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Jacksonport Parks Committee Minutes – June 7, 2010
Town Hall/Fire Station
1. Prior to the start of the meeting at the Town Hall, the committee met
at 7:00 pm at the lower shelter in Lakeside Park to take a tour of the park facilities. The meeting was called to order at 7:31 pm by Chairman Joe Jarosh.
2. Members present were Joe Jarosh, Dawn Craig, Mike Bieri & Katie Hebal.
Randy Halstead and Bill Hebal were guests.
3. The agenda was approved.
4. Minutes of April 5, 2010 were approved.
5. There were no public comments.
6. Unfinished business:
a. Joe reported requests for used playground equipment for the ball park was twice in the Advocate column with no response. Mike B. had two contacts, but the equipment was not acceptable. Joe will look into the cost of purchasing new equipment from Menards that would be suitable for children ages 7-12.
b. Sue Jarosh has been appointed to the Scenic Byways Committee & will provide the 80/20 funding parameters at our August meeting.
c. Larry has been spraying the quack grass. Poison ivy behind the Town Hall will be eradicated as soon as it is dry. Joe remarked it is higher than ankle tall & the worst it has been in the past 8 years. Poison ivy rash can be transferred from petting your dog; however, your pet won’t get it.
d. Katie reported the post-Maifest electrical upgrade was
satisfactory.
e. Committee member assignment reports:
1. Mike L’s report on ball park needs included concerns for bathrooms, a flag pole and fencing along the road.
2 Mike B. received 2 quotes for shelter floors. $3800 from NE Asphalt for both shelters. $3900 from Daubner Masonry Concrete for 4 ½” slab to outside dimensions for one shelter with brush finish.
3. Dawn advised the Park’s 2010 budget is $7,000. Expenses to date reflect salaries, wages, the Clark Lake dam repair, the Townline boat ram & other items totaling $9,452.22. She will email copies of the park accounting info to committee members. The fiscal year begins in January.
4. Katie indicated the JWC is ready & willing to support & spearhead a gazebo project. Bill Hebal presented pictures and plans for constructing a structure which included the gazebo with attached changing rooms, concession area,bathrooms & lookout tower.
5. Joe reported there were no comments or suggestions resulting from his handout at the annual meeting. Some of the items in our 5 year plan are insync with Goal 7 of the Land Use Plan. Our 5 year plan has been updated to reflect electrical upgrade at the park removed as completed and replacing countertops at the shelters to be completed this summer.
f. Other unfinished business includes continuing to review our 5 year plan.
7. New Business
a. Per Joe, the Rip Tide is still a possible property acquisition & would provide office space for the Town Clerk, bathrooms, beach changing rooms & a meeting place. The Grovogel property is no longer available for purchase.
b. Lakeside Park is very busy with summer activities & it is important for us to develop a plan that will encompass all events.
c. Cars are passing on the right through town because they can’t see where the lines are. Randy advised the Town is in the process of having the lines repainted.
8. Volunteer recognition. Thanks to Aaron LeClair and Eric Leist for putting up the welcome banners.
9. Next meeting is Monday, August 2nd. Agenda items include prioritize our 5 year plan as we intend to share it with developers in October, Sue’s report from the Scenic Byways Committee & additional input on our budget.
10. Adjourned at 8:56 pm.
Minutes submitted by
Katie Hebal
6/27/10
Archive:
June 7, 2010 Jacksonport Parks Committee
May 25, 2010 Town Board Meeting
April 13, 2010 Town of Jacksonport Annual Town Meeting
March 23, 2010 Town Board Meeting
February 23, 2010 Town Board Meeting
February 11, 2010 Jacksonport Advisory Fire Committee Meeting
February 1, 2010 Jacksonport Parks Committee
January 26, 2010 Town Board Meeting
December 15, 2009 Town Board Meeting
November 12, 2009 TOWN OF JACKSONPORT BUDGET HEARING