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The act reads “Pursuant to the fundamental philosophy of the American constitutional form of government, it is declared to be the public policy of the state of Illinois that all persons are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government and the official acts and policies of those who represent them as public officials and public employees.”
Requests for inspection or copying of public records shall be made in writing and directed to the Geneseo Park District. Written requests may be submitted to a public body via personal delivery, mail, email, telefax, or other means available to the District. The public body may honor oral requests for inspection or copying. A public body may not require that a request is submitted on a standard form or require the requester to specify the purpose for a request, except to determine whether the records are requested for a commercial purpose or whether to grant a request for a fee waiver. All requests for inspection and copying received by a public body shall immediately be forwarded to its FOIA officer or designee.
In compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, the Geneseo Park District’s freedom of information officer is Executive Director, Andy Thurman. Mr. Thurman is also the open meetings act officer.
Record Requests may be sent to:
Andy Thurman, Executive Director
Geneseo Park District
541 E North Street, Geneseo IL 61254
athurman@geneseoparkdistrict.org
The park district is required by PA-97-0609 to disclose a list of employees expected to receive compensation greater than $150,000 six days prior to approval of its annual budget. Within 6 business days after approving the annual budget, the Park District is required to provide a list of all employees that are expected to receive compensation of greater than $75,000.
Compensation includes salary, the cost of all employer provided health insurance programs, bonuses and any other form of compensation.
Any individual wanting a list of the aforementioned employees may request a copy by emailing pverbeck@geneseoparkdistrict.org or by calling (309) 944-5695 and asking for Paula Verbeck.
October Board Meeting Agenda 2020
September Board Meeting Agenda 2020
August Board Meeting Agenda 2020
July Board Meeting Agenda 2020
June Board Meeting Agenda 2020
April Board Meeting Agenda 2020
March Board Meeting Agenda 2020
February Board Meeting Agenda 2020
January Board Meeting Agenda 2020
December Board Meeting Agenda 2019
November Board Meeting Agenda 2019
The staff prepared and the board approved a the budget for the 2020 fiscal year. Revenues are projected at $4,594,400.00 and expenses at $4,950,950.00. Staff continues to work towards increasing the amount of projected revenues received from fees and charges. The majority of revenues and expenses occur in the recreational fund.
Please refer to the graphs for a breakdown of revenues and expenses by category along with an expense summary by fund. For further details please view the Budget & Appropriation Ordinance and Certificate of Estimate of Revenue.
The Geneseo Park District completes a comprehensive financial audit annually.
The Geneseo Park District Finance Department received the CAFR Award for the eigth consecutive year. >>READ MORE
The Goals of the Geneseo Park District are designed to enhance our business operation and better deliver important recreational services to our community as well as working towards the 5-year Strategic Plan.
Geneseo Park District 2020 Goals
Recreation accessibility consultants conducted an audit of the Geneseo Park District’s parks and facilities and its compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The primary goal of the ADA is to provide the community with equal access to Geneseo Park District facilities and services.
Using the results of the audit, an ADA transition plan was created. You can find a summary of the plan at the front desk of the Geneseo Community Center.
ADA transition Plan Summary. If you have any questions regarding the ADA transition plan, please contact Scott.
Scott Himmelman
Superintendent of Facilities
(309) 944-5695
shimmelman@geneseoparkdistrict.org
September Board Meeting Minutes 2020
August Board Meeting Minutes 2020
July Board Meeting Minutes 2020
June Board Meeting Minutes 2020
May Board Meeting Minutes 2020
April Board Meeting Minutes 2020
March Special Board Meeting Minutes 2020
March Board Meeting Minutes 2020
February Board Meeting Minutes 2020
January Board Meeting Minutes 2020
December Board Meeting Minutes 2019
November Board Meeting Minutes 2019
October Board Meeting Minutes 2019
PUBLIC NOTICE
BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
The following is a schedule of Geneseo Park District regular board meetings. Meetings will be held in the Poolside Room of the Aquatic Center unless otherwise noted below.
DATE | TIME | PLACE
January 14, 2020 | 6:30 pm | 501 E. North St.
February 11, 2020 | 6:30 pm | 501 E. North St.
March 10, 2020 | 6:30 pm | 501 E. North St.
April 14, 2020 | 6:30 pm | 541 E. North St. (Remote Meeting)
May 12, 2020 | 6:30 pm | 541 E. North St. (Remote Meeting)
June 9, 2020 | 6:30 pm | 541 E. North St. (Activity Room)
July 14, 2020 | 6:30 pm | 541 E. North St. (Activity Room)
August 11, 2020 | 6:30 pm | 501 E. North St.
September 8, 2020 | 6:30 pm | 501 E. North St.
October 13, 2020 | 6:30 pm | 501 E. North St.
November 10, 2020 | 6:30 pm | 501 E. North St.
December 8, 2020 | 6:30 pm | 501 E. North St.
2020 Board Meeting Dates Public Notice (.pdf)
PUBLIC NOTICE
Four Geneseo Park District Park Commissioner Seats Up For Election:
Petitions for the April 6, 2021, consolidated election of four of the five Park Commissioners of the Geneseo Park District may be circulated for signatures beginning September 22, 2020. Three terms are for four years. One term is for a two year partial term. Nomination papers are available at the Park District Office, 541 East North Street, Geneseo, Illinois. Candidates must be a qualified voter and reside within the Geneseo Park District. Petitions must have at least 25 signatures of qualified voters of the Geneseo Park District. The period for filing nominating papers will be December 14 – 21, 2020. Petitions are to be filed at the Park District office between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Monday through Friday with Jodie Olson.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Concerning the Intent of the Board of Park Commissioners of the Geneseo Park District, Henry County, Illinois to Sell not to Exceed $890,000 General Obligation Park Bonds
Public Notice is Hereby Given that the Geneseo Park District, Henry County, Illinois (the “District”), will hold a public hearing on the 13th day of October, 2020, at 6:30 o’clock P.M. The hearing will be held in the Poolside Room of the John and Carla Edwards Aquatic Center, 501 East North Street, Geneseo, Illinois. The purpose of the hearing will be to receive public comments on the proposal to sell bonds of the District in an amount not to exceed $890,000 for (i) payment of land condemned or purchased for parks, for the building, maintaining, improving and protecting of the same and the existing land and facilities of the District, (ii) providing the revenue source for the payment of the District’s outstanding debt certificates, and (iii) payment of the expenses incident thereto.
This Notice supersedes the Notice that was published on September 18, 2020.
By order of the President of the Board of Park Commissioners of the Geneseo Park District, Henry County, Illinois.
Dated the 8th day of September, 2020.
Kathleen Repass
Secretary, Board of Park Commissioners,
Geneseo Park District, Henry County, Illinois
PUBLIC NOTICE
AVAILABILITY OF AUDIT REPORT OF THE GENESEO PARK DISTRICT
The Geneseo Park District hereby provides public notice that an audit of its funds for the period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 has been made by Lauterbach & Amen, LLP, and that a report of such audit dated April 6, 2020 has been filed with the County Clerk of Henry County, in accordance with 30 ILCS 15/0.01 et seq. The full report of the audit is available for public inspection on the Park District website at www.geneseoparkdistrict.org and at the Geneseo Park District office upon request.
Paula Verbeck, Treasurer
Geneseo Park District
PUBLIC NOTICE
PREVAILING WAGE RATES
It is the policy of the State of Illinois that a wage of no less than the general prevailing hourly rate as paid for work of a similar character in the locality in which the work is performed, shall be paid to all laborers, workers and mechanics employed by or on behalf of any and all public bodies egaged in public works. Please click on the link below for the current prevailing wage classifications and rates the Department of Labor ascertained for each county within the State of Illinois.
https://www.illinois.gov/idol/Laws-Rules/CONMED/Pages/Rates.aspx
PUBLIC NOTICE
Last year, HB 3263 / Public Act 101-0504 (Mazzochi, D. / Curran, J.) was signed into law requiring the IMRF to post the following information on its website for each participating municipality: (1) copies of all resolutions adopted by a municipality on or after January 1, 1995 to participate in the IMRF if such a resolution was required; (2) an annual report listing each municipality and the date each municipality first became a municipality that participates in the IMRF; (3) all documents pertaining to each municipality's annual projected future contributions to the IMRF; and (4) information about the amount of each municipality's past required contributions to the IMRF for each year of participation on or after January 1, 1995 and before, if available.
The new law requires participating municipalities that have a website to post on their website a hyperlink.
https://www.imrf.org/en/about-imrf/transparency/employer-cost-and-participation-information
March 31, 2020
The Park District staff has been working with many different state organizations, City and County Officials, our Risk Management Agency, Attorneys and other Park Districts to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. >>Tell Me More
March 15, 2020
The Geneseo Park District is CLOSED 3/17 - 3/30. This includes the Geneseo Community Center & Central Theater. Learn more at http://www.geneseoparkdistrict.org/upload/Park-District-Closing.pdf
February 17, 2020
The IPRA (Illinois Park and Recreation Association) Health and Wellness Committee awarded the Geneseo Park District with an Exceptional Workplace Award on January 25, 2020. >>Tell Me More
February 4, 2020
The Geneseo Park District Finance Department received the CAFR Award for the 9th consecutive year. >>Tell Me More
September 24, 2019
The Geneseo Park District is making improvements throughout the Park District. We have some exciting updates happening in the Activity Room...>>Tell Me More
August 19, 2019
The Geneseo Park District is excited to announce updates at the Athletic Field. >>Tell Me More
June 10, 2019
Summer is here! It is time to get out and play for free at the Athletic Field! Visit the Geneseo Community Center to check out different field games to play at the Athletic Field for FREE. Just bring an ID or Keys to exchange for fun, interactive games for you and friends or family. >>Tell Me More
February 19, 2019
The Geneseo Park District has been recognized as an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency by the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) and the Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA). >>Tell Me More
January 7, 2019
The Geneseo Park District Finance Department received the CAFR Award for the 8th consecutive year. >>Tell Me More
September 10, 2018
The Geneseo Park District’s Central Theater offers assistive listening devices at no additional charge. >>Tell Me More
August 27, 2018
The Geneseo Community Center Gym begins second phase of updates. >>Tell Me More
July 2, 2018
The Geneseo Community Center Gym new floor installation will begin in July. >>Tell Me More
June 4, 2018
The Geneseo Park District is excited to announce the addition of FREE Field Games at the Athletic Field. >>Tell Me More
May 25, 2018
The Geneseo Park District invites qualified Independent Certified Public Accountants licensed in the State of Illinois to submit proposals for auditing services for the fiscal years ending December 31, 2018 through 2020. Please click Request for Proposal of Auditing Services for complete details.
May 7, 2018
The Geneseo Park District, with assistance from a $125,000 grant from the Geneseo Foundation, will be completing updates to the main gymnasium at the Geneseo Community Center this summer. >>Tell Me More
January 22, 2018
The Geneseo Park District is pleased to announce we have received the Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA)’s accreditation award for the 7th year in a row. >>Tell Me More
January 22, 2018
The Geneseo Park District is excited to announce the John & Carla Edwards Aquatic Center received the Illinois Park & Recreation Association Outstanding Facility & Park Award. >>Tell Me More
January 15, 2018
The Geneseo Park District Finance Department received the CAFR Award fo the seventh consecutive year.>>Tell Me More
Upcoming Events
Wear your best costume for a spooktacular evening of Roller-skating. Prizes given out for best costumes. Bring your own or rent skates from The Center. Pre-registration required online.
Free Admission thanks in part to the Geneseo Park District Foundation
Skate Rental: $4.00 Limited skates and sizes available
Wear your best costume for a spooktacular evening of Roller-skating. Prizes given out for best costumes. Bring your own or rent skates from The Center. Pre-registration required online.
Free Admission thanks in part to the Geneseo Park District Foundation
Skate Rental: $4.00 Limited skates and sizes available
The Geneseo Park District brings you the 10th Annual Turkey Trot. Race against your friends for a chance to win a turkey!
FREE Admission thanks in part to the Geneseo Park District Foundation
Turkeys provided in part by: Fareway
