HomeMy Public PortalAboutJan 3 2001 Regular Session Greencastle Parks and Recreation Board Minutes
February 7, 2001
Mace Terry called the Greencastle Parks and Recreation meeting to order at 7:00
M on January 3, 2001, a City Hall. Park Director Rod Weinschenk, Becky Harlan,
Mark Hammer, Eric Bernsee, Leslie Hanson, Sharon Pitcock, Rachel Mandelco, Lynn
Green, and Glen Marrow(city engineer) were in attendance at the meeting. Following a
motion from Leslie Hansen and a second from Becky,the December minutes were
approved.
Lenora Bowlby shared with the board that she had a book describing how to
replace rock wall without mortar.
Glen Morrow discussed a letter from Bart Spencer in regards to the items below:
• revised plans which were sent to the state.
• groundbreaking is planned for February.
• bathroom facilities for the new maintenance. (Following a motion from Leslie
and a second by Sharon,the commissioners decided to omit a urinal in the
facility.)
• request by other builder to return a check (No one had the check.)
• order material for building tomorrow($5813.60)
Mace updated the board concerning the proposed Skatepark. Mace recommended
waiting to see size, etc. before voting on an area within the city park.
The Civic League has received an anonymous donation of$10,000 for the new play
equipment. Feb. 5 is the design date by the company. Representatives will discuss this
with students at the elementaries.
Leslie has been working to establish a meeting concerning the rock walls. Mark
asked if the training videos had been received.
The Peoples' Pathway grant has been turned in. Rod stated that he and a small group
staked spots for 31 trees along the path.
The Board heard a letter from Kathy Staton. Leslie offered to draft a letter to Kathy;
this was approved following a motion from Mace and a second by Sharon.
Park Director Rod Weinschenk reported the following business items:
• There have been sewer problems.
• He is meeting with 3-4th grade basketball coachers to clarify rules.
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• He is investigating pool needs; laterals, life expectancy, regular maintenance,
etc. Rod will contact representatives to see comparisons of cost.
• Recommends hiring Jim Wallace; this passed after a motion by Sharon and a
second from Mace.
• Phone Calls from Santa was very successful-38 calls
• Removed $177 from claims sheet—then approved after motion from Sharon
and a second by Becky.
• Led the Board in selecting colors for the new building
Following a motion to adjourn by Sharon and a second from Leslie,the meeting
concluded for the evening.
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