Minutes Regular Meeting of the Marion Park District Board of Commissioners Date: February 24, 2025Time: 6:00 p.m. (see call to order time below)Location: Boy Scout Cabin 1. Call to Order Presiding: President GottTime: 6:05 p.m.Commissioners Present: Commissioner Sheffler Commissioner McReynolds Commissioner Gott Commissioner Welch Absent: Commissioner Gardiner 2. Open Forum No public attendees during the …
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Marion Park District Board of Commissioners
Date: February 24, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. (see call to order time below)
Location: Boy Scout Cabin
1. Call to Order
Presiding: President Gott
Time: 6:05 p.m.
Commissioners Present:
Commissioner Sheffler
Commissioner McReynolds
Commissioner Gott
Commissioner Welch
Absent: Commissioner Gardiner
2. Open Forum
No public attendees during the meeting.
3. Approval of Regular Meeting February 24, 2025 Agenda
Motion (6:06 p.m.) — Welch; Second — McReynolds.
Action: Roll call. Result: Motion carried unanimously (those present).
4. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes: January 27, 2025
Motion (6:07 p.m.) — McReynolds; Second — Welch.
Action: Roll call. Result: Motion carried unanimously (those present).
Clerical note: The motion text referenced approving the “February 24, 2025 agenda.” Based on the heading for Item 4, approval is recorded for the January 27, 2025 minutes.
5. Approval of the January 2025 Financial Report
Motion (6:11 p.m.) — Sheffler; Second — McReynolds.
Action: Roll call. Result: Motion carried unanimously (those present).
6. Department Reports
Administration
Park Services
Report: Executive Director Odum reviewed projects completed during the month and shared photos with the Commissioners.
7. Commissioner’s Reports
President Gott asked for commissioner reports; none were provided.
8. Executive Session (5 ILCS 120/2(c), Illinois Open Meetings Act) (if requested)
(21) Executive / Closed Minutes — Discussion of minutes lawfully closed under OMA, for approval or semi-annual review.
(1) Personnel — Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees or legal counsel; including related testimony/complaints to determine validity.
Motion (6:30 p.m.) — Sheffler; Second — Welch.
Action: Enter Executive Session. Roll call. Result: Motion carried unanimously (those present).
9. Reconvene to Open Session
Motion (6:40 p.m.) — Welch; Second — Sheffler.
Action: Roll call. Result: Motion carried unanimously (those present).
(Possible actions following Executive Session.)
10. Old Business
a. Yearly Lease with MYBSA — Concession Stand at Ray Fosse Park
Discussion: ED Odum reported MYBSA is willing to turn the concession stand over to the District; meeting held with Keith and LaRhonda Beasley regarding lease details.
Motion (6:53 p.m.) — Sheffler; Second — Welch.
Action: Approve the yearly lease with Keith Beasley (Beasley Concessions).
Result: Roll call; motion carried unanimously (those present).
b. Travel Wildcat Program (MYBSA) — Field availability, fees, etc.
Discussion: ED Odum received a participant list from Mike Sinnen; not the information requested. Commissioners discussed approach; President Gott stated it’s too late to charge field rental for this season and the matter should be revisited before 2026 for planning.
Action: No motion; item to be revisited later in 2025.
11. New Business
a. Aquatic Center — Manager/Assistant Manager Hours (Mar–Apr–May 2025)
Scope: 40 total hours over 3 months per Manager and per Assistant Manager.
Motion (7:23 p.m.) — Sheffler; Second — Welch.
Result: Roll call; motion carried unanimously (those present).
b. Aquatic Center — Wages for Manager and Assistant Manager
Rates: Manager $20.00/hr; Assistant Manager $18.00/hr.
Motion (7:24 p.m.) — Sheffler; Second — McReynolds.
Result: Roll call; motion carried unanimously (those present).
c. Aquatic Center — Wages for Lifeguards & Concessions
Motion (7:25 p.m.) — Sheffler; Second — McReynolds.
Result: Roll call; motion carried unanimously (those present).
d. Goofy Golf — 2025 Lease
Motion (7:27 p.m.) — Sheffler; Second — Welch.
Result: Roll call; motion carried unanimously (those present).
e. MSI — Concession Building Lease (Soccer Complex, 2025)
Motion (7:28 p.m.) — Sheffler; Second — Welch.
Result: Roll call; motion carried unanimously (those present).
f. New Administrative Office — HVAC Bids
Action: Approve D & C Heating and Cooling bid up to $11,000.00 including warranty.
Motion (7:33 p.m.) — Sheffler; Second — Welch.
Result: Roll call; motion carried unanimously (those present).
g. Aquatic Center — New Sound System (Byassee)
Amount: $10,814.12 — cost shared 50/50 between Marion Park District and Marion Marlins.
Motion (7:36 p.m.) — Sheffler; Second — McReynolds.
Result: Roll call; motion carried unanimously (those present).
h. Black Diamond Pickleball Complex — Renovations/Repairs
Discussion: Repairs vs. reconstruction considered. Directive: ED Odum to obtain quotes and prepare a reconstruction plan.
12. Next Meeting Date
March 24, 2025
13. Adjournment
Motion (7:52 p.m.) — Welch; Second — McReynolds.
Action: Roll call. Result: Motion carried unanimously (those present).
Status: Regular Meeting adjourned.
Accessibility Notice
In accordance with 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.
