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Attorney Schmidt requested that the arborist license approval be moved to a later time <br /> in the meeting so he could review the applications. <br /> 3. Coveleski Stadium Property Transfer <br /> Attorney Schmidt was introduced by Director St. Clair as the new attorney for the Park <br /> Board. <br /> Mr. Schmidt explained that he was requesting the Board to approve resolution 15-1 that <br /> states that the Parks Department is accepting the conveyance of lots 1 and 6 of the <br /> Coveleski Park Minor Subdivision from the Redevelopment Commission and <br /> conveying its interest in lot 4 to the Redevelopment Commission. The Redevelopment <br /> Commission has passed a similar resolution. <br /> Mr. BonDurant made a motion to approve the adoption of Resolution 15-1. Ms. Hill <br /> seconded the motion and it was passed. <br /> Attorney Schmidt requested that the Board execute a quit claim deed for lot 4 to go to <br /> the Redevelopment Commission. <br /> Mr. BonDurant made a motion to authorize execution of the quit claim deed for lot 4 to <br /> be executed when a notary public is present. Ms. Hill seconded the motion and it was <br /> passed. <br /> VII. Approval of Minutes <br /> Mr. Mullins made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on <br /> December 15, 2014 as mailed. The motion was seconded by Mr. BonDurant and approved. <br /> VIII. Approval of Maintenance Vouchers <br /> A motion was made by Mr. BonDurant to approve maintenance vouchers for December <br /> 2014 totaling $854,217.40. <br /> It was seconded by Ms. Hill. There being no further discussion, the motion was passed. <br /> IX. Business by Director St. Clair <br /> 1. Director St. Clair reported that the first reading of a $5.6 million park bond before the <br /> Common Council has taken place. He distributed a timeline of the process when <br /> approved. The second and third reading will take place on January 26. The closing in <br /> anticipated to take place in early March. <br /> He also distributed a tentative list of projects that may be undertaken with the proceeds <br /> although he stressed that this was not a final list. <br /> 2. He went over the Activity Report that is submitted to the Mayor on a weekly basis. <br /> 3. He announced that at the Indiana Parks and Recreation Association's annual conference <br /> recently that the Department was recognized for outstanding programming for our Senior <br /> Fitness program and excellence in innovation for the City Voice survey that was done in <br /> conjunction with our recent master plan. <br /> 4. Director St. Clair noted that he recommended to the mayor's office that Mr. Goodrich <br /> and Mr. BonDurant be reappointed to the Board. He is awaiting a response. <br /> 5. He distributed a copy of four proposals that Councilman Fred Ferlic is considering to <br /> deal with the cost of maintain the tree lawns in the city. He made no recommendation. <br /> 6. Director St. Clair reported that the staff participated in over 4,100 hours of training in <br /> 2014. The majority of the hours were by Recreation staff. <br /> - -3 - - <br />