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Greencastle Board of Park Commissioners
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Present: President Cathy Merrell, Pete Meyer, Secretary Joanna Muncie
Absent: Tim Trigg, Putnam County Public Library liaison David Taylor and
Greencastle Community School Corporation liaison Brittany Labhart
Also Present: Banner Graphic Reporter Eric Bernsee, Assistant Director/Aquatics
Director Chrysta Snellenberger, Park Maintenance Supervisor David
Bault, Mayor Bill Dory, City Council Liaison Stacie Langdon, Andrew
O'Hair, Alex Cox, Matt Williams
Call to Order
The regular meeting of the Greencastle Board of Park Commissioners was called to order
on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 7:03 p.m. by Park Board President Cathy Merrell.
Public Input—
Approval of Minutes
Assistant Director Chrysta Snellenberger presented minutes of the regular monthly
meetings held on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. The minutes were accepted on a motion
by P. Meyer with a second by J. Muncie. All Ayes.
Monthly Expenditures
1. Approval of Claims & Invoices — C. Merrell asked about the charges for the fabric
for the office chairs that were redone and asked if the office was done. C.
Snellenberger agreed. J. Muncie asked who the Aquatic Facility Operator training
was for and C. Snellenberger stated it would be for herself. After a review of the
monthly claims and invoices, they were approved on a motion from J. Muncie,
second by P. Meyer. The motion passed unanimously. All Ayes.
Special Park Use Request
1. Andrew O'Hair and Alex Cox presented their batting cage proposal for the
Greencastle Youth Softball Association. They proposed adding one structure with
two cages. Each cage would be 15 ft X 60 ft. while the entire structure will be 30 ft.
X 60 ft. The association agreed to mow all the fields, around the fields and weed
eating around their nets. After a review P. Meyer made a motion to approve the
batting cages with a second by J. Muncie. All Ayes
2. S. Langdon presented the request for First Baptist Church to hold a community pool
party on June 10th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The party will be free for the public and they
will have hotdogs and chips for free. They do not need the concession stand. After a
review J. Muncie made a motion to approve the batting cages with a second by P.
Meyer. All Ayes
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3. C. Snellenberger gave an update on the Putnam County Hospital Children's health
fair, it was agreed upon that the party can set up at 4 p.m. and go from 5 p.m. to 7
p.m. The party will be free to anyone that chooses to join. After a discussion P.
Meyer made a motion to accept with a second by J. Muncie. All Ayes
4. Tommy Sandefer represented Lifespring Christian Church in a request to use the
band shelter and shelter number 1 for an outdoor service. They will have a live band,
games for kids and food. They want the opportunity to bring communities together.
After a discussion, J. Muncie made a motion to accept with a second by P. Meyer.
All Ayes
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New Business
1. Misti Scott with Gobin sent in a request to pay for the kids in the camp to have
swim lessons and free admittance into the pool. C. Snellenberger stated that this
was the same as it has been in the past several years and that it is a great program
for kids that couldn't normally afford the lesson or pool time. After a discussion
P. Meyer made a motion to accept with a second by J. Muncie. All Ayes
2. C. Snellenberger presented the contracts for the Big Walnut Sports fields. They
were looked over and it became apparent that attachment A needed to be updated
to state what the leagues were responsible taking care of. P. Meyer also stated that
it would be a good idea to have L. Hardwick look over them to ensure everything
is correct and up to date. It was agreed upon that after Laurie Hardwick gives her
approval then C. Merrell will sign them so they can be given to the leagues for
signatures. After a discussion, J. Muncie made a motion to accept with a second
by P. Meyer. All Ayes
Old Business and Special Project Updates
Miscellaneous
1. C.Snellenberger gave an update from Kona Ice of Terre Haute. They have sold
their small units and decided to only use the buses to come on the occasion
instead of being there daily. J. Muncie insisted on having a regular schedule.
Whether they are there on Fridays or Saturdays it should be the same every week.
Next Regular Meeting
,The next regular meeting of the Greencastle Board of Park Commissioners will be held
the first Wednesday of month on April 6, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in Greencastle City Hall.
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Adjournment
The monthly park board meeting was adjourned at 8:26 p.m. on a motion from J. Muncie,
second by P. Meyer. All Ayes
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Chrysta nellenberge Assistant Director
Greencastle Parks & Recreation Department
Minutes approved by:
Cathy Merrel resident Tim Trigg, V ce President
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Jo a Muncie, Secretary Pete Meyer
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