Free Workplace Policy for the Marion Park District.
11. New Business
a. Discuss / Approve estimate received for separating the electrical issues reported by MYBSA at Ray Fosse Park. This will separate the concession stand electricity and the field light electricity. The estimated cost is $9,000.00 to be completed by Electrical Specialist.
b. Discuss / Approve Marion Carriage Rides LLC, owner Brent Erwin, offering carriage rides in the Parks for pavilion renters for parties, etc.
12. Next Meeting Date: June 23, 2025
13. Adjournment
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.