Village of Swansea Park Board met April 8.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Members Present: Dan Baudendistel Paula Brandkamp Mike Koeneman David McGhee Diane Wickline Village Liaisons: Marilyn Neumeyer
Guest: Brian Dulsky
President Mike opened meeting with Pledge of Allegiance at 7:00 am, followed by discussion of Agenda Items.
Approval of 8 April 2017 Minutes: Motion to approve minutes by Dave M., second by Paula. Approved.
Two day Family Reunion Rental Request: After discussion, all members present approved request with stipulation of charging a two-day rental fee.
Memorial Day: Marilyn reported that Roger will be our speaker, the WestPoint Baptist choir will again provide our music, color guard is the 127 Refueling Wing. At time of this meeting, we do not have a speaker. Marilyn has sources to check and Judy Saak recommended someone to Marilyn when they were visiting.
We have two veterans to add to our honorees.
Suggestions for this year’s ceremony: designate a trash bin for recycles; make aisles wider; Marilyn will ensure announcement is in the Belleville News Democrat. Everything else is in place.
Swansea Patriots: Marilyn explained that things are still undecided about keeping the Patriots in existence. Patriots can’t operate with current membership at less than ten people with two of the key members undergoing cancer treatments for the past year. Notice has been given to sponsors and many past attendees that this year’s Camelot Auction has been postponed until next year. Disbanding is not a decision the Patriots want to make, but the Auction takes many people to bring in significant money to improve our parks. Mike offered his opinion. Since the Patriots are solely in existence to improve our parks, and have contributed over $400,000, we as Park Board members should attend and support their efforts. Brian McGuire suggested a food truck picnic to generate support of the Patriots. Brian D. suggested changing the name to something that would indicate what the Patriots do; sending the Swansea Report electronically; direct mail fund raising; putting the Patriots in your will.
New Business: Free summer concert by a family friendly rock band from O’Fallon, IL, on Jun 24. Use concert pavilion or TWM Bldg. Looking toward, possibly, a summer concert series next year. Members present recommended using the pavilion and ending at 9:00.
Dave M suggested an Easter egg hunt; other members suggested adult only events such as zombie/monster food truck picnic.
Unfinished Business: Mike reported that John is trying to get the baby changing tables; sealing the bike trail in the budget (by May 1) or from the Patriots.
Public Comment: Swansea needs a separate Park District. Funding could come from allotting a tiny portion of sales tax revenue.
General Discussion: None.
There being no further business, motion by Paula, second by Dave M, to adjourn at 8:15 am.
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