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West Goshen Township
Parks and Recreation Board Meeting
July 19, 2000
Minutes
Attending: Bob Cifone, Dan Dixon, Kathy McDevitt, Michael Pillagalli and Ed Smith
Township Representatives: Ken Lehr, Al Roth and Kent Wise
Friends of the Park: Peggy Niemeyer and Holly Niemeyer
Meeting called to Order: 7:05 PM by Chairman Dan Dixon
After a review of the minutes submitted for the June 21, 2000 meeting, a motion was made by Bob Cifone to accept the minutes as submitted.
The motion was second by Michael Pillagalli and passed.
The Financial Report dated June 30, 2000 was reviewed. There were no questions of comments pertaining to the Financial Report.
Parks:
Kent Wise reported that the crews are busy cutting the grass, spreading mulch and maintaining the ball fields at the Township Parks. Work to grade and re-seed the trench line at the Community Park has been completed. The electrician still needs to replace the night-lights at the Pavilion and relocate the lights for the flagpole to brackets that will be attached to the flagpole. This should eliminate the problem the Township currently has been encountering with vandals breaking the ground level flagpole lights. All of the electrical work should be completed by the end of next week (July 28th).
Kent Wise indicated that a new 220-volt hook-up should be available at the Community Park in time for Community Day. Kent Wise informed that the crews spent time clearing out the existing playground equipment at the Hamlet Crest and South Concord playgrounds. The old equipment will be disposed of at the Chester County landfill. The new playground equipment, including 4 swing sets has been loaded into a Duie Pyle storage trailer. The new playground equipment will be installed at the Hamlet Crest, South Concord and Richard C. Cloud parks over the next several weeks. Kent Wise stated that it would take about 2 weeks to complete the work for each park. Eagle Scout Dennis Bondran has completed the 2 remaining picnic tables that were part of his Eagle Scout project. Kent Wise informed that Dave Woodward has taken another position in Westtown Township. Kent Wise reported that if a replacement were not found within the next week, the Township would have to advertise to fill the open position. Finally, Kent Wise asked the members of the Park Board to send a thank you to Bill Freeze for donating the "astro-turf"
carpet in front of the Amphitheater at the Community Park.
Recreation: Al Roth reported that through the 5th week of the Summer Camp program, attendance has been very consistent. Al Roth informed that he is planning to create a "Councilor's Guide"
for next year that will outline specific requirements for each Township Park and provide direction for the councilors.
Al Roth stated that the Clinics are going very well and indicated that people are still signing up for the Lacrosse and Street Hockey clinics. Over 123 campers were treated to a trip to Water World during the last week. Al Roth reported that on August 1st, 2nd and 3rd,
the children attending Summer Camp will visit the Township Building to take in an Art Exhibit and tour the Police Station.
Dan Dixon asked if the art exhibit would be open for public viewing. Ken Lehr indicated that the Art Exhibit would be open for public view from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM each morning. Ken Lehr asked if Dan Dixon could contact the West Goshen Fire Company to see if they would be able to have a fire truck on display at Hallowell Field for the 3 days that the Summer Campers will be visiting the Township Building.
Friends of the Park:
Peggy Niemeyer reporting for the Friends informed that Kelly Cifone is still working to raise the remaining $1,500 in funding needed to cover the entire cost of the Summer Concert Series. Peggy Niemeyer stated that the "Park Press" newspaper has helped attract 93 new members to the Friends of the Park. Additionally, the newspaper provides advertising for Community Day and helps the Friends line up much needed volunteers. Finally, Peggy Niemeyer asked if the Township could put up a sign at the Community Park to inform people that additional parking is available in the new parking lot by the Ice Line. Kent Wise informed that signs have already been ordered and should be installed by Community Day.
Old Business: Ken Lehr reporting on the Summer Concert Series informed that each of the 3 concerts performed to date have been held at a different
location. Information on the Summer Concert Series is listed below:
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