May 7, 2012 - Parks and Grounds Committee Meeting

PARKS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE MEETING

MAY 7, 2012

6:00pm

 Mayor Mike Schwab                                                   Chairman Dave Duff

Council/Board Member Dave Godwin                       Council/Board Member Jay Huff

Councilman Tom Hilliard                                           Councilman Steve Tharp

Councilwoman Sherri Bichsel arrived at 6:12pm       Village Admin. Steve Hartman

Clerk-Treasurer Kris King

 Residents: Robert Rogich and Dale Fox

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Dave Duff.

 The first part of the meeting was called to discuss the renting of the ball fields, concession stand, and the pavilions.

 There was an old ordinance that was rescinded that covered much of this that was outdated.  It provided that the Recreation Board kept track of events.  It was discussed to have everything go through the Village Administrator.

 The committee felt that the community youth leagues should not be charged but outside leagues should pay fees.  The community youth leagues and the Recreation Board should also have priority over the others.  The fees were discussed along with reserving the pavilions.  Currently the pavilions are first come first serve.  It was discussed that a small fee could be charged to reserve the pavilion that could be returned as long as everything was cleaned up.

 The second part of the meeting started at 6:22pm to discuss adding more lighting to the park.

 The Village Administrator is recommending LED lights at a cost of $8,896.50.  There may be rebates available through the Energy Smart Program the Village participates in.  The LED lights are sturdier and less likely to get broken.  They last 7-10 years where regular lights are lucky to last 3 years.  A pole and light also needs to be added by the tennis court.

 The Village Administrator is still waiting on another quote for the resurfacing of the courts.  The Mayor suggested giving them a deadline.

 The Frisbee Golf Course was also briefly discussed.

 Meeting adjourned at 6:28pm.

 

Respectfully submitted,

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Chairperson Dave Duff