The Taylorville Park Board held its monthly meeting for July on Monday evening at Manners Park. 

Sherri Craggs, who heads the pool committee, spoke regarding the Manners Park pool construction efforts.  She says Burbach Aquatics is considering submitting a bid for the project.  Burbach and the Park District had previously entered into a contract which the latter is attempting to back out of after progress on the project stalled.  Craggs says the Park District must resolve this situation before it can accept any other bids, but the process to do so could take some time. 

Away from the pool, the Park District is planning some work at Jayne’s Park.  The goal is to refurbish some structures, build new spaces, and make it ADA-compliant.  The public will have the chance to share its views on the plans at a public meeting.  It’s expected to take place Monday, August 18 at 6 p.m.

Craggs also reported that Small Town Taylorville had requested to use Manners Park for its car cruises and farmer’s markets.  They cited the park’s shade and playgrounds and that this would avoid interfering with businesses and traffic on the Taylorville square. 

The board voted to approve of their use of the park for these purposes.

The reports near the end of the meeting included that of Office Administrator Linda Moomey.  Moomey says she has made considerable progress in updating the Park District’s financial records. 

The next regular Park Board meeting is tentatively set for Monday, August 25.