MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE ZIONSVILLE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD

January 12, 2005

The Zionsville Board of Park and Recreation met Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. Board members George Tikijian, Jeff Glass, Tim East, and Therese Burkhard were present. Roger Burrus, Board Counsel and Al Smith, Park Superintendent were also present.

Tim East moved to approve the December minutes. Seconded and passage was unanimous.

Therese Burkhard was appointed by the Town Council to serve a 4-year Park Board term. Her term expires the first Monday in January 2009.

Organize

Tim East nominated George Tikijian for president. George Tikijian was unanimously elected president.

George Tikijian nominated Jeff Glass for vice president. Jeff Glass was unanimously elected vice president.

Jeff Glass moved to appoint Art Small secretary, Al Smith superintendent and assistant secretary and Roger Burrus legal Counsel. Seconded and passage was unanimous.

Roger Burrus presented the Board with a contract for 2005 legal services. The retainer and hourly rate has remained the same as in 2004.

Tim East moved to approve the submitted contract for 2005 legal services and authorize George Tikijian to execute the contract. Seconded and passage was unanimous.

George Tikijian presented the Board with a list of recommended 2005 Advisory Committee appointments and Board member Advisory Committee assignments.

Tim East moved to appoint the recommended 2005 Advisory Committee members and to approve the Board member Advisory Committee assignments. Seconded and passage was unanimous.

Jeff Glass moved that the regular monthly Board meeting be held the second Wednesday of each month in Zionsville Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. Seconded and passage was unanimous.

Superintendent’s Report

Al Smith reported the demolition of Jones Meat Market has been completed and that Clyde Bodkin of Bodkin Associates, Inc. has offered to donate design services for the update of the Department’s brochure.

Jeff Glass moved to accept the donation of design services for the update of the Department’s brochure. Seconded and passage was unanimous.

Al Smith also reported that he has been contacted concerning financial sponsorship of the Department’s newsletter. The interested party proposes financial support in exchange for advertisement space in the newsletter. There was discussion. The consensus of the Board was not to allow sponsorships. The Board felt that advertisement would reduce the informational effectiveness of the newsletter.

OLD BUSINESS

American Legion Trail Crossing

George Tikijian asked Roger Burrus to investigate the interest level of the American Legion Post in organizing a fundraiser for the proposed veterans memorial.

2002 Master Plan Review

George Tikijian updated the Priority Action Schedule.

Nancy Burton Memorial Park

Roger Burrus reported that he has had further conversations with John Demaree concerning a possible land trade. He also reported that he is investigating to determine whether or not appraisals are required in a land trade.

Turkey Foot Nature Park

Roger Burrus reported that new plans for the proposed development of Villa Francesca include raising Turkey Foot Ave. with the use of a retention wall. This would limit park access.

Jeff Glass moved the Board approve the claims submitted. Seconded and passage was unanimous.

The next Park Board meeting will be February 9, 2005.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.