Minutes Regular Meeting of the Marion Park District Board of Commissioners Date: June 23, 2025Time: 6:00 p.m. (see call to order time below)Location: Administrative Office — 1401 N. Otis Street, Marion, IL 62959 1. Call to Order Presiding: President GottTime: 6:15 p.m.Commissioners Present: Commissioner Gardiner Commissioner Sheffler Commissioner Gott Absent: Commissioner McReynolds, Commissioner Welch 2. …
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Marion Park District Board of Commissioners
Date: June 23, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. (see call to order time below)
Location: Administrative Office — 1401 N. Otis Street, Marion, IL 62959
1. Call to Order
Presiding: President Gott
Time: 6:15 p.m.
Commissioners Present:
Commissioner Gardiner
Commissioner Sheffler
Commissioner Gott
Absent: Commissioner McReynolds, Commissioner Welch
2. Open Forum
No public attendees during the Regular Meeting.
3. Approval of Regular Meeting June 23, 2025 Agenda
Motion (6:17 p.m.) — Gardiner; Second — Sheffler.
Action: Roll call. Result: Motion carried unanimously (those present).
4. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes: May 19, 2025
Motion (6:19 p.m.) — Gardiner; Second — Sheffler.
Action: Roll call. Result: Motion carried unanimously (those present).
5. Approval of the May 2025 Financial Report
Motion (6:21 p.m.) — Sheffler; Second — Gardiner.
Action: Roll call. Result: Motion carried unanimously (those present).
6. Department Reports
Administration
Park Services
Report: Executive Director Odum reviewed reports and showed project photos to the Commissioners.
7. Commissioner’s Reports
Commissioner Gardiner — no report.
Commissioner Sheffler — noted concerns about Pyramid Park and construction on Wildcat Drive; shared positive feedback from the swim team and the new sound system; complimented the display case at the new Administrative Office and asked about building signage (ED Odum noted a sign is on order).
Commissioner Gott — asked about an event at Ray Fosse Park this weekend and availability of bags for the bags court.
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 testimony/complaint to determine validity.
Motion (6:40 p.m.) — Gardiner; Second — Sheffler.
Action: Roll call. Result: Motion carried unanimously (those present).
9. Reconvene to Open Session
Motion (7:05 p.m.) — Gardiner; Second — Sheffler.
Action: Roll call. Result: Motion carried unanimously (those present).
(Possible actions following Executive Session.)
10. Old Business
a. Adopt a Drug Free Workplace Policy for the Marion Park District
Motion (7:08 p.m.) — Sheffler; Second — Gardiner.
Action: Approve adopting a Drug Free Workplace Policy.
Result: Roll call; motion carried unanimously (those present).
11. New Business
a. Performance/Evaluation — Executive Director Odum (first year)
Motion (7:09 p.m.) — Sheffler; Second — Gardiner.
Action: Table the item.
Result: Roll call; motion carried unanimously (those present).
b. FY2025 Wage Increase — Deputy Director
Motion (7:09 p.m.) — Sheffler; Second — Gardiner.
Action: Table the item.
Result: Roll call; motion carried unanimously (those present).
c. IPARKS Invoice — Effective July 1, 2025 (Year 2026)
Amount: $26,245.00 (includes increased liability amount)
Motion (7:14 p.m.) — Sheffler; Second — Gardiner.
Result: Roll call; motion carried unanimously (those present).
d. 360 Fencing — New Pickleball Court Addition
Amount: $21,949.00
Motion (7:13 p.m.) — Sheffler; Second — Gardiner.
Result: Roll call; motion carried unanimously (those present).
e. Lighting at New Pickleball Courts — Spending Authority
Action: Allow Executive Director Odum to spend up to $15,000.00 on lighting.
Motion (7:15 p.m.) — Gardiner; Second — Sheffler.
Result: Roll call; motion carried unanimously (those present).
f. Clark Concrete — Soccer Complex Sidewalks
Amount: $13,500.00
Motion (7:16 p.m.) — Gardiner; Second — Sheffler.
Result: Roll call; motion carried unanimously (those present).
g. Hiring — Park Tech I
Action: Approve hiring a Park Tech I for the Marion Park District.
Motion (7:17 p.m.) — Gardiner; Second — Sheffler.
Result: Roll call; motion carried unanimously (those present).
h. Robinson Concrete — Sidewalks at the Soccer Complex (Phase 1)
Motion (7:20 p.m.) — Sheffler; Second — Gardiner.
Result: Roll call; motion carried unanimously (those present).
i. Robinson Concrete — Sidewalks at the Soccer Complex (Phase 2)
Motion (7:21 p.m.) — Sheffler; Second — Gardiner.
Result: Roll call; motion carried unanimously (those present).
j. Robinson Concrete — Sidewalks at the Soccer Complex (Phase 3)
Motion (7:21 p.m.) — Sheffler; Second — Gardiner.
Result: Roll call; motion carried unanimously (those present).
k. Purchase — Diamond Tilt Trailer (Country Blacksmith Trailers)
Amount: $11,645.00
Motion (7:23 p.m.) — Gardiner; Second — Sheffler.
Result: Roll call; motion carried unanimously (those present).
l. General Acrylics (Ken Roberts) — Work on New Pickleball Courts
Surfacing: $4,600 per court × 3 = $13,800.00
Surface-mounted net posts with net: $1,200 per court × 3 = $3,600.00
TOTAL: $17,400.00
Motion (7:24 p.m.) — Sheffler; Second — Gardiner.
Result: Roll call; motion carried unanimously (those present).
12. Next Meeting Date
July 28, 2025
13. Adjournment
Motion (7:26 p.m.) — Gardiner; Second — Sheffler.
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.
