DECEMBER 21, 2021

President Greg Poe called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm at the West Geauga Library meeting room. Board members present – Mick Benitez-Santana, Ed Curtis, Frank Formicelli, Rick Izant, Linda Palchick, Greg Poe and Sara Sustin. John Gromek and Monica Gromek attended via phone – in quarantine.

The minutes from the November meeting presented. Ed Curtis motioned to accept the minutes. Rick Izant seconded. Vote was taken: Mick, yes; Ed, yes; Frank, yes; John, yes; Rick, yes; Linda, yes; Greg, yes; Sara, yes. All in favor, motion carried.

The November treasurer’s report was distributed by Treasurer Ed Curtis. The treasurer’s report showed: Ending checking balance: $29,783.03; Total disbursements: $1,673.68; Total deposits: $0; Encumbered funds: $0; Unencumbered funds: $51,493.22. Rick Izant motioned to accept the treasurer’s report; Linda Palchick motioned to accept the treasurer’s report. Vote was taken: Mick, yes; Ed, yes; Frank, yes; John, yes; Rick, yes; Linda, yes; Greg, yes; Sara, yes. All in favor, motion carried.

Rick Izant motioned to pay the following bills: Monica Gromek Dec. minutes $25.00 Abate Landscaping cutting down 15 dead trees $ 1,500.00

Linda Palchick seconded. Vote was taken: Mick, yes; Ed, yes; Frank, yes; John, yes; Rick, yes; Linda, yes; Greg, yes; Sara, yes. All in favor, motion carried.

Facilities – Linda Palchick No report

Maintenance – John Gromek and Jason Abate Jason Abate reported that all the leaves have been picked up; snow plowing markers are placed; doggie bags are ordered. New path signs have been installed.

Website – Mick Benitez Santana reports all the meeting minutes are posted and up to date. Needs board members pictures.

Park Sign – Sara Sustin remains in conversation with Auburn Career Center on this project.

New Business – John Gromek contacted the Geauga Board of Elections. Petitions need to be in by August 10. There is a gubanatorial election this year so we will only have to pay for the cost of the ballots. Costs will be shared by the number of issues on the ballot in Nov. 2022.

Ed Curtis motioned for meeting adjournment at 7:20 pm. Linda Palchick seconded. Vote was taken: Mick, yes; Ed, yes; Frank, yes; John, yes; Rick, yes; Linda, yes; Greg, yes; Sara, yes. All in favor, motion carried.

Next meeting is Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at the WG Library.

Respectfully submitted,

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Monica Gromek, clerk                        Greg Poe, President