HomeMy Public PortalAboutJune 2 2004 Regular Session ,
Greencastle Board of Park Commissioners
Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting
Wednesday, June 2, Meeting
Present: 2004
President Leslie Hanson, Vice President Tim Trigg, Secretary
Hennette, Becky Harlan, and City Council Liaison Russ Evan Dr. John
Absent: s
Greencastle Schools Ex-Officio Member Jeff McCall, and
Library Ex-Officio Member Margot Payne Putnam County
Also Present: Lynnette Williams from Putnam County Co
mprehensive Eric Bernsee—Banner Graphic,Parks Maintenance Su e�esoisor Dr D
Bault, and Parks & Recreation Director Rod Weinschenk avid
Call to Order
The regular meeting of the Greencastle Board of Park Co
at 7:10 p.m. by President L.Hanson in the Greencastle Ci 'Hallmmiss o was called to order
Public Input Session -None Hall couuncillroom.
Approval of Minutes
On a motion from T.Trigg, seconded J.Hermette, the minute
May 25 special meeting were approved as res s from the
presented. All Ayes. May 5 regular and
A royal of Month] Claims & Invoices
Claims -Director R.Weinschenk presented monthly claims for
from B.Ha.rlan, seconded by T.Trigg, the months
Transfers rl Director R. by enk presented a list approval. On a motion
y claims were approved. All Ayes.
which were approved on a motion from J.Hennette, seconded by for the board'sl approval,
Park Usage Requests B•Harlan. All Ayes.
Putnam County Spinners and Weaver's Guild
request was presented in writing use of the D.A.R. Cabin a and
Sg pending approvalg and approved on a motion from B.Harlan, seconded by
All Ayes. g by the Daughters of the American Revolution or
Boy Scouts of America Dutch Oven Gatheringorganization.
inquired into using Robe-Arm Park on Saturday,
(BSA DOG)—The Boy Scouts
to hold a BSA DOG dutch oven competition. On a motion from J
y,August 14 from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00
B.Harlan the board approved .Hennette, seconded by
and the Bob Flanigan
the request, but will require rental fees for both shelter# 1
gan Bandshell. All ayes.
Aquatics Center Special Pass Re uests
Putnam County Comprehensive Services—L
ynnette 2003 special request be granted again this year, which will requested clients thatatheir
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staff members to rotate through on the purchas t'of two season passes($110 2). Tint
request was approved on a motion from T.Trigg, seconded by J.Hennette. Aa9 ayes.
YMCA Summer Program—A written request,was presented listing two proposals iar r
discounted passes for the YMCA program. Aber a review and moderate dista3sion, the
board approved the proposal to purchase one season pass at$110 listing 4 campers and
adding 48 campers and 7 staff members to the pass at$15 each on a motion from
B.Harlan, seconded by T.Trigg. All Ayes.
Friends of The Park, Special Projects,and Old Business
People Pathways—Updates on the various phases were given, as well as ani
announcement regarding the upcoming Backroad Bike Tour fundraiser, scheduled for
Saturday, September 11th
Big Walnut Sports Park—R.Weinschenk reported that the LWCF Grant wwhand
delivered to the DNR on June 1st. We've got our fingers crossed! President:l. .Hansou <.
reported that she will undertake seek an appraisal for the land to be donated frrthe loop,":-
trail.
Maple Berry Park—An update was given the the basketball court,sidewalk N,curbs 11 -•
gutters have been constructed.
Jaycee Park—R.Weinschenk requested permission from the board to enter into a
contract with Baker's Septic Service for a pit toilet for Jaycee Park as a positae
alternative to using the current outdoor toilet facility. The board gave him tikes"nod"1: :
enter into the agreement.
Celebrate"4" Committee Report—R.Weinschenk reviewed the organizatimaf efforts,
of the Celebrate"4" Committee, a citizen driven committee who is putting together th.a
year's annual July 4th Independence Day Celebration.
New Business
R.Weinschenk requested direction from the board as to areas of concentraid l for the
upcoming FY 2005 Operational Budget. Everyone felt that facility mainframe shot,liA.:
be the area of concentration when allocating the funding.
Personnel
R.Weinschenk presented a request to hire Kathy Matthews as a front desk attx=int at tl.
Greencastle Aquatics Center. On a motion from T.Trigg, seconded by Bilarlany the
request was approved. All ayes.
Director's Report
R.Weinschenk presented a written report covering the last month's activities fort e
board's review.
Next Meeting
A special meeting was set for June 16th to be held at shelter##1 at Robe-Men Park. The
next regular meeting of the board is scheduled for Wednesday,July 7,2084aft City Hal.:_
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Adjournment
With no further business,the meeting was adjourned en a motion from J.Hennette,
seconded by L.Hanson at 9:15 p.m. All Ayes.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Roderick M. Weinschenk,Director
Greencastle Parks & Re reation.Department
eslie Hanson, President Tim T V ce President
Dr. Jo Hennette, retary Becky
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