HomeMy Public PortalAboutNovember 18 2004 Special Session Greencastle Board of Park Commissioners Meeting
Minutes of the Special Board Meeting
Thursday, November 18, 2004
Present: President Leslie Hanson, Vice President Tim Trigg, Secretary
tary Dr. John
Hennette, and Becky Harlan
Absent: City Council Liaison Russ Evans, Greencastle School Board Ex-Officio
Member Barry Fisher and Putnam County Library Ex-Officio Member
Margot Payne
Also Present: Parks&Recreation Director Rod Weinschenk
Call to Order
The regular meeting of the Greencastle Board of Park Commissioners was called to order
at 5:30 p.m. by President L.Hanson in the Greencastle City Hall council room.
Public Input-None
Approval of Special Claims &Invoices
A special claim for a pool party refund for Deer Meadow School was authorized on a
motion from B.Harlan, seconded by T.Trigg. All Ayes.
Spiker Excavating Hired to Construct Skatepark Parking Area
R.Weinschenk presented a document outlining the three quotes received for the project.
Upon review and on a motion from T.Trigg, seconded by J.Hennette, Board President
L.Hanson received authorization to enter into a contract with Spiker Excavating to
construct a parking area between the skatepark and shelter#2 located in Robe-Ann Park
in the amount of$11,599.50. All Ayes.
New Utility Tractor Purchase
R.Weinschenk reviewed with the board the need for a new utility tractor. A new tractor
will replace the existing Kubota tractor which is in the shop for repairs. Approximately
$3,000 in parts is needed,plus labor, for this 1978 piece of equipment which is a city
hand-me-down passed through two other city departments. Weinschenk is
recommending the Kubota tractor from Humphrey's Outdoor Power. The park board
approved the purchase if cash can be proved to Teresa Glenn,City Clerk Treasurer, on a
motion from T.Trigg,seconded by J.Hennette. All Ayes.
The invoice and claim are to be submitted on the December claims.
Adjournment
Upon a motion from T.Trigg, seconded by J.Hennette,the park board meeting was
adjourned at 8:23 p.m. All ayes.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Roderick M. Weinschenk, Director
Greenc tle Parks&Recreation Department
L s e Hanson, resident Tim Trigg,"Vice President
4i2vt,y
Dr. John Hennette, Secretary Becky 1