Agenda
Regular Meeting of The Marion Park District
Board of Commissioners
December 19, 2023
6:00 p.m.
Boy Scout Cabin
Regular Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Open Forum
3. Approval of December 19, 2023, Agenda
4. Approval of the Tax Levy Hearing Minutes: November 14, 2023
5. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes: November 14, 2023
6. Approval of November 2023 Financial Report
7. Department Reports
a. Administration
b. Park Services
8. Commissioners Reports
9. Executive Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act (if
requested):
Jack Reed – Director of Parks and recreation
Marion Park District
Commissioner Gott – Pres.
Commissioner McReynolds
Commissioner Sheffler
Commissioner Gardiner
Commissioner 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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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.
c. (5) Real Estate – the acquisition or lease of real property or the selling or rental
price of real estate.
9. Reconvene to Open Session (possible actions following Executive Session)
10. New Business
a. Discuss / Approve the payment of Illinois Public Risk Fund (IPRF) premium
payment for the first quarter in the amount of $7,075.00 and $7,074.00 each
quarter after for 2024.
b. Discuss / Approve meeting dates for the fourth Tuesday of each month from
January 2024 – December 2024, except for May, November, and December 2024
due to the holiday.
January 23, 2024 July 23, 2024
February 27, 2024 August 27, 2024
March 26, 2024 September 24, 2024
April 23, 2024 October 22, 2024
May 21, 2024 November 19, 2024 (moved due to holiday)
June 25, 2024 December 17, 2024 (moved due to holiday)
c. Discuss / Approve purchase of a stump chipper.
d. Discuss / Approve land swap with the City of Marion for additional park property
for J. W. Jones Park.
11. Next Meeting Date: January 23, 2024
Jack Reed – Director of Parks and recreation
Marion Park District
Commissioner Gott – Pres.
Commissioner McReynolds
Commissioner Sheffler
Commissioner Gardiner
Commissioner 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
12. 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 Jack Reed, Director at 618-993-3940.