MINUTES REGULAR MEETING                                                             February 28, 2008

Call to Order – Meeting called to order at 5:32PM

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

Minutes – Frank Scafella motioned and Ron Justice seconded approval of the January 2008 minutes.  Minutes were approved as written. 

Delegations, Guests, Public Comment – Two students from WVU School of Journalism were present to observe a public meeting.  City Council members Jenny Celine and Don Spencer were also present, as well as Drema Hewitt, representing the Youth Commission.

Correspondence – Mark Wise reviewed correspondence.

Financial Report – Director Wise distributed the financial report provided by Denise White.  Frank Scafella motioned and Ron Justice seconded for approval of the report.  Motion passed unanimously.

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

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

OLD BUSINESS

A.  Senior Center Name – this item was tabled until the next meeting.

B. Pavilion Bathroom Bids for Dorsey’s Knob – Ralph LaRue reviewed the results of the recent bid process for projects at Dorsey’s Knob Park.  Frank Scafella motioned and Ron Justice seconded to accept the low bid for the bathroom project and reject bids for the pavilion, pavilion erection and excavation.  Motion passed unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS

A.  Season Pool Pass Group Discount – Mark Wise reviewed an option to provide large groups such as child care centers and other organizations a pool pass program that is based on number of participants and allows for a percentage discount for several participation categories.  Ed Cordwell motioned to accept the recommendation for this program.  Ron Justice seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.

B. Uphill Struggle Bike Endorsement – Mark Wise reviewed request for endorsement of a transportation minded bicycling program.  Part of the program will include weekly training rides on Decker’s Creek Trail and a final event on a public road.  Ron Justice motioned and Frank Scafella seconded that BOPARC endorse this program.  Motion passed unanimously.

C. Program Assistant Position – Marissa Travinski gave an overview of the proposed new Program Assistant position.  She answered questions regarding the funding and duties as included in the proposal provided to the Board.  Ed Cordwell motioned to approve the position as a full time position.   Frank Scafella seconded the motion.  Motion carried 4-1 (Toro Voted - NO). 

Board Comments – The Board will meet for a work session in March.  The date was later to be determined.

Adjournment –Ron Justice motioned for adjournment and meeting adjourned at 6:45 PM.

                                                                                                Respectfully Submitted,

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                                                                                                Melissa Burch, Secretary to the Board

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Robert Clonch, President

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