2025.03.11 Meeting Minutes

Peotone Park District
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Minutes
Board Members Present – Barb Sim, Aimee Saari, Shaun Ziems, Lindsay Schwiesow
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 February 11, 2025 board meeting by Ziems, second by Ziems. Roll call vote, Saari – yes, Ziems – yes, Sim – yes.
Motion carried 3/0.
Public Comment – None
Commissioner Schwiesow arrived at 6:35 p.m.
Reports –
Financial Report – Jennifer is working on the bank statements and will get them out later. Commissioner Sim and Kelly are meeting about the budget next week.
Compliance/Legal – Statement of Economic Interest forms are due. Our current workman’s compensation carrier is no longer carrying the coverage. Other carriers are being reviewed.
Maintenance Report – Jeff reported on the painting and work on the main room, repairs to the electrical that was vandalized, and the need for a dumpster to dispose of the old concrete.
Managers’ Report – Kelly reported on the recent IPARKS visit and their pleasure with our updates in removing unsafe playground equipment and making sure that all equipment had safe fall material. The summer camp guide will be ready to go to schools on April 1, Program registration is going well, we have not received the contract from PBSA.
Accounts Payable and Payroll –.
Motion to approve bills and payroll as amended by Schwiesow, second by Ziems.
Roll call vote – Ziems– yes, Schwiesow – yes, Saari – yes, Sim – yes. Motion carried, 4/0.
Old Business –
- New Programs – Discussion held on summer events. Trying to do things that the community wants without breaking the bank. Events take lots of staff time and money. Last year was good due to coordinating with the Market in the Park. Trying to think of new ideas.
- Capital Improvements – Will be discussing recommendations for next year as we work on the budget.
- Upgrades to Park Facilities – Tabled
- Upgrades to Park Equipment – Tabled
- 2025/26 Budget – Commissioner Sim and Kelly are working on the budget and should have a draft at the next meeting.
New Business –
- IAPD Legislative Conference – Will be held in Springfield April 29th & 30th. The conference is a great opportunity to learn about pending legislation and meet with legislators. Kelly will be attending, Commissioner Schwiesow may be interested in attending.
Correspondence/Communications/Petitions – None
Commissioner Remarks – Commissioner Schwiesow commented that the new paint in the room looks very nice, and commented on homeschool groups and possible partnerships.
Commissioner Saari mentioned the Candidates Meet & Greet on March 25th.
Adjournment –
Motion to adjourn at 7:23 p.m. by Ziems, second by Saari. Voice vote. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Kelly J. LaMore, Park Manager
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