Park and Recreation Board
The
Members present were Darlyne
Sowder - President, Edwin Macatangay - Vice President, L.D. Axsom, Jeff Frownfelter - Secretary, and Denise Knell.
Other people present during
the meeting included Jason Schunn, Jeff Schunn, and Jim Ragle from the Street Department.
Darlyne Sowder called the
meeting to order at
Minutes
Edwin Macatangay motioned to
accept the minutes from the February 2003 Meeting. Denise Knell seconded the motion to
accept. Motion carried 5 - 0.
Floor Open for Public Comment
No Public comment.
New Business
There was a presentation for
improvements to the Memorial Park by Jason Schunn for
the purpose of an Eagle Scout project and the betterment of the parks property.
All members were given a diagram of the park as it exists today. The diagram
indicated what was to be changed. Along with the diagram was a list of
materials and supplies along with a work schedule. Total estimated costs were
around $ 688.14 and the work would happen over a two-month period to start in
early April and last through the weekends, weather permitting.
The general purpose of the
project is to upgrade the sidewalks and steps to avoid tripping hazards. There
will also be a ramp added for accessibility, and there will be new stairs
built. There will be some expertise volunteered for the construction of the
ramp, step construction and pouring of cement. All codes for the ramp and
sidewalk would be adhered to with Jim Ragle assisting with information. A
dumpster will be provided for hauling away the old block.
There was some concern about
where the money would come from to pay for the upgrades. It was suggested that
the Parks Board would be willing to pay for some of the costs but was hoping
that Jason Schunn could discuss the improvements with
the VFW Post Commander, Don Lewis, and also receive some moneys from them. He
said he would discuss the issue with the Post Commander of the VFW and come
back with an answer and final proposal.
A vote was proposed by Jeff
Frownfelter to approve the park improvements pending final financial questions
are resolved, motion seconded by Edwin Macatangay. All members voted in favor
5-0.
There was a suggestion of
scouts working on the
Old Business
5-Year Master Plan;
Darlyne submitted a brief email from Dr. James Segedy. The email mentioned some key points of the Master Plan progress. Members of the Parks Board were still concerned about the progress and would like to see a more comprehensive plan for the progress and completion of the master plan.
Jim Ragle, Street
Commissioner was asked to develop and present plans for both the bathrooms and
the multi-purpose building. He brought with him some plans for a bathroom near
the
There was some discussion of
parking along the
If the Parks Board and Town
of
Monroe County Parks
Department gets funded for the establishment of a linking trail, it would allow
for a trail all the way from
Darlyne Sowder passed out a
budget fact sheet for the Parks Board. Some
questions were raised concerning the document. The board members would like the
following clarified in the near future.
What is the statement of Funds?
Where did it come from? What
exactly is the Fiscal to Date? Who
really does have control of the money, Parks Board or Town Board?
The budget is still not clear
to the board members. It would make decisions concerning money a lot easier if
the board members had a more clear understanding of the numbers as presented by
the forms passed out during the meeting. The Parks Board
members look forward to better understanding the budget so that they may make
clear decisions in the future in all matters of expense.
The meeting was moved to
adjourn by Denise Knell and seconded by L.D. Axsom. All members voted to
adjourn; meeting adjourned at
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Darlyne Sowder - President Edwin
Macatangay - Vice President
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L.D. Axsom - Member Jeff Frownfelter - Secretary
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Denise Knell - Member