The Taylorville Park Board came together Monday night for their monthly October meeting at 7 p.m. at the Manners Park Dining Hall. All Board members were present except for Sue Phillips and Jim McCoy. After quickly approving the September meeting minutes, the Taylorville Park Board wasted no time working to appoint a new member.

Marlene Miller, President of the Taylorville Park Board, received a resignation letter last month from former Board member Jeff Hancock, and shared its contents with those present.

Following the reading of the resignation letter, the Taylorville Park Board set forward with adding its newest member. All Board members voted 'yes' to appointing Kelly Bland, a former Park District employee with years of experience, to fulfill the remainder of Hancock's tenure.

Also in new business was the discussion surrounding Red Bland Little League's future and the use of Manners Park ball diamonds as previously wanted by the Board. Due to the lead findings previously reported at Manners Park, Red Bland is now being advised to use Jayne's Park moving forward.

After months of discourse, the Taylorville Park Board and Red Bland Little League will work to move forward with this newest plan. Red Bland Little League has vowed that they will pay for all necessary upgrades needed at Jayne's Park with the approval of the park board.

Other items that were approved include:
- payment of bills
- September Treasurer's Report

The next Taylorville Park Board meeting will be November 25th, 2024.