Public Comments
The Park Board of Commissioners welcomes and appreciates the views and input from interested citizens. Individuals or groups wishing to address the Board should sign in (name & address) prior to the meeting. Speakers will be asked to give their name and address as they begin their presentation. The Board asks that comments be delivered in a three minute time frame in order that others may receive adequate time and attention. As a matter of protocol, comments should reflect courtesy and not contain derogatory or slanderous comments about an individual or group. Breach of the above mentioned protocol may result in the Board President declaring the speaker or group out of order and discontinue the presentation. As a general rule, neither the Board nor staff will provide immediate responses.
Public Information
The Decatur Park District is a unit of local government founded in 1924, organized and incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois, which has the purpose of providing leisure services and facilities for the residents of Decatur. The Board of Park Commissioners of the Decatur Park District is considered the local legislative body to which is entrusted, by the law, the responsibility for planning, executing and appraising the park and recreation programs and facilities of the District. It is the duty of the Board to approve basic policy for the operation, control and planning of present and future activities of the District.
The following non-paid Board of Commissioners governs the Park District: Bob Brilley, Chris Harrison, Chris Riley, Stacey Young, and Jack Kenny.
Decatur Park District facilities include the Administrative Office, Decatur Airport, Decatur Indoor Sports Center, Fairview Pool, Fairview Tennis Center, Hickory Point Golf Course, Johns Hill Center, Overlook Adventure Mini Golf Course, Poage Arts & Recreation Center, Red Tail Run Golf Club by Raymond Floyd, Schaub Floral Display Center, Scovill Golf Course and Scovill Zoo.
The Decatur Park District employs approximately 100 full-time employees and 500 part-time/seasonal employees.
Illinois Public Act 097-0609
In accordance with Illinois Public Act 097-0609, the Decatur Park District has posted the total compensation package for each employee havin a total compensation package that exceeds $75,000 per year. The posting may be viewed at the Decatur Park District Administration Office, 620 E. Riverside Ave., Decatur, IL 62521.
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