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Greencastle Parks and Recreation Board Minutes
Submitted October 3, 2001
Mace Terry convened the September meeting on September St"
City Hall. In addition to Terry, at 7 0d p m. at
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Weinschenk, Bode Nealon, Sharon Pit ocBecky Harlan, Leslie Hanson, Rod
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and several audience members were in
attendance including Lucretia Payne of WGRE radio, Lauri Robertson
Mike Rokicki,
Rachel Mandelco and others.
The September minutes were approved following a motion by Leslie and a second
from Becky. Additional)
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a second by Becky.
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There was nothing raised as public input.
Lauri Robertson discussed a proposed method to re
building for the police station without a tremendousnovate the Furniture Plus
other cit tax increase for the co
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the park district bond and extend the time limitfor sipark board consider refinancing
savings to the park board and not influence bondx months. This would present a
iprojects. Lauri explained that theyng issues for the park for future
P would like to start the refinancin i
have it completed by December. Lisa Lee of Ice/Mill g n October and
er will work in conjunction with
Lauri and other local individuals.
The Board discussed several questions concerning
additional fees involved in the refinancing,
money the bonding including
the Board. Sharon motioned to approve the bond refinancing to assist the city to be able
saved, etc., and they were clarified for
to renovate the structure for the police department without raising taxes for citizens.
Becky seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
A letter from Bill Newgent was shared by Rod. Mr. Newgent requested use of the
park field on Saturday.October 6th, to conduct a softball tournament as a fundraiser for
the Putnam County Red Cross. Rod suggested that we waive the fee for this event and
commissioners agreed since this was indeed a worthy event and the firemen would also
helpwith building the nw playground during breaks.
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Rachel and Lynn reported that they will need approximately 120-300 volunteers
on the building site for each shift which is 4 hours long. The playground is a 5 day build
project. They are currently canvassing the community for workers. Excavation has
started and is nearly complete. Seven truck loads of wood fiber are coming. Child care
will be available for children 9 and under. Students ages 10-13 may work at the site with
a parent. Rachel and Lynn discussed that some funds will be available for the
maintenance fund and discussed placing that money with the Putnam County Foundation
for future use. The Board felt this would benefit all involved.
Skate park representatives are currently soliciting designers. Fundraisers are
scheduled including a donkey basketball game and rummage sale. Our new city
insurance provider, St. Paul Insurance, does not exclude skateparks.
The Board discussed having a retreat tentatively on November 10`"
Leslie requested support to investigate acquiring land to "square off the park".
She will discuss this with the mayor and Lauri for input.
Rod reported to the Board concerning the following areas:
• People Pathways is sponsoring the Backroad Bike Tour this Saturday.
Park personnel will be assisting with a pick-up, etc.
• We will be responsible for maintaining Calbert Way and '/z mile entrance
to the Greencastle/Fillmore Trail.
• We have acquired a used truck from the Putnamville Correctional Facility;
therefore, we will keep the truck funds in our budget.
• We may be able to recoup approximately $21,000 from the insurance
company for the acid spill.
• More funds may be directed to the maintenance building.
• The proposed budget has passed first reading but we aren't past the state
tax board yet.
The meeting was adjourned following a motion from Sharon and a second by
Becky.
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