Minutes
Regular Meeting of
The Marion Park District
Board of Commissioners
August 23, 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 6:06
p.m. with the following Commissioners present:
Commissioner Gardiner
Commissioner Sheffler
Commissioner McReynolds
Commissioner Welch
Commissioner Gott - Open Forum
There is no one from the public attending open forum. - Introduction of new hire Kelton Akers.
- Approval of August 23, 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 6:11 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Welch
to approve the August 23, 2022, agenda. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous
vote with those present.
- Approval of Regular Hearing Minutes: July 26, 2022
Commissioner McReynolds made a motion at 6:12 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner
Sheffler to approve the July 26, 2022, Regular Minutes. Roll called. Motion carried
with unanimous vote with those present. - Approval of July 2022 Financial Report
Director Reed advised the Commissioners we are only in the first month of the fiscal
year. Director Reed did want to point out that we are $253,295.00 over the 18 % reserve
and he had figured we would be right at the $225,000.00.
Commissioner Gott wanted to know if Director Reed wanted to update the
Commissioners regarding renegotiating the rates with Peoples National Bank. Director
Reed states that he has not received from the bank and would report at the next meeting.
Commissioner Sheffler made a motion at 6:14 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Welch to
approve the July 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. - Commissioners Reports
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
- 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.
Executive Session was not visited during the monthly meeting. - Reconvene to Open Session (possible actions following Executive Session)
- New Business
a. Resolution 22-03, OSLAD Grant.
Commissioner Sheffler made a motion at 6:31 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Welch to
approve Resolution 22-03, OSLAD Grant. Roll called. Motion carried with
unanimous vote with those present.
b. Approval of Executive Session minutes from January 25, 2022, March 22, 2022, June
21, 2022, and July 26, 2022, to remain closed with or without exception.
Item tabled until next meeting with no motions.
c. Discuss / Approve 2023 baseball and softball tournament dates as follows: - Greater Midwest Baseball (Hooper) – April 28 th & 29 th
- Greater Midwest Baseball (Hooper) – June 3 rd & 4 th
- USSSA (Strode) – last weekend in June 2023.
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
Commissioner Gardiner made a motion at 6:32 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Sheffler to
approve 2023 baseball and softball tournament dates. Roll called. Motion carried with
unanimous vote with those present.
- Next Meeting Date: September 27, 2022
- Adjournment
Commissioner Gardiner made a motion at 6:33 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.