WEST GEAUGA COMMUNITY JOINT RECREATION DISTRICT

Regular Meeting – October 15, 2024

 West Geauga High School Library – 13401 Chillicothe Rd., Chesterland  

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

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

Treasurer Ed Curtis distributed the October 2024 treasurer’s report.  The treasurer’s report showed:  Ending checking balance forwarded: $46,315.28; Total disbursements: $7,704.75; Total deposits: $0;  Savings balance forwarded: $24,418.35; Disbursements: -0-; Deposits: $10.01;  Ending savings balance: $24,438.71; Encumbered funds: $4,750.00; Unencumbered funds: $66,003.99.  Linda Palchick motioned to accept the treasurer’s report.  Chris Domonkos seconded.  Evan Byrum, yes; Ed Curtis, yes; Chris Domonkos, yes; Kristen Foerster, yes; Rick Izant, yes; Linda Palchick, yes; Greg Poe, yes; Sara Sustin, yes.  All in favor, motion carried.

Linda Palchick motioned to pay the following bills:                                                                                               

Abate Landscaping            paint restrooms; dirt on baseball field, fly bates             $1,775.90      

Monica Gromek                  Minutes September 2024                                                           $40.00          

Evan Byrum seconded.  Evan Byrum, yes; Ed Curtis, yes; Chris Domonkos, yes; Kristen Foerster, yes; Rick Izant, yes; Linda Palchick, yes; Greg Poe, yes; Sara Sustin, yes.  All in favor, motion carried.

Facilities – Linda Palchick                                                                                                                                                                                      

occer season finishes on 10/27/24; nets can then be taken down. No more dates for Pavilion usage for this year. 

Discussion about a pavilion request for June 14, 2025 by Steve  DiFranco…for his son’s graduation party at the Pat Jasko pavilion for an estimated 200 people.  Large tent, table and chairs in parking lot with no stakes in ground, food truck, .  Possible parking at the church next door?  Discussion by board.  A damage waiver, higher deposit and security will be needed.  Saturday may be a better day as there are games on Sunday.  More garbage cans.  Board members should be present during set up.  The park is still open and closes at dark. Linda  Palchick will type all this information, for more discussion and approval at our November 2024 meeting.

Maintenance – Jason Abate                                                                                                                                                                                     

Jason removed 3 pear tree stumps and 1 tree near Walt Waetjen’s bench. Leaves falling and the grass continues to grow. 

Website – Only approved meeting minutes can be posted to our website.

House Bill 47 – Board discussion on the new legislation concerning AED devices.  Chris Domonkos distributed AED information.            Question that each team’s coach is certified to use the device. Sarah Sustin asked if video information available on AED’s, because they can easily be stolen.  Chris Domonkos stated that air tags can be placed on the AED so if it stolen it can be traced.  Sarah also asked if a subcommittee is needed to explore our options to be compliant.

AED signs are needed at the site; also an emergency plan.  Possible park locations could be at our information board outside the pavilion and maybe a second near the volleyball/baseball area. 

AED information has to be added to all our permits.  We could possibly asked support from Russell Township and the community.  Possibly a rep  from an AED company can come to a monthly board meeting for further explanations. 

A lady called Linda Palchick concerned for the path walkers that additional benches could possibly be used.

Rick Izant motioned for meeting adjournment.  Ed Curtis seconded.  Vote was taken:  Evan Byrum, yes; Ed Curtis, yes; Chris Domonkos, yes; Kristen Foerster, yes; Rick Izant, yes; Linda Palchick, yes; Greg Poe, yes; Sara Sustin, yes.  All in favor, motion carried. 

Respectfully submitted,

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Monica Gromek, Clerk                                                      Greg Poe, President