REGULAR MEETING July 28, 2005

Call to Order – Meeting was called to order by Vice President Ed Cordwell at 5p.m.

Quorum – Board members present in addition to Vice President Cordwell: Frank Scafella, Donna Sanders and Bob Clonch and Ex-officio member Denise White. Absent: Greg Good, Jake Seitz and Denver Allen.

Staff – Ralph LaRue, Marissa Travinski, Mel Burch, Joe Kaehler and Mark Wise.

Minutes – The Board reviewed the minutes and noted that Marissa Travinski had not attended the meeting. Correction made. Frank Scafella moved and Bob Clonch seconded that amended minutes be approved. Motion passed unanimously.

Delegations and Guests – none

Correspondence – The Board reviewed all correspondence.

Financial Report – Treasurer, Denise White presented verbal report. Year end report is not complete yet. She noted that $240,000 allocation had been received and that a new funding source, the hotel motel tax, would begin to be utilized for projects of impact, not operations this fiscal year. Frank Scafella moved and Bob Clonch seconded acceptance of finance report. Motion passed unanimously.

Staff Reports – Board reviewed written reports. Marissa Travinski noted that work had begun on fall programming. Frank Scafella commented that is was great to see the addition of new fall programs to our schedule. Mel Burch explained the difficulties of utlizing Rec Ware and answered questions regarding its use. Ralph LaRue explained the back log of projects and how they are prioritized. Frank Scafella mentioned that with the success that we had at King Street that we might want to use the Community Build Program to complete renovations at other playgrounds in our parks. Wise will bring this to the Park/Program Advisory Committee for implementation.

Directors Report – In addition to written report, Wise explained the Salvation Army Rec Center concept to Board, indicating that if the Marilla Park site is selected that the Salvation Army would own the building. The hope is that BOPARC would be able to utilize spaces for our activities in a cooperative effort with the Salvation Army. Those details will not be developed until site is selected. Additionally, Wise explained that an emergency replacement of the septic system Dorsey Knob Lodge was required by the Health Department. He requested that $18,700 be allocated from the Capital Upgrade account to fund this project. Frank Scafella moved and Donna Sanders seconded that expenditure. Motion passed unanimously.

OLD BUSINESS

A. The Board reviewed the Employee rates for programs and facilities. (attached) After discussion Bob Clonch moved and Frank Scafella seconded their approval. Motion passed unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS

A. Frank Scafella moved and Donna Sanders seconded that the officer elections be postponed until August in light of the fact that there are 3 members absent and 2 of the 4 members attending were just appointed. The August meeting will allow time to make a better informed and fair selection. Motion passed unanimously.

B. Director Wise informed the Board that he would have recommendations on the upgrade of the Activities Coordinator to a Program Manager. Given the fact that this position is assisting in programming of the Lodge, Met Theater and Ice/Sports Arena it is time to rework job description. He will present information at August meeting.

Adjournment – Frank Scafella moved for adjournment at 6:15 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

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Mark Wise, Secretary to the Board

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Denver Allen, Jr., President

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Date Approved