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Dick cited previous Mayor Roger Parent with taking a leap of faith and building Coveleski Stadium. Dick recited steps along the way to maintain and keep minor league baseball as an integral part of the community. Among many he brought to the forefront the risk by former Mayor Joe Kernan to organize a consortium to purchase the Silver Hawks at a premium to preserve minor league baseball in South Bend. Fast forward to today where Dick acknowledged the direct contributions totaling more than $7M made on behalf of current South Bend Cubs owner, Mr. Berlin. As well as the current attendance of nearly 300,000 year to date. Overall Mr. Nussbaum suggested the economic impact of minor league baseball in our community has been the focal point of development and prosperity to the local region. 3. South Bend Botanical Society- Not available IV. The next order of business was unfinished business. None to speak of V. The next order of business was new business. 1. Request for Use of Parks- Paula Garis a. Paul Gill representing Pilgrim Baptist Church requesting to use LaSalle Park August 29t' for approximately three hours to bring "Praise in the Park" benefiting the residents of the LaSalle Park neighborhood, approximately 35 invited guest with an expected 75 guest in total. Mark Neal made a motion to approve. Ms. Buccellato seconded the motion and it passed. 2. Request to Approve Arborist Licenses a. Slusser's Green Thumb, Inc. Mark Neal made a motion to approve. Ms. Buccellato seconded the motion and it passed. 3. Professional Service Agreement between the South Bend Board of Park Commissoners and the St. Joseph County Probate Court Mark Neal made a motion to approve. Ms. Buccellato seconded the motion and it passed VI. Approval of Minutes Mr. Neal made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on August 17, 2015 as mailed. The motion was seconded by Ms. Buccellato and approved. VII. Approval of Maintenance Vouchers A motion was made by Mr. Neal to approve maintenance vouchers for July 2015 totaling $1,134,206.05. It was seconded by Ms. Buccellato. There being no further discussion, the motion was passed. VIII. Business by Director St. Clair 1. Working with Skullers on boathouse transfer 2. Edge Adventures currently at Mayor's office for review 3. 2016 Budget scheduled for August 26, 2015 4. Park Bond meeting with Mayor on Wednesday to review projects - -2 --