CITY OF PICKERINGTON
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD

CITY HALL, 100 LOCKVILLE RD.
MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2007

REGULAR MEETING
7:30 P.M.

1. ROLL CALL. Mr. Frazier called the meeting to order at 7:32 P.M. Roll call was taken with Mr. Frazier, Ms. Green, Ms. Hammond, Mr. Boetcher, and Mr. Pawlowski present. Others present were: Steve Carr and Krista Tuttle.

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF July 23, 2007, Regular Meeting. Ms. Green moved to amend the July minutes to reflect that she was not in attendance and to replace her name with Ms. Hammond’s name throughout the minutes. Mr. Boetcher seconded the motion. Mr. Frazier, Ms. Green, Ms. Hammond, Mr. Boetcher, and Mr. Pawlowski voted “Aye.” Motion carried, 5-0.

3. COMMUNITY COMMENTS. None.

4. PARK DEVELOPMENT / IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.

A. Joint Park District - Update: Mr. Carr reported that the Joint Park District is currently on hold. Mr. Frazier asked what it would take to change the current status. Mr. Carr responded that a change in players after the November elections could impact a decision to move forward. Also, if the school levy passes maybe the voters would be amenable to a tax levy for a Joint Park District. Mr. Carr thought a tax levy of 1.9 mil, a rough estimate, might pass if the schools were not asking for a bond or operating levy on the same ballot.

B. Nature Works – Disc Golf Course – Update: Mr. Carr reported the grass seedling will begin in mid-September.

C. Simsbury Park Entrance/Parking Lot – Update: The work has stopped while the city water tower is repainted. The painting contractor warned that stirring up dust and dirt from excavating the soil could interfere with the painting effort. Also, unstable soil on the site was discovered by the contractor during a routine soil boring test. After the painting is completed the site will be excavated down to the sub-grade, and at that time the contractor will be able to see what can be done to stabilize the soil, if needed, and prepare for paving.

5. RECREATION AND EVENTS. Mr. Carr reported the Fall Program Guide has been mailed to the local area. He informed the board that we are looking for a new printer because of the delays. Mr. Carr updated the board on the arts festival. There are 35 artists participating and 4 bands. Performances by the Community Theatre and Community Chorus are also scheduled. The revenue is currently at $3200 with OPVBA donating $1200 and revenue from vendors at $2000. Ms. Green asked if there were any comments regarding the summer events. Mr. Carr commented that all of the summer concerts went as scheduled and he is sending a letter to Giant Eagle to thank them for their support. The letter will include a summary of the publicity they received through local media and the name recognition they received through the Parks and Recreation Department. Mr. Carr plans to grow the Theatre in the Park next year and bring back the Reganomics for the summer concert series. He noted there was a slight problem with teens being dropped at the Friday Flicks. Some teens were dropped off and left unsupervised. This problem will be addressed next year if it continues.

6. OTHER BUSINESS. Mr. Pawlowski asked about two issues: 1) the City’s plan for combating the Emerald Ash Bore? and 2) the Safe Routes to Schools program. Mr. Carr said he would bring information regarding both issues to the next scheduled board meeting.

7. ADJOURNMENT. There being nothing further, Ms. Green moved to adjourn; Mr. Boetcher seconded the motion. Mr. Frazier, Ms. Green, Ms. Hammond, Mr. Boetcher, and Mr. Pawlowski voted “Aye.” Motion carried, 5-0. The Parks and Recreation Board meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M., August 27, 2007.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:

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Krista Tuttle, Recorder

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Steve Carr, Parks and Recreation Director