The arrangement of equipment use for a 9/11 remembrance ceremony highlighted Monday’s meeting of the Taylorville Park Board. 

Ted Chapman, who has organized 9/11 remembrance ceremonies in Taylorville in the past, spearheaded this effort.  He requested the use of park bleachers for the next ceremony, which will mark a quarter-century since the terrorist attacks. 

The board voted to approve the proposal. 

The board also voted to accept and sign the Manners Park pool contract with Landmark Aquatic.  Discussion took place during the executive session, with the vote coming afterwards.  Park District staff told Regional Radio News the discussions focused on insurance matters and establishing a phased timeline for the project.

Between the aforementioned matters, the board discussed details on annual bonuses.  They planned to award $250 to full-time Park District employees and $100 to those working part-time.  

The board voted to approve the bonuses. 

Recreation Director Jessica Franks spoke regarding the many holiday events set to take place at local parks.  She says from sponsors to volunteers, many of the arrangements have now been made. 

The Park Board canceled its regular December meeting due to the many events taking place that month.  Therefore, the next regular meeting is tentatively set for January 26 of the coming year.