The Zionsville Board of Park and Recreation met Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. Board members George Tikijian, Art Small, Tim East, and Therese Burkhard were present. Roger Burrus, Board Counsel and Al Smith, Park Superintendent were also present.
Art Small moved to approve the February minutes. Seconded and passage was unanimous.
Superintendent’s Report
Al Smith reported the following: Garden Plot sign-up will begin 3/10/05 at Zionsville Town Hall between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.; and that the Ladies Tennis League has requested use of the tennis courts for a Spring Session (4/4/05 – 5/9/05) and a Fall Session (8/22/05 – 10/11/05).
Tim East moved to allow the Ladies Tennis League use of the tennis courts for their Spring and Fall Sessions. Seconded and passage was unanimous.
Al Smith also reported that a drainage ditch has been channeled in such a way that water should no longer pond on the Rail Trail near Starkey Road. Several drainage pipes in the area were also cleaned out by the Street Department using a jet machine. Al Smith thanked the Street Department for all of their efforts on the project.
Al Smith presented a proposal from Hardin and Sons for the 2005 mowing season. Starkey Park parking lot area increased by $10 per mow and trim and Lincoln Park increased by $5 per mow and trim. Jennings Field remained the same. The last increase was in 1999 when Jennings Field increased by $10 per mow and trim.
Art Small moved to accept the proposal from Hardin and Sons for the 2005 mowing season. Seconded and passage was unanimous.
Zionsville Little League
Little League President Chuck Keraga presented plans to utilize Elm Street Green for practice fields. He reported that if the Board approves the concept, the next steps would be to obtain a topographic survey and refinement of the overall plan. The consensus of the Board was to allow Little League to move forward with planning and for them to present a refined plan at the April Board meeting. The Board asked that Little League contact the Planning Department regarding the project.
Mulberry Fields
Chris Garvey reported that the Maplelawn Farmstead Committee has been incorporated as of January 2005. He also reported that non profit status is expected to be received soon and several fundraising events are being planned. Roger Burrus reported that a draft lease agreement should be completed and mailed to Board members before the April meeting.
American Legion Trail Crossing
George Tikijian reported that he would like a boulder with a commemorative plague, a flag pole, and lighting installed at the park. Al Smith reported that Laura Mulligan, Facilities Committee Chair would prefer the installation of an element included in the park plan prepared by Inside and Out Design. Laura Mulligan discussed the matter with Jon Carr, President of Inside and Out Design he suggested installing the arch. She agreed that the arch would be an element of the park plan that could stand alone. There was discussion. George Tikijian asked that Al Smith obtain proposals for the installation of the arch and a flagpole with lighting.
Town Hall Park
George Tikijian asked that Board members consider possible uses for the parking area located near the park. He also asked Al Smith to obtain cost estimates for two basketball goals.
Turkey Foot Nature Park
Roger Burrus reported that the plat for Villa Francesca has been approved by the Zionsville Plan Commission contingent on DNR approval and any approvals that might be required from the Town Council.
Art Small moved the Board approve the claims submitted. Seconded and passage was unanimous.
The next Park Board meeting will be April 13, 2005.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
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