Park Board

1 City of Anderson Minutes of the Regular Meeting, January 15, 2013 Park Board Members Present • Dick Bevelhimer: Vice President • Carolyn Dunteman • Darin Foltz Absent Attorney: Richard Walker 1:00 Call to Order Mr. Dick Bevelhimer called the meeting to order at 4:37, and led all in the Pledge of Allegiance. 1:01 Election of Officers The following board members were elected to serve City of Anderson, Parks and Recreation for 2013: • Darin Foltz, President • Carolyn Dunteman, Vice President • Dick Bevelhimer, Board Member 1:02 Approval of December, 3 Regular schedule meeting and December 27 Special meeting: • Mr. Bevelhimer motioned to approve the minutes as read • Motion seconded by Carolyn Dunteman Motion carried 1:03 Business Administrators Report: Teresa Spencer • Request for motion to approve payment of bills totaling $47,323.26 • Mr. Dick Bevelhimer motioned to approve payment of bills totaling $47,323.26 • Motion seconded by Carolyn Dunteman Motion carried 1:04 New Business: • Prairie Farms Deed; Patrick Cunningham, Attorney at Law, presented a new deed as a correction to the previously signed deed which was presented under the wrong name. Mr. Walker, Parks and Recreation Attorney reviewed the document prior to it being presented. Motion by Carolyn Dunteman and seconded by Dick Bevelhimer to approve the signing of the deed was carried with the approval of Mr. Walker. Mr. Blackwell mentioned there are still trees needing to be replanted under the Prairie Farms agreement.  2 1:05 Interim Superintendents Briefing: Mr. Stephon Blackwell • Mr. Blackwell welcomed back employees whom had been laid off for an extended period of time. The following individuals were called to return to Parks and Recreation; Willie Gosha, Dennis Willis and Steve Cunningham • Mr. Blackwell presented recommendations’ for the following positions; Golf Superintendent, Working Foreman and Part-Time Receptionist, those recommend are; Mr. Bret Echison, Working Foreman; Greg Spencer, Golf Superintendent; Lisa Coleman, Part-Time Receptionist • Mr. Blackwell requested approval to move forward to seek a Recreation Sports Manager Carolyn Dunteman motioned to approve personnel recommendations and to seek a Recreation Sports Manager Mr. Dick Bevelhimer seconded the motion Motion carried • Mr. Blackwell presented a proposal to allow individuals to cut specified properties for hay, which would save money on mowing and put funding back into the Park Department. Proposal is under review • YMCA – Partnership; The Geater Center basketball program will be under the YMCA. Scholarships have been established to assist individuals wanting to participate but are in need of funds; Mr. Blackwell did note that even though the YMCA will be overseeing this program the name will not change. 1:06 Maintenance Superintendent: Tom Tacket (official written report) • Grandview Restaurant; Building issues have been addressed and completed • Grandview Golf Course; Maintenance barn door locks changed. Water leak repairs are still ongoing • Maintenance Facility; Completed three year inspection and compliance review with IDEM for underground storage tank and electronic monitoring system. Maintenance has also completed three year Cathodic Protection Test and Certification for the underground fuel tank and lines. 1:07 Grandview: Tod Windlan • Presented a comparison report on Grandview Revenue for 2010 – 2012. He suggested implementing a discount on Friday’s offering a $20.00 ride/play. • Mr. Windlan requested permission to purchase 24 batteries for 6 golf carts • Concerns regarding vandalism to pop machines and litter consisting of paper, trash, beer bottles and cans while individuals are sledding during late hours. • Mr. Windlan also wanted to know if the reduction in his pay without notice was legal. • He has also requested a job description on job duties from HR and to date has not yet received this information Meeting adjourned: 5:33 Mr. Darin Foltz, President _______________________________________________________ Judy Streeter, Recording Secretary________________________________________________________ The next Park Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, February, 5, 2013