HomeMy Public PortalAboutJuly 2001 Regular Session Greencastle Parks and Recreation Board Minutes
Submitted August 1, 2001
Following a work session at 6:30 at Robe-Ann Park Shelter#2, Mace Terry
convened the scheduled July meeting on June 26, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. at Greencastle City
Hall. In addition to Terry, Becky Harlan, Leslie Hanson, Jeff McCall, Rod Weinschenk,
Sharon Pitcock and several audience members were in attendance.
The June minutes were approved after a one-word change following a motion by
Becky and a second from Sharon. Additionally,the claims were approved following a
motion from Sharon and a second by Becky.
Jill McCammack addressed the Board concerning two issues regarding the park
pool. She questioned the current practice of retaining a user's pool pass while visiting the
pool and shared concerns about new rules concerning placement of chairs and loungers at
the pool. Rod explained that he was trying to avoid pass outs and identify people in the
facility—safety issues. After discussion, Leslie motioned to allow chairs at the pool to be
• moved with more flexibility. The motion passed after a second from Sharon.
Leslie shared with the Board that the city will be changing insurance carriers and
the new one should be known in August. Sharon shared information regarding trips to
various types of skate parks and conversations with Brazil's mayor about their
plans/feelings toward a skate park. Both Crawfordsville and Lexington have paid staff at
the facilities. Brazil does not intend to build a park at this time. Sharon made a motion
to support the building of a high quality concrete facility, with appropriate insurance
coverage, in Robe-Ann Park near shelter house#2 where approximately 10-14,000
square feet would be utilized for development. Following a second by Becky, the Board
approved the motion. The Skate Park Committee agreed to continue to work closely with
the Board and to help move equipment. Rod will help get playground-manufacturing
representatives to assist as needed.
Rachel Mandelco and Lynn Gram addressed the Board on behalf of the new
playground. They are entering the last stretch of fund raising with approximately
$34,000 remaining. An Emerald Palace logo was displayed to the Board. The ladies
• questioned if the park should be closed during playground construction for safety during
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• October 9-14 and asked about using meeting facilities for organizational purposes. Rod
suggested using the new maintenance building and offered to help in any way necessary
for a safe construction.
Rod reported to the Board concerning the following areas:
• The aquatic center was open 15 days in June due to the acid spill.
• 4,180 swimmers used the pool during those days.
• One valve has been replaced on the water slide.
• Several participants have enjoyed blast ball.
• Registration is still being accepted for Learn to Swim lessons.
• The Rokicki Run Program is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. on July 4th. (Leslie,
Mark, and Sharon agreed to assist as needed.)
The meeting was adjourned following a motion from Sharon and a second by
Becky.
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