04-14-2005
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CITYOFEDGEWATER
RECREATION/CULTURAL SERVICES BOARD
APRIL 14, 2005
MINUTES
ROLL CALUCALL TO ORDER
The Chairman, Tom Tipton called the meeting to order. Members present were:
Mike Visconti, Tom Tipton, Kat Bearsley and Diane Trout. Also present was Jack
Corder, Director of Leisure Services.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mrs. Trout moved to approve the Minutes of the January 13. 2205 meeting. and Mrs.
Bearsley seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
OLD BUSINESS
There were no old business items.
NEW BUSINESS
Beautification Award
Members voted on the entries for the beautification award and unanimously selected the
residence at 2129 Juniper Drive as the winner.
Update on Proiects
Mr. Corder informed the Board of the projects in progress, noting that we have about 30
teams playing on the new baseball fields at Hawks Park. Also there is a "Kite Flying"
day coming up for the kids and a Concert series for the amphitheater. He said the S.R.
442 beautification project is underway, with 130 trees already in the ground by 1-95. He
also stated the new entrance signs to the city should be installed in about 4-6 weeks. Mr.
Corder said the city had recived an ECHO grant for one half the cost of the roof over the
amphitheater, about $86,000.00. The other half of this cost will come from Recreation
Impact Fees.
Discussion on Not-For-Profit Organizations
The Board discussed forming a 501(3)(c), which would open the doors for applying for
foundation grants and others. This would allow the Board to do fund raisers, which are
not allowed, without this status from the IRS. Mr. Corder asked the Board to take home
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the by-laws and rules of the 501(3)(c), and review them for more discussion at the next
meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business. Mr. Visconti moved to adjourn. seconded by Mrs. Trout.
Minutes submitted by
Barb Kowall