Discussions regarding the Manners Park pool construction dominated the Taylorville Park Board’s monthly meeting for October. 

The board is set to meet with representatives from their chosen vendor, Landmark Aquatic, on November 13.  Those discussions will likely focus on the Park District’s priorities for the pool area design.  Park Board vice president Tanya Reno, who chaired the meeting in the absence of president Marlane Miller, spoke on some of these priorities, along with pool committee chair Sherri Craggs.  They would like to have a high diving board and a shorter zero-depth entry, among other wishes, but insurance costs will be a factor in final decisions.

In other business, the board voted to approve the tax levy ordinance presented at September’s regular meeting.  The board also approved receiving replacement tax payments from the Illinois Comptroller’s office by direct deposit instead of by check. 

As a member of the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, the board is entitled to vote on behalf of the Park District in elections for the IMRF Board of Trustees.  This year, there is an election for Executive Trustee, whose term would last three years.  The board cast its vote for Peter Stefan over Megan Gove.

As for reports, Maintenance Superintendent Ben Dempsey says his team is working on holiday decorations and preparing buildings for colder weather. 

Recreation Director Jessica Franks spoke on the loaded December event schedule.  She says there is overflowing interest from community members in volunteering to accept donations. 

The next Park Board meeting is tentatively set for November 24.