HomeMy Public PortalAboutJanuary 5 2002 Regular Session Greencastle Park Board of Commissioners
Minutes -Regular Session
Saturday, January 5, 2002
Present: Chair Mace Terry, Vice Chair Becky Harlan, and Leslie Hanson
Absent: 1 Vacancy
Also Present: Park& Recreation Director Rod Weinschenk and Park Maintenance
Superintendent David Bault
1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by M. Terry at 10:00 a.m. at the
Greencastle Parks & Recreation Department's Administration& Maintenance Building.
The meeting was rescheduled from Wednesday, January 2, due to the lack of quorum.
2. Approval of Minutes: The minutes from December 5th regular meeting were
approved on a motion by B. Harlan and a second by L. Hanson. All Ayes.
3. Finances: A motion was made by L. Hanson to approve the claims as presented with
a second by B. Harlan. All Ayes.
4. Public Input: R. Weinschenk reported that Aaron Rambo has requested permission to
hold a Civil War Reenactment at Robe Ann Park on Saturday& Sunday, April 13-14,
2002. The event will need 200 spaces for the campers. It will be by invitation only.
R. Weinschenk is considering closing some of the park entrances to have better control.
R. Weinschenk will check with the police chief to make sure that he does not have any
concerns about the event. The board decided to charge Aaron$100. He will also be
required to have liability insurance. R. Weinschenk has already checked with HBG to
make sure that everything is copacetic. B. Harlan made a motion to allow the
Reenactment to take place as long as the Fire and Police Depts. approve. L. Hanson
seconded the motion. The motion passed.
5. Special Projects:
Skatepark Project: M. Terry reported that the skatepark committee is waiting for the
final design. It will probably be ready by the end of the month. They will have an
engineer overseeing construction. The park board will have to approve of the final
design and the city's insurance company must also approve of the design.
People Pathways: L. Hanson will speak to People Pathways about who is going to
maintain the pathways as they are built.
Emerald Palace: R. Weinschenk reported that they have established a maintenance fund
for the playground.
1/5/2002 minutes—page two
2002-2008 Master Plan: R. Weinschenk asked the board about plans for Robe Ann Park
that he would like to have in the master plan. He would like to put more parking into the
park without losing much green space. The board also discussed the Clearwater property.
Miscellaneous: M. Terry, L. Hanson and R. Weinschenk attended a County
Commissioner's meeting last month to discuss the Jones School playground. The
Commissioners will discuss it again in March.
6. New Business: There was no new business.
7. Director's Report: R.Weinschenk reported that we have had some vandalism at the
park restroom. We have had a group of 6-8 kids smoking in the restrooms. Weinschenk
would like to make the restrooms non-smoking as well as the playgrounds. He would
also like to come up with a set of rules for the new playground. The board okayed his
suggestions. Weinschenk also reviewed his report. The State Farm has donated 6 picnic
tables that David Bault is fixing, and we could acquire more from them. The new truck,
also acquired from Putnamville Prison, is running well.
8. Park Board Vacancy: R.Weinschenk presented a letter of resignation from the Park
&Recreation Board from Sharon Pitcock. S. Pitcock holds both the secretary's position
and Planning Commission appointment for the Park Board. Weinschenk also reported
that Tim Trigg is the Mayor's new appointment to the Park Board. L. Hanson has
volunteered to fill the Secretarial duties, but is unable to fill the Planning Commission
position due to conflicts. With his approval, Chair Terry will appoint T.Trigg to the
Greencastle Planning Commission.
9. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 11:10 a.m. on a motion from B.Harlan,
seconded by L. Hanson. All Ayes.
SIGNATURES OF GOVERNING BOARD
Mace Terry, President Becky Harlan, Vice President
Leslie Hanson, Secretary Tim Trigg
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