Park and Recreation Board
The
Members present were Darlyne Sowder, President,
Edwin Macatangay, Vice President, Patrick Stoffers, L. D. Axsom, and Art
Moynihan, Secretary.
Regrets: none
Guests: David Sorokoty - Town Board President
Deborah Hudson, Town Administrative Assistant
Art Moynihan motioned to accept the
The Board discussed options for insurance and the
Art Moynihan motioned to purchase the Liability
policy quoted by United National Insurance Co. for $1,250.00 from fund account
342. Patrick Stoffers seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.
Edwin Macatangay motioned to purchase the Medical
Payments policy quoted by Continental Assurance Company for $750.00 from fund
account 27. L. D. Axson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-1. Art Moynihan
was the nay vote.
Art Moynihan motioned to use fund account 26 for the
purchase of necessary signage and solar lighting to illuminate the signs at
night. Patrick Stoffers seconded the
motion. Motion carried 5-0.
Art Moynihan motioned to return all equipment to
Kathy Cerajeski as the leader of the voluntary skate park group and allow them
to determine usable equipment and disburse to whomever they want. Edwin Macatangay seconded the motion. Motion
carried 5-0.
The Board held a special meeting at the Well Site on
April 7th with Cathy Meyer of the Monroe County Parks Department to
gain her perspective and suggestions for this park area. L. D. Axsom shared
with the Board that there may be some confusion as to the legal boundaries of
the park property. L. D. walked off the park area and believes that a
neighboring farm may have encroached the property
line.
Darlyne suggested to the Board that a “name the
park” contest would draw attention to the park and perhaps aid in community
involvement. She suggests a grand prize via donation. By consensus, the Board
agreed to a “name the park” contest. The Board will select the best name
submitted. Art agreed to contact MC Sports to see if they are willing to donate
a sleeping bag, backpack, or other items relating to outdoor activities.
Darlyne reported that there is a continued
discrepancy in the area of land defined as the Well Site +/- 20 acres. Five
acres are not accounted for in the legal descriptions, and it appears that
proper resolution needs to be determined by a “stake” survey. Two appraisal
bids have been received, but the prices are quite varied so it is not certain
that the services offered by the two appraisers are like kind. The town council
will pay for the appraisal so this appraisal will be up to their approval and
subsequent vote. Darlyne will contact the appraisal firms bidding to verify
services and an appropriate “stake” survey and provide the information to the
town council for its April 22nd meeting.
Plans have been made via Jim Rubush, Assistant
School Superintendent, via Dave Sorokoty, to work at the park. Teachers will
supervise the students. At this time, it appears the general clean up of the
park area is the work they can do. Darlyne asked Dave if someone had inspected
and closed the wells as of yet. Dave was not certain this was done yet, but
will follow-up on the matter. L. D. Axsom feels the fencing; particularly the
old barbed wire fence that is down should be removed before students work in
the park. The “stake” survey will need to be completed before being able to
identify what fencing can be removed. Dave mentioned that Gail Booth, a Boy
Scout Leader, was looking for projects for eagle scouts and suggested that
Darlyne contact him.
Edwin reported that there are no reports or updates
of this committee as of this date.
Darlyne shared copies of the planning guidelines for
The next meeting of the Parks Board will be
Art Moynihan made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Patrick Stoffers seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0 and the meeting
adjourned at
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Darlyne Sowder, President Edwin Macatangay, Vice President
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L. D Axsom Patrick
Stoffers
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