WEST HANOVER TOWNSHIP PARK AND RECREATION BOARD

7171 Allentown Blvd.  Harrisburg, PA  17112

     Wednesday, July 18, 2007

 

I.               CALL TO ORDER:

The regular meeting of the West Hanover Township Park and Recreation Board was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Chairman Leonard. 

 

MEMBERS PRESENT                                                     MEMBERS ABSENT

                          Mike Geppert                                                                       None   

                   Jean Sites                                                                             

Julie Young                                                                          STAFF ABSENT

Linda Turns                                                                           Dixie Fesig, Park and Recreation Coordinator

                   Robert T. Leonard                                                               

              Robert Rogers                                                                      OTHERS PRESENT

                                                                                                            Jared Rittle, Eagle Scout

                                                                                                           

                                                                                                           

II.             PUBLIC COMMENTS

Jared Rittle presented his Eagle Scout project idea.  He would like to build a bridge at Fairville Park behind the baseball field.  It would replace the existing bridge that is damaged with a 35 foot bridge starting in the fall sometime.  He would clear the path leading to the bridge, line it with stones and replace the bridge.  Mrs. Turns made a motion for him to proceed with approval from his troop and to provide plans and Mr. Rogers seconded.

 

II           PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS

A.    Baseball Association- Mr. Holt reported a good season.  He wanted to thank Dieter and Dixie for their assistance in particular with rain damage.  The dedication of the Glen Bechtel Field will be Saturday July 21 at Noon.  The baseball association purchased (2) 18X24 signs for the dedication.  The location is to be determined.  The door to the concession stand that was vandalized will be replaced.  They were able to field a Sr. team (16-19 year olds) this year and they did really well.  Preferred project for next year – picnic pavilion (2 total), the Association is willing to participate.  Permission to park on the grass at the teener field was granted.

B.  Ped Path- No report.

C.  Festival- Julie Young reported that the committee met in Dixie’s absence and that Julie will review the questions they have with Dixie.  Volunteers are needed.

 

 

IV.        APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A.  A motion was made by Mrs. Turns, seconded by Mr. Geppert, to approve the minutes of June 20, 2007.  The motion passed unanimously.  

 

V.          Treasurer Report-The Filo and Park Development funds were reviewed by the Park and Recreation Board.

 

VI.        TOWNSHIP STAFF REPORT

The movie program is going well.  The teener concession stand roof and vents needs work.  There was water in the stand and bathroom at the last movie.  Mrs. Turns will contact Gary Houck to see about an estimate or volunteer labor.  Mr. Leonard will talk to Deiter about repair to the vent area.  Mrs. Sites made a motion to recommend repairs to the board of supervisors and Mrs. Young seconded it.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

 

 

 

VII.       PLANS FOR REVIEW

A.    IFR – No action – Commercial property.

B.    Weakley – Mr. Leonard made a motion for FILO and Mrs. Turns seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

 

VIII.     OLD BUSINESS

A. Project Status report – Reviewed by board.

B.  Log Cabin placement – The board needs to determine the size before anything else.  Tabled to next meeting.

C. Bankshot Basketball – No update.

D. Movie Program – Reviewed by board.

E. Car and Bike Show – Aug 18th.  Volunteers needed for parking, food, etc.  Mrs. Turns volunteered for food

 

IX.        NEW BUSINESS

A. Concession stand at Skyline Park concept – The board discussed the idea.  Mr. Rogers wondered if there would be any food service issues.  The board agreed to look at possible sites once the park in complete. 

B. Mrs. Young resigned from the board to attend law school.

C. Municipal Park workshop review – Many residents of Bradford attended and expressed concern about maintenance of pathways and liability issues. 

 

X.          CORRESPONDENCE/OTHER BUSINESS

The board reviewed the project list and put the list in order of priority for next year.

 

XI.        PUBLIC COMMENTS (open comments)

None.

 

XII.       ADJOURNMENT

The monthly meeting of the Park and Recreation Board was adjourned at 8:35p.m.  Mrs. Turns made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Mrs. Young. The motion passed unanimously.