Meeting Minutes

PARK COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 Meeting called to order 9:30am Commission members in attendance: Fred Belay, Jennifer Meyer, Kathy Alf, Tom Roach, Barb Kleist, Dean Kallenbach and Tony Bischel Adopt Agenda; motion made by Fred/sec Kathy and passed Approval of August 2 and August 7 minutes; motion made by Barb/ sec Jennifer and passed Financial Report Total expenses paid in August $2,317.67 total YTD $10,448.91 motion to approve report made by Barb/ sec Jennifer and passed Work Log: Jennifer Meyer 3 hours @ $15/hour mowing at Conservancy; motion made to approve made by Kathy/ sec Fred and passed Approve additional camera installed by TruLock at the Conservancy not to exceed $500; motion made by Dean/ sec Jennifer and passed Members and Guests The final plans from Cedar Corp for the Pavilion Safety/ Enhancement are in place. We will now be looking for quotes from insured contractors. Approve Cedar Corp plans for Pavilion Safety/Enhancement Proposal; motion made by Jennifer/ sec Barb and passed Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) has an October 27, 2023 application deadline. Dennis Mack from Cedar Corp was scheduled to attend meeting but was not able to attend. Dean will contact him regarding grant possibilities in order to determine if it should be considered for the 2024 budget. Parks Discussion Oscar Vlcek’s Eagle Scout project needs the final paperwork completed. Approval delegating Fred as liaison; motion made by Jennifer/ sec Barb and passed 4-H Pleasant Hill Go Getters have a work day scheduled at Sherman Park on September 25. They also had a work day in the spring. Approve $500 donation to the club; motion made by Jennifer/ sec Fred and passed Tony gave an update on the maintenance project at the Conservancy. He stated most of the trails are done. Work still needs to be completed in the Veterans area and around signs. He recommends applying for invasive species grants. Jennifer shared a rough draft of the newsletter to be mailed to Town residents which includes the announcement of the October 14 Fall Gathering at the Conservancy. Budget planning for 2024, development was continued. Next meeting Wednesday, October 4 @ 9:30am Meeting adjourned 11:30; motion made by Dean/ sec Jennifer and passed