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3. Cemetery Project- Amy Herdman Ms. Amy Herdman, Assistant Director of the Historic Preservation Committee, requested a special appropriation of the preparation for a preservation plan for the cemetery project from the City Cemetery Trust Fund. The plan will help identify public safety and cosmetic concerns so they are sure that they are prioritizing the work that they want to do in an appropriate and safe manner. 4. LaSalle Park Electrical Project- Murray Miller Mr. Murray Miller was not present. Mr. Mike Dyszkiewicz talked about how the electrical workers union would put additional power at LaSalle Park and how it would be a good asset to have this done. Since Mr. Miller was not present, the project will be discussed at the next board meeting. 5. Kennedy Park Storm Sewer Project- American Structurepoint, Inc Mr. Scott May of American Structurepoint, Inc. talked about doing a storm separation project for Kennedy Park area and explained what would be done to complete the project. Director St. Clair mentioned that he spoke with the engineers about his concerns and recommended approval. Dr. Kelly moved that the Kennedy Park Storm Sewer Project be approved as presented. Mr. Mullins seconded the motion and it was passed. 6. NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Contest- Jerry Price, Sr. Mr. Price was not present. III.The next order of business was unfinished business. Mr. Bodnar updated the Board on the status of the bids for the land parcel in Rum Village. He reported that a bid was opened Friday from Charles Hayes & Assoc, Inc. for $35,000. He requested the Board approve his request to advertise for a public hearing to be held at the next Board meeting on August 18, 2008. Dr. Kelly made a motion to advertise for a public hearing to be held August 18, 2008 and allow Director St. Clair to execute any documents explaining the status of the bid and the authority to file the rezoning petition. Mr. Mullins seconded the motion and it was passed. IV.The next order of business was new business. 1. Requests for Use of Parks- Betsy Harriman a. Community BBQ and Car Show- Pinhook Park- August 30 Ms. Harriman and Mr. Derrick Perry gave an update on a community BBQ and car show at Pinhook Park on August 30. Insurance and security are in place and Mr. Perry wants to have final Board approval before he proceeds any further. The Board expressed their concerns about a wedding event at Pinhook that same day and Director St. Clair wanted to know what would happen if the requirements are not met.. Ms. Harriman assured the board that all issues have been met to her satisfaction and the event should be approved. Dr. Kelly made a motion granting approval of the event pending the final approval from - - 2 - -