Minutes: Park Board: October 2008

PARK & RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Evansville City Hall Council Chamber
Monday, October 20, 2008, 6:00 p.m.


The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Ringhand. Present were Jerry Krueger, Ron Carlsen, Sue Merritt, Jeff Farnsworth, Rich Modaff, Janis Ringhand, Ray Anderson, Rick Hamacher. Fred Juergens was absent.

Motion by Modaff/Carlsen to approve the agenda as printed, unanimous.

Motion by Modaff/Krueger to waive the reading of the September 15, 2008 minutes and approve as printed, unanimous.

No citizen appearances.

SOLE Committee report - Gib Wiedenhoeft was present for SOLE, signs for “Vote Yes for Lake Leota” are available, efforts to get voters out is in progress. Ringhand shared 3 letters of support and 1 against the lake that she has received.

Discussion on ball field reservation policy. Motion by Farnsworth/Modaff to approve a standing precedence for the 4th of July Committee to have first right to reserve the park and ball fields for the annual 4th of July celebration, with timely notification to the city, as long as there are scheduled events, unanimous.

Motion by Modaff/Carlsen to eliminate the 29 day clause in Sec 86-6 for ball field reservations for leagues. Leagues must provide a schedule of all games to be played during the season at time of sign up to verify days and times, unanimous.

Discussion on park & rec fees for swimming pool, athletic playing fields, pavilions, etc., no motion at this time. Further information needed from league participants.

Request for name change of West Side Park to memorialize Arthur Phillips was tabled for future consideration. Suggestions were made for naming the future pavilion or boulevard entry way after Phillips.

No report from Chair regarding council action for park & rec board.

No report or update on parks, season is winding down and bathrooms will be closed soon.

No aquatic report, season is over.

Old business – will continue to seek information on advertising in parks. Received a letter from ECP, they donated $150.00 to the park for installation of sink and water in the press box.

No new business.

Motion to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. by Modaff/Ringhand, unanimous.

Next meeting November 17, 2008, 6:00 p.m.