REGULAR MEETING                                                                                  October 27, 2005

 

Call to Order – Meeting was called to order at 5:02 PM.

Quorum – Board members present:  Frank Scafella, Donna Sanders, Edward Cordwell, Ron Justice, Denver Allen and Bob Clonch.  Absent:  Greg Good and Jake Seitz.  Staff Present– Ralph LaRue, Marissa Travinski, Melissa Burch, Gordon Shilling and Mark Wise.

Minutes – The Board reviewed the minutes of the September 22, 2005 meeting and Frank Scafella asked for any additions or corrections.  Bob Clonch noted that the listing of staff should be changed to say “staff present” rather than just “staff” because the format makes it appear as if the staff members listed are absent.  The change was noted.  Ed Cordwell moved for approval of the minutes with the change.  Minutes approved unanimously.

Delegations and Guests – None.

Correspondence – No correspondence.

Financial Report – Denise White presented the financial report and also informed the Board that the money market account had been set up in order to separate funding for specific projects from the general fund.  She also outlined the process that will be used to flag hotel/motel contribution projects, which will each be assigned a specific project code, and updated the board on the City of Morgantown escrow project accounts that are applicable to BOPARC.  Denver Allen motioned for approval of the financial report, Ed Cordwell seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.

Staff Reports – Gordon Shilling reported on work and repairs being done at White Park on various fields.  He and Mark reviewed a request from Morgantown Baseball Association for a lighting system on Ellis field.  MBA has offered to pay for the hardware and installation in exchange for a naming opportunity.  Ron Justice made a motion for Mark and Gordon to review the request with the City attorney and pursue the opportunity.  Bob Clonch seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.  Other staff answered questions from Board regarding their reports, including the receipt of payment from the bidder on the Playsafe equipment, which sold for $3,500.  The Fun Factory, which donated a portion of the Playsafe equipment to BOPARC had requested that the sale benefit children’s programming.  Ed Cordwell motioned and Ron Justice seconded that the $3,500 received for the equipment be utilized for children’s programming at the Wiles Hill gymnasium.  Motion passed unanimously.  A letter to that end will be drafted to the Fun Factory.

Director’s Report – Director Wise updated the Board on the Wiles Hill School project, the Dog Park grand opening, DK Lodge and the Balloon Festival. 

A discussion was held regarding charging an additional fee for catered events at DK Lodge.  This issue came to light when a percentage fee over and above the rental fee was charged by a caterer to someone renting the facility.  The Board also discussed the possibility of working with the hotels in the area to book the lodge as an overflow site.  The staff was directed to meet regarding this issue and bring recommendations to the Board as to how to handle catered events in the future and to present ideas on how we can work with local hotels for bookings.

OLD BUSINESS – There was no old business to discuss.

NEW BUSINESS – A:  Televised Meetings – The November meeting date and televised meetings were discussed.  The November meeting date was set for Thursday, November 17th due to the Thanksgiving holiday falling on the regular meeting night. The December meeting was set for the 15th.  Televised Board meetings will begin with the regular meeting on January 26th in City Council Chambers.   

B:  Marilla Center – Director Wise asked that the Board begin thinking about options for administrative office space.  There has been much discussion over concerns with Marilla Center for the past several years and the building continues to deteriorate.  The Board and staff agreed that should we attempt to move our administrative staff and equipment in the near future, we would need to be in house and ready to do business by February 1st due to the time frame of our spring and summer planning and registrations.

C:  Outdoor Theater – Ron Justice and Director Wise would like to meet with several members of the theater community about a collaborative outdoor theater production project.  The projected date for the theater would be the summer of 2007.

D:  Park and Recreation Month – Director Wise discussed his wish that the Board proclaim July as Park and Recreation month.  This would make our Park and Recreation Month the same as that of the national level.  He suggested that we might offer different recreational options at different facilities and parks that would follow the schedule of the national level calendar.  There is an interactive process that would give us a good outline to follow for events and planning.  Ron Justice moved that July be recognized as our local Park and Recreation Month.  Bob Clonch seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously.

E:  Motorized Vehicles on Trail – Director Wise reported that BOPARC would be purchasing a small motorized vehicle for use as a tour vehicle on the trail for $3,500.  This vehicle would be used mostly by the Senior Center for scheduled tours, but could also be used at other parks like Dorsey Knob.

Bob Clonch inquired as to the possibility of increased communication to the Board, suggesting the possibility of BOPARC email accounts or some other method.  Melissa Burch reported that she had spoken to Literati about web based email because of staff requests for the same.  She will follow up with them on this issue and staff will have more suggestions for improved communications at the next meeting.  Ron Justice requested that a risk assessment be completed on DK Lodge.  He also reported the City Manager Dan Boroff was preparing a letter requesting the full pay off of the Dorsey Knob property and he and Jeff Mikorski will be putting together the upcoming application for Land and Water funding. 

Adjournment –.Bob Clonch motioned for adjournment and Ed Cordwell seconded this motion.  Meeting adjourned at 6:50 PM. 

 

                                                                        Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

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                                                                        Mark Wise, Secretary to the Board

 

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Frank Scafella, President

 

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