2023.05.23 Meeting Minutes

Peotone Park District

Tuesday May 23rd, 2023, 6:00 P.M.

Minutes

Board Members Present- Barb Sim, Shaun Ziems, Aimee Saari, Lindsey Schwiesow, Jackie Van Overmeiren
Staff Present- Kelly Lamore, Jeff Escbach

1. The meeting was called to order by President Sim at 6:02 P.M (Schwiesow was not present).
2. Approval or Corrections To The Minutes Of The March 14th 2023 Peotone Park District Board Meeting-
   • Motion to approve by Shaun Ziems, second by Aimee Saari.
   • Roll call vote- Ziems-Yes, Saari- Yes, Sim- Yes, Van Overmeiren- Yes
3. Approval or Correction To The Minutes Of The March 18th 2023 Peotone Park District Special Meeting-
   • Motion to approve by Jackie Van Overmerien, Second by Shaun Ziems.
   • Roll call vote- Van Overmeiren-Yes, Ziems-Yes, Sim-Yes, Saari-Yes
4. Approval or Corrections To The Minutes of the April 11th 2023 Peotone Park District Board Meeting- Tabled
5. Approval or Corrections To The Minutes of the May 4th 2023 Special Meeting with PCSD 207U-
   • Motion to Approve by Barb Sim, Second by Shaun Ziems
   • Roll call vote- Sim-Yes, Ziems- Yes, Saari- Yes, Van Overmeiren-Yes Schwiesow returns 6:04 P.M
6. Public Comment and/ Or Questions-
   • Nora Gruenberg from Illinois Realtors was present and spoke about giving us a grant.
   • Jean Hespen was present and asked about the status of fixing blue devil drive.
   • Beth Pulliam was present and asked about the park property and the pond. We discussed putting up signs on where to fish.
7. New Business-
   • A resolution Declaring The Results Of Election And Abstract Of Votes In Regard To The April 4th 2023 Consolidated Election-
   • Motion to approve by Lindsey Schwiesow, second by Jackie Van Overmeiren
     Roll call vote- Schwiesow-Yes, Van Overmeiren- Yes, Sim-Yes, Saari-Yes, Ziems-Yes
8. Adjourn Sine Die- 6:27 P.M.
   • Motion to adjourn by Lindsey Schwiesow, Second by Jackie Van Overmeiren
   • Roll call vote- Schwiesow-Yes, Van Overmerien-Yes, Sim-Yes, Saari-Yes, Ziems-Yes

Call to Order at 6:28 P.M.

9. Oath Of Office For Newly Elected Officials
10. Seating Of The New Board
11. Roll Call- Everyone is present
12. Annual Election Of Officers-
    • Jackie Van Overmeiren selects Barb Sim for President-
    • Sim accepts Barb Sim selects Shaun Ziems for Vice President- Ziems accepts
    • Lindsey Schwiesow selects Jackie Van Overmeiren for Secretary- Van Overmeiren accepts
    • Treasurer spot is still open
13. Reports:
    • Financial Report-see attached
    • Compliance/Legal Report-See attached
    • Maintenance Report- See attached
      • Look into solar lights for the new signs
      • Look into flags for the flag poles
    • Managers Report- See attached
      • LWSRA Agreement- discuss next meeting
      • Water Bottles-approve under new programs and events
      • Name Badges and Plates- yes to spend up to $150
14. Accounts Payable and Payroll-
    • Motion to approve by Lindsey Schwiesow, second by Shaun Ziems
    • Roll call vote- Schwiesow-Yes, Ziems-Yes, Sim-Yes, Saari-Yes, Van Overmeiren-Yes
15. Old Business:
    • New Programs/Events- Motion to spend up to $500 for water bottles for summer camps by Barb Sim, second by Aimee Saari.
      • Roll call vote- Sim-Yes, Saari-Yes, Schwiesow-Yes,Ziems-Yes, Van Overmeiren-Yes
    • Capital Improvements- None
    • Authorize Repairs/Upgrades to Park Facilities- Motion to spend up $15,000 for Volleyball Court repairs by Shaun Ziems, second by Jackie Van Overmeiren.
      • Roll Call Vote- Ziems-Yes, Van Overmeiren-Yes,Sim-Yes, Saari-Yes, Schwiesow-Yes
    • Authorize Repairs/Upgrades to Park Equipment-Tabled
16. New Business-
    • Bates Park Agreement With Aqua Illinois- Tabled
    • Board Member Responsibilities- Aimee updated the board members roles/ responsibilities. See attached.
    • Motion to approve updated board member role/responsibility list by Barb Sim, second by Shaun Ziems.
    • Roll Call Vote: Sim-Yes, Ziems-Yes, Saari-Yes, Schwiesow-Yes, Van Overmeiren- Yes

17. Correspondance/Communications/Petitions- None
18. Commissioners Remarks –
    • Barb Sim- Look into signing up for the IAPD Bootcamp Lindsey
    • Schwiesow- Kelly is doing an amazing job on summer programs
19. Adjournment-
    • Motion to adjourn at 7:58 by Barb Sim, Second by Aimee Saari
    • Roll Call Vote- Sim-Yes, Saari-Yes, Ziems-Yes, Schwiesow-Yes, Van Overmeiren-Yes.

Submitted by: Jackie Van Overmeiren