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July 22, 2008
The meeting was called to order at the Santa Claus Community Center at 5:00 p.m. by President Todd Grundhoefer.  Presdent were Todd Grundhoefer, Dean Merder, Allan Masterson, Joe Asbury, and Lisa O'Brien. The meeting minutes were reviewed and approved.
Community Center:
Day Care asks for approval to add a portable restroom to one of their classrooms. The board approved this request with the property inspections from the Town Superintendent.
Lisa O'Brien reported that the parking lot project is completed.
The board directed Lisa O'Brien to get prices on a new sign for the community center and also the park. They suggested contacting the YMCA to see if they are interested in participating in adding information about their organization to the sign.
Park:
Dean Merder gave an update on the tournament.
Projects for 2008: Signs (park rules, Pat Koch soccer complex, Jay Cutler field.)
Greg Hagedorn and Tom Goldsberry were present to discuss the possibility of minutemen football at Yellig Park. The board took no action on this issue.
The vouchers were reviewed and approved.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
PARS AND RECREATION BOARD
Todd Grundhoefer, President
Dean Merder, Vice President
Joe Asbury
Allen Masterson
ATTEST: Lisa O'Brien (Director)
August 20, 2008
The meeting was called to order at the Santa Claus Community Center at 5:30 p.m. by Vice President Dean Merder. Present were Dean Merder, Joe Asbury, Allen Masterson, and Lisa O'Brien.
Minutemen Football: Tom Goldsberry was present to discuss minutemen football using Yellig Park.
Greg Martin asks if any Town money for roads was allotted for paving parking lots at the park. The board reported to him that no funds were available to the park for paving parking lots.
Fence Projects: Lisa O'Brien presented the board with 2 quotes for the fence installment.
H & R Aluminum $1,100.00
Drew Knies $600.00
Dean Merder made a motion for Drew Knies, Allen Master second the motion, all voted in favor of Drew Knies for the installation of the fence.
County Visit: Lisa O'Brien reported the County would be visiting the park for their yearly tour. She would be available to meet with them.
Air Conditioner repair: The community Center air conditioner is in need of repair. Lisa O'Brien will get estimated on the repair cost.
Quotes were reviewed for repair to the west side of the community center. Joe Asbury made a motion to accept the lowest quote from Robinson Homes, Dean Merder second the motion, all voted in favor.
The men's restroom door at the park needs replaced. Lisa has 2 estimated for replacing the door. G. Robinson Homes is the lowest quote. Joe Asbury made a motion to hire Robinson to replace the door at the park. Dean Merder seconds the motion, all in favor.
Dean Merder gave an update on tournaments at Yellig Park for 2009.
The vouchers were reviewed and approved.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
Dean Merder, Vice President
Joe Asbury
Allen Masterson
ATTEST: Lisa O'Brien (Director)
SEPTEMBER 24, 2008
Dean Merder called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. at the the Santa claus Community Center. Present were Dean Merder, Todd Grundhoefer, Joe Asbury, Allen Masterson and Lisa O'Brien. The meeting minutes were reviewed and approved.
Community Center:
Lisa O'Brien asked permission to purchase an ab-lounger to replace the old one. This request was approved by all. She also asked permission to purchase new fall and xmas decorations for the community Center. The money would be used from the donation account to pay for these expenses.
Kick boxing classes will start the first week of November. The classes will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m., a $3.00 donation for each class will be posted.
Park:
Lisa O'Brien updated the board on upcoming activities at the park. On October 4th there will be a health walk; also on October 4th there will be work session.
The Park and Recreation Department received a donation from Cindy Rosbottom Memorial The board decided to purchase a tree and plant it at the park in memory of Cindy. The fields at the park will be seeded within the next week. The Coke and Pepsi proposals were reviewed and discussed. It was decided to make a decision at the December meeting. The new park rules were reviewed and approved. Lisa will get quotes on having signs made for the park and also quotes for a new Jim Yellig sign made and the Pat Koch Soccer Complex sign and the Jay Cutler Field sign.
The vouchers were reviewed and approved.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
Todd Grundhoefer, President
Dean Merder, Vice President
Joe Asbury
Allen Masterson
ATTEST: Lisa O'Brien (Director)