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VI. Approval of Minutes Ms. Hill made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on May 20, 2013 as mailed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mullins and approved. VII. Approval of Maintenance Vouchers A motion was made by Mr. Mullins to approve maintenance vouchers for May 2013 totaling $1,065,535.73. It was seconded by Ms. Hill. There being no further discussion,the motion was passed. VIII. Business of Director St. Clair 1. Director St. Clair gave an update on the EPA visit to LaSalle Park regarding the finding of arsenic levels in the ground. They have taken samples and will return with results soon with results and options for remediation if needed. 2. He reported that at the upcoming Council meeting two Park related items will be on the agenda. A change in the salary ordinance concerning the Zoo Director and Veterinarian has been submitted. The Mayor's position is to move forward with these salary requests in order to be in a position to be reaccredited next year. In the meantime,negotiations will be going on regarding the public/private partnership with the Zoological Society. The ordinance changing the present restriction on liquor sales at the golf courses will be also be considered. 3. He recently discussed the capital needs of the department with Council members. He discussed a park bond. We have received information that our 2014 property tax allocation will be reduced and that will impact our operating and capital budget for 2014. 4.Negotiations with the Teamsters will begin soon to negotiate the new contract that begins in 2014. 5. The Third Annual Blues and Ribs Fest will be held this Saturday at Coveleski Stadium. This is held to increase awareness of special needs programming and facilities, including the building of Miracle Park. IX. Comments by the Deputy Director 1. Ms. O'Connor informed the Board that the season is in full swing. The pools are open, but the weather has slowed some attendance. 2. The first Corporate Challenge at the East Race Waterway was held last Tuesday. 3. The Leeper Tennis Center had its second tournament of the year last weekend. 4. The school lunch program started last week and craft programs in the parks will start next week. 5. Junior Baseball began today. 6. The first Fun Run will be held tomorrow at Rum Village. 7.Nature Detectives have started at the Nature Center. 8. Junior Soccer will begin next week. 9. Bouncer rental has been in great demand. 10. The climbing wall has been at different locations with good participation. 11. Camp began today at the Charles Black Center. 12. Bids for the 2015 Softball national tournaments will be submitted soon. - -3 - -