2024.09.10 Meeting Minutes

Peotone Park District

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Minutes

Board Members Present – Shaun Ziems, Jackie VanOvermeiren, Aimee Saari, Barb Sim

Board Members Absent – Lindsey Schwiesow

Staff Present – Kelly LaMore, Jeff Eschbach

The meeting was called to order by President Sim at 6:30 p.m. Roll call was taken. Quorum was present.

Motion to approve the minutes of the July 9, 2024 board meeting by Saari, second by Ziems. Roll call vote Ziems – yes, VanOvermeiren – yes, Saari – yes, Sim – yes.

Motion carried 4/0.

Motion to approve the minutes of the July 9, 2024 Special board meeting by Saari, second by Ziems. Roll call vote Ziems – yes, VanOvermeiren – yes, Saari – yes, Sim – yes.

Motion carried 4/0.

Motion to approve the minutes of the July 29, 2024 Special board meeting by Ziems, second by Saari. Roll call vote Ziems – yes, VanOvermeiren – yes, Saari – yes, Sim – yes.

Motion carried 4/0.

No minutes from the August 13, 2024 meeting – No meeting was held due to lack of Quorum.

Motion to approve the minutes of the August 16, 2024 Special board meeting by VanOvermeiren, second by Saari. Roll call vote Ziems – yes, VanOvermeiren – yes, Saari – yes, Sim – yes.  Motion carried 4/0.

Public Comment – None

Reports –

Financial Report – Barb and Jennifer are figuring out the new Quickbooks.

Compliance/Legal – Quick claim deed is completed for Blue Devil Drive.

Maintenance Report – Jeff reported on the great staff at the park district this summer.  Junior High Baseball and Softball are going on now.  Dimensions were shared to replace wood timbers around playgrounds with plastic surround.

Managers Report – Kelly reported on a wrap-up of summer programs and some upcoming fall programs.  Election packets are available for the election in April.  Basketball court resurfacing is complete and looks fantastic.  Things are going well with MYSA soccer practices.

Accounts Payable and Payroll –.

Motion to approve bills and payroll by VanOvermeiren, second by Ziems.

Roll call vote – Ziems– yes, Saari – yes, VanOvermeiren – yes, Sim – yes.   Motion carried, 4/0.

Old Business –

1. New Programs – Nothing
2. Capital Improvements – Nothing
3. Authorize repairs/upgrades to park facilities – Tabled
4. Authorize repairs/upgrades to park equipment – Tabled

New Business –

1. Park Fundraising/Community Group – Commissioner Saari is continuing to work to engage a group to help the park district.
2. Motion to approve Disposal Ordinance 24-03 by VanOvermeiren, second by Ziems. Roll call vote, VanOvermeiren – yes, Ziems – yes, Saari – yes, Sim – yes. Motion carried 4/0.

Correspondence/Communications/Petitions – Need to reach out to the paper about the referendum. Discussion held on holding public information meetings.

Commissioner Remarks – President Sim will not be able to attend the October meeting.

Adjournment –

Motion to adjourn at 7:05 pm by VanOvermeiren, second by Ziems.

Voice vote. Motion carried. 4/0.

Respectfully Submitted by:

Kelly J. LaMore, Park Manager