Loading...
Park Board Minutes 1997 09-08-97 YORKVILLE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT PARK BOARD MINUTES Sept. 8, 1997 Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:19 p.m. Roll Call: Julie Bromann, Steve Bridge, Dave Schmelzle. Staff- Sue Swithin, Alder. Larry Kot. Absent: Dave Dockstader, John Bradstreet, Scott Sleezer. Guests: Grant Castleton -Beecher Plan Approval of Minutes: Julie motioned to accept the Aug. 8th minutes. Steve B. seconded- motion passed. Approval of Bills: The Board would like more information regarding land cash amounts that were approved by the Board for park projects. The Board would like input from Kim, Scott and Sue to work a better way to follow park projects and budgeted land cash. Steve motioned to approve the bills as presented. Dave S. seconded -Julie-yes, Steve-yes, Dave S.-yes. Motion passed. BEECER PARK CONCEPT PLAN Grant Castleton shared a preliminary drawing of Beecher Park showing the items that we have asked for to be developed at Beecher. The items were, but not limited to: parking, new soccer fields, walking track, small shelters, drinking fountains, concessions, rest rooms, lighting, basketball courts, volleyball courts, benches, pathways, and entrances. The Board thanked Mr. Castleton for his efforts. He will make some additions for the October meeting and hopefully for the Sept. 20th meeting with the community. Sue asked the Board for ideas regarding purchases for soccer goals for the program which has over 1.20 participants. Sue will decide whether to purchase I pr, for large field or 3 pr. for small fields. Sue will know more at next meeting, and questioned whether land cash may be used for the large semi-permanent goals as part of Beecher Park. Larry Kot was concerned of enough help in the office so more ideas could be created. He wants a copy of Director's job description. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 due to lack of quorum, because of sudden illness. Respectfully submitted, I VORKVILLE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT DUE TO THE ABSENCE OF STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS AT THE SEPT. 8TH MEETING, THERE WILL, BE A MEETING ON SEPT. 15TH - 7:00 P.M. TO DISCUSS DEPARTMENT ITEMS AS WELL AS TO PREPARE FOR THE MEETING ON SEPT. 20TH AT 9:00 A.M. IF YOU CAN NOT ATTEND 'CHE SEPT. 15TH MEETING PLEASE CALL! THANKS, SUE