Park Board

1 City of Anderson Minutes of the Regular Meeting, February 5, 2013 Park Board Members Present • Darin Foltz: President • Dick Bevelhimer • Carolyn Dunteman: Vice President Attorney: Richard Walker 1:08 Call to Order Mr. Darin Foltz called the meeting to order at 4:30, and led all in the Pledge of Allegiance. 1:09 Approval of minutes for February 5, 2013 • Mr. Bevelhimer motioned to approve the February 5 minutes as read • Ms. Dunteman seconded the motion • Motion carried 1:10 Business Administrators Report: Teresa Spencer • Request for motion to approve payment of bills totaling $17,662.80 • Mr. Dick Bevelhimer motioned to approve payment of bills totaling $17,662.80 • Motion seconded by Carolyn Dunteman Motion carried Other Business: Mr. Stephon Blackwell 1:11 Softball: Mr. Stephon Blackwell briefed the board on an outstanding bill with Gary Reagan. Mr. Reagan had previously signed a handwritten contract for maintaining the softball diamond during the 2012 season, under the prior management. To date he has not been paid for work completed and is requesting that the Parks department pay the balance of his contract. After a lengthy discussion Ms. Dunteman motioned to approve payment Mr. Bevelhimer seconded the motion Motion carried 1:12 Mr. Blackwell also stated that the budget for Summer Recreation 2012 had been reviewed and the department absorbed a loss of $19,144.73. 1:13 Athletic Pool: A group of community individuals will be raising funds for the renovation of the Athletic Pool. The group has asked that the funds raised be controlled by the City of Anderson Parks and Recreation. Mayor Kevin Smith recommended that money raised be put into a non- reverting fund specifically for Athletic Pool. Ms. Dunteman motioned to approve the non-reverting fund to be used for Athletic Park Mr. Bevelhimer seconded the motion Motion carried  2 1:14 Mr. Blackwell noted that the Park Department owes Michael B. Davis back pay from July or August to current date. This was an oversight and as soon as the total amount due has been determined the funds will be paid. 1:15 Mr. Blackwell posted the job opening for Sports and Recreation Manager. Michael B. Davis was the only applicant and will assume that position beginning April 1, 2013. Mr. Bevelhimer motioned to hire Michael B. Davis as Sports and Recreation Manager Ms. Dunteman seconded the motion Motion carried Mr. Foltz informed the board that Mayor Kevin Smith has requested that the Park board research the possibilities of establishing a Park Foundation. The board has agreed to research the possibilities. Meeting adjourned: 5:10 Mr. Darin Foltz, President _______________________________________________________ Judy Streeter, Recording Secretary________________________________________________________ The next Park Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, February, 19, 2013