MINUTES REGULAR MEETING                                                             JUNE 27, 2007

Call to Order – Meeting called to order at 5:12 p.m.

Quorum – Board members present – Donna Sanders, Bob Clonch, Greg Good, Frank Scafella, Ron Justice, Edward Cordwell, Fran Toro.  Ex-Officio Treasurer Denise White present.  Staff members present – Mark Wise, Ralph LaRue, Joe Kaehler, Melissa Burch, Barbara Ferrell.

Minutes – Minutes of the May 24, 2007 meeting were reviewed.  One correction: under Delegations and Guests the word “officers” was taken out. 

Delegations, Guests, Public Comment – Van Anderson, Director of Mylan Park, was present to provided further information on a request he had made via letter regarding funding for a future ice skating arena.  President Scafella noted for the Board that this was letter D under new business on the agenda.  Mr. Anderson made his presentation and answered general questions from the Board.

Correspondence – No additional correspondence.

Financial Report – Denise White presented the current financials on the general and capital accounts.  Denise pointed out to the Board that there were some capital accounts, including Dorsey’s Knob, Wiles Hill, and Ballfields, that were at a deficit.  President Scafella asked Director Wise, through consultation with Denise White, to present a reconciliation and explanation at the next Board meeting of the manner in which any deficits in the capital accounts will be rectified.  Ron Justice motioned and Bob Clonch seconded the approval of the financial report.  Motion passed unanimously.

Staff Reports – Staff presented their reports and answered questions as needed.  As part of the Senior Center report, Don Spencer was present to provide information he had offered to secure regarding the possibility of a new name for the Senior Center and specifically, the wording for the sign Wiles Hill.  Mr. Spencer reported that he had interviewed Dr. Sandra Vanin, formerly of WVU’s Center for Disabilities, and Dr. Richard Ham, Director for WVU’s Center on Aging.  Through research and consultation with these individuals, Mr. Spencer’s recommendation was:  Wiles Hill Community Center - A Neighborhood Center and Center for Active Aging.  Greg Good motioned and Ed Cordwell seconded that a new name be adopted for Senior Center.  Motion passed unanimously.   

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

Old Business

1. Master Plan – Director Wise presented the Floyd Brown Group’s addendum to the Master Plan contract.  Steve Fanok had reviewed and amended the addendum and Director Wise asked for the Board’s approval on the amended addendum.  Ron Justice motioned and Bob Clonch seconded to approve the addendum.  Motion passed unanimously.
2. Met Lighting Proposal – Director Wise reviewed a Met lighting upgrade proposal that had been addressed in a prior meeting because Joe Kaehler is ready to go forward with the upgrades.  The cost would be approximately $21,000, $12,000 of which Joe has secured through donations and the Met surcharge fees.  Mr. Boroff approved matching funds for the project through the City of Morgantown.  No action needed. 

New Business

1. Marina Fees – Ralph LaRue reviewed the need for a transient docking fee at the new Marina and suggested that we charge $15.00 for overnight transient docking.  Ed Cordwell motioned and Donna Sanders seconded to approve the fee.
2. CDBG Contracts – Ron Justice moved and Greg Good seconded for approval of this year’s CDBG contracts, which included the Wiles Hill School, Marilla Center ADA issues and fire escape at Wiles Hill.  Motion passed unanimously.
3.  MTC Request – Director Wise reviewed for the Board additional meetings that he and Ron Justice had participated in with MTC.  He indicated that he planned to assist MTC in fundraising in lieu of granting their request for $27,000 in support to assist in giving their Director a pay increase.  There was no vote needed on this item, but the Board did indicate that it would be their desire that Director Wise only be involved to the extent of making introductions between a representative of the MTC Board and possible funding sources.
4. Mylan Park Request – Discussion was held regarding this request, which was detailed by Van Anderson earlier in the meeting.  Any action on the item was delayed until Director Wise receives in writing from Mr. Anderson that BOPARC could have input on the site selection.

Board Comments – Fran Toro commented on focusing on our parks in support of the upcoming update to the Master Plan.  She presented ideas as to why the focus on parks was important, the recent achievements made in relation to parks and possible strategies to increase focus on our parks.  Some of these strategies include a park tour, which was scheduled as part of the next strategic planning session, a partnership between BOPARC and various neighborhoods that host parks and a demonstration park, in which BOPARC would showcase the latest equipment and structures available for parks. 

Executive Session – President Scafella called attention to the Executive Session noted on the agenda and at 7:23 PM Ed Cordwell moved and Greg Good seconded that the Board enter Executive Session to discuss personnel matters.  Motion passed unanimously.

Regular Session –  Greg Good moved and Bob Clonch seconded the Board return to regular session at 7:45 PM.  Motion passed unanimously and Regular Session resumed.

Adjournment -  Ed Cordwell motioned for adjournment and meeting adjourned at 7:46 PM.

                                                                        Respectfully Submitted,

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                                                                        Melissa Burch, Secretary to the Board

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Frank Scafella, President

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