WEST HANOVER TOWNSHIP PARK AND RECREATION BOARD

7171 Allentown Blvd. Harrisburg, PA 17112

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

I. CALL TO ORDER:

The regular Park & Recreation Board meeting opened at 7:10 by Mike Geppert, Chairman.

MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT

Mike Geppert Dixie Fesig

Jean Sites

Jeff Holt OTHERS PRESENT

Pat Cassel Dave Eckley, Baseball

Linda Turns Patrick Horan, Boy Scout Troop 10

II. PUBLIC COMMENTS

NONE

III. PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS

A. Patrick Horan- Patrick would like to refurbish Fairville Park baseball field and build a storage box for the baseball equipment as his Eagle Scout Project. Patrick will be contacting companies for supply donation. A motion was made by Linda Turns, second by Jeff Holt to approve Patrick’s project. The motion passed unanimously

B. Baseball Association- Mr. Eckley reported that there was some vandalism at Houck Memorial Park. Someone tried to break into the storage shed, and they destroyed the key lock box at the Midget concession stand. At The Baseball Association had 264 children register for 2008 season, opening day will be April 19^th. Baseball Tri-outs will start March 1^st indoors.

C. Treasurer Report- the Park & Recreation Board reviewed the Filo and Park Development report issued by the

Secretary/Treasurer.

D. Ped Path- Mr. Geppert reported that Joe Mesores is interested in being part of the Ped Path committee. A

motion was made by Linda Turns, seconded by Jean Sites, to welcome Mr. Mesores to the ped path committee. The motion passed unanimously.

IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A motion made by Linda Turns, second by Jeff Holt, to approve the minutes of January 16, 2008.The motion passed unanimously.

V. TOWNSHIP STAFF REPORT

A. Maintenance- Dixie and LaRue have been taking care of the maintenance due to Dieter being laid off in

January.

B. Mowing contract- The contract was advertised on Feb. 7 & 11,the bids will be opened on March 10^th and awarded on March 17^th.As of 2/19 (3) companies picked up bid packets.

C. PRPS Conference- The Park & Recreation Coordinator requested approval to attend the PRPS Annual Conference in Seven Spring, which was allocated in the 2008 budget, at the February 4^th Board of Supervisors meeting . The request was denied by the Supervisors.

D. Skyline Grant- The contractor still needs to re-install the trees correctly, resolve some drainage issues and install light under need pavilion.

E. Fence at Midget Field- The Park and Recreation Coordinator contacted (5) fence companies, so far only one sent quote.

VI. PLANS FOR REVIEW

None

VII. OLD BUSINESS

A. Project Status report – Reviewed by board.

B. Log Cabin- On February 5^th the Park and Recreation Coordinator, Mike Rimer and Al Brulo had a meeting to discuss this project. Mr. Brulo will be writing up a scope of work and coming back on Feb 27^th to discuss with Dixie and Mike.

C. Skyline Concession Stand- On February 5^th the Park and Recreation Coordinator, Mike Rimer and Al Brulo had a meeting to discuss this project. Mr. Brulo will be writing up a scope of work and coming back on Feb 27^th to discuss with Dixie and Mike.

D. Lenker Park Rollerblade Hockey Court- February 5^th the Park and Recreation Coordinator, Mike Rimer and Al Brulo had a meeting to discuss this project. Mr. Brulo will be writing up a scope of work and coming back on Feb 27^th to discuss with Dixie and Mike.

VIII. NEW BUSINESS

Fall Fest- On Feb 1^st the fall fest committee members were selected. They are as follows: Diane Way, Betty Way, Julie Young, JoAnn Geppert, Shirley McCahan, Chrissie Kelly and Jean Sites.

IX. CORRESPONDENCE/OTHER BUSINESS

Each member was given a flier for the Easter Egg Hunt/Lunch with the Easter Bunny. This event will be held on Saturday, March 22, 11::00 is at Skyline Commons Park.

X. ADJOURNMENT

Pat Cassel made a motion to adjourn, second by Linda Turns. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm.

NEXT MEETING - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2008 @ 7:00 pm