Board of Park Commissioners

City of Hobart Board of Park Commissioners Minutes Meeting of June 10, 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 Plan Commission Representative 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. Ehrhardt made a motion to approve the Agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Hevel. All aye, motion carried. (4-0) Approval of Minutes : Mr. Hevel made a motion to approve the minutes from May 13, 2013 as presented, seconded by Mr. Mendoza. All aye, motion carried. (4-0) Approval of Register of Claims : Mrs. Sills questioned the purchase of a mower. Mr. Mitchell explained that a smaller zero turn was needed for smaller areas. Mr. Hevel questioned the purchase of three trees. Mr. Mitchell responded that the purchase was made in order to demonstrate examples for the public. Mrs. Sills questioned the purchase of a trailer. Mr. Mitchell stated that the old trailer needed to be replaced. Mr. Hevel questioned an energy sir- charge to Regional. Mr. Mitchell will look into that claim. Mr. Hevel made a motion to accept the register of claims, for June, as presented, seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt. All aye, motion carried. (4-0) Correspondence : None Superintendent's Report : Mr. Mitchell reported on the Summer Market, pool opening and that the Restrooms at Robinson Lake are opened. Mrs. Sills requested that a hanging flower basket be placed in front of the Bright Spot. Mrs. Sills mentioned that cars have been parking on the grass. Mr. Mitchell has asked the Police Department to monitor for this issue. There was a discussion regarding lettering on the band shell, the Storm water Festival, and the nature hike and paddling event at Robinson Lake. Plan Commission Report : None Council Report : Mr. Maggio commended the upkeep on the Parks. He asked if it would be possible to purchase safety bags for the Hillman Softball program. Mr. Mitchell will approach Mr. Brooks about this. School Board Report : Mike Rogers reported on the free lunch program. Mr. Hevel asked where the various sites were located. Mike Rogers reported that there is one at the pool, Arbor Lane, the softball field, the Middle School, and the Mundell field. Old Business : Water sales at Hillman. The board has no objections to the sale of water at Hillman Softball Park. New Business : Mr. Vitalone approached the Park Board regarding a walk about at Hillman Heights. He also mentioned other items that needed attention. The basketball net needs to be replaced, the wood on the bench is bad, the swing set is bent at the top and the pole on the slide is loose. Mr. Mendoza stated that the walk about needs to be included in the Master Plan. Mr. Vitalone had a set of plans for the walk about, which he left with Mr. Mitchell. Mayor Snedecor suggested grindings as a possibility for the walk about The board signed the contract from Allen Wronko for the Lakefront Festival. After a brief discussion Mr. Hevel made a motion to approve the new agenda form, seconded by Mr. Ehrhardt. All aye, motion carried. Announcements : Mrs. O’Brien approached the board with a letter containing information about the fishing and hiking event. Adjournment : Mr. Ehrhardt made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Mendoza. All aye, motion carried. (4-0) The meeting was adjourned at 6:45pm. __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________