HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-03-13 Park Board MinutesMINUTES OF THE RIVERSIDE PARK BOARD
March 13, 1999
LeeAnn called the meeting to order. Attending were Bill Bright,
Helen Crist, Pam Darata, Lori Krause, Wayne Snyder and Betty
Burch.
The minutes were unavailable and will be read March 20, 1999.
Parks and Recreation Director job description was changed to delete
paragraphs on custodial duties and "opens and closes facilities, such
as community center, restrooins, etc." Bill Bright moved and Wayne
Snyder seconded the removal of these two paragraphs. Motion
carried.
Lori Krause reported on the Missouri Parks and Recreation
Convention held in Columbia, Missouri. She learned about a Trails
Tour, patrolled by volunteers. Trails should be wide enough for
emergency and maintenance vehicles. Trails were of crushed
limestone. "Adopt-aSpot" was also of interest, in which local
company designates land as a green spot.
The Missouri Parks and Recreation Department is available to help
with job descriptions of directors or other personnel.
Lori presented equipment ideas to replace the sand digger in
Homestead Park. Lori moved and Bill seconded to install a Super
Scoop at an approximate cost of $1,000.
Bill has researched by-laws and state statutes regarding park board
operation standard practices. Further research is needed to assure
compliance with state laws.
Betty Burch reported that Mr. Young had chosen Exhibit A for the
Bell Tower and has chosen a bell to be displayed.
Bill presented ideas for a Christmas Lighting event for E.H. Young
Park.
The next meeting will be at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 20, 1999.
Respectfully submitted,
Helen Crist, Aeting Secretary