MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS OF DECATUR PARK
DISTRICT, MACON COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HELD AT
DECATUR PARK DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
620 E. RIVERSIDE AVENUE, DECATUR, ILLINOIS
AT 12:00 NOON ON THE 2nd DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2015
The Board of Park Commissioners of Decatur Park District, Macon County, Illinois, met in
a regular session on Wednesday, the 2nd day of September, 2015 at the hour of 12:00 Noon
at the Decatur Park District Administration Office, 620 E. Riverside Avenue, Decatur,
Illinois at which time and place there were present the following officers and members of
said Board:
Jack Kenny, President
Bob Brilley, II, Vice President
Chris Harrison, Commissioner
Stacey Young, Commissioner
Absent: Chris Riley, Commissioner
A quorum of the members of the Board of Park Commissioners being present, President
Kenny called the meeting to order and declared the Board to be in session for the
transaction of business.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States was recited.
NO. 15616 A motion to approve items 1 - 4 on the Consent Agenda was made by
Commissioner Young and seconded by Commissioner Harrison. Upon call of the roll all
voted aye.
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Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Approval of the Purchase of a Boom Lift
Approval of the Purchase of a Replacement Vehicle
Bills for Approval
DISCUSSION Commissioner Brilley asked for clarification regarding the bid
process/buying locally versus State bid purchasing. Local dealers are aware of the State bid
prices and are given the option of submitting a bid. The Park District does buy locally
whenever possible, and staff reviews all options prior to bringing a proposal to the
Commissioners for approval. Commissioner Brilley requested local prices as well as the
State bid price on future vehicle purchase requests.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Staff has been busy working through the process of
setting facility fees, bonds and taxes. These will be brought to the Commissioners in the
fall.
RECREATION & FACILITIES Fit 4 Fall began yesterday at the DISC. Anyone
purchasing a new pass may enjoy 15% off through October 31.
Decatur Games starts September 14. Twelve teams have registered so far, and our goal is
15. There are a variety of activities not just athletics. This is a great community event.
Grandparents’ Day is September 13. With a paying child, grandparents can celebrate the
day with discounted rates at Scovill Zoo and Overlook Adventure Park.
MidState is bursting at the seams with the MYSL program. As of the end of August, 353
individuals have registered. Ten MidState club teams went to St. Louis for a tournament,
with one team winning its division.
Friday, September 4 is Swing Night from 7:00 – 9:00 at the Nelson Park large pavilion.
GOLF Nine After 5 had modest numbers on the first night, August 20. However, 29
enjoyed the event last Thursday.
The courses remain playable. Staff has been reseeding at Hickory Point and Red Tail Run.
The creek at Hickory is dry and all holes should remain playable for the upcoming girls’
State tournament.
Monticello High School hosted the “Sages Preview” on August 22 in preparation for the
girls’ State tournament. They had 101 girls for this nice event!
The Zoysia grass is in its second season at Scovill, with moderate success. Some areas are
not growing as expected, and the seed company is looking into it. The wet month of June
did not help, as Zoysia needs hot, dry weather.
OPERATIONS The dry weather does help staff get projects done. Staff has been busy
with tree trimming and filling playgrounds with safety surfacing.
At the Beach House, the railings are almost done. This will complete the perimeter and
Phase One will be done.
Staff completed the replacement of roof deck boards last week at the Rotary Park pavilion.
The two new Marley dance floors have been completed at the Arts & Recreation Center.
Staff has been busy at the smaller parks, pulling out old playground equipment and poles
and removing unused concrete. Much of the equipment was from the late 1980s – early
1990s and past its useful life. PDRMA does not recommend that it be given away. Staff
takes the steel to be recycled.
Work at the skate park continues. Some of the boards have become brittle and soft and
need to be replaced. Staff will be checking to see if the framing supports in the
substructure need to be reinforced, as well.
AIRPORT The new north entrance doors are in and working very well.
Staff has been busy mowing and edging in anticipation of Farm Progress Show traffic.
Today may be a record day for the Airport, as planes are everywhere!
ATTORNEY BOOTH There is a need for a closed session to consider pending litigation
and two matters regarding the sale and/or lease of property.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Harrison heard great comments from people as he drove them in golf carts
to their booths at the Farm Progress Show. He picked up many who had not been to
Decatur. They were appreciative of the treatment they received while here.
Zoo-rific Evening was spectacular! Great job by staff!
Commissioner Harrison made and Commissioner Young seconded a motion that the
meeting move into closed session to consider pending litigation and two matters regarding
the sale and/or lease of property. All voted aye and the meeting moved into closed session
at approximately 12:35 p.m.
When the Commissioners returned into open session, Commissioner Young made and
Commissioner Brilley seconded a motion that the meeting adjourn. All voted aye and the
meeting adjourned at 1:35 p.m.
/s/ Jack Kenny
President, Board of Park Commissioners
/s/ Amanda M. Childress
Secretary, Board of Park Commissioners