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Maria Reiner Center board approves minutes, vouchers and April financial report; staff outlines events and rebate program
Summary
At its May 28 meeting, the Maria Reiner Center Board unanimously approved minutes, the agenda, vouchers totaling $3,158.19 and an April financial report showing $165,750.64 in cash and investments. Executive Director Aimee Schallenkamp reported upcoming events and a residential rebate program noted by the mayor.
The Maria Reiner Center Board of Directors convened at 8:50 a.m. May 28 at the Maria Reiner Center, 705 B. 4th Street in Hobart, and approved routine business items unanimously.
Board President Trey Gilliana called the meeting to order and the board approved the April 30 minutes on a motion by Lynn Kostbade, seconded by Carol Heikema; the minutes record the outcome as all aye, motion carried (7-0). The agenda was approved on a motion by Heikema, seconded by Kelsey Perry (all aye, 7-0).
Executive Director Aimee Schallenkamp reviewed forthcoming programs and community events. The minutes record a Father’s Day luncheon scheduled in the minutes as May 8 and sponsored for pizza by Saint Anthony Majestic Care and for desserts and punch by Dunes Hospice and Traditions Health. Schallenkamp also said a Book Barn will start up at the Thursday summer markets and that several members have enrolled in a Residential Rebate program that Mayor Josh discussed on his monthly program; the minutes do not specify participant counts or rebate amounts.
Board member Kelsey Perry proposed a community program on property titles and wills involving Chicago Title and Ginter Realty, and raised the possibility of a two-day Christmas Market that would use concessions and sell food — she noted the board would need to confirm scheduling and permissions with the Parks Department before proceeding.
Financial business included approval of vouchers totaling $3,158.19 (motion by Lynn Kostbade, seconded by Dee Bedella; all aye, motion carried) and acceptance of the April financial report showing total cash and investments of $165,750.64 (motion by Dee Bedella, seconded by Kelsey Perry; all aye, motion carried).
The board announced meetings are held the last Thursday of each month at 8:45 a.m.; the next meeting was scheduled for June 25, 2026 at 8:45 a.m. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:58 a.m. on a motion by Lynn Kostbade, seconded by Kelsey Perry (all aye, motion carried).
