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City of Moline Park & Recreation Board met Sept. 26

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Matt Timion, 4th Ward Council Member | City of Moline

Matt Timion, 4th Ward Council Member | City of Moline

City of Moline Park & Recreation Board met Sept. 26.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

PRESENT: Bill Abel

Roger Clawson

Betsy Greenlee

John Knaack

Thomas Schwarz

ABSENT: Rico Navarro

Daniel Williams

STAFF: Bill Deadmond, Park Operations Manager

Eric Griffith, Director of Parks & Recreation

Stacy Laake, Customer Service & Marketing Coordinator

Leah Madsen, Director of Human Resources

Call to Order

Park Board President, Bill Abel, called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. in the Public Works Conference Room.

Roll Call

Public Comment

Scott Raes updated the Park Board on how successful Belgian Fest was and that it was the largest attendance they’ve had. He also wanted to thank Bill Deadmond and the Park Board for their support.

Approval of Minutes and Consent Agenda Items

Approval of the Park Board Meeting Minutes of August 22, 2024.

Approval and acceptance of departmental August/September bill payment and departmental August/September revenue, expenditures, capital projects, park reserve and cemetery reports.

Approval of a Special Use Application for the Moline Police Department to utilize Stephens Park for a Halloweenie Roast on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Omnibus Vote

John Knaack, seconded by Thomas Schwarz, moved to approve items by omnibus vote. Motion carried with unanimous approval.

Non-Consent Agenda Items

Term of Office: Secretary. Bill Abel nominated Betsy Greenlee to fill the unexpired term of Susan Archer as Secretary position on the Park Board that will expire on 5/31/2025. There is no fiscal impact. Staff recommended approval. John Knaack motioned to approve, motion seconded by Roger Clawson. Motion carried unanimously.

Informational

1. Riverside Riverslide Update

2. Parks & Recreation Update

Other Park Business

Executive Session

John Knaack motioned to enter into executive session at 3:48 p.m. for Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal of Specific Employees- 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (1), motion seconded by Betsy Greenlee.

Rodger Clawson motioned to move out of executive session, motion seconded by John Knaack. Adjournment

On the motion of John Knaack, seconded by Betsy Greenlee and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned at 3:55 p.m.

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