Parks Commission

CITY OF MANISTEE PARKS AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MINUTES Thursday, July 14, 2011 5: 25 P.M. Members Present: Mark Tomaszewski, Darci Scott, Priscilla Rulison, Ed Teglar Members Absent: Ben Kubiak John Rozga Wendy Staffeld Also Present: Gary Niesen, Kathie Boyle ( left at 5: 20), City of Manistee A regular meeting of the Manistee Parks and Beautification Commission was held on Thursday, 2nd July 14, 2011 at City Hall — Floor Conference Room. Meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Priscilla Rulison at 5: 25 p.m. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Nominations were opened for the position of Chair and Vic-Chair. Darci Scott nominated Ed Teglar for the position of Chair— Motion passed. Ed Teglar nominated Priscilla Rulison for the position of Vice- Chair— Motion passed. Chairman Teglar moved to delay further nomination and actions until the August meeting when more members will be in attendance. Minutes for June 16, 2011 approved and placed on file. OLD BUSINESS Bus Tour—The bus tour was well attended— bus was full. Visitors to the area were interested in our parks system. Tennis Courts (&, Fifth Avenue —No definitive word was available on the tennis court fence. Priscilla suggested fund raising. Gary brought up the hazard feature of the present fence and believed it was the city' s responsibility to replace it. All members agreed. Ed will discuss this with the City Manager. Fund raisers might be used for" embellishments." Morton Park - All agreed that Morton Park needs a further look. The MRA should be invited back to give its viewpoint on the parks. NEW BUSINESS Ed proposed that the commission be stronger. It should at least be consulted on park proposals and questions. He would like decisions to be put in writing and petitioners be informed by letter Ed questioned the availability of signage. The City apparently orders signs. Report to Council — The Parks Beautification Commission annual report to council is scheduled for Tuesday, August 16, 2011. Ed Teglar will be reporting on the activities of the commission. COMMENTS Consensus to adjourn. Next meeting date - August 18, 2011 at 5: 15 p.m. at City Hall—Meeting will be held at City Hall—2" Floor Conference Room. Respectfully submitted, vim Priscilla Rulison A`d Vice Chair PR: kb