Metro East Sun

The city of Belleville Parks & Recreation Board met Jan. 11 to present the summary of funds balance.

Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the board:

THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 

OF THE BELLEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 

JANUARY 11, 2017

The Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Belleville Parks and Recreation Department was called to order at 6:32 p.m. by Mr. Friederich, President of the Board.

Roll Call Board Members (Alphabetical Order) Ms. Marge Belt, Mr. Glenn Friederich, Mr. Tom Myatt, Mrs. Hessel. Mrs. Teresa Hessel and Ms. Dorothy Meyer were excused from the meeting.

Roll Call Staff Members (Alphabetical Order) Mrs. Debbie Belleville, Mr. Jason Poole Weather Alert/Disaster Building instructions Mr. Friederich asked if everyone in attendance was aware of the weather preparedness plan in place. Mr. Friederich explained the storm instructions.

Previous Minutes Mr. Friederich asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes for the December 14, 2016 meeting. Ms. Belt made a motion that the minutes for December 14, 2016 be placed on file, the motion was seconded by Mr. Myatt. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

Introduction of Guests and Public Participation None.

Correspondence None.

Claims 

Ms. Belt made a motion that the claims for the month of December, 2016 be paid, the motion was seconded by Mr. Myatt. A roll call vote was taken with all members voting aye. Motion carried.

Summary of Fund Balances Ms. Belt made a motion to have the finance reports for the month of December, 2016 placed on file, the motion was seconded by Mr. Myatt. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

Bids None.

Director's Report Mrs. Belleville informed the board members that the rough drafts of all budgets have been submitted. Mrs.

Belleville explained the budgets and the process to the board members. Mrs. Belleville stated once the budgets are finalized she will provide the board members with copies. Mrs. Belleville informed the board members there are several grant projects under the TIF fund that will need to be fulfilled due to time limits. Discussion was held on the budgets.

Mrs. Belleville informed the board members there have been several meeting regarding the Buddy Ebsen memorabilia. Mrs. Belleville stated the City of Belleville or the Historic groups felt they could take on the items. Mrs. Belleville Stated that Lindenwood University has shown interest in the memorabilia to possibly display.

Mrs. Belleville informed the board members that the free Mike Kelley Camp will be held again in June at Whitey Field. Mrs. Belleville informed the board members they are looking to expand the program a little more this year. Discussion was held on the Mike Kelley Camp.

Assistant Director's Report Mr. Poole informed the board members that #2 Elmwood Drive is at the rear of North End Park along the bike trail where the Richland Creek Greenway Trail meets the Metro Link Trail. Mr. Poole stated that approximately ten years ago the city purchased the property which has a home on it as part of a land Swap flood buyout exchange. Mr. Poole stated that he was contacted by the executor of the will for the lady who had resided in the home who stated that the City has first right to purchase the property since it was along a trail. Mr. Poole stated he is currently investigating the transfer of property. Mr. Poole stated the property is set to be auctioned March 2, 2017. Discussion was held on the property.

Mr. Poole informed the board members that the St. Clair County Parks Grant Commission awarded a grant for improvements to the Laderman Park fitness stations. Mr. Poole stated the grant is for $30,000.00 with a 100% reimbursement. Mr. Poole provided the board members with information regarding the new fitness stations. Discussion was held on the Laderman Park fitness station improvements.

Additional New Business None.

Old Business None.

Executive Session None.

Questions From the Floor None.

Adjournment Hearing no further New Business, Old Business or Questions from the Floor. Ms. Belt moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Myatt. All members voted aye, Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:57 p.m.