2025.01.14 Meeting Minutes

Peotone Park District

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Minutes

Board Members Present – Barb Sim, Aimee Saari, Lindsay Schwiesow, Shaun Ziems

Board Members Absent – Jackie VanOvermeiren

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 December 10, 2024 board meeting by Saari, second by Schwiesow. Roll call vote, Saari – yes, Schwiesow – yes, Ziems – yes, Sim – yes.

Motion carried 4/0.

Public Comment – Park District Board Candidate Chris Miller was in attendance and expressed his excitement to join the board and help the park district and the community.

Reports –

Financial Report – Jennifer is working on updating the needed reports. She is also working on payroll taxes W2’s and 1099’s before the end of the month.

Compliance/Legal – President Sim reported that the annual financial report has been submitted.

Maintenance Report – Jeff reported on starting the interior work in the main room.  Has been working on vehicle and equipment maintenance in preparation for spring.  Park lights have been turned out for the winter.

Managers’ Report – Kelly reported on very successful holiday programs, updated information on the possible Disc Golf Course Sign, and problems with the website.

 Accounts Payable and Payroll –.

Need to make a change to a paycheck due to the January 1, 2025 rate change in minimum wage.

Motion to approve bills and payroll as amended by Ziems, second by Saari.

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

 Old Business –

1. New Programs – Working on Spring Program Flyer.
2. Capital Improvements – Discussion held on the pond bubbler. Jeff will get prices on new units for the future. Jeff was asked to upgrade the safety signage around the pond.
3. Upgrades to Park Facilities – Commissioner VanOvermeiren and Kelly picked paint colors and Jeff has started the project.
4. Upgrades to Park Equipment – Tabled

Correspondence/Communications/Petitions – None

Commissioner Remarks – Commissioner Saari mentioned a donation of a popcorn machine from Biddy Basketball to the Park District.

President Sim reported on the upcoming IPRA/IAPD Conference.

Commissioner Ziems commented that the Noon Year’s Event was very well done and that we should review and revise the capital list.

Adjournment –

Motion to adjourn at 7:08 pm by Ziems, second by Saari.

Voice vote. Motion carried.

Respectfully Submitted by:

Kelly J. LaMore, Park Manager