01-13-2005
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CITYOFEDGEWATER
RECREA TION/CULTURAL SERVICES BOARD
JANUARY 13, 2005 6:30 PM
LEISURE SERVICES OFFICE, 1108 S. RIDGEWOOD AVE.
MINUTES
ROLL CALUCALL TO ORDER
Members present were Tom Tipton, Diane Trout, Joe Fishback, Mike Visconti and Kat
Bearsley. Also present was Jack Corder, Director of Leisure Services.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Visconti moved to approve the Minutes of the November 11. 2004 meetine and
Mrs. Bearslev seconded the Motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS
There were no Old Business items discussed.
NEW BUSINESS
Tour of Amphitheater and Trails at Hawks Park
Mr. Corder gave the Board members a tour of the trails, the new ballfield complex and
amphitheater. He noted the amphitheater has 600 amp electric, 2 retention areas and
fountains and measures about 50 x 62 feet. He stated his department has applied for an
ECHO grant to help defray the cost of adding a cover to the amphitheater at a future date.
He showed the members the ballfield complex which consists of 4 new ballfields, a
concession building and restrooms. The new concrete path connects the ballfields to the
Leisure Services office and extends around the YMCA by the Scrub Jay Habitat area.
Along the trails, he pointed out the nature plaques which indicate what sort of native
plants are growing in the area. This project of the signage was completed for an Eagle
Scout project by Zeb Long.
The Board congratulated Mr. Corder and his department on the new park, ballfields, trails
and amphitheater and the timeliness in which it was completed.
Update on Proiects
Mr. Corder stated the beautification project on S.R. 442 should be started in February and
if all goes well, should be finished in July.
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MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. Corder discussed with the Board the possibility of applying for a 501 3-C, which
would aid in applying for grants. The Board will discuss this further at the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There beinS! no further business. Mrs. Trout moved to adiourn. seconded the
motion. Motion CARRIED 5-0.
Minutes submitted by
Barb Kowall