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Superintendent St. Clair requested that Mr. Kohut work with Mr. Moyers to get information to the staff and come back to the May 21 meeting for approval. President Henry asked that Mr. Kohut work with Park staff to bring together all the parts that need to be brought together. V. Approval of Minutes Mr. Goodrich made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on March 019, 2007 as mailed. The motion was seconded by Dr. Kelly and approved. VI. Approval of Maintenance Vouchers A motion was made by Mr. Mullins to approve maintenance vouchers for March 2007 totaling $792,075.81. It was seconded by Mr. Goodrich. There being no further discussion, the motion was passed. VII. Business of the Superintendent 1. Superintendent St. Clair reported that the heating bills for natural gas at the Conservatory/Greenhouses were down $41,000 for the December through March time period this year versus last year. This is due to the upgrades that were done as well as closing off unused areas. 2. He believed the issue at Tarkington Parl: with the illegally parked semi truck has been solved with the towing of the truck. He thanked Mr. Bodnar, Park Attorney, for his help in finding the legal options necessary to resole-~e the problem. 3. The first regional We Can! Training conference will be held in South Bend Apri130 through May 1. It is bein~~ run by the National Institute of Health. A number of dignitaries from Washington as well as Indianapolis are coming in for the event. It will be held at Century Center. 4. An "Access To Recreation" grant from the Kellogg Corporation has been applied for. It has to do with handicap accessibility to recreation areas. We were informed last week that we are very much in the running for this grant at Potawatomi Park. It would be for up to $200,000 and requires some matching funds. It would be used for paved walkways, accessible restrooms, etc. He believes we should know something in the next few months. VIII. Comments by the Assistant Recreation Director 1. Mr. McMum reported that the Swim Club is hosting a clinic with the Indiana University swimming coach for area swim clubs. We now have 60 team members in the second year. He thanked Dr. Kyle Hoskins for arranging to have the coach here. 2. He announced the resignation of Sue Ann Brunty as a Special Events Coordinator for eight years. IX. Comments by the Golf Operations Director 1. Mr. Nowacki reported that 25 new golf cars have been delivered with 5 more on the way. They are replacements for older carts. --3--