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Mr. Mullins made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on February 18, 2013 as mailed. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hill and approved. VII. Approval of Maintenance Vouchers Ms. Hill made a motion to approve maintenance vouchers for February 2013 totaling $899,731.47 Mr. Mullins seconded it. There being no further discussion, the motion was passed. VIII. Business of Director St. Clair 1. Director St. Clair recognized Mr. George Rogers from Charles Black Center and commended him for sponsoring and accompanying 10-12 young ladies to the Daddy- Daughter dance. Without his action they would not be able to attend. 2. The Department is partnering with the South Bend Community School System on an intern program. The program is designed for students with disabilities within the school system. They will spend part of the day in class and part gaining work experience with the Park Department. 3. Working with the staff of the Park Police, a more aggressive and professional Park Police operation is being considered. Additional part time officers are being added to cover additional hours of coverage. It was felt that additional hours were needed to combat graffiti and more usage of parks. 4. The Mayor's State of the City address will be held at the LaSalle Intermediate Academy this Wednesday. IX. Comments by the Golf Operations Director 1. Mr. Nowacki requested that the Board award the Narrow Band Conversion project to Kenney Machinery in the amount of$30,170. Mr. BonDurant made a motion to award the quote to Kenney Machinery for $30,179. Ms. Hill seconded the motion and it was passed. 2. The IOth annual open house was held at Erskine's Clubhouse on February 16. 255 attended. This was the best attendance ever. 3. The goose control system will be installed next week at Elbel. The hope is this will discourage the geese from congregating in the ponds on the course. 4. A company has been contracted to relocate some geese from the Elbel properties. The Golf Division hopes this will alleviate the problem around the greens and tees. 5. The driving range will open this Wednesday at Elbel. The courses will open later in the week. X. Comments by the Maintenance Superintendent 1. The Maintenance staff installed the large climbing wall in the gym of O'Brien Center. 2. The Forestry staff has trimmed 141 trees on the streets In the last two weeks. 3. The Graffiti crew has removed 88 graffiti sites this year. - - 4 - -