HomeMy Public PortalAboutMay 4 2022 Regular Meeting G EENCASTL
AN9 RECREATION
Greencastle Board of Park Commissioners Meeting
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
7:00 p.m.
Greencastle City Hall
MINUTES
Attending: Cathy Merrell, President,Tim Trigg,Vice-President,Joanna Muncie, Pete Meyer
Also attending: Greg Ruark, Director; Chrysta Snellenberger,Assistant Director; Mayor Bill Dory;
Council Member Stacie Langdon; Chris Johnston,Tiger Pointe CC; Mitch Dickerson, Pickleball
Association; Chris Flegal, United Way
President Cathy Merrell called the meeting to order at 7:01pm.
******* (No) Public input *******
Approval of minutes:Joanna Muncie moved to approve,Tim Trigg, second, minutes approved 4-0
Approval of Claims and Invoices:from April 2022 meeting: Tim Trigg inquired about the Spear
Corporation pre-pool season projects. Chrysta S. provided an update,which was met with a
satisfaction from Tim and other members of the board.Tim moved to approve the Claims and
Invoices from April 2022. Pete M. second; approved 4-0.
******* Special Projects *******
• Mitch Dickerson was introduced to discuss upcoming Pickleball events. He thanked the
Board for approving the July 2, 2022 tournament. He indicated the facility is attracting
significant interest from persons in and out of the State of Indiana. Mitch requested
approval for a September 3, 2022 tournament. Rain date is September 5, 2022. Facility
would be used from 7AM to 5PM. All courts are used. Cathy asked about other events
going on that weekend, of which there are none as of this date. Cathy moved to
approve the September 2022 event. Pete second; approved 4-0. Mitch thanked the
continued efforts of Chrysta and Dave Baulk.
• Chris Johnston from Tiger Pointe CC (TPCC) was introduced. He represents the Tenzer
Family Office. Chris recapped the recent history of Tiger Pointe CC,formally known as
Windy Hill Golf Club. He emphasized TPCC is open to the public.The Tenzer Family also
owns the building in which the Tap House establishment resides.
"We want to be viewed as community asset." Objective is to share the opportunities for our
youth. And the plan is to create adult oriented programs as well. Primary request is for
Greencastle Parks and Recreation to share this opportunity,youth-aged golf lessons/play with
the community. Funds garnered for the youth golf programs will be for the teaching
professionals, not for TPCC.
Pete Meyer asked if this was similar to the First Tee program in Putnam County. CJ said yes, and
he mentioned TPCC would be doing a First Tee program as well.The difference between the two
is First Tee uses the course and keeps the fees.TPCC's hope is involvement in this program will
5. Ballard Family Park update-on site meeting Friday, May 6 with family
6. Five trees were planted last week in Robe Ann Park.We were assisted Thursday
by Putnam County Comprehensive Services and Friday by the Greencastle Civic
League;the trees were purchased following a donation from the Civic League in
the amount of$500.The events were in conjunction with National Arbor Day,
which was Friday, April 29.
7. I had a meeting Tuesday, May 3,with Brooke Trissel, Director of Marketing and
Community Relations at Putnam County Hospital. PCH is anxious to partner with
Greencastle Parks and Recreation in promoting wellness and safety with various
events throughout the year.
8. Landscaping disc golf course- I have spoken with disc golf players/proponents
John Guthrie and Jason LaBella. We have discussed the course at Sports Park. I
have received very favorable opinions from both men. I did suggest a potential
project with which we would create mounds in the southeast section of the
park, where there are a couple of disc course holes. We would plant prairie
grass on the mounds in conjunction with the holes, creating a fairway. And this
would reduce the amount of space we are currently mowing on a weekly basis.
Move to adjourn:Tim T., second Pete M. Approved 4-0
Adjournment at 7:59pm
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