Russ Sehy Chosen Park Board President

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Published on May 3 2019 10:46 am
Last Updated on May 3 2019 10:46 am
Written by Greg Sapp

Russ Sehy has been chosen president of the Effingham Park Board. Sehy succeeds Dennis Carie, whose term on the Park Board ended after he did not seek re-election in April.

Ron Mietzner was chosen vice-president.

The Board also seated Angie Kronewitter and Mike Cunningham who were elected in April. They succeed Carie and Chris Huelsbusch, who also did not seek re-election.

A budget committee was selected, made up of Treasurer Anita Broom, Director Jeff Althoff and Board members Jason Semple and Cunningham.

Patti Smith reported on activities at the Workman Sports and Wellness Complex, including a member appreciation day cookout. The event will take place on May 11 from noon to 3pm.

Work is almost completed on Harmony Playground, other than some painting and some landscaping.

It was also reported that Steve Boswell has resigned from the Park District to take a job in the private sector.