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Peoria Park District Board met November 8.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

President Cassidy presided and called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Roll Call:

Trustees Present: Trustees Harant, Johnson, Petty, Ryan, Snowden, Vice President

Rayford and President Cassidy.

Trustee Absent: None.

Staff Present: Executive Director Cahill, Deputy Director Brent Wheeler, Attorney Bill Streeter, Attorney Kevin Day, Jan Budzynski, Rebecca Fredrickson, Matt Freeman, Shalesse Pie, Carley Allensworth, Joe Atkinson, Chris Barron, Trish Blattenberger, Meg Boyich, Mike Friberg, Mary Harden, Rebecca Herz, Willie Howe, Emma Lawson, Scott Loftus, Aimee McLaughlin, Mike Miller, Taylor Moore, Karrie Ross, JD Russell, Bob Streitmatter, Yvonne Strode, Sue Wheeler and V Joyce McLemore.

Others Present: None.

Press Present: None.

Pledge Of Allegiance: All stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

Minutes: Trustee Petty Moved To Approve Minutes Of Regular Park Board Meeting Of October 25, 2017. Motion seconded by Vice President Rayford and carried on unanimous voice vote. (Results: 7 Ayes; 0 Nays)

Executive Director Updates: Update for October 29, 2017 was presented.

Parks Division: Superintendent Freeman presented the October 2017 report.

Planning/Design Division: Superintendent Fredrickson presented the October 2017 report.

Finance Committee: Finance Chairman Snowden Reported The Finance Committee Had Examined The Bills And Found Them To Be Correct And Moved That The President And Secretary Be Authorized To Issue Orders On The Treasurer For The Several Amounts:

Peoria Park District Thursday, November 2, 2017

General 354,181.60

Recreation 81,116.26

Liability 1,750.00

Museum 2,453.80

Police 201.24

Bonded Projects 236,057.21

Paving & Lighting 5,735.96

Riverfront Events 16,962.66

Detweiller Marina 1,054.94

Golf 15,094.53

Hisra 7,867.18

Riverplex 15,383.68

Total Payables $737,859.06

Payroll #21 10/20/2017 $472,076.21

Motion seconded by Vice President Rayford and carried on unanimous voice vote. (Results: 7 Ayes; 0 Nays)

Riverfront Program & Policy Advisory Committee: Trustee Johnson presented minutes of the June 27, 2017 meeting.

New Business: 2018 Budget Update

Executive Director Cahill clarified this would be a full budget update. Cahill reviewed general priorities and goals of the District. A PowerPoint presentation highlighted accumulated operational deficits of $3.4 million. In order to provide a balanced budget in 2018 staff recommends:

-permanent closure of Lakeview Family Aquatics

-closure of Detweiller Golf Course and restructuring

of golf maintenance

-elimination of seven clay/rubico courts at Glen Oak Park

-elimination of 3rd of July Fireworks

-reduction of Trustee travel in 2018

Discussion followed.

2018 Budget Update (continued)-

Cahill reiterated that without a change in course, financial projections through 2022 for operational funds demonstrate continued deficit spending amounting to $9.59 million by 2022. As an organization with no taxing authority remaining without passing a referendum, the District must continue to reduce operating expenses wherever possible. President Cassidy asked if the 2018 budget would balance if recommended cuts occur. Cahill confirmed that to be the case.

2017 Tax Levy Estimate-

Superintendent Budzynski presented estimates for the 2017 Tax Levy in compliance with the Truth in Taxation Act. With staff ` recommendation, Trustee Snowden Moved To Approve The 2017 Aggregate Tax Levy Estimate. The Tax Levy Will Be Presented For Adoption At The December 6, 2017 Board Meeting. Motion seconded by Vice President Rayford and carried on unanimous voice vote. (Results: 7 Ayes; 0 Nays)

Calendar Of Consent: Bid: Purchase of an AWD Compact SUV

With staff recommendation, Trustee Harant Moved To Accept The Low Bid From Bob Lindsay Honda Of Peoria, Il For A Total Cost Of $24,784.00. Motion seconded by Trustee Petty and carried on unanimous voice vote. (Results: 7 Ayes; 0 Nays)

Pending Business: None.

Citizen Request To Address The Board: None.

Communications: Communications were received as submitted.

Other Business: None.

Adjournment: At 7:10 p.m., there being no further agenda business, Trustee Johnson Moved To Adjourn. Motion seconded by Trustee Petty and carried on unanimous voice vote. (Results: 7 Ayes; 0 Nays)

https://www.peoriaparks.org/media/17-11-8-Regular-Meeting-Minutes.pdf