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The State of Illinois passed Public Act 102-1088, also known as the Decennial Committees on Local Government Efficiency Act that requires units of local government that levy any tax, including park districts, to form a committee to study local efficiencies.
Geneseo Park District Board Members (listed above)
Andy Thurman Geneseo Park District Executive Director
athurman@geneseoparkdistrict.org
Marty Golby Committee Member
Valerie Shoemaker Committee Member
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.
September Board Staff Workshop Agenda
September Board Meeting Agenda 2024
August Board Meeting Agenda 2024
July Board Meeting Agenda 2024
June Board Meeting Agenda 2024
April Board Meeting Agenda 2024
March Board Meeting Agenda 2024
February Board Meeting Agenda 2024
January Board Meeting Agenda 2024
December Board Meeting Agenda 2023
November Board Meeting Agenda 2023
October Board Meeting Agenda 2023
March Decennial Committee Meeting Agenda 2024
The staff prepared and the board approved a the budget for the 2024 fiscal year. Revenues are projected at $8,151,132.00 and expenses at $9,157,350.00. 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 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 2023-2033 Comprehensive Master Plan.
Geneseo Park District 2024 Goals
Accessibility Consultation and Training Services, Inc. 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.
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
INCLUSION POLICY: The Park District is committed to making its facilities accessible to and usable by all patrons and visitors. This commitment is ongoing, proactive and intended to meet the needs of a diversity of individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (“ADA”). To this end, the Park District is committed to promoting positive participation and a quality experience by providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities upon request.
Requests for reasonable accommodations should be directed to the Park District ADA Coordinator. Requests should be made at least 48 hours prior to the date these services/items are needed (minimum 5 days advance notice for sign language interpreter requests). Participants and authorized users may request to have a service animal accompany them in the Park System where they are authorized users as a reasonable accommodation.
August Board Meeting Minutes 2024
July Board Meeting Minutes 2024
June Board Meeting Minutes 2024
May Board Meeting Minutes 2024
April Board Meeting Minutes 2024
March Board Meeting Minutes 2024
February Board Meeting Minutes 2024
January Board Meeting 2024 - Cancelled
December Board Meeting Minutes 2023
November Board Meeting Minutes 2023
October Board Meeting Minutes 2023
September Board Meeting Minutes 2023
August Special Board Meeting Minutes 2023
August Closed Meeting Minutes 2023
August Board Meeting Minutes 2023
Efficiency Report for the Geneseo Park District
Approved by the Committee on Local Government Efficiency on March 12, 2024
March 12, 2024 Government Efficiency Committee Meeting Minutes
February 13, 2024 Government Efficiency Committee Meeting Minutes
September 12, 2023 Government Efficiency Committee Meeting Minutes
Three (3) Geneseo Park District Park Commissioner Seats Up For Election: Petitions for the April 1, 2025, consolidated election of three of the five Park Commissioners of the Geneseo Park District may be circulated for signatures beginning August 20, 2024. Terms are for four years. 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 38 signatures of qualified voters of the Geneseo Park District. The period for filing nominating papers will be November 12th – 18th, 2024. Petitions are to be filed at the Park District office between the hours of 8:00 am – 4:00 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 $1,040,000 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 8th day of October, 2024, at 6:30 o’clock P.M. The hearing will be held in the Party Room of the Geneseo Community Center, 541 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 $1,040,000 (i) for the 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) to provide the revenue source for the payment of the District’s outstanding debt certificates, and (iii) for the payment of the expenses incident thereto.
By order of the President of the Board of Park Commissioners of the Geneseo Park District, Henry County, Illinois.
Dated the 10th day of September, 2024.
Christina Zobrist, Secretary, Board of Park Commissioners,
Geneseo Park District, Henry County, Illinois
PUBLIC NOTICE
REQUEST FOR PROPSAL (RFP) Website and Hosting
This Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit the rebuild, implementation and hosting of the Geneseo Park District’s website. The selected vendor will serve as an ongoing consultant for future development needs and maintenance of the site. The Geneseo Park District is looking for a partner to enhance our web presence and improve the overall customer experience both internally and externally. Click here to view the RFP
PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
The following is a schedule of Geneseo Park District regular board meetings. Meetings will be held in the Party Room of the Geneseo Community Center unless otherwise noted below.
DATE | TIME | PLACE
January 9, 2024 | 6:30 pm | 541 E. North St. cancelled due to weather
February 13, 2024 | 6:30 pm | 541 E. North St.
March 12, 2024 | 6:30 pm | 541 E. North St.
April 9, 2024 | 6:30 pm | 541 E. North St.
May 14, 2024 | 6:30 pm | 541 E. North St.
June 11, 2024 | 6:30 pm | 541 E. North St.
July 9, 2024 | 6:30 pm | 541 E. North St.
August 13, 2024 | 6:30 pm | 541 E. North St.
September 10, 2024 | 6:30 pm | 541 E. North St.
October 8, 2024 | 6:30 pm | 541 E. North St.
November 12, 2024 | 6:30 pm | 541 E. North St.
December 10, 2024 | 6:30 pm | 541 E. North St.
2024 Board Meeting Dates Public Notice (.pdf)
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, 2023 through December 31, 2023 has been made by Lauterbach & Amen, LLP, and that a report of such audit dated May 8, 2024 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 engaged 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
January 25, 2024
Help us keep good quality sporting equipment in circulation, provide low-cost sporting equipment and support the Geneseo Park District Foundation that provides free Community events and offers financial assistance for Park District memberships and programs. >>Tell Me More
August 11, 2023
The Geneseo Park District Foundation received a grant from Abilities Plus Endowment Fun to fully fund the purchase of an aquatic wheelchair to be used at the John and Carla Edwards Aquatic Center. >>Tell Me More
March 16, 2022
The Geneseo Park District Finance Department received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Award for the 11th consecutive year. >>Tell Me More
March 3, 2022
The Geneseo Park District is excited to announce the addition of a Recovery Room at the Geneseo Community Center. >>Tell Me More
April 7, 2022
The Geneseo Park District receives new Soccer Goals for the Geneseo Park District's Preschool Soccer Program. >>Tell Me More
September 21, 2021
COVID-19 temporarily redirected the Geneseo Park District’s efforts to serve as a community hub for older adults but as restrictions are lifted, the Park District is thrilled to start reconnecting Seniors/Active Adults with indispensable services to empower them to holistically age well and make mind, body and community connections. >>Tell Me More
May 10, 2021
All incoming 3rd Graders can sign up for 1 FREE Swim Lesson Session. >>Tell Me More
March 18, 2021
The Geneseo Park District Finance Department received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Award for the 10th consecutive year. >>Tell Me More
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
Upcoming Events
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Let your kids play and burn off energy in a safe & warm environment under your supervision.
No registration required. No play group held November 27 & 29
