Board of Park Commissioners

City of Hobart Board of Park Commissioners Minutes December 14, 2015 Call to Order: Mr. Ehrhardt called the meeting to order at 5pm, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Ms. Mandon took roll call. The following Commissioners were present: Mr. Ehrhardt, Mr. Spain, Mrs. Sills, and Mrs. Liss. Also present were the School Board representative Mr. Rogers, Councilman Mendez, Park Superintendent Mr. Mitchell, and Park Board Secretary Ms. Mandon. Approval of Agenda: Mrs. Sills made a motion to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Mrs. Liss. All aye, motion carried. (4-0) Approval of Minutes: Mrs. Sills motions to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Mr. Spain seconds. All aye, motion carried. (4-0) Approval of Register of Claims: Mr. Spain made a motion to accept the register of claims as presented, seconded by Mrs. Spain. All aye, motion carried. (4-0) Correspondence: None. Superintendent’s Report: Mr. Mitchell stated that the department is busy planning for 2016 right now and he recapped the year’s progress. Mrs. Liss commented that the new triathlon race sounds like a great idea and maybe we can have a training group before the event. Mr. Rogers commented that the Trunk or Treat event was very crowded and busy, very good turnout. Mr. Mendez complimented that this was an excellent year and the tree lighting was the best ever. Mr. Mendez appreciates the work that the Park’s Department does especially at Robinson Lake and he cannot wait until swimming is allowed there. Mr. Ehrhardt said that the Parks Department does the most while having little. Plan Commission Report: Mr. Spain stated that the Plan Commission met and discussed a large 200 acre commercial development at 61st and Colorado. Council Report: Mr. Ehrhardt announced that it would be Mr. Mendez’s last meeting. He wanted to thank Mr. Mendez and said it was a pleasure working with him on the board. Mr. Mendez said he will really miss the Park Board appointment. School Board Report: Mr. Rogers reported that the school’s winter break is coming up and winter sports are in gear. Old Business: None. New Business: Mrs. Markovich addressed the board in regards to the dog park being located at Pennsy Park. She stressed the need for planning and safety for the children and the 6 homeowners near Pennsy Park. Some discussion ensued. Mr. Ehrhardt told Mrs. Markovich that no decision will be made in January, and he guarantees that it will be a well thought out plan. Announcements: Sandy O’Brien addressed the board in regards to the Gilliana property acquisition. Mr. Ehrhardt told Mrs. O’Brien that the property is not the city’s property. It is in the beginning stages of the grant process and there is no guarantee we will even get it. It will take upwards of 2 years to acquire. Some discussion ensued. Adjournment: Mr. Ehrhardt wished everyone a Merry Christmas and said that the next meeting will be January 11th. Mrs. Sills made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mrs. Liss. All aye, motion carried. (4-0) ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________