REGULAR MEETING March 22, 2007

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

Quorum – Board members present: Bob Clonch, Ron Justice, Edward Cordwell, Greg Good, Frank Scafella. Board members not present: Donna Sanders, Fran Toro. Staff members: Mark Wise, Ralph LaRue, Melissa Burch, Marissa Travinski, Gordon Shilling, Joe Kaehler.

Minutes – Minutes of the February 22, 2007 were approved as printed.

Delegations/Guests/Public Comment – No guests or those with public comment present.

Correspondence – A letter from Mon County Schools was included in which the BOE allocated $25,000 for use of the Metropolitan Theatre as part of their excess levy.

Financial Report – Financial report with corresponding summary prepared by Denise White was reviewed. Ed Cordwell motioned and Ron Justice seconded to approve the Financial Report. Motion passed unanimously.

Staff Reports – Staff answered questions on their reports as needed.

Director’s Report – Director Wise presented his report and answered questions as needed.

OLD BUSINESS

A. Quality of Life Projects & Hotel Motel 2008 – The Board again reviewed preliminary ideas for the Quality of Life and Hotel Motel projects for the upcoming fiscal year. There were several items listed on the page that were not addressed in the Quality of Life funding. These included: improvement of parks and picnic sites, water fountains, bathrooms and the DK Park road project, a vehicle for Programming and Senior Center, Met Theatre Lighting, Wharf equipment, Ice Arena interior painting and a security system for the amphitheater. Director Wise indicated that we would substitute park improvements for the $20,000 Wiles Hill line item and that a 12 passenger van would cost $20,804 with half of the expenses to be reimbursed by the City. The approximate total of the items not addressed in funding was $113,000. With regard to next year’s Hotel/Motel funding, Mayor Justice suggested that another $10,000 line should be added to the Hotel/Motel for special projects and that the amphitheater itself should be $15,000 with the Met remaining at $35,000. Mayor Justice also indicated that the CVB would probably be asking for a $5,000 sponsorship of a fishing tournament. Director Wise mentioned the $10,000 already requested for the Arts on the River Festival. Ron Justice motioned that the preliminary list be accepted as printed and that the $113,000 could be requested from City Council during budget revisions. The only substitution to the list would be the $20,000 from Wiles Hill to now go to park improvements. Bob Clonch seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS – No new business.

Board Comments

Ron Justice reviewed information from the Met Foundation/Met Commission meeting the night prior. One of his suggestions for our operating purposes was to budget a portion of rental income into a maintenance fund similar to the one we have for Dorsey’s Knob Lodge.

Greg Good informed the Board that he had been making contacts concerning a trail person to fill an opening that may occur. He also asked for an update on the Youth Commission and the possible space at Wiles Hill Senior/Community Center. Frank Scafella indicated that he felt the article in the Dominion Post had been premature and set the incorrect expectation with the Youth Commission and the community. Marissa Travinski suggested that the article be followed up in some manner so that there could be clarification on the relationship and the overall long-term plan for the Youth Commission, which includes finding a permanent home in a separate location. The Board was informed by Director Wise that a meeting would take place on Monday, March 26^th with the Youth Commission to discuss options and to clarify the relationship as it stands at this time.

Council member Don Spencer, who was not able to be at the meeting during public comment, spoke as a guest thanking Director Wise for meeting with the Suncrest neighborhood group about the proposed Krepps dog park. He also suggested that the lack of use of the Krepps park tennis courts would indicate that they may serve the public better with an alternative use. His suggestion would be in-line skating. Last, he commented on the amount of graffiti he has seen along the rail trail and asked that it be removed as soon as possible.

Ron Justice suggested that the administrative staff meet with Van Anderson and possibly key members of his staff to discuss partnerships, cooperation between parks, etc.

Adjournment – Greg Good motioned for adjournment and the meeting adjourned at 6:20 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

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Melissa Burch, Secretary to the Board

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Frank Scafella, President

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