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at Elbel Golf Course. <br /> Mr. BonDurant made a motion to approve the request to declare the 1978 Cushman Truckster <br /> obsolete. Mr. Mullins seconded the motion and it was passed. <br /> VI. Comments by Sharon Smith,Food& Beverage and Giftshop Manager <br /> 1. Ms. Smith reported that the Zoo closed December 1. Attendance was up for 2013. <br /> 2. Electrical repairs are underway for the accreditation inspection. <br /> 3. Water valves in the otter exhibit are being replaced. <br /> 4. Wallabies will be shipped to Blank Park Zoo later this week. <br /> 5. The new blood analyzer is installed and working in the vet hospital. <br /> 6. She wished the Board happy holidays <br /> VII. Approval of the Minutes of the Last Regular Meeting of the Board held on November <br /> 18,2013 and Special Meeting held December 9,2013 <br /> Mr. BonDurant made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on <br /> November 18, 2013 as mailed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mullins and approved. <br /> Mr. BonDurant made a motion to approve the minutes of the special Board meeting held on <br /> December 9, 2013 as mailed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mullins and approved. <br /> VIII. Approval of the Parks and Recreation Vouchers for the month of November 2013 totaling <br /> $890,650.98 <br /> Mr. Mullins made a motion to approve the vouchers for the month of November 2013 in the <br /> amount of$890,650.98. Mr. BonDurant seconded the motion and it was passed. <br /> IX. Business by Director St. Clair <br /> 1. Director St. Clair discussed the recently completed IUSB Marketing class project. They <br /> were tasked with how to create community pride in South Bend Parks. They recently <br /> presented their ideas to Park staff. They included an innovative volunteer program,using <br /> geocaching in parks,utilizing social media, and establishing a dog park. He felt that these <br /> ideas could be incorporated in some fashion. <br /> 2. He thanked all the Park staff for a great year despite being confronted with many <br /> challenges. <br /> X. Comments by the Marketing Director <br /> 1. Mr. Bradley gave the Board copies of the new Parks and Recreation Activities Calendar. It <br /> will take the place of the Activity Guide. Feedback has been good. <br /> XI. Comments by the Maintenance Superintendent <br /> 1. Mr. Mike Dyszkiewicz informed the Board that the Maintenance Department is moving <br /> from leaf removal to snow removal. <br /> 2. He commended two employees, Todd Brill and Wes Weaver,which used their innovation to <br /> - - 3 - - <br />