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exceed $77,000. Kil was $86.500 and Sitescapes was $88,000. The timetable is to begin preliminary work immediately and be ready to meet accreditation standards by June of 2009. Mr. Goodrich made a motion to accept the recommendation of staff and award the architectural services contract to CTG and Associates for an amount not to exceed $77,000. Dr. Kelly seconded the motion and it was passed. IV.The next order of business was new business. 1.Arborist License Renewals- The following license application was presented for approval by the Board: A. Watson’s Tree Service Mr. Mullins made a motion to approve the renewal of the Arborist License and Mr. Goodrich seconded the motion. It was passed 2.Request to Approve South Bend Youth Hockey Agreement for 2008 Mr. Pat McMahon, President of South Bend Youth Hockey, addressed the Board and requested the Board maintain its current level of funding. He thanked the Board for its support in the past and related the history of the Board, the Ice Box and South Bend Youth Hockey. Superintendent St. Clair thanked Mr. McMahon for his long service and dedication to youth hockey and ice skating. He stated that unfortunately reduction in funding over the years has forced cuts in our programs and caused a growing trend toward “pay to play.” Many of the Park Department’s programs have adopted this philosophy. He recommended the Board support the Mayor’s recommendation and approve $15,000 for 2008. He said the Department would reexamine our commitment based on our financial situation later next year. Mr. Goodrich made a motion to commit $15,000 at this time and to review at a later date whether or not an additional $10,000 could be available before the end of the season. Dr. Kelly seconded the motion and it was passed. V.Approval of Minutes Mr. Goodrich made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on October 15, 2007 as mailed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mullins and approved. VI.Approval of Maintenance Vouchers A motion was made by Mr. Mullins to approve maintenance vouchers for October 2007 totaling $729,479.37. It was seconded by Dr. Kelly. There being no further discussion, the motion was passed. VII.Business of the Superintendent 1.Superintendent St. Clair reported that the department is discussing a policy concerning a fee policy for not for profit organizations. He said he will be bringing a policy recommendation to the Board in the future. 2.Several new employees have been budgeted for 2008 and he will be speaking with the - - 2 - -