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Park Board Meetings
The Board of Trustees meet twice a month for their Committee Meetings and then for the regular monthly Board Meeting. These meetings take place at 5:30pm. Committee Meetings are on the second Wednesday of each month and regular Board Meetings on the third Wednesday of each month.
Meetings are traditionally held at Bunn Administration offices unless otherwise posted in the schedule and on the agenda. Bunn Administrative Office: 2500 S. 11th Street, Springfield, IL 62703 (Just inside Bunn Golf Course property)
Meeting Agendas
Agendas for the upcoming Park Board meeting will be posted here monthly. Agendas are typically available a couple of days before the board meeting. For an advanced copy of the agenda please call 217-544-1751 ext. 1004
COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE:
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:30pm
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING NOTICE:
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:30pm
BOARD MEETING NOTICE:
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5:30pm
Committee Meeting Info
About Committees
The Park Board hosts six Committees that focus on a variety of areas of oversite within the Park District operations. These committees are led by a Chair and two-three additional Board Trustees. A full list of those Committees and their scope are below:
Finance & Human Resources -
Chair: Kris Theilen Members: Mary Beth Rodgers, Mallory Wescott, and Charlie Hoogland
Scope/Description: Oversight includes annual budget and appropriation ordinance, annual operation and capital budget, purchasing and insurance, tax rate/levy, statement of claims, approval of banking, financial, insurance, and related larger vendors/suppliers.
Long Range Planning -
Chair: Charlie Hoogland Members: Kris Theilen, Mallory Wescott, and Nancy Eck
Scope/Description: Oversight includes the development and implementation of a long-range comprehensive master plan for the redevelopment of existing parks and amenities, acquisition and development of newly acquired green space, plans for green space initiatives in the community, and related matters relating to long-range goals of District.
Grants & Marketing -
Chair: Nancy Eck Members: Kris Theilen, Mallory Wescott, and Charlie Hoogland
Scope/Description: Oversight includes review and approval of grant applications (especially for matching resources – OSLAD) on an annual or as-needed basis, and planning for development campaigns to benefit the parks and recreation needs of the community. This Committee will also oversee the District’s marketing/promotion plan.
Buildings & Concessions -
Chair: Mary Beth Rodgers Members: Charlie Hoogland, Kris Theilen, and Mary Aiello
Scope/Description: Oversight includes approval of professional service agreements with Architectural, Landscape, Engineering, and related professionals, structures, sports fields, concession areas, and related structures in parks, concession, rental and related agreements by third-party groups and/or individuals including requests of alcohol sales and distribution approval and related matters.
Recreation -
Chair: Mallory Wescott Members: Mary Aiello, Mary Beth Rodgers, and Nancy Eck
Scope/Description: Oversight includes review and approval of annual event & program plans, newly created program/event plans, promotion plans, revenue-producing facilities and services (i.e. golf), fees, and charges for services.
Liaison -
Chair: Mary Aiello Members: Nancy Eck, Mallory Wescott, and Mary Beth Rodgers
Scope/Description: Oversight includes outreach initiatives to public organizations, clubs, organizations, and related or potential user groups (third parties) through intergovernmental agreements, and cooperation agreements (private for-profit and not-for-profit) that benefit the parks and recreation needs of the Community.
Committee Meeting Schedule
MONTH | DATE | TIME | LOCATION | ADDRESS |
January | 8, 2025 | 5:30 pm | Bunn Admin | 2500 S 11th St, Springfield IL 62703 |
February | 13, 2025* | 5:30 pm | Bunn Admin | 2500 S 11th St, Springfield IL 62703 |
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March | 12, 2025 | 5:30 pm | Bunn Admin | 2500 S 11th St, Springfield IL 62703 |
April | 9, 2025 | 5:30 pm | Bunn Admin | 2500 S 11th St, Springfield IL 62703 |
May | 14, 2025 | 5:30 pm | Bunn Admin | 2500 S 11th St, Springfield IL 62703 |
June | 11, 2025 | 5:30 pm | Bunn Admin | 2500 S 11th St, Springfield IL 62703 |
July | 9, 2025 | 5:30 pm | Bunn Admin | 2500 S 11th St, Springfield IL 62703 |
August | 13, 2025 | 5:30 pm | Bunn Admin | 2500 S 11th St, Springfield IL 62703 |
September | 10, 2025 | 5:30 pm | Bunn Admin | 2500 S 11th St, Springfield IL 62703 |
October | 8, 2025 | 5:30 pm | Bunn Admin | 2500 S 11th St, Springfield IL 62703 |
November | 12, 2025 | 5:30 pm | Bunn Admin | 2500 S 11th St, Springfield IL 62703 |
December | 10, 2025 | 5:30 pm | Bunn Admin | 2500 S 11th St, Springfield IL 62703 |
*Meeting moved from regular schedule in recognition of Lincoln’s Birthday.
Board Meeting Info
The Park Board hosts six Committees that focus on a variety of areas of oversite within the Park District operations. These committees are led by a Chair and two-three additional Board Trustees. A full list of those Committees and their scope are below:
Board Meeting Schedule
MONTH | DATE | TIME | LOCATION | ADDRESS |
January | 15, 2025 | 5:30 pm | Nelson Center, Franklin Room | 1601 N 5th St, Springfield IL 62702 |
February | 19, 2025 | 5:30 pm | Bunn Admin | 2500 S 11th St, Springfield IL 62703 |
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March | 19, 2025 | 5:30 pm | Lincoln Greens Golf Course | 700 E Lake Shore Dr, Springfield IL 62712 |
April | 16, 2025 | 5:30 pm | Bunn Admin | 2500 S 11th St, Springfield IL 62703 |
May | 21, 2025 | 5:30 pm | Henson Robinson Zoo | 1100 E Lake Shore Dr, Springfield IL 62712 |
June | 18, 2025 | 5:30 pm | Bunn Admin | 2500 S 11th St, Springfield IL 62703 |
July | 16, 2025 | 5:30 pm | Washington Park Botanical Garden | 1740 W Fayette Ave, Springfield IL 62704 |
August | 20, 2025 | 5:30 pm | Bunn Admin | 2500 S 11th St, Springfield IL 62703 |
September | 17, 2025 | 5:30 pm | Lincoln Park Pavilion | 1601 N 5th St, Springfield IL 62702 |
October | 15, 2025 | 5:30 pm | Bunn Admin | 2500 S 11th St, Springfield IL 62703 |
November | 19, 2025 | 5:30 pm | Washington Park Pavilion | 1400 Williams Blvd, Springfield IL 62704 |
December | 17, 2025 | 5:30 pm | Bunn Admin | 2500 S 11th St, Springfield IL 62703 |
Board Agenda and Minutes
At the completion of each month's Board Meeting, once approved, the Agenda, Meeting Recording and Meeting Minutes are filed below:
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