MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING

WEST GEAUGA COMMUNITY JOINT RECREATION DISTRICT

February 16, 2021

President Greg Poe called the partial virtual meeting to order at 7:00 pm from the Chester Town Hall meeting room. Board members present – Ed Curtis, Frank Formicelli, John Gromek, Rick Izant, Bernie Mandel, Linda Palchick, Greg Poe, and Sara Sustin. Jason Abate and Scout Ryan McGinnis also present.

Ryan McGinnis, Eagle Scout candidate from BSA Troop 193 updated the Board with a very nice presentation of his Eagle Scout project of installing 45-degree angled Nature Signs along the path at The Commons this spring. He presented a model of the path signs to be mounted and bolted to a treated lumber post placed 3 ft. into the ground in concrete. The sign shall be made of UV resistant vinyl. A dedication sign will be placed at the beginning of the trail; 3 ft in height/sign on an angle. Previously trail signs have been severely vandalized. Ed Curtis requested copies of all signs for our records; in case they need to be replaced. A good cost estimate is needed then Ed can write a check to Ryan and give him a tax-exempt form.

The minutes from the January meeting were presented by clerk, Monica Gromek. Ed Curtis motioned to accept the minutes. Sara Sustin seconded. Vote was taken: Ed, yes; Frank, yes; John, yes; Rick, yes; Bernie, yes; Linda, yes; Greg, yes; Sara, yes. All in favor, motion carried.

The January treasurer’s report was distributed by Treasurer Ed Curtis. The treasurer’s report showed: Ending checking balance: $25,030.95; Total disbursements: $176.00; Total deposits: $0.16; Encumbered funds: $1.500.00; Unencumbered funds: $44,259.20. Rick Izant motioned to accept the treasurer’s report; Bernie Mandel seconded the motion. Vote was taken: Ed, yes; Frank, yes; John, yes; Rick, yes; Bernie, yes; Linda, yes; Greg, yes; Sara, yes. All in favor, motion carried.

Frank Formicelli motioned the following bills be paid Monica Gromek $25.00 February 2021 minutes Abate Landscaping $75.00 1 snowplow @$75.00 Maple Leaf Newspaper $92.80 Public notice Maintenance Bid

Bernie Mandel motioned to encumber $880.00 to pay our insurance bill to Westfield Insurance Company effective 1/27/21. Rick Izant seconded. Vote was taken: Ed, yes; Frank, yes; John, yes; Rick, yes; Bernie, yes; Linda, yes; Greg, yes; Sara, yes. All in favor, motion carried.

Facilities – Linda Palchick Linda sent a 2nd letter to Rec Council for field usage payment.

Maintenance – John Gromek and Jason Abate John Gromek talked with Chad Bennett at the Chagrin Falls Building Dept. about the new sanitation stations he can build for the park. After Board discussion, sanitation units will be installed on a board attached to the concrete walls of the restrooms.

Jason Abate said a car hit and bounced off a tree past the pavilion. Greg Poe suggested updating benches in the park to a composite bench in 2021. When the weather is better, the Board will evaluate the conditions of the parking lots. Sara Sustin will help Boy Scout Ryan ID trees on the trail, and sign locations. Suggestions to possible install an area for a tennis court lined in 1 color; and Pickle Ball court lined with another color.

The Maintenance Contract bids are to be picked up on March 9th at Chester Town Hall. Ed Curtis will pick up the bids on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, for the Board’s Zoom meeting that evening to review the submitted bid(s).

Bernie Mandel motioned and Rick Izant seconded to affirm Board action to purchase liability insurance for $880.00. Vote was taken Ed, yes; Frank, yes; John, yes; Rick, yes; Bernie, yes; Linda, yes; Greg, yes; Sara, yes. All in favor, motion carried.

Our next meeting is Tuesday, March 16, 2021. John Gromek motioned for meeting adjournment at 8:15 pm. Ed Curtis seconded. Vote was taken Ed, yes; Frank, yes; John, yes; Rick, yes; Bernie, yes; Linda, yes; Greg, yes; Sara, yes. All in favor, motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

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Monica Gromek, Clerk                    Greg Poe, President