Ellettsville Parks and Recreation Board meeting Minutes

March 7, 2005

The Ellettsville Parks and Recreation Board met on March 7^th 2005 at the Ellettsville town Hall. Members present were Jeff Frownfelter, President: Edwin Macatangay, Vice President; L.D. Axsom and Geraldine McIntyre. Jeff Frownfelter called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM; Edwin Macatangay seconded the start of the meeting.

Minutes from Previous Meetings

Edwin Macatangay motioned to accept the minutes from the February 7^th Meeting, Geraldine McIntyre seconded the motion, minutes approved 4-0.

Floor Open for Public Comment No public Comment.

Old Business

Skate Park

Review of equipment catalogue for skate parks. Geraldine provided a brief history of the start of the park and the original equipment and input for the equipment. Edwin suggested the parks board should contact the public through the local paper and let users of the park know to come to the next meeting to give input concerning what type of equipment, meaning ramps, rails, etc, should be purchased. L.D. also noted that he would like more input from the users of the park on what type of equipment should be purchased. It was suggested that if there is no input concerning the equipment the parks board should hold the money and use it for repairs to existing structures connected with the skate park.

Wishing Well Nature Park

Jeff Frownfelter suggested a priority list for maintenance of the property. L.D. would like to see parts of the park cleared for better use potential as many areas are overgrown. He stated that more cleared out areas would help lead to better use of the property. He also suggested a professional landscaper provide estimates to clear the property and offer suggestions as to how to control the undergrowth and weeds. Geraldine mentioned contacting Jim Ragle for a weed-clearing estimate. L.D. volunteered to contact a landscape person concerning weed control and clearing some areas for better use of the property. L.D would also like the parks board to visit or at least discuss the Boggs Lake park area as an example of what can be done with the Wishing Wells property.

The meeting was moved to adjourn by Jeff Frownfelter and seconded by Geraldine McIntyre. All members voted to adjourn, meeting adjourned at 7:45 PM. Motion carried 4-0