The
Minutes from
Previous Meetings
Denise Knell motioned to accept the minutes from the
Floor Open for Public Comment
No public Comment.
New Business
Elections of Officers for the Ellettsville Parks Board.
Darlyne Sowder was nominated and elected for Parks Board President.
Nominated by Denise Knell, seconded by L.D. Axsom.
Edwin Macatangay was nominated and elected for Parks Board Vice-president.
Nominated by Denise Knell, seconded by L.D. Axsom.
Jeff Frownfelter was nominated and elected for Parks Board Secretary.
Nominated by L.D. Axsom, seconded by Denise Knell.
David Sorokoty announced to the Parks Board that he would be leaving the
Town Council for personal health and family reasons. Wished the board success
in the future.
Question of How can repairs be made to the Parks facillities in a more
efficient manner utilizing the town resources, i.e. Street Department equipment
and staff. Suggested creating time tables with assignments, encouraging
priorities on repair projects. Looking to other venues within the town
resources such as the Utilities staff and equipment. Also suggested that other
outside contractors be hired for work should town resources not be available or
prove satisfactory in accomplishing tasks.
VFW made a donation of $4,000 to upkeep the Veterans park property. This is
under condition that the Street Department has control of the funds. This topic
brought up some responsibility and accountability issues. Jeff Frownfelter
asked for more accurate and detailed accounting of monies spent with the
attachment of receipts and billings available to the Parks Board. This detailed
accounting can help the Parks Board better prepare budget numbers and seek out
the most cost effective solutions for parks maintenance. The Parks Board would
like to clear up any current or potential problems of co-operation with the
Street Department.
Dawn Kroh, President of Green 3 design presented her role for the town of
Dawn has two basic roles; Develop and establish the management plan
for the Urban Forest of Ellettsville and
to help with grants to serve the town of Ellettsville for the maintenance of
the Urban Forest. Part of this job is to establish what the town has as far as
greenery, establish an inventory.
Green 3 is to serve as the liason with the town of
Green 3 has a goal to get the budget released and present a preliminary plan to the town
advisory board resonsible for the supervision and approval of the work. In
order for this to happen Ellettsville needs to have a Tree Advisory Committee
appointed which brings Dawn Kroh to the Parks Board. She requests that the
Parks Board serve as this Tree Advisory Committee. It is important that a
commitee be selected and act soon so that Grants may be applied for and work
continue.
The role of a Tree Advisory Commitee is as follows. A. review information
supplied by Green 3. B. provide direction. C. oversee tree inventory. D.
eligible to apply for additional grant monies. Darlyne asked about the old tree
commitee and it is assumed to be defunct. Denise Knell motioned the Parks Board
act as the Tree Advisory Committee and Jeff frownfelter seconded the motion. There was some concern about obtaining
some more expertise on the tree commitee and it was decided that this could be
done in the future. Motion carried 4-0. The Parks Board is now the acting Tree
Advisory Commitee.
Dawn Kroh provided an outline of the tree ordinance. The Parks Board will receive
regular updates from Green 3 and the Parks Board will also receive a draft of
the management plan for the trees along the 46 Highway corridor.
Old Business
5 Year Master Plan
Professor Segedy has agreed to attend the February Meeting and discuss the
finalization of the Parks Board 5-year Master Plan.
Wishing
Memorial Park - None
BaskeNtball court - None
Budget - None
The meeting was moved to adjourn by Jeff Frownfelter and seconded by Denise
Knell. 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