PARK COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES
Members
Present: Commissioners: Clarence Peterson, Richard Gawinski, Roy
Kuehn, Herb Horn,
Excused: None
Also Present:
Jill Haygood Jim Evans Dan Evans Marcus Ahrens
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The meeting was held at the Municipal Complex (break
room) and called to order by Richard Gawinski, President, at
Approval of
Minutes and Expenditures
MOTION: Commissioner Holtz, seconded by Commissioner
Zaborsky reviewed the
The Commissioners reviewed the
President Jim Evans, his son Dan and Vice President
Marcus Ahrens of Palisades Athletics attended the meeting and gave a report on
the progress and advancement of the organization. He requested that if impending weather
conditions allowed the mowing equipment to rut the fields, if at all possible,
he would like to see the outfields or any wet areas skipped. Also, the baselines will be tilled and was
requesting that some weed killer be included with this project.
President Evans is requesting permission to allow “Chemlawn” to
spray the fields again in 2003 for weed control. MOTION: Commissioner Kuehn, seconded by
Commissioner Peterson to allow Chemlawn to apply a spray to control the weeds
at
On
Palisades Athletics had installed a new hot water
system with the Town staff’s assistance.
The association uses the system often and is very appreciative.
President Evans also wanted to express his
appreciation to Fox Stamp for providing the paint supplies. The painting project completed the bleachers
and other areas of repair.
The scoreboard was replaced from last year and
Palisades Athletics will need some assistance to replace the electric wiring. Foreman Ron Pavlak assured Jim Evans that the
park staff will assist him with whatever is needed to complete this project.
Discussion continued about the sponsorship
banners. The Commission expressed their
concerns about the banners and the havoc they have on the fencing. MOTION: Commissioner Zaborsky, seconded by
Commissioner Holtz to place the banners on the fencing daily but remove them at
the 6th inning of the last game.
Motion carried unanimously.
President Evans would like the Commission and staff
to assist in producing ideas to improve the drainage. The area between the diamonds would be the
location if drain tiles were placed. If
a solution could be found for this area, Palisades Athletics would entertain a
future plan to place a batting cage there.
Commissioner Zaborsky mentioned that the west side
park tour included a request from Suburban Athletics Association to plan on replacing
the batting cage with permanent fencing.
President Evans will be contacting the Suburban Association to see if
some arrangements could be made for the use of the existing batting cage.
RON PAVLAK’S
REPORT
Park Foreman Pavlak had received some price quotes
for trail construction at three park locations.
The prices were reviewed for each park, and the Commissioners discussed
the projects. MOTION Commissioner Holtz,
seconded by Commissioner Horn to table the trail projects until fall of 2003. Motion carried unanimously.
Foreman Pavlak has been working with Lied’s Landscaping on a project in front of the Community
Center. The projects at the Community Center are near
completion, but the crab tree, and bushes, and lawn edging are the next priorties.
The commissioners expressed their appreciation about
the lawn mowing throughout the spring, summer and fall seasons. They wanted the staff to know how each park’s
grooming and trimming are noticed by the public. Foreman Pavlak stated it would be a good idea to have the Commission meet the summer park
staff at a future meeting.
Foreman Pavlak reviewed the changes to Chapter 17
and details were pointed out. Foreman
Pavlak has been working closely with the Police Department to coordinate the updates. The Town Board has accepted and adopted this
resolution.
Our summer staff will be starting shortly and a few next
Monday. This will free up the park staff
to install the new playground equipment.
BECKY
THONE’S REPORT
Becky Thone, Recreation Supervisor gave a report comparing
the 1st quarter of 2003 to the 1st quarter in 2002. Supervisor Thone presented a list of the park
leaders hired for the summer which included the number of years of experience each
employee brings to their position.
Supervisor Thone reviewed the spring rosters and presented figures on
attendance.
Director Dearborn explained
about the park surveys which had been mailed previously on separate days. The surveys are returning and the results
look like a 30 – 40% response. He feels
this will be a valid response, and after the results are summarized, will aid
in preparing the 5-Year Park Plan and Town’s Comprehensive Plan.
A. Jim Evans -
President
Evans of the Palisades Athletics Association spoke at the beginning of this
meeting.
B. Review of Recreation
Supervisor Position – ¾ Time
The Recreation Supervisor Position was not reviewed at this meeting. Administrator Archambo was excused and the job position was postponed.
Bookkeeper Mary Heiting requested amplified music be allowed for a June 14th wedding at Fritsch. MOTION: Commissioner Horn, seconded by Commissioner Holtz to approve this request. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Kuehn questioned the progress on having the open space fees reviewed. It was confirmed that the memo has been directed to Administration and the Town Board of Supervisors. The Town Board will decide if it is necessary to have a future study done for fee adjustments.
MOTIONS BY COMMISSIONERS:
MOTION: by Commissioner Horn, seconded by Commissioner
Holtz at
MOTION: Commissioner Holtz,
seconded by Commissioner Zaborsky at
MOTION: Commissioner Holtz, seconded by Commissioner
Peterson at
Sincerely,
John A. Zaborsky,