REGULAR MEETING                                                                                                          April 27, 2006

 

Call to Order – Meeting was called to order at 5:03 PM

Quorum –. Board members present:  Frank Scafella, Bob Clonch, Donna Sanders, Edward Cordwell, Ron Justice, Greg Good.  Board members not present:  Denver Allen.  Staff members present:  Mark Wise, Melissa Burch, Marissa Travinski, Ralph LaRue.

Minutes – No changes noted in draft of minutes.  Minutes of March 23, 2006 meeting stood as presented.

Delegations and Guests – Marissa Travinski introduced our interim Program Manager, Kathy Monday.  Kathy will be filling in while Marissa is on maternity leave this summer.  

Correspondence – Greg Good reported on a matter from the previous meeting in which correspondence regarding a motorized apparatus on the rail trail was discussed.  Many parks simply regulate the kinds of vehicles allowed and not allowed on the trail.  Motorized wheelchairs are generally the only motorized vehicles allowed on trails, besides utility vehicles.  Organizations cannot inquire as to someone’s disability status.  Ralph cautioned that not all people with mobility disorders utilized wheelchairs.

Financial Report – Financial report and summary was reviewed.  Ron Justice motioned and Ed Cordwell seconded approval of the financial report.  Motion pass unanimously.

Staff Reports – No questions on staff reports

Director’s Report – Mark’s report was open for review.  No questions.

OLD BUSINESS

  1. Dorsey’s Knob Deck Bid – Mark reviewed information from his meeting with the Historic Landmark Commission regarding BOPARC’s plans to build the protective deck around Sky Rock.  Frank Scafella indicated that the Commission’s concern is that the Rock could not be introduced to the National Historic Register if it was altered.  Mark reiterated that BOPARC’s concern was safety of users, as well as preservation of the Rock itself.  The low bid for the deck came in at $35,000 and Ron Justice made a motion to accept the bid.  Ed Cordwell seconded the motion.  During discussion Bob Clonch indicated that he would like to get a better idea of where the deck would be placed.  The Board opted to table the vote until they walked up to the Rock at the end of the meeting, as had been scheduled.
  2. Dasher Board Bid – The low bid for the dasher board system at the Ice Arena came in at $90,000.  Options can be added for $103,000.  Bob Clonch motioned and Greg Good seconded to accept the low bid.  Motion passed unanimously. 

NEW BUSINESS

  1. Krepps Dog Park – Mark Wise reported that he looked at a site for a possible future dog park at Krepps Park near the gravel parking lot.  The Board agreed that Krepps would be a great location for an additional dog park and Greg Good suggested formalizing a parking area on the top end of the property near the road.  Mark will continue to work on plans for the project.
  2. Canopy Purchase – Mark indicated that due to damage and age of our canopies, he would recommend the purchase of  (1) 30 x 50 canopy and  (1) 20 x 30 canopy.  The total cost would be approximately $7,200 ($5,000 for the 30 x 50 and $2,200 for the 20 x 30).  Ron Justice motioned and Ed Cordwell seconded to approve the purchase of the canopies.  Motion passed unanimously. 
  3. Kaleidoscope Contract – Director Wise presented the 2006 Kaleidoscope contract for approval.  The contract value is $30,000, as last year.  There were no changes to the contract details.  Ron Justice motioned and Donna Sanders seconded to accept the contract.  Motion passed unanimously. 
  4. Mountaineer Heritage Park Senior Wall – Ralph LaRue reported that in the near future he and the crew would be prepping an area for the Senior Wall at Mountaineer Heritage Park.  He is waiting for permits from the Division of Highways at this time.  More detailed information to be presented at the next meeting.
  5. Centra/WVU Hospital Marilla Pool Request – Centra Bank and WVU Hospital will be sponsoring a pool party at Marilla this summer and have requested that BOPARC co-sponsor the event.  Centra and WVUH work with BOPARC each year by sponsoring various activities and products.  Discussion was held in which the Board indicated that they did not feel a vote was necessary for this administrative matter, but they agreed that it would be appropriate for BOPARC to sponsor the event at fifty percent of cost. 
  6. Dorsey’s Knob Basement – Director Wise reported that this item was included for informational purposes regarding the status of the Dorsey’s Lodge basement renovations.  The basement is nearing completion.  With the minimal funding left in the Dorsey’s Lodge escrow account, the remainder of the work will be completed by utilizing a portion of the hotel/motel allotment left over from the work on the caretaker’s house.  Mayor Justice excused himself from the meeting at this time to attend another meeting.

RETURN TO OLD BUSINESS

  1. Dorsey’s Knob Deck Bid – Vote on the acceptance of the Dorsey’s Knob Deck Bid was taken on location at Sky Rock.  Motion carried 4 – 1 (Good voted NO). 

Adjournment –  Edward Cordwell motioned for adjournment and meeting adjourned at 7:10 PM.

 

                                                                        Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

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                                                                        Mark Wise, Secretary to the Board

 

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Frank Scafella, President

 

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