WEST GEAUGA COMMUNITY JOINT RECREATION DISTRICT

Regular Meeting – August 20, 2024

The Commons Pat Jasko Pavilion 14070 Chillicothe Rd., Novelty

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

The minutes from the July 2024 meeting were presented by clerk Monica Gromek.   Linda Palchick motioned to accept the minutes; Sara Sustin seconded.   Vote was taken – Ed Curtis, yes; Chris Domonkos, yes; Frank Formicelli, yes; Rick Izant, yes; Linda Palchick, yes; Sara Sustin, yes; Greg Poe, yes. All in favor, motion carried.

Treasurer Ed Curtis distributed the August 2024 treasurer’s report. The treasurer’s report showed:  Ending checking balance: $32,608.45; Total disbursements:  $8,355.00; Savings account ending balance: $24,418.35; Total deposits: $11.01; Encumbered funds: $4,800.00; Unencumbered funds: $52,226.80. Linda Palchick motioned to accept the treasurer’s report. Rick Izant seconded. Vote was taken – Ed Curtis, yes; Chris Domonkos, yes; Frank Formicelli, yes; Rick Izant, yes; Linda Palchick, yes; Sara Sustin, yes; Greg Poe, yes: All in favor, motion carried.

Linda Palchick motioned to pay the following bills:                                                                                                                        

Monica Gromek               August minutes                            $  40.00                                             

21^st Century Media         News Herald Public Notice            $ 118.35                                                  

Abate Landscaping         Tree path grindings & stumps          $4,322.00          

Frank Formicelli seconded. Vote was taken – Ed Curtis, yes; Chris Domonkos, Frank Formicelli, yes; Rick Izant, yes; Linda Palchick, yes; Sara Sustin, yes; Greg Poe, yes; All in favor, motion carried.

Ed Curtis explained to the Board the 2025 Budget hearing will be presented, showing that we do a good job spending our monies wisely.    The 2025 Rate Resolution was read and approved by the board.

Facilities – Linda Palchick                                                                                                                              

Games cancelled this past weekend because of rain.  No games next weekend.  High school coach Rosati came to the Commons practice field for use.  Jason Abate fixed all the gouges in the field.  One more request for the Pavilion for 8/31/24.  Chris Domonkos will check the field conditions in September. 

Maintenance – Jason Abate                                                                                                                        

Frank Formicelli volunteered to be the Maintenance board member.  Contact Vitale Asphalt for a quote on extend the path paving in 2025 .  Also how much to pave over the parking spaces by the baseball field lot. Soccer field weeded and striped.  Rain last weekend washed out part of the trail.  Bathrooms will be painted when the humidity decreases.   

Website – Frank Formicelli                                                                                                                        

The park history is complete.  Map posted through 2024.

Discussion                                                                                                                                                   

Linda Palchick has information from the Newbury Soccer Fields about an agreement to split the cost of the soccer fields at Newbury.  For future use for practice and merge if the Commons field is not useable.  2025-2026 season it will reevaluate the age 13, 14, 15 using this field.  Soccer Club and Newbury did these fields.  Field was very muddy before. A WG Schoolboard member questioned to look at Newbury facility ; could it be a Commons II. Interest that Newbury should have a similar structure to the Commons. What are future plans?  It’s easiest for our Board to go for a replacement levy; It would be a monumental job to go for a new levy.  Discussion that Newbury can form their own Rec. Board – easiest way is to incorporate with us.  Maybe 5 0-60K in funds needed for Newbury.   Search for ODNR grants for the Joint Rec Board to be in for ½ the $$$.

Open discussion started by Linda Palchick regarding House Bill 47 signed by Gov. DeWine in July of 2024.  It was introduced to be required onsite at all sports and recreation facilities to have an AED on the premises.  Electricity is needed at The Commons.  Could not be left over the winter.  Investigate a solar power charged AED and a cabinet for it.  Sara Sustin will research.   

Next meeting 6:30 p on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.  Linda Palchick motioned for meeting adjournment at 7:45 pm.  Ed Curtis seconded.  Vote was taken – Ed Curtis, yes; Chris Domonkos, yes; Frank Formicelli, yes; Rick Izant, yes; Linda Palchick, yes; Sara Sustin, yes; Greg Poe, yes; All in favor, motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

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Monica Gromek, clerk                           Greg Poe, President