HomeMy Public PortalAboutMar 7 2001 Regular Session Greencastle Park Board of Commissioners
Minutes -Regular Session
Wednesday, March 7, 2001
7:00 p.m.
Members in Attendance: Mace Terry, Becky Harlan, Sharon Pitcock, Leslie Hanson,
Mark Hammer and Rod Weinshenk
1. Call To Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mace Terry
2. Approval of Minutes: L. Hanson made a motion to approve the minutes from
February with a second by B. Harlan. The motion passed.
3. Claims: S. Pitcock made a motion to approve the claims. The motion was seconded
by B. Harlan and the motion passed.
4. Public Input: There was no public input
5. Softball: Wayne Tharp was present from the Church Softball League. The board
agreed that everything would stay the same as last year for all leagues.
/0—N 6. Civic League Bandshell Request: The board approved the use of the park bandshell
for their annual park fest.
7. Civic League/Community Playground Project: It was reported by Lynne Wilson
that on April 4th the 6th graders in the community would like for the board to
vote on a name for the playground. Grant applications have been sent out and
fundraising is in full swing. Approximate cost of the project is $100,00- $125,000.
ASA has agreed to donate their surveying services. Organization Day will
probably be in August.
8. Jaycee Park Dam: Glenn reported that the dam has received unsatisfying
reports from the DNR. Glenn will use funds from his budget for an
engineer to give us an assessment. The board stated that they will try to
to pay him back if there is any money left over at the end of the year.
9. Park Maintenance Building: Rod reported that the building now has a floor and
work is continuing.
10. Skatepark Project: Mace reported that Amy Stewart and Jan Firebaugh are
planning a skate-a-thon for June 9th. 1,000 fundraising letters have been sent
out and they are working on t-shirts.
11. Rock Walls: The practice session is set for April 7th.
12. People Pathways: It was reported that the ISTEA phase 3 grant has been
sent out.
13. Director's Report: Rod reviewed his written report. He commented that
the Jaycess would like to redo the main entrance to the park and is also
interested in the old Ridpath playground equipment.
14. Adjournment: B. Harlan made a motion to adjourn, which was seconded
by L. Hanson. The motion passed.