MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF

 

THE ZIONSVILLE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD

 

May 8, 2002

 

The Zionsville Board of Park and Recreation met Wednesday, May 8, 2002 at 7:30 p.m.  All Board members were present.  Roger Burrus, Board Counsel and Al Smith, Park Superintendent were also present.

 

Jeff Glass moved to approve the April minutes.  Seconded and passage was unanimous. 

 

Superintendent’s Report

 

Al Smith reported the following:  A $50.00 donation has been received from Tri Kappa for Rail Trail development; Craig Andrews received the Certified Playground Safety Inspector designation from the National Recreation and Park Association; and that due to weather conditions the Garden Plots have not yet been tilled.

 

Al Smith also reported that he has reviewed with Don Pearson, the church’s Property Team Chairperson Laura Mulligan’s landscape plan for the Zionsville Christian Church Rest Area.  Don Pearson requested that the flowerbeds be limited to one on the north and one on the south sides of the concrete slab.  With the assistance of the church, the Department will install the flowerbeds. 

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

Community Center

 

Budd Glassberg reported that the first semester has been a success and that he continues to train Joseph Farah, the Community Center’s new Director.  The summer semester will begin on June 3, 2002 and end on August 4, 2002.  It will consist of two four-week sessions.

 

Zionsville Lacrosse Club

 

Joe Stadelmaier asked the Board for $5,000.00 to support the Zionsville Lacrosse Club.  The request included funds for goals, a scoreboard, equipment, and instructors.  After discussion the Board asked the Recreation Committee to review the request and make a recommendation at the June meeting.

 

Zion Nature Sanctuary

 

Al Smith reported that Doug Decker, CEA has contacted and requested that Ken Hedge, Boone County Surveyor confirm in writing acceptable methods for the creation of a wetland.

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American Legion Trail Crossing

 

Laura Mulligan reported that she has discussed the proposed memorial project with Dana Smith, IPL Transmission Engineering and that he has no major concerns.  Laura Mulligan also reported that funding sources are being explored.  With preliminary IPL approval, the design phase of the project will continue.

 

Creekside

 

Al Smith reported that Deb Schmucker, Cornerstone Planning & Design is having discussions with the DNR on the accessibility of the proposed canoe launch.

 

Zion Nature Center

 

George Tikijian reported that proposals for replacement of the roof are being obtained.  He also reported that the building is in need of being painted and that proposals will be obtained.

 

Gabrielle Nicholas reported that a public open house will be held at the Nature Center on May 18th and 19th from noon to 4:00 p.m.  She asked the Board to consider the addition of a part-time employee to supplement the volunteers at the Nature Center.  The consensus of the Board was to approve a part-time employee for up to 20 hours per week.  The Board thanked Gabrielle Nicholas and her committee for all of their efforts.

 

Wetland Area

 

Laura Mulligan presented a preliminary drawing showing the proposed boardwalk’s location in the wetland area.  After discussion the Board asked that approval from Robert Carter on the boardwalk’s location be obtained.  The Board also asked that interested parties be invited to a Facilities Committee meeting for the purpose of gaining their input on the boardwalk’s location.  The Board will discuss the boardwalk further at the June meeting. 

 

Linda Oxenrider moved the Board approve the claims submitted.  Seconded and passage was unanimous.

 

The next Park and Recreation Board meeting will be June 12, 2002.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

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Secretary                                                                  President