Park Board Minutes 1996 02-21-96 Feb. 21, 1996
Park and Recreation Board Meeting
Called to Order at 6:30 p.m.
Members Present: Dave Dockstader, John Bradstreet, Steve Bridge, Dave
Schmelzle.
Guests Present: Mayor Bob Johnson, City Admin. Jim Nanninga, Richard
Scheffrahn, Ropollo Group, Morris Engineering.
Review of the last meeting minutes, Jan. 17th, 1996. Dave D. amended the minutes
to say that Sue Swithin left the meeting before the interviews took place.
Approved.
Mayor Johnson addressed the Board about a replacement on the Board for the
vacancy left by Sue Swithin. Noted that Dave Schmelzle is the School Dist.
representative on the Park Board. Mayor Johnson is to make an announcement at
the City Council meeting on Thursday. Mayor Johnson expressed optimism about
the future with a full time Director.
Presentation by the Ropollo Group: regarding the concept plan of Coach Road Hills
on Rt. 47 South.
Discussion of Park land from the developers; what would the Board like to see as
far as the trails, wetlands, parking, tennis courts and other recreational features.
The presenters will make some changes and go back to the planning commission.
Presentation by Morris Engineering: regarding the Green Brair Subdivision P.U.U.
Discussion was focused on the Recreation facilities of the development. Steve
motioned that the Board take a vote on this plan. Seconded by Dave D.
Dockstader - No, Bradstreet - No, Bridge - No, Schmelzle - No.
Motioned passed.
Steve motioned if the City accepts this park as is we recommend that the
subdivision set up a SSA for maintanence of this property. Schmelzle - seconded.
Dockstader - Yes, Bradstreet - Yes, Bridge - Yes, Schmelzle - Yes.
Motioned passed.
Presentation by Richard Scheffrahn; regarding Accoustics in Perkins Room.
A proposal was made to do a possible study on the accoustics of the Perkins Room,
not to exceed $3, 500.00. Discussed and tabled.
Presentation by Jim Nanniga; regarding Riverfront Park. Discussion of the many
donations that have been made. The total plan is very attractive. John Bradstreet
made a motion that the Board spend $10,000.00 from Land Cash, for the purchase
of paving bricks and blocks for the Riverfront Park. Dave Schmelzle - seconded.
Dockstader - Yes, Bradstreet - Yes, Schmelzle - Yes, Bridge - Yes.
Motion passed.
Steve motioned that we allow Scott Sleezer to remove the playground equipment
from the Riverfront Park that in currently there, and to report on the condition of the
equipment. Motion passed.
Director Report (Presented by Dave Dockstader):
Bill from the Record for flyers, at $195.00 Steve motioned to pay the bill, seconded
by Dave S.
Bridge - Yes, Dockstader - Yes, Bradstreeet - Yes, Schmelzle - Yes.
Motioned passed.
Discussion of permanent hours that the Recreation Dept. is opened for business. To
be presented to Sue Swithin.
Dave Dockstader recommended that Sue work with Jim on a plan/person that acts
as a back-up to the Director in case of an emergency situation.
Steve motioned to allow Sue to spend a maximum of$500.00 per month, without
prior approval, for budgeted operating expenditures. John seconded.
Schmelzle - Yes, Dockstader - Yes, Bridge - Yes, Bradstreet - Yes.
Motioned passed.
Dave Dockstader motioned to pay $263.09 for,the new office carpet from
Maintance Office Equipment - 70516-1070. Dave seconded.
Bradstreet - Yes, Bridge - Yes, Schmelzle - Yes, Dockstader - Yes.
Motioned passed.
Dave Schmelzle motioned to transfer $500.00 to referee's fund. John seconded.
Bridge -Yes, Dockstader - Yes, Bradstreet - Yes, Schmelzle - Yes.
Motioned passed.
John motioned to spend $1,000.00 not to exceed, for steps and weights for the
aerobic program. Steve seconded.
Schmelzle - Yes, Dockstader - Yes, Bradstreet - Yes, Bridge -Yes.
Motioned passed.
Golf Outing is Friday, May 10th, 1996. Plans will be pursued by Dave Dockstader
with options of dinner and just eating only, not golfing.
Board approves the agreements made between the YMCA and the City over
Yorkville residents for fees for programs and use of the pool.
Budget Discussion:
Steve motioned to appoint Dave Dockstader Board President Interm until May.
Seconded by John Bradstreet.
Bradstreet - Yes, Schmelzle -Yes, Bridge - Yes, Dockstader - Abstained
Motioned passed.
Dave Dockstader motioned to appoint Steve Bridge as Treasure.
Bridge - Abstained, Dockstader - Yes, Bradstreet - Yes, Schmelzle - Yes.
Motioned passed.
Motion to adjourn at 11:00 p.m.
Approved
Respectfully Submitted,
David C. Schmelzle
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