HomeMy Public PortalAboutApril 23, 2003 Special Session Greencastle Board of Park & Recreation Commissioners
Official Minutes of Special Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 23, 2003 @ 7:00 p.m.
Present: Chair Mace Terry, Secretary Leslie Hanson, and Tim Trigg
Absent: Vice Chair Becky Harlan, City Council Liaison Tom Roach, Putnam
County Library Ex-Officio Member Margot Payne and Greencastle
School's Ex-Officio Member Jeff McCall
Also Present: Sandi Hoffmann, 817 Illinois Street
Elaine Hoffmann, 612 Apple Street
David Bault, Greencastle Parks Maintenance Supervisor
Suzanne Liechty, 104 East Berry Street
Joe Liechty, City Council Member @ 104 East Berry Street
Charles Miles, 702 Illinois Street
Barry Baynard, 600 Apple Street
Leslie Baynard, 600 Apple Street
Electra Cancilla, "Mama Nunz" @ 800 Main Street
Mama Nunz, Inc., 800 Main Street
Lisa Vontress, City of Greencastle Planner
,.� Glen Morrow, City of Greencastle Engineer
Nancy Michael, City of Greencastle Mayor
Banner Graphic Editor Eric Bernsee
and Park& Recreation Director Rod Weinschenk
Call to Order
The special meeting of the Greencastle Parks & Recreation Board was held on
Wednesday, April 23, 2003 in the Greencastle City Hall Council Room and called to
order at 7:05 p.m. by board president M.Terry.
Public Input: Questions, Concerns, Statements
The park board held a neighborhood discussion in regards to the future development of
Maple Berry Park, property recently purchased from Peggy & Kenny Ferrand. Park
board secretary, Leslie Hanson created a list of items, which included:
1. Basketball Court 8. Children's activities (playground equip.)
2. "Hide the Eyesores" 9. Mowed regularly
3. Sidewalks 10. Security—well lit areas
4. Restroom facilities 11. Picnic facilities/shelter house
5. Adequate parking 12. Access to power/electricity
6. Trees/Landscaping 13. Water fountain
7. Benches 14. Barriers/fences
Conceptual Plan
Parks & Recreation Director R.Weinschenk presented a conceptual plan that he
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developed which incorporated most of the items on the list. He did advise everyone
attending that the plan had not officially been approved by the Greencastle Board of Park
Commissioners.
Grant Application
R.Weinschenk discussed a$5,000 recycled-product grant he has applied for which will
be used to stretch budgeted funds for playground equipment to purchase additional
amenities like trash receptacles, playground border, picnic tables and benches made from
recycled plastic.
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Projected Timeline
I City Engineer Glen Morrow and R.Weinschenk expressed interest in a timeline that
would culminate with a tree planting on Arbor Day 2004. The true timeline will depend
on the availability of funds.
Adjournment
On a motion from L.Hanson, seconded by T.Trigg, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Minutes res.• - -. submitted by: ' '‘C __,Sk72--)okl.K.A:A--
Roderick M. Weinschenk, Director
Greencastle Parks& Recreation Department
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