Minutes Regular Meeting of the Marion Park District Board of Commissioners Date: May 19, 2025Time: 6:00 p.m. (see call to order time below)Location: Administrative Office — 1305 N. Otis Street, Marion, IL 62959 1. Call to Order Presiding: President GottTime: 6:07 p.m.Commissioners Present: Commissioner Sheffler Commissioner McReynolds Commissioner Gott Absent: Commissioner Gardiner, Commissioner Welch 2. …
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Marion Park District Board of Commissioners
Date: May 19, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. (see call to order time below)
Location: Administrative Office — 1305 N. Otis Street, Marion, IL 62959
1. Call to Order
Presiding: President Gott
Time: 6:07 p.m.
Commissioners Present:
Commissioner Sheffler
Commissioner McReynolds
Commissioner Gott
Absent: Commissioner Gardiner, Commissioner Welch
2. Open Forum
No public attendees during the Regular Meeting.
3. Approval of Regular Meeting May 19, 2025 Agenda
Motion (6:08 p.m.) — McReynolds; Second — Sheffler.
Action: Roll call. Result: Motion carried unanimously (those present).
4. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes: April 28, 2025
Motion (6:09 p.m.) — McReynolds; Second — Sheffler.
Action: Roll call. Result: Motion carried unanimously (those present).
5. Approval of the April 2025 Financial Report
Motion (6:13 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 reports and presented project photos to the Commissioners.
7. Commissioner’s Reports
Commissioners Sheffler and McReynolds — no reports.
President Gott requested ED Odum contact Linda Byassee (Woman’s Club) regarding a butterfly station at the new administrative office and suggested expanding the parking lot at the new office.
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 (6:30 p.m.) — Sheffler; Second — McReynolds.
Action: Roll call. Result: Motion carried unanimously (those present).
9. Reconvene to Open Session
Motion (6:55 p.m.) — Sheffler; Second — McReynolds.
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
Action: No action taken; awaiting response from the attorney.
11. New Business
a. Electrical Separation — Ray Fosse Park (MYBSA)
Scope: Separate concession stand electricity from field light electricity.
Estimate referenced in discussion: $9,000.00 (Electrical Specialist).
Motion (7:08 p.m.) — Sheffler; Second — McReynolds.
Action: Approve Electrical Specialist estimate $9,479.92.
Result: Roll call; motion carried unanimously (those present).
b. Marion Carriage Rides LLC — Pavilion Event Option
Motion (7:15 p.m.) — Sheffler; Second — McReynolds.
Action: Approve carriage rides with conditions: parking of vehicle/trailer at Field 7 home dugout area; owner responsible for cleanup of any trash/mess.
Result: Roll call; motion carried unanimously (those present).
12. Next Meeting Date
June 23, 2025
13. Adjournment
Motion (7:17 p.m.) — Sheffler; 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.
