WEST GEAUGA COMMUNITY JOINT RECREATION DISTRICT

Regular Meeting – October 17, 2023

Patricia Jasko Pavilion – 14070 Chillicothe Road, Novelty 44072

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President Greg Poe called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.  Board members present – Evan Byrum, Ed Curtis, Chris Domonkos, John Gromek, Rick Izant, Linda Palchick, Greg Poe, Sarah Sustin.  Jason Abate was also present.

The minutes from the September 2023 meeting were presented by clerk Monica Gromek. John Gromek motioned to accept the minutes.  Ed Curtis seconded.  Vote was taken – Evan Byrum, yes; Ed Curtis, yes; Chris Domonkos, yes; John Gromek, yes; Rick Izant, yes; Linda Palchick, yes; Greg Poe, yes, Sarah Sustin, yes; Motion carried.  Greg Poe began discussion on a raise for clerk Monica Gromek – on the Board for over 20 yrs. at a salary of $25.00/meeting taking the minutes. Rick Izant motioned to pay $40.00/meeting.  Evan Byrum seconded.  Vote was taken – Evan Byrum, yes; Ed Curtis, yes; Chris Domonkos, yes; John Gromek, yes; Rick Izant, yes; Linda Palchick, yes; Greg Poe, yes, Sarah Sustin, yes. Motion carried. 

Treasurer Ed Curtis distributed the August 2023 treasurer’s report.  The treasurer’s report showed:  Ending checking balance: $ 34,664.51; Total disbursements:  $26,396.12; Savings account ending balance: $21,824.52; Total deposits: $23.80; Encumbered funds: $400.00; Unencumbered funds: $56,089.03.  Sarah Sustin motioned to accept the treasurer’s report.  Vote was taken - Evan Byrum, yes; Ed Curtis, yes; Chris Domonkos, yes; John Gromek, yes; Rick Izant, yes; Linda Palchick, yes; Greg Poe, yes, Sarah Sustin, yes. Motion carried. 

Linda Palchick motioned to pay the following bills:                                                                      

  Monica Gromek                October minutes                                 $25.00                                               

Abate Landscaping          asphalt grindings-sides of paved trail  $1,670.00                                 

Rick Izant seconded. Vote was taken: Evan Byrum, yes; Ed Curtis, yes; Chris Domonkos, yes; John Gromek, yes; Rick Izant, yes; Linda Palchick, yes; Greg Poe, yes, Sarah Sustin, yes. Motion carried. 

Linda Palchick – Facilities                                                                                                           

Rec Council and Soccer Club are done.  Adult Rec Council weekend tournament October 29.  Leave nets up on the upper field till then.

John Gromek and Jason Abate – Maintenance                                                                              

Jason has blown leaves and will aerate the soccer field after October 29.  Baths are not painted; too cold now.  Will do next year.  Jason Abate has received many compliments from park visitors; they love the paved path and asked if we could pave to the bathrooms. 

Rick Izant explained he had a conversation with Kelly from the Baseball Federation and received a quote for field preparation.  Possibly meet with our board this fall to discuss, instead of waiting until the spring.  Rick received information from the Cleveland Guardians on their grant program sent to many area recreation groups.  John Gromek will check with the groundskeeper at Cleveland State and with Joe Weiss in Chester Township to discuss information.

Sarah Sustin visited Russell Township office and talked with the secretary there.  Information stated that property evaluations are being done in the County.  Possible increases across the board for all next year.  The secretary’s son played basketball regularly at The Commons and really appreciates all our Board is doing at the Park.

Board discussion on the status of our current website for the park.  Many updates have to be made immediately as there is very old information on the site.  All information has to be current on our website.  Chris Domonkos offered to work with Frank Formicelli to accomplish this. 

Rick Izant motioned for meeting adjournment at 7:22 pm; Evan Byrum seconded.  Vote was taken.  Evan Byrum, yes; Ed Curtis, yes; Chris Domonkos, yes; John Gromek, yes; Rick Izant, yes; Linda Palchick, yes; Greg Poe, yes, Sarah Sustin, yes. Motion carried. 

Respectfully submitted,

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Monica Gromek, clerk                                      Greg Poe, President