Park Board Minutes 1990 02-12-90 PARK BOARD MEETING - FEBRUARY 12 , 1990
Meeting was called to order by Cindy Davidson, president protem.
Minutes of previous meeting were distributed.
Members present : Cindy Davidson, Dave Schmelzle, Mary K. Price.
Absent , Steve Bridge, Dave Dockstader . Also attending were:
Gary Bown, council Rep . , Dean Fisher CNC Rep. and Tom Wagner from
Boys Baseball Committee.
Dean Fisher brought copies of the Gazebo project as requested.
He is to talk with Fran to learn if more detailed blue prints are
needed. The board asked Dean to get a written statement saying
they concur with these plans ., Application for building permit
should be made. Dean will be the General Manager and Mike
Skinner the general contractor for this project .
Tom Wagner reported from the Boys Baseball Committee:
I . He would like clarification on use of Van Emmon Diamonds .
2 • His people will help with finishing diamonds , they can work on
Saturdays .
3 . Pony League may -have to use Beecher diamonds on Monday nights .
These will be few and attendance is small.
4 . Fencing at Pony League field still needs attention - Sports
. Boosters might have some funds available. Discussion here
indicated some Park Board funds could be freed for this project .
Dave made a motion that the East diamond on Van Emmon be cleared
and this area used for parking. The West diamond get needed
repairs and used,, for play or practice. Motion carried. Gary
Bown is to ask City Council if "No Parking" signs can be placed
along this property on Van Emmon.
Following bills were approved by yes vote from all members
present:
True Value (power volleyball ) 14 . 50
Public works ( telephone) 49 . 42
Safari Market ( teen dance) 85 . 07
Kendall Co. Record (winter flyers) 89 . 80
Hayden' s Sport Center (power v.ball ) 110 . 50
Kathy Higgins (volleyball Referees ) 120 . 00
Advertising for portable toilets was reviewed. Cindy Davidson
moved we give contract to low bidder , Fox Valley Disposal Waste
Management , for $44 . 00 per unit. Motion carried.
Plans for new playground need to get underway. Woman' s Club will
appoint members to assist . Mary K. will work with them. She
asked that Stormy be a member of that committee. Anne Engelhardt
indicated an interest so will be contacted.
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Advertising on copymachines were reviewed. Gary Bown will
indicate which companies are best then Stormy and Ann will decide
which features they need.
Advertising for matts were presented. Cindy Davidson moved we
purchase from low bidder , DeKane Athletics 6 , 4 'x 8%' watts at
cost of $83 . 80 each plus shipping. Motion passed by yes vote
from all members present .
Stormy reported Women' s Power Volleyball League is now a part of
our Recreational Dept . This first year it will cost the
department about $95 . 00 following is cost for this year :
$125 . 00 for equipment , $72 . 00 for rent , $198. 00 custodian fee -
12 weeks , $240 . 00 Referees ($10 .00 - 2 per week) , $50 .00 Trophy ,
$150 .00 Instructional .
Stormy was given permission to contact Wabonsee or other local
colleges to ask for a student to set-up the Baseball program.
This would be a part of a college course and done at no cost to
us .
Dave Schmelzle moved Stormy be allowed to send for 49 Blackhawk
tickets at $10 . 00 each for March 25th game. Motion carried all
members voted yes .
• Two requests for donations were denied. We are a non-profit
organization and in such we can not give donations to groups or
organizations . These were from the Running Club and Just Say No.
Cindy Davidson made a motion we allow Stormy to purchase $10 . 00
gift certificates for the three people who assist at each of the
teen dances . They are: Becky Johnson, Mary Lou Kennedy, and Mike
Price.
We had a request to offer a Football League for 7th & 8th grade
boys . Bob Williams would be included in the plans . There would
be no cost to the Recreation Dept. Coaches must pass ECAP test .
There would be at least 4 teams - 20 boys each. The only
question is insurance , Gary will check on this with council .
Stormy reported that it would cost $100 instilation and $25 .00 a
month for additional telephone line in the office. Outgoing.
calls would be additional but there would be a few of these.
Cindy moved this be sent to council for their opinion. Motion
carried.
Stormy Gray handed us a formal resignation, effective May 1 ,
1990 . Since this will give her more time for her family we must
be happy for her . Dave made a motion we reluctantly accept her
resignation. Motion carried.
Ann Scholl , Assistant Director is interested in accepting
Stormy' s position.
Cindy reported that Steve is to have major surgery next week at
Mayos . She will send a plant to let him know we are thinking of
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him.
Cindy moved we go into executive session. Motion carried.
Open meeting adjourned.
Next meeting March 12
Mary K Price, secretary