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EGULAR EETING
F10,2009
EBRUARY
The Board of Park Commissioners of the Park District of the City of South Bend, Indiana met on
Tuesday the 10th February 2009 of at the O’Brien Administration & Recreation Center, 321 E.
Walter St., South Bend, Indiana for its regular meeting. Notice of the date, time and place of the
meeting were duly given as required by law.
Park Board members present were as follows:
Mr. Robert Goodrich, Vice President
Dr. Thomas Kelly
Mr. Garrett Mullins
Park Board members absent were as follows:
Mr. Robert Henry, President
Staff members present: Phil St. Clair, Superintendent; Bill Carleton, Betsy Harriman,
Administrative Director; Fiscal Officer; Randy Nowacki, Director of Golf Operations; Terry
DeRosa, Zoo Director; Richard Payton, Development Director; Mike Dyszkiewicz, Maintenance
Superintendent; Thomas Bodnar, Park Board Attorney
I.The meeting was called to order by Board Vice President Robert Goodrich at 4:03
p.m.
II.The first order of business was the interviewing of interested citizens.
There were no interested citizens wishing to address the Board.
III.The next order of business was unfinished business.
There was no unfinished business.
IV.The next order of business was new business.
1.Mr. Dennis Banis of Praxis, Inc.- Richard Payton
Mr. Payton introduced Mr. Dennis Banis of Praxis, Inc. Mr. Banis is helping in the
formation of a Park Foundation and organizing fund raising. He has been talking to staff
to determine what the department has been doing and needs to do in the future.
2.Arborist License Renewals-
The following license application was presented for approval by the Board:
a. Doug’s Mishawaka Tree Service, Inc.
b.Kachur Tree Service
c.Landmark/Solliday Landscaping
d.Acorn Landscaping, LLC
e.Leonard’s Landscape & Tree Service
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f.Mills Landscape Services
g.B and B Floral Adventures
h.Michiana Tree Service
i.Watson Tree Service, Inc
j.4 Seasons Tree Service, LLC
k.KC Tree, Inc
l.Super Tree- Professional Arborists
m.MAT Corporation of Michiana, dba Mark Temple Tree Service
n.Kevin’s Tree & Landscaping, Inc
Mr. Bodnar pointed out an irregularity with the insurance certificate for Acorn
Landscaping, LLC.
Dr. Kelly made a motion to approve all the requests with the exception of Acorn
Landscaping, LLC, which will be returned to staff to have the certification holder updated.
Mr. Mullins seconded the motion and it was passed.
3.Requests for Use of Parks- Betsy Harriman
Ms. Harriman requested the Board approve the following requests:
a.Kennedy Park- 7/4/09- Family Reunion Picnic
b.Howard Park- 4/4/09- Achievement Forum Egg Hunt (Rain date 4/11/09)
She informed the Board that the first event was a little unique. They will have more than
50 people attending this picnic in a park that we don’t normally rent. The individual is a
resident of the neighborhood and the neighbors have sent a letter endorsing the event.
They feel there will be no problems with the individual sponsoring the event.
She also asked the Board if there were any general restrictions or policies they might want
to set for future events of this type.
After some discussion, the Board decided to discuss the issue at a later meeting.
Dr. Kelly made a motion to approve the Achievement Forum event and table the picnic
request until next month. Mr. Mullins seconded the motion and it was approved.
4.Request to Award Chemical and Fertilizer Bids- Randy Nowacki
Mr. Nowacki presented his recommendations for award of the bids that were opened at a
public meeting on February 9, 2009. There were four bids for the chemicals and
fertilizers.
He requested that the recommended bids be awarded.
Mr. Mullins made a motion to award the bids for chemical and fertilizers be awarded as
recommended. Dr. Kelly seconded the motion and it was passed.
5.Request to Award Golf Cart Bid- Randy Nowacki
Mr. Nowacki reported that the bids for golf carts were opened at a public meeting on
February 9, 2009. Bids were received from Professional Golf Car and Midwest Golf &
Turf. He requested that the award be tabled until the March meeting in order to evaluate
the bids.
Dr. Kelly made a motion to table the bid award of golf carts until next month’s meeting.
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Mr. Mullins seconded the motion and it was passed.
V.Approval of Minutes
Dr. Kelly made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on
January 19, 2009 as mailed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mullins and approved.
VI.Approval of Maintenance Vouchers
A motion was made by Mr. Mullins to approve maintenance vouchers for totaling
$753,914.17. It was seconded by Dr. Kelly. There being no further discussion, the motion
was passed.
VII.Business of Director St. Clair
1.Director St. Clair presented the Board with his annual report.
VIII.Comments by the Golf Operations Director
1.Mr. Nowacki reported that the golf courses are being evaluated for the upcoming season
and appear to be in great shape.
2.The maintenance equipment has been rebuilt and they are about three weeks ahead of
schedule.
3.The Tree Crew has completed tree trimming and stump removals will be done as weather
permits.
4.The Open House will be held March 7 at Erskine.
Mr. Goodrich asked if tabling the bid would impact getting the carts and the opening of
the golf season. Mr. Nowacki didn’t feel it would. Not all carts are usually out early in
the year and that would give them time to get the new carts in and ready for use.
IX.Comments by the Zoo Director
1.Mr. DeRosa reported that “Winter Days” will be held at the Zoo this Saturday.
2.He is working with Police, Fire, and Safety and Risk to train staff in various safety
procedures. Committees are being formed to comply with AZA requirements.
3.AZA has sent breeding recommendations for the Spot Nosed Guenons, Giant Anteater,
Diana Monkeys, DeBrazza’s Monkeys, and Takin.
4.Flamingos are going to be delivered to go into the renovated exhibit.
5.Construction is picking up with the break in the weather.
6.The Work Release/Road Crew from the Department of Corrections is doing well. There
are five individuals that come Tuesday through Thursdays. They have cleaned a lot of
areas.
7.Composting of animal waste and bedding is going well. It is hoped to be able to sell it to
landscaping companies in the future when it is tested for bacteria.
8.The Botanical Society is looking into additional heating for the Desert Dome.
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9.Ginger Valley is doing the second round of pest control in the Conservatory soon.
X.Comments by Maintenance Superintendent
1.Mr. Dyszkiewicz informed the Board that park cleaning is underway.
2.The Ice Rink has been closed temporarily due to the warm weather.
3.The Trades Crew has been at Pinhook Pavilion doing some remodeling to the basement
area to allow the space to be used for classes.
4.Prices are being gathered for repairs at Newman Center.
XI.Comments by the Development Director
1.Mr. Payton presented the Board with awards that were presented to the Department. We
received Essential Services Awards for our Incentive Based Fitness Program, and the
Wildwoods Nature Program at Rum Village. The Outstanding Service Award went to
Susan O’Connor and the Outstanding Park Development Award was awarded for the
“Access for All” Potawatomi Park project.
2.Mr. Payton reported that he would have the Master Plan at the next meeting for the
Board’s review.
3.A meeting was held with the Executive Director of Workforce Development, Kay
Cochran, and Park Staff. It was hoped we could use our computer labs for training. He
felt it was very productive.
4.He reported that the Daddy/Daughter Dance was sold out as of this morning.
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5.The 50 anniversary event at the Howard Park Ice Rink was very successful. Five
hundred people attended the event and it was expanded to two sessions rather than the
originally planned one.
XII.There being no more business to come before the Board the meeting was adjourned
by Mr. Goodrich at 5:08 p.m.
The next regular meeting will be held March 16, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the O’Brien
Administration Center.
Respectfully Submitted,
William Carleton
Executive Secretary
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2009 Comparison of Quotes - Chemicals & Fertilizers
Chemicals
# Product PackagAdvancHarrellHelena John Comments
e Size ed s Deere
Landsc
apes
1 Acelepryn 1/2 NB 880.00 880.00 876.15
gallon
2 Aqua Aid 2.5 NB 70.00 79.87 * NB
gallons
3 Banner 1gallon 127.00 314.20 288.75 337.45
Maxx *
4 Banner 10 gal 1170.00 2890.00 2890.00 2890.00
Maxx linkpak *
Linkpak
5 Chipco 2.5 145.00 365.00 299.10 331.30
26GT Flo gallons *
6 Chipco 2.5 145.00 160.00 149.37 129.80
26019 gallons * *
7 Clearys 2.5 215.00 335.00 362.23 199.04*
3336 Flo gallons *
8 Concert 2.5 NB 249.38 249.38 249.38
gallons
9 Confront 1gallon NB 140.70 118.24 123.47
10 Curlan EG 33 lbs NB 1,122.01,122.01,122.0
0 0 0 *
11 Daconil 10 lbs 69.00 * 94.80 94.80 94.80
Ultrex
12 Drive 75 DF 1 lb 62.00 * 88.25 76.45 50.96
13 Dylox 6.2 G 30 lb NB 30.75 29.07 30.56
bag
14 Endorse 11 lb 180.00 285.00 216.30 296.83
*
15 Fleet 2.5 NB 170.00 215.00 * NB
gallons
16 Foam 1/2 NB 25.50 * 18.15 * 8.37
Concentratgallon
e
17 Headway 1 gallon NB 582.40 518.51 601.28
18 Heritage 6 lbs 1800.00 2099.94 2099.94 2099.94
*
19 Instrada 2.5 NB 369.75 369.75 369.75
gallons
20 Lontrel Quarts NB 156.00 145.00 149.13
*
21 Merit .5G 30 lb NB 37.60 * 40.53 43.06
bag
22 Merit 75 4x4x1.6 172.00 351.60 299.00 323.04
WSP oz ctn * *
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23 Millenium 2.5 126.00 145.60 120.00 90.71 *
Ultra gallons
24 Momentum 2.5 NB NB 115.00 * 90.71 *
gallons
25 Nutra 2.5 NB 92.50 55.00 * 26.02 *
Rational gallons
19-1-6
26 Nutra 2.5 NB 109.50 62.50 * NB
rational gallons
MG/ mn 6-
0-0
27 Nutra 2.5 NB 109.50 NB NB
Rational SI gallons
3-0-10
28 Panasea 2.5 NB 182.50 NB 141.96
Plus gallons *
29 Primo Maxx 1gallon 228.00 395.00 321.67 378.92
*
30 Proxy 2.5 78.00 * 107.50 97.33 103.41
gallons
31 Quicksilver 8 oz NB 130.00 112.63 102.50
bottle *
32 Roundup 2.5 NB 90.00 * 115.00 * 140.00
Pro gallons
33 Sandaid 50# bag NB 72.50 NB NB
[fine]
34 Sequential 2.5 NB 104.00 7.00 lb NB Helena Wrong
Micros gallons Package Size
35 Sevin SL 2.5 NB 82.90 98.80 91.07
gallons
36 Shakedown 12x2 lb NB 96.00 * NB 38.60 *
case
37 Signature 4x5.5 # 388.00 547.00 523.16 529.63
WDG ctn * *
38 Snapshot 50 # NB 110.80 88.54 91.13
2.5 TG bag
39 Stress 2.5 NB 105.00 70.00 * NB
Phiter gallons
40 Subdue 1 gallon 422.00 712.20 588.54 693.31
Maxx *
41 Surflan AS 2.5 NB 172.00 150.00 128.43
gallons *
42 Symphony 2.5 NB 165.00 NB NB Helena Wrong
gallons Package Size
43 Tartan 2.5 NB 1,125.61,125.61,125.6
gallons 0 0 0
44 Tordon Quarts NB 23.00 12.50 11.15
45 Tricure 30 NB 2,095.0900.00 * 801.83
gallon 0 *
drum
46 Tricure 2.5 NB 203.50 72.50 * 84.43 *
gallons
47 Tru Foliar 2.5 NB 92.50 45.00 NB
P-6-12-6 gallons
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48 Tupersan 4 lb bag NB 91.50 75.00 110.09
49 Turfside 2.5 NB 70.00 70.00 68.96 *
400 FLO gallons
Item Product PackagAdvancHarrellHelena John Comments
e Size ed s Deere
Landsc
apes
A Fertilizer 50# bag 48.25 * 59.30 26.21 * 25.14 *
23-2-20
B Fertilizer 50# bag 30.95 * 40.50 NB 15.77 *
26-0-13
C Fertilizer 50# bag 37.25 * 53.95 21.65 * 40.48
30-2-12
D Fertilizer 50# bag 38.75 * 57.90 NB 22.09 *
30-2-12 w/
Dim.
E Fertilizer 0-50#bag NB 27.00 NB 21.60
0-7 w /
merit
F Fertilizer 50#bag NB 26.00 NB NB
10-21-10
G Fertilizer 50#bag NB 48.50 NB 21.54 *
12-2-18
H Gypsum 50#bag NB 14.75 NB 9.94
I Fertilizer 50#bag NB NB 37.76 * 24.95 *
20-0-25
J Fertilizer 8-50#bag NB 42.25 NB 31.39 *
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2009 Chemical - Alternates
# Product Alternate Package Size $ Amount Vendor Comments
2 Aqua Aid Soaker Plus 2.5 gallon 79.88 Helena
3 Banner Maxx At -ppz-143 1 gallon 127.00 Advanced
3 Banner Maxx Propiconizole Pro 2.5 gallons 345.00 Helena
4 Banner Maxx Linkpak At-PPZ-143 4x 2.5 gallon 1,170.00 Advanced
4 Banner Maxx Linkpak Propiconizole Pro 2x 2.5 gallons 1380.00 Helena
5 Chipco 26 GT Flo AT -Ip233 2.5 gallons 145.00 Advanced
5 Chipco 26 GT Flo Iprodione 2x2.5 gallon 298.75 Helena
6 Chipco 26019 AT-IP-233 2.5 gallon 145.00 Advanced
6 Chipco 26019 18 Plus Lesco 2.5 gallon 129.80 J.D.L
7 Clearys 3336 Flo AT -TM -462 2,5 gallon 215.00 Advanced
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7 Clearys 3336 Flo T-Methylepro 2x2.5 gallons 440.00 Helena
7 Clearys 3336 Flo T Storm Lesco 2.5 gallon 199.04 J.D L.
10 Curlan EG Touche 12x2.75 lb 1,122.00 J.D.L
11 Daconil Ultrex AT-CLT -825 10 lb 69.00 Advanced
11 Daconil Ultrex Echo Ultimate 4x5 lb 129.60 Helena
12 Drive 75 AT-Quin Pro 1 lb 62.00 Advanced
12 Drive 75 Quin Star 6x1 lb 330.00 helena
14 Endorse Veranda-T 4.8 lb 300.60 Advanced
15 Fleet Kinetic 1 gallon 86.00 Helena
16 Foam Concentrate Runway 1quart 12.75 Harrells
16 Foam Concentrate Foam Marker 1x4 gallons 16.74 J.D.L.
18 Heritage At- Disarm -480 SC 6x16oz 1,800.00 Advanced
18 Heritage Disarm 16 oz 1,642.08 Helena
20 Lontrel Lontrel T&O Herb 1 quart 149.13 J.D.L
21 Merit .5G Zenith .5G 30 lb 37.60 Harrells
21 Merit .5G Meridian .33G 40 lb 87.90 Harrells
21 Merit .5G Imida- Epro .5G 30 lb 32.41 Helena
22 Merit 75 WSP AT-IMB-75 4x4x1.6oz 172.00 Advanced
22 Merit 75 WSP Merit 75 Mega Mini 110x1.6 oz 2,150.00 Harrells
22 Merit 75 WSP Zenith 75 48x1.6 oz 808.00 Harrells
22 Merit 75 WSP Mallet 75 WSP 4x4x1.6 oz 209.30 Helena
22 Merit 75 WSP Merit SYS-INS Lesco 4x4x1.6 oz 323.04 J.D.L
23 Millenium Ultra Momentum FX Premium Herb 2.5 gallon 90.71 J.D.L
23 Millenium Ultra Battleship 3 2x2.5 gallons 230.00 Helena
24 Momentum Battle ship 3 2x2.5 gallon 230.00 Helena
24 Momentum Momentun FX Premium Herb 2.5 gallon 90.71 J.D.L.
25 Nutra Rational 19-1-6 Helena 19-1-6 Amino Acid 2x2.5 gallon 110.00 Helena
25 Nutra Rational 19-1-6 Green Flo 18-3-6 50%CRN 2.5 gallons 26.02 J.D.L
26 Nutra Rational 6-0-0 7-0-0 Pro Mate N turf green 2x2.5 gallon `125.00 Helena
28 Panasea Plus Bolster 2.5 gallon 141.96 J.D.L
29 Primo Maxx AT-PGR-113 1 gallon 228.00 Advanced
29 Primo Maxx T-Pac 2x2.5 gallons 1,284.00 Helena
30 Proxy QP-Ethephon -2-SL 2.5 gallons 78.00 Advanced
30 Proxy Proxy PGR 2.5 gallons 103.41 J.D.L
31 Quicksilver Quicksilver T&O Herb 8 oz 102.50 J.D.L
32 Roundup Pro Glyphosate Pro 2.5 gallons 90.00 Harrells
32 Roundup Pro Honcho Plus 2x2.5 gallons 165.00 Helena
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34 Sequential Micros Brexil Multi 8x5 lb 320.00 Helena
35 Sevin SL Sevin SL Lesco 2.5 gallon 91.07 J.D.L
36 Shakedown Knockdown 1 quart 16.00 Harrells
36 Shakedown Recede Anti Foam 12x16 oz 38.60 J.D.L
37 Signature Autograph 4x5.5 lb 388.00 Advanced
37 Signature Elemax 0-0-26 Phite 2x2.5 gallons 140.00 Helena
37 Signature Prodogy Signature 80 DG 4x5.5 lb 529.63 J.D.L
38 Snapshot Freehand 37.50 lb 82.50 Helena
39 Stress Phiter Elemax 0-0-26 Phite 2x2.5 gallon 140.00 Helena
40 Subdue Maxx QP -Mefenoxam-2-AQ 1 gallon 422.00 Advanced
41 Surflan AS Lesco Surflan AS Herb 1 gallon 51.37 J.D.L
45 Tricure Soaker Plus 30 gallons 900.00 Helena
45 Tricure Lesco Flo Ultra Wet Agent 55 gallon 801.83 J.D.L
46 Tricure Soaker Plus 2x2.5 gallons 145.00 Helena
46 Tricure Lesco Flo Ultra Wet Agent 2.5 gallon 84.43 J.D.L
47 Tru Follier P-6-12-6 ENC Concentrate 2x2.5 gallons 90.00 Helena
49 Turfside 400 Flo Turfside 400 PCNB 2x2.5 gallons 68.96 J.D.L
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2009 Alternates - Fertilizers
# Product Alternate Package size $ Amount Vendor Comments
A Fertilizer 23-2-20 18-2-12 50# bag 26.21 Helena
A Fertilizer 23-2-20 18-3-18 50# bag 25.14 J.D.L
A Fertilizer 23-2-20 23-2-20 50# bag 48.25 Advanced
B Fertilizer 26-0-13 24-0-11 50# bag 15.77 J.D.L
B Fertilizer 26-0-13 26-0-13 50 # bag 30.95 Advanced
C Fertilizer 30-2-12 30-3-10 50 # bag 21.65 Helena
C Fertilizer 30-2-12 25-3-10 50 # bag 40.48 J.D.L
C Fertilizer 30-2-12 30-2-12 50 # bag 37.25 Advanced
D Fertilizer 30-2-12 w/ Dim 34-4-8 50 # bag 22.09 J.D.L
D Fertilizer 30-2-12 w/ Dim 30-2-12 50 # bag 38.75 Advanced
G Fertilizer 12-2-18 10/2/2010 50 # bag 21.54 J.D.L
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I Fertilizer 20-0-25 20-0-20 50 # bag 37.76 Helena
I Fertilizer 20-0-25 18-0-18 50 # bag 24.95 J.D.L
J Fertilizer 8-4-24 8/4/2024 50 # bag 31.39 J.D.L
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