Bettendorf Park Board Minutes 11/10/04

MINUTES
BETTENDORF PARK BOARD
NOVEMBER 10, 2004

The Bettendorf Park Board held a regular meeting on November 10, 2004 at City Hall in the Council Chambers at 7:00 pm.

Present: Kamp, Makoben, Beckman, Gackle, Glenn
Absent: None

Chairman Kamp opened the meeting to anyone present to address the Board regarding any item of interest that does not appear on the Agenda.

On motion by Gackle, seconded by Beckman to approve the minutes from the Special Meeting of October 12, 2004.

Roll call on motion: Ayes: Kamp, Makoben, Beckman, Gackle, Glenn
Nays: None

On motion by Makoben, seconded by Gackle to approve the minutes from the October 19 and October 20, 2004 minutes.

Roll call on motion: Ayes: Kamp, Makoben, Beckman, Gackle, Glenn
Nays: None

On motion by Gackle, seconded by Makoben, that the bills be allowed as presented and that the Secretary be instructed to have checks drawn in the respective amounts.

Roll call on motion: Ayes: Kamp, Makoben, Beckman, Gackle and Glenn
Nays: None

A list of the bills is annex #1 to these minutes.

Chairman Kamp opened the public hearing to receive community input on the proposed plans, specifications, and form of contract for the Life Fitness Center Nursery Addition. The public hearing notice was published in the Bettendorf News on November 4, 2004. The Affidavit of Publication is annex #2 to these minutes.

Jim Pea***** shared material showing the location and plans of the 12í x 12í nursery sunroom addition. He also discussed the air handling system, electricity, floor heat, lighting, and ceiling fan. Steve mentioned the room will also be used for children's programs in addition to the current child care. The estimated cost for the project is $64,500.00. The project should be completed July 15, 2005. The plans and specifications are annex #3 to these minutes.

There was no comment from the public.

There was no written correspondence.

Chairman Kamp closed the public hearing.

On motion by Glenn, seconded by Makoben to approve Resolution #20-04 approving the plans, specifications and form of contract for the addition to the Life Fitness Center Nursery.

Roll call on motion: Ayes: Kamp, Makoben, Beckman, Gackle and Glenn
Nays: None

Resolution #20-04 is annex #4 to these minutes.

The financial and operation reports for October 2004 are annex #5 to these minutes.

On motion by Glenn, seconded by Makoben, to add the ARC request to waive Community Center fees to the Consent Agenda.

Roll call on motion: Ayes: Kamp, Makoben, Beckman, Gackle and Glenn
Nays: None

The following items appeared on the consent agenda and were enacted by one motion:

On motion by Beckman, seconded by Makoben, to receive and file the thank you from Bruce Grell of Healthy Habits for allowing their Psyclofest at Crow Creek Park. The thank you is annex #6.

On motion by Beckman, seconded by Makoben, to receive and file the Bettendorf Park Foundation Financial Report for Month Ending September 30, 2004. The report is annex #7 to these minutes.

On motion by Beckman, seconded by Makoben, to receive and file the Trees Are Us minutes for September 8, 2004 and October 20, 2004. The minutes are annex #8 to these minutes.

On motion by Beckman, seconded by Makoben, to approve the request from Les Pritchard for a memorial tree and plaque in memory of Jacob Graen at McManus Park. The request is annex #9 to these minutes.

On motion by Beckman, seconded by Makoben, to approve the special event request from Julie Awkerman, March of Dimes, for their WalkAmerica event, Saturday April 30, 2005, beginning at the Bandshell and using the recreation trail. The request is annex #10 to these minutes.

On motion by Beckman, seconded by Makoben, to approve the request from Jeff Bozman, Boy Scout Troop 46, for an overnight event at the Herbert D. Goettsch Community Center, Saturday, December 18, 2004. The request is annex #11 to these minutes.

On motion by Beckman, seconded by Makoben to approve the request from Frank Hocker to waive special event fees and field charges for the Shriners Softball Tournament in 2005. The request is annex #12 to these minutes.

On motion by Beckman, seconded by Makoben, to approve the ARC request to waive Community Center fees for their Winter Party, Friday, December 3, 2004. The request is annex #13 to these minutes.

Roll call on motion: Ayes: Kamp, Makoben, Beckman, Gackle and Glenn
Nays: None

Steve Grimes informed the Board The National Bank had donated $1,000 toward the Field Sike Project.

Commissioner Beckman informed the Board he and Chairman Kamp had attended a meeting with Mayor Freemire and two alderman concerning the future of the proposed new golf clubhouse, with it probably going to the City Council in January or February.

Steve Grimes updated the Board on the Field Sike Project. He had talked with the DNR representative and felt the confusion about the grant was cleared up and it is acceptable. There still needs to be some clarification with one property limit issue. He asked if the Board would be willing to have a special meeting before the regular December meeting to help expedite the project. The Board indicated they would like to meet as soon as possible.

Chairman Kamp reminded the Board of the renaming ceremony for Veterans Memorial Park at 2:30 p.m. Thursday.

On motion by Makoben, the meeting was adjourned at 7:36 pm.

Kamp (Chairman)

Makoben (Vice Chairman)