THE ZIONSVILLE PARK AND
RECREATION BOARD
The Zionsville Board of Park and Recreation met Wednesday, December 12, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. All Board were present. Roger Burrus, Board Counsel and Al Smith, Park Superintendent were also present.
Jeff Glass moved to approve the November minutes. Seconded and passage was unanimous.
Al Smith reported that there are 34 participants enrolled in the Adult Lap Swim Program.
OLD BUSINESS
George
Tikijian, Board President presented the 2002 Five-Year Master Plan. The presentation included the
following: an introduction explaining
the importance of the planning process; a brief summary of the progress during
the current five-year plan; brief highlights of background information
collected for the plan such as demographics, finances, and organization; a
description of the processes used in acquiring public input for the plan; and a
summary of the plan for the future and our priority goals.
George
Tikijian presented A Resolution Adopting 5 Year Master Plan.
Art
Small moved to accept and adopt the final draft document of the 2002 Five-Year
Master Plan. Seconded and passage was
unanimous. A copy of the resolution is
attached.
Laura
Muligan reported that she has contacted Judy Rice, a local artist who is
interested in being involved with the creation of a war memorial monument. George Tikijian asked that Judy Rice submit
sketches of her ideas for Board review.
George
Tikijian reported that Doug Decker, CEA, Al Smith, Laura Muligan, John Bush,
USDA, and himself meet at the site of the park. The location of the pond was discussed. It was decided in an effort to reduce costs and increase
usability of the pond to move the pond closer to the old dam site. The change in pond location will add $4,600
in redesign fees, but eliminate the need for a bridge. The Board had some concerns about the added
redesign fees. The Board asked Al Smith
to contact CEA concerning the added redesign fees.
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George Tikijian also reported that a meeting with all previously named individuals except John Bush was held to discuss total project costs. A curb will be used on the boardwalk instead of railing and landscaping will be kept to a minimum to maintain total project costs at the $200,000 grant maximum.
Creekside Nature Park
George Tikijian reported that Troy Terew, Lewis Engineering, Al Smith, Laura Muligan, Deb Schmucker, Cornerstone Planning & Design and himself meet at the park. Sites for the canoe launch and observation deck were located.
Park Brochure
Al Smith presented the completed brochure to the Board. The Board again thanked John Wallace, Public Communications chairperson for his work on updating the park brochure.
Conservation Easements
Roger Burrus reported that he has had conversations with Ed Mitro, Director of Administrative and Planning Services and Andy Buroker, Town Attorney concerning the establishment of policy for the acceptance of conservation easements.
Vince Flecker announced his resignation from the Board. George Tikijian thanked him for his years of service.
Linda Oxenrider moved the Board approve the claims submitted. Seconded and passage was unanimous.
The next Park Board meeting will be January 9, 2002.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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Secretary President