Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Marion Park District
Board of Commissioners
May 28, 2024
5:00 p.m.
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Regular Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order
President Gott called the Regular Meeting of the Marion Park District to order at 6:03
p.m. with the following Commissioners present:
Commissioner Gardiner
Commissioner Sheffler
Commissioner McReynolds
Commissioner Welch
Commissioner Gott
2. Open Forum
There was no one from the public in attendance
3. Approval of May 28, 2024 Regular Meeting agenda
Commissioner Welch made a motion at 6:05 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Gardiner
to approve the May 28, 2024, agenda. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous
vote with those present.
4. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes: April 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.
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Commissioner Gardiner made a motion at 6:06 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Welch
to approve the April 23, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes. Roll called. Motion carried
with unanimous vote with those present.
5. Approval of the Special Meeting Minutes: May 7, 2024.
Commissioner McReynolds made a motion at 6:07 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner
Gardiner to approve the Special Meeting Minutes May 7, 2024, agenda. Roll called.
Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.
6. Approval of April 2024 Financial Report.
Commissioner Gott asked Director Reed if he wanted to report on any additional
information regarding the financial reports. Director Reed advised that everything is on
track and percentages are consistent for 10 months into the fiscal year. There is
approximately $37,000 in the inclusive playground account and that will be moved to the
general account.
Commissioner Sheffler made a motion at 6:09 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner
Gardiner to approve the April 2024 financial report. Roll called. Motion carried with
unanimous vote with those present.
7. Department Reports
a. Administration
b. Park Services
8. Commissioner Reports
Commissioner Gott asked the Commissioners present if there was anything to report.
Commissioner Gardiner asked Director Reed if the maintenance shop could be painted.
Commissioner Sheffler, McReynolds, and Welch did not have anything to report.
Commissioner Gott stated that the Hub had no business on Memorial Day, May 27 th , due
to our free swim day.
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. (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.
Commissioner Welch a motion at 6:45 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Gardiner to
approve going into Executive Session. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous
vote with those present.
10. Reconvene to Open Session (possible actions following Executive Session)
Commissioner Gardiner made a motion at 8:19 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Welch
to approve reconvening to Open Session. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous
vote with those present.
11. New Business
a. Discuss / Approve hiring Executive Director for the Marion Park District and the
employment agreement.
Commissioner Sheffler made a motion at 8:20 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Welch to
approve hiring Zach Odum as the Executive Director of the Marion Park District and the
employment agreement of Zach Odum. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous
vote with those present.
b. Discuss / Approve accepting the DCEO / Energy Transition Grant in the amount
of $70,204.00.
Commissioner Sheffler made a motion at 8:21 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner
McReynolds to approve accepting the DCEO / Energy Transition Grant in the amount of
$70,204.00. Roll called. Motion carried with unanimous vote with those present.
12. Next Meeting Date: June 25, 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
13. Adjournment
Commissioner Gardiner made a motion at 8:21 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner
McReynolds to adjourn the Special 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.