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weekend. 7. In November, she will be traveling to Reno,Nevada with softball staff to bid on 2016 national tournaments. 8. This past Saturday the equestrian ride was held at Potato Creek State Park. Despite bad weather,there were only six cancellations. 9. Halloween parties will be held at the centers. 10. Charles Black Center will be holding a Ninja Turtle party for the boys in November. 11. The Wellness committee attended the wellness summit in Indianapolis and our program received a three star achievement award. Mr. Goodrich requested the staff to prepare a cost analysis of the ice rink, playgrounds, and centers to compare their operations with the golf program. X. Comments by the Golf Operations Director 1. Mr.Nowacki noted that fall aerifying has been done. 2. The weather has been hit and miss through the month. 3. Irrigation systems are being shut down for the season. 4. He has been talking with the Convention and Visitors Bureau about partnering with local hotels on a stay and play package with local golf courses. 5. The sectional cross country meet was held October 11 at Erskine. It went well. A $2 gate fee was charged for the first time to defer the lost revenues. 6. There was a recent problem with golf car batteries losing charge prematurely. After investigating and discussions with the car manufacturer, 390 batteries were replaced at Elbel. 330 batteries will be replaced at Erskine. 7. He is soliciting quotes to demolish the house on the Elbel Golf Course. 8. Cart path paving will be done at Erskine. XI. Comments by Maintenance Superintendent 1. Mr. Mike Dyszkiewicz informed the Board that neighborhood leaf pickup has begun. 2. The Kelly Park project has stalled due to a lack of donor funds. 3. Book boxes have been constructed and installed in three locations in conjunction with Councilman Dieter. 4. Facility management and work order software is in the process of being implemented for the department. It will be used to track costs and schedule repairs and routine maintenance. 5. The Crossings School will be building benches over the winter for parks. 6. Heating systems are being turned on in our facilities and rest rooms in the parks are being closed for the season. Splash pads are also being winterized. 7. Ice Rink repairs have been ongoing for two and a half weeks. He feels there is a chance that the rink may not open because of the state of the deteriorated piping. It won't be known for sure until the pumps are turned on later to see if there are leaks that are hidden at this point. 8. At the Ella Morris Conservatory, leaks have been an issue. The old caulking in the window panes is allowing water to enter the building. Repair options are being considered.