The Ellettsville Parks and Recreation Board met on Monday, December 1, 2008 at the Fire Department Training and Conference Center. Jimmie Durnil called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Members present were Jimmie Durnil, President; Amber Ragle, Michael Griffey and Richard Pease. Geraldine McIntyre, Vice President arrived late.

Approve Minutes of November 5, 2008

Richard Pease made a motion to approve the minutes. Michael Griffey seconded. Motion carried.

Review Accounts Payable Expenditures

Amber Ragle stated the electric bills were paid and funds needed to be transferred from Legal Advertising and Signs to cover this bill and the next one.

New Business

Dianna Bastin requested money to pay for Chuck Gillespie, who will be handling the lighting, music and sound system for the Christmas tree lighting ceremony. His bill will be $300. Amber stated there is $150 in the Supplies line and $888 in the Materials line.

Michael Griffey made a motion to give them the full $300 out of the Materials line. Geraldine McIntyre seconded. Motion carried.

Dianna further explained they are expecting the tree lighting ceremony to grow every year. They already have people approaching them for future sponsorship.

Amber Ragle presented the 2009 meeting dates for review. The Parks Board agreed to keep the meeting time the same. Amber also presented a summary of all the shelter house rentals for the year; including the totals and what was paid out in taxes. The net income was $1,035. Coke machine proceeds were $45.

Adjournment

Geraldine McIntyre made a motion to adjourn. Michael Griffey seconded. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned.