Trustees:
Frank Bradtke, President
Melissa Stefanko, Vice President
John Rainwater, Member at Large
Carl Miklusak, Member at Large
Michael S. Forbes, Town Council Liaison
Chip Sobek, Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Tim Kuiper, Town Attorney
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve the contracts for Lisa Knott, Alexis Nicole Morales, Daniel S. Gustas, Melissa Conaway-Stefanko with Mr. Stefanko abstaining, Ashley Scanlon, LeAnn Stutler, Kaitlynn DeYoung, Sara Ashley Dingman, Indiana Artspot LLC, Emily Litavic. Mr. Rainwater so moved. Seconded by Mr. Miklusak. Motion carried.
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve the Spring Programs and fees. Mr. Rainwater so moved. Mr. Miklusak seconded. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen A. Falaschetti
Recording Secretary
Trustees:
Frank Bradtke, President
Melissa Stefanko, Vice President
John Rainwater, Member at Large
Carl Miklusak, Member at Large
Michael S. Forbes, Town Council Liaison
Chip Sobek, Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Tim Kuiper, Town Attorney
Request to wave rental fee for St. John Women’s Club bike parade
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to wave the rental fee for the St. John Women’s Club bike parade to be held June 25, 2016. Mr. Rainwater so moved. Ms. Stefanko seconded. Motion carried.
Garden club request for use of Prairie West Park for plant sale
Mr.Bradtke entertained a motion to approve the plant sale at Prairie West Park on May 7, 2016. Mr. Rainwater so moved. Mr. Miklusak seconded. Motion carried.
Approve contracts for: Kyle Stutler, Hanna Irene Sourenis, and Cedar Creek Family Golf Center.
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve the contracts for Kyle Stutler, Hanna Irene Sourenis and Cedar Creek Family Golf Center. Mr. Rainwater so moved. Seconded by Mr. Miklusak. Motion carried.
Approve Grass Cutting Proposal
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve the grass cutting proposal to Season Landscaping. Mr. Rainwater so moved. Ms. Stefanko seconded. Motion carried.
Approve Broadleaf Spraying Proposal
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve Forever Green for broadleaf spraying. Mr. Rainwater so moved. Seconded by Ms. Stefanko. Motion carried.
Approve Port-a-Potty Proposal
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve Johnny-on-the-spot for the port a potties at the parks. Mr. Rainwater so moved. Seconded by Mr. Miklusak. Motion carried.
Northwest Indiana Walk for Apraxia
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve the Northwest Indiana Walk for Apraxia on August 20, 2016. Mr. Rainwater so moved. Ms. Stefanko seconded. Motion carried.
Discussion on 2016 Park Projects
The following is a list of projects the park board would like to consider for 2016.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen A. Falaschetti
Recording Secretary
Trustees:
Frank Bradtke, President
Melissa Stefanko, Vice President
John Rainwater, Member at Large
Carl Miklusak, Member at Large
Michael S. Forbes, Town Council Liaison
Chip Sobek, Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Tim Kuiper, Town Attorney
Approve contracts for Emily Miklusak, Jessica DeYoung, Therese Narusis
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve the contracts for Emily Miklusak, Jessica DeYoung and Therese Narusis. Mr. Rainwater so moved. Seconded by Ms. Stefanko. Mr. Miklusak abstained. Motion carried.
Approve proposal for pond treatments
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve the contract for MACS for pond treatments. Ms. Stefanko so moved. Seconded by Mr. Rainwater. Motion carried.
Wave Fee for Garden Club
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to wave the park fee for the St. John Garden Club on July 24, 2016. Mr. Rainwater so moved. Seconded by Mr. Miklusak. Motion carried.
It was reported that the volleyball courts will be removed shortly and the house will be demolished.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen A. Falaschetti
Recording Secretary
Trustees:
Frank Bradtke, President
Melissa Stefanko, Vice President
John Rainwater, Member at Large
Carl Miklusak, Member at Large
Michael S. Forbes, Town Council Liaison
Chip Sobek, Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Tim Kuiper, Town Attorney
Ms. Stefanko entertained a motion to approve the summer programs and fees. Mr. Rainwater so moved. Mr. Miklusak seconded. Motion carried.
The fence at Heartland Park has been repaired.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen A. Falaschetti
Recording Secretary
Trustees:
Frank Bradtke, President
Melissa Stefanko, Vice President
John Rainwater, Member at Large
Carl Miklusak, Member at Large
Michael S. Forbes, Town Council Liaison
Chip Sobek, Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Tim Kuiper, Town Attorney
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen A. Falaschetti
Recording Secretary
Trustees:
Frank Bradtke, President
Melissa Stefanko, Vice President
John Rainwater, Member at Large
Carl Miklusak, Member at Large
Michael S. Forbes, Town Council Liaison
Chip Sobek, Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Tim Kuiper, Town Attorney
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve contracts for Nathan Little, Tiffany Glinski and Aaron Harris. Ms. Stefanko so moved. Seconded by Mr. Miklusak. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen A. Falaschetti
Recording Secretary
Trustees:
Frank Bradtke, President
Melissa Stefanko, Vice President
John Rainwater, Member at Large
Carl Miklusak, Member at Large
Michael S. Forbes, Town Council Liaison
Chip Sobek, Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Tim Kuiper, Town Attorney
Approve Fall Programs and Fees
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve the Fall Programs and fees and to add in the Fitness Class. Mr. Rainwater so moved. Seconded by Ms. Stefanko. Motion carried.
Approve Contracts
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve the contracts forAllyssa Gallegos, Tracy L. Caracciolo and Marvin Rodas. Mr. Rainwater so moved. Mr. Miklusak seconded. Motion carried.
Picnic Tables – Hanover High School is giving us twelve (12) picnic tables.
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve the bills for July in the amount of $31,930.50. Ms. Stefanko so moved. Seconded by Mr. Miklusak. Motion carried.
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve the August, 2016 bills in the amount of $24,551.65. Mr. Miklusak so moved. Seconded by Ms. Stefanko. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen A. Falaschetti
Recording Secretary
Trustees:
Frank Bradtke, President
Melissa Stefanko, Vice President
John Rainwater, Member at Large
Carl Miklusak, Member at Large
Michael S. Forbes, Town Council Liaison
Chip Sobek, Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Tim Kuiper, Town Attorney
Hanover School completed making the twelve picnic tables.
Saddle Creek – needs new paths in park and landscaping down the paths.
Heartland Parks should be completed this week weather permitting.
Next year four more parks need new equipment and updating, especially Homestead Park.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen A. Falaschetti
Recording Secretary
Trustees:
Frank Bradtke, President
Melissa Stefanko, Vice President
John Rainwater, Member at Large
Carl Miklusak, Member at Large
Michael S. Forbes, Town Council Liaison
Chip Sobek, Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Tim Kuiper, Town Attorney
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen A. Falaschetti
Recording Secretary
Trustees:
Frank Bradtke, President
Melissa Stefanko, Vice President
John Rainwater, Member at Large
Carl Miklusak, Member at Large
Michael S. Forbes, Town Council Liaison
Chip Sobek, Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Tim Kuiper, Town Attorney
Homestead Park
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to order new playground equipment for Homestead Park design #1-1-2-1 and 1-1-2-2. Mr. Rainwater so moved. Seconded by Mr. Miklusak. Motion carried.
Cancellation of December Meeting
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to cancel the December, 2016 park board meeting. Ms. Stefanko so moved. Seconded by Mr. Rainwater. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen A. Falaschetti
Recording Secretary