THE ZIONSVILLE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD

September 10, 2003

The Zionsville Board of Park and Recreation met Wednesday, September 10, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. Board members George Tikijian, Linda Oxenrider, Art Small, and Tim East were present. Roger Burrus, Board Counsel and Al Smith, Park Superintendent were also present.

Art Small moved to approve the August minutes. Seconded and passage was unanimous.

Superintendent’s Report

Al Smith reported that Indianapolis Adventure Race participants will bike through Starkey Park between 11:00 a.m. and noon on 9/13/03. Board approval for the event was given at the 12/11/02 meeting.

OLD BUSINESS

Community Center

Budd Glassberg reported that due to construction on the Zionsville Community School’s Freshman Center programs and classes will not be offered till Fall of 2004. He also reported that Community Center operations will be evaluated and alternative methods explored.

2nd Annual Zionsville 10-Mile Run

Budd Glassberg asked for use of the Zionsville Rail Trail and Starkey Park to hold the 2nd Annual Zionsville “Squealing Pig” 10 Mile Run on 11/2/03.

Art Small moved to allow use of the parks for the 10-mile run. Seconded and passage was unanimous.

2004 Budget

George Tikijian reported that the 2004 requested capital outlays have been eliminated. Nearly all 2004 requested capital outlays were eliminated from Town budgets. The cuts were made to balance with expected 2004 available funds.

Zion Nature Sanctuary

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Al Smith reported that the project should be completed by 9/19/03. Final grading, seeding, and top dressing/compaction of the trail remain to be finished.

Bradley Property

George Tikijian reported that a Design Services Agreement with Ratio Architects has been executed and that a start up meeting is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on 9/11/03 at the Municipal Building. George Tikijian also reported that he is exploring the possibility of a bond issue to fund park development.

American Legion Trail Head

Linda Oxenrider reported that the Facilities Planning Committee recommends a site survey be obtained and that construction documents be prepared. The consensus of the Board was to obtain a site survey and have construction documents prepared.

NEW BUSINESS

George Tikijian reported that Jim Haines has offered to donate a Pet Station for use on the Rail Trail. The Pet Station consists of an 8’ post, trash receptacle, pet waste sign, and pet waste bag dispenser. Jim Haines identified seven possible locations for Pet Stations.

Tim East moved to accept Jim Haines’s offer to donate one Pet Station for use on the Rail Trail. After evaluating the Pet Station’s effectiveness, the Department may consider adding more. Seconded and passage was unanimous.

Art Small moved the Board approve the claims submitted. Seconded and passage was unanimous.

The next Park Board meeting will be October 8, 2003.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.