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Chillicothe Park District Board met July 14.

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Chillicothe Park District Board met July 14.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

Meeting was called to order at 7:00 am by President Maurer

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Patty Audo, Carol Masek, Steve Maurer, Jeff Nudd, Shane Placher

STAFF PRESENT: Director Yates, Treasurer Van Ostrand, Secretary Highfill, Attorney Mahoney

BOARD/STAFF ABSENT: Kyle Kinnary, Kiersten Sheets

GUEST PRESENT: George Boze

REVIEW OF MINUTES: Minutes of May and June 2018 meetings were reviewed. Motion to approve was made by Trustee Placher and seconded by Trustee Nudd. Result: Ayes: 4; Nays: 0 Motion Approved

REVIEW OF BILLS: Summary of bills for May, June and July 2018 was reviewed, including additional bills. Motion to approve as presented was made by Trustee Nudd and seconded by Trustee Placher.

Result: Ayes: 4; Nays: 0 Motion Approved

FINANCIAL REPORT: Kevin and Sharon explained and answered questions in regard to the report. Expense and income comparison chart for 2017 Fiscal Year was reviewed. Sharon received Heartland Bank letter for interest due on Series 2010 G.O. debt certificates and FOIA request from SmartProcure. Motion to approve Financial Report as presented was made by Trustee Masek and seconded by Trustee Audo. Result: Ayes: 4; Nays: 0 Motion Approved

OLD BUSINESS: Kevin recommends transfer of certain County properties, with discussion held. Attorney Mahoney informed of current status with recommendation on the Meinder property. Motion to approve transfer of properties from Peoria County to the CPD was made by Trustee Audo and seconded by Trustee Masek. Result: Ayes: 4; Nays: 0 Motion Approved

Motion to approve one-year lease not to exceed $1,200/moth with the option to purchase Meinder property at the appraised value was made by Trustee Placher and seconded by Trustee Nudd. Result: Ayes: 4; Nays: 0 Motion Approved

NEW BUSINESS: Discussion held on budget, Ford Escape repairs, trustee vacancy and audit. Motion to accept resignation of Kiersten Sheets. Discussion was held on holding interviews to fill vacancy. and declare a Trustee vacancy was made by Trustee Nudd and seconded by Trustee Masek. Result: Ayes: 4; Nays: 0 Motion Approved Motion to approve 2018 Fiscal Year Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance #507 was made by Trustee Placher and seconded by Trustee Audo. Result: Ayes: 4; Nays: 0 Motion Approved with a roll call vote Motion to approve Prevailing Wage Rates Ordinance #508 for 2018-2019 fiscal year was made by Trustee Audo and seconded by Trustee Nudd. Result: Ayes: 4; Nays: 0 Motion Approved Motion to approve purchase of 2017 Chevy Silverado from Riverside Chevrolet in the amount of $24,999.00 was made by Trustee Masek and seconded by Trustee Placher. Result: Ayes: 4; Nays: 0 Motion Approved Motion to approve one-year Phillips, Salmi & Associates, LLC Audit Service Agreement of $6,500 was made by Trustee Placher and seconded by Trustee Audo. Result: Ayes: 4; Nays: 0 Motion Approved

DIRECTOR'S REPORT: StoneWater Park landscaping punch list completed and Coal Hollow Park developmental trail meeting held. Ameren Staffing Grant submitted and County properties for transfer evaluated. Used pool equipment purchased from closed Splashdown facility. Pool sales comparison report completed and an agreement made with Pearce Community Center (PCC) to continue their aquatic program the first 2 weeks of August. Alternate maintenance facility visit and correspondence conducted. Ford Escape front tires replaced with an estimate of repair work received. Shore Acres Clubhouse apartment air conditioner replaced with attic insulation evaluation to be conducted. PCC and 4th of July Committee donation requests received. Seventeen trees in Shore Acres Park will have to be cut down because of the Emerald Ash Borer. NRPA Conference will be held on 9/25-27 in Indianapolis.

Meetings: HISRA Board and Me2 & 2Play Together education session. Maintenance: Clearing of Shore Acres Park beach and seawall; brush hog and drainage ditch clearing at other properties; trail development started at Coal Hollow Park and Yankee Lane; and installation of new Pool shade structures. Programs/Activities: Beginning Drawing class (?? participants); Joe the Art Guy class (? participants); Brad Wallin tournament 5/30-6/3; MS Kids Triathlon 6/9; Movies in the Park 6/11, 7/2 and 7/30; Life Line Screening 6/18; Swim Lessons Session I 6/18; Run for the Health of It 6/30; Swim Lessons Session II 7/9; Sunrise Yoga 7/15; Chillicothe Library/CPD Summer Reading party 7/21; IPRA Central IL board meeting 8/9; Pool closing 8/11; and Lifeguard training 8/11-13.

Motion to approve Director's Report as submitted was made by Trustee Nudd and seconded by Trustee Masek. Result: Ayes: 4; Nays: 0 Motion Approved COMMITTEE REPORTS/ FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Future Agenda items include Maint/Admin vehicle replacement and reimbursement and CPD Maintenance facility.

CITIZEN REQUEST: George Boze stated his interest in filling trustee vacancy left by Kiersten Sheets resignation.

TRUSTEE REPORTS: None

CORRESPONDENCE: President Mauer stated he had been told by a citizen that the parks looked great.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn meeting at 8:30 am was made by Trustee Audo and seconded by Trustee Masek. Result: Ayes: 4; Nays: 0 Motion Approved

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