HomeMy Public PortalAboutAugust 7 2002 Regular Session Greencastle Park Board of Commissioners
Minutes
Regular Session
August 7,2002
Present: Mace Terry, Becky Harlan, Leslie Hanson, Rod Weinschenk, Tim Trigg, Glen
Morrow, David Bault, Nancy Michael
1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by M. Terry at 7:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes: The minutes from July 8, 2002 were approved on a motion
from B. Harlan and a second by T. Trigg.
3. Finances: Claims for August were approved by the board unanimously on a motion
by B. Harlan and a second by T. Trigg.
4. Public Input: Mike Murphy came before the board to update them on the Kiwanis
Kars for Kids on the 24th of August.
5. Recreational Needs Assessment Update w/Gove: Terry Killen was present to
update the board. He reviewed the Level of Service Standards and the Needs
Analysis. Gove will be providing the Board with a public input/survey document
and not just the raw data. Also they will be providing a document on the
programming and infrastructure needs of the department. Terry also reminded the
Board that they will soon need to decide which property they will be doing a site
plan for (this is phase two of the contract). There is a meeting scheduled with Terry
this coming Monday and the Park Board meeting will most probably be meeting on
the 21st at 7:00 p.m.
6. U.S. Cellular Tower: Eric Mobius,representing U.S. Cellular was present to discuss
with the Board the placement of an 180 foot tower at Robe Ann Park. City Attorney,
Laurie Robertson recommended that if a tower is built in the park that both the
Greencastle Board of Public Works and the Park Board should jointly sign the
contract. L. Robertson recommends that both boards sign the lease. There are still
many issues to be discussed and Eric Mobius will work with Laurie Robertson and
come back to the Board on the 21st of September.
7. Big Walnut Sports Park Update: The Sports Park Board made the changes in their
resolution as requested by the Park Board. The Board's committee will be meeting
with representatives from the Sports Park in the near future.
8. Friends of the Park:
r`' a. Skatepark Project Update: Jan gave an update to the board. The Board reviewed
Pepsi's offer: 7 years, $20,000 upfront to the Skatepark,25% profitability to the
park. The Board agreed to review and possibly sign a contract at the meeting on
the 21st. Also it was reported that the city's insurance company had a few
concerns with the design: the 9 foot bowl, a fence surrounding the park and no
half-pipes. They recommended a seven foot bowl. The fence could be made up
of pickets. Jan will submit the changes to her board and then give the changes to
Marty Denton of HBG.
b. People Pathway: The Park Board reviewed the department's maintenance
schedule of the greenspace area of People Pathways. Rod will also be developing
maintenance plans for the aquatic center, emerald palace etc.. The Board decided
to formerly name the gazebo area of the Greencastle end of the
Greencastle/Fillmore trail, Calbert Way Park.
c. Emerald Palace Playground Update: Rod reported that Lynn is still working on
the last part of the sidewalk. Dave Bault reported that some new pieces have been
purchased for the smaller structure by the Emerald Palace. He announced that
August 17th will be a build day for the new pieces.
d. Maple-Berry Park Update: There is some confusion about the description of the
property to be purchased and the deal is now on hold until the department can
meet with the Realtor.
9. 2003 Fiscal Year Budge Request Our request for an extra$6,000 was denied by
council this past Monday night.
10. New Business: There was no new business discussed.
11. Old Business: There was no old business discussed.
12. Director's Report: Rod reviewed his written report. He reported that the Dribble
and Dream Tour and Super Shot Basketball Contest went well.
13. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
SIGNATURES OF GOVERNING BOARD
ace , P sident Becky Har , Vice President
Leslie Hanson,Secretary Tim Trigg