Peoria Standard

Washington Park District Board met November 20.

Here is the minutes as provided by the board:

1.0 Call to Order

The regular meeting of the Washington Park District Board of Commissioners, Tazewell County, Illinois was held on November 20, 2017 at the Washington Park District office located at 105 S. Spruce Street, Washington, Illinois. President Cox called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners present were: Jim Bremner, John Foy, and Jeff Schultz. Commissioner Mark Heuerman was absent. Staff present were Brian Tibbs, Director; Matt Suellentrop, Recreation Manager; Brad Kanaga, Superintendent of Parks; and Jackie Hofer, Administrative Assistant.

2.0 Petition and Public Comment

None

3.0 Approval of Meeting Minutes

     3.1 Approval of October 16, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes

           A motion was made to approve the October 16, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes ( Foy,

              Schultz; C-Un)

4.0 Financial Report

A motion was made to approve the financial report (Bremner, Foy; C-Un)

5.0 Review and Approval of Claims

           A motion was made to approve the claims (Bremner, Schultz; C-Un)

6.0 Committee Reports

     6.1 Update from HISRA Representative – no meeting

     6.2 Update from the WACC Representative –Commissioner Bremner reports things are going well

           for WACC. Memberships are up and they are doing very well financially.

7.0 Staff Reports

     7.1 Parks and Property: Brad had no additions to his report

     7.2 Recreation Manager: Matt had no additions to his report

     7.3 Athletic Coordinator: Jean had no additions to her report

     7.4 Executive Director: Director Tibbs had no additions to his report but highlighted items

           Administration, and Capital Projects.

8.0 Old Business

None

9.0 New Business

     9.1 Action on Resolution 2017-3 Calling a Public Hearing Concerning the Intent of the Board

           to Sell Not to Exceed $43,000 Limited Tax General Obligation Park Bonds

           A motion was made to approve Resolution 2017-3 Calling a Public Hearing Concerning the

              Intent of the Board to Sell Not to Exceed $430,000 Limited Tax General Obligation Park

              Bonds (Foy, Bremner;) (Roll Call Vote was taken: C-Un)

     9.2 Discussion of the 2017 Tax Levy Ordinance for the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year

            After discussion, option 3 was decided upon.

     9.3 Action to Approve the Regular Meeting Schedule of the Board of Commissioners for the

           2018 Calendar Year

     Director Tibbs presented the schedule for the 2018 Board Meetings. The regular meetings will be held the third Monday of each month with the exception of January and February and those have been moved to the 4th Monday in observance of United States Holidays.

.10.0 Adjournment

           A motion was made at 7:00 p.m. to adjourn from the regular meeting. (Schultz, Bremner; CUn)

http://www.washingtonparkdistrict.com/images/files/minutes/2017/11-20-2017.pdf