Board of Park Commissioners

City of Hobart Board of Park Commissioners Minutes Meeting of April 8, 2013 Call to Order : Mrs. Sills called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The following Commissioners were present: Mrs. Sills, Mr. Ehrhardt, Mr. Hevel and Mr. Mendoza. Also present were Council Representative Mr. Maggio, School Board Representative Mr. Mike Rogers, Park Superintendent Mr. John Mitchell, and Secretary Karen Erler-Watson. Approval of Agenda : Mr. Hevel made a motion to approve the Agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt. All aye, motion carried. (4-0) Approval of Minutes : Mr. Mendoza made a motion to approve the minutes from March 11, 2013 as presented, seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt. All aye, motion carried. (4-0) Approval of Register of Claims : Mr. Hevel questioned a claim for Christmas lights. Mr. Mitchell reported that they are lights for year round around the lake front. The cost includes electrical work. Mr. Mendoza questioned some claims that were dated 2012. Mr. Mitchell will look into them. Mr. Ehrhardt made a motion to accept the register of claims, for May, as presented, seconded by Mr. Hevel. All aye, motion carried. (4-0) Correspondence : Superintendent's Report : Mr. Mitchell reported on the Community Garden. They have sold three quarters of the lots. The lots are located near the Maintenance garage. Softball has started. The work to refurbish the basketball court will begin soon. The ADA lifts, for the pool, have been delivered. The Summer Market will open on June 6th. Trees may be purchased at Remus Farms. There is a list of trees at Remus. A plaque can be added along with the planting of a tree. Mrs. Sills reported on suggestions for the Community Center. She suggested leaving an extra trash bag underneath the one in place. She questioned locks on things in the kitchen. She suggested locking that stuff up in an office. She also reported that the oven was not cleaned. Plan Commission Report : Mr. Mendoza reported that the next Plan Commission has been moved to July 11th, 2013. Council Report : Mr. Maggio had nothing to report. School Board Report : Mike Rogers reported that the food service will be available again this summer. He asked permission, from the Park Board, to use the properties from eleven till one. Mr. Hevel made a motion to accept Mr. Roger’s request, seconded by Mr. Erhardt. All aye, motion carried. (4-0) Old Business : None New Business : Lorie Gallagher requested permission to set up the Hoosier Doggie hot dog cart at Pennsy Parking lot. Mr. Hevel made a motion to approve the hot dog cart, seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt. All aye, motion carried. (4-0) There was discussion regarding bartending fees at the Community Center. Mr. Mitchell reported that it was state mandated when alcohol is served. The bartender’s fee will be fifty dollars. Mrs. Springman, from Friends of Robinson Lake, expressed gratitude for the work done on the restrooms. There will be a fishing event on June 1st. Mr. Hevel called a work session to discuss policies and procedures, on June 3rd, 2013 at 5:00PM. Announcements : Adjournment : Mr. Ehrhardt made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Mendoza. All aye, motion carried. (4-0) The meeting was adjourned at 6:40pm. __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________