oard Meeting Minutes 5100 West Central Avenue 419.407.9700 Toledo, Ohio 43615-2100 metroparkstoledo.com METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT OF THE TOLEDO AREA MINUTES OF THE REGULAR OARD MEETING HELD MARCH 20, 2008 Present: Commissioners Gallon, Horvath and Sykes Director Spengler Park Attorney Mike ragg Staff Members Present: - Denise Johnson, Gary Langenderfer, Don Rettig, Jim Speck, John Jaeger, Dave Parker, Scott Carpenter, Denise Gehring, Judy Kehrle, Jim Speck, Russ Schifferly and representatives of The lade and the Holland-Springfield Journal 1. COMMISSIONERS WORKSHOP The oard of Park Commissioners met for its monthly meeting. Jim Spengler began by announcing that Judith Kehrle was retiring effective with the end of March. With Judy s departure her job temporarily has been assigned as follows: Don Rettig has fully taken over Programs, Denise Johnson has all public information and advertising, and Jim Spengler will handle the 5-K. Next he passed around a newly created book to be used by a new commissioner as an orientation guide to the Metroparks since Susan Horvath has indicated she will be retiring soon... Jim Spengler brought to everyone s attention the potential of a constitution amendment for the November elections. The TEL/TAOR. This will have a significant impact on Park funding. The amendment limits budget increases to 3.5% of prior year expenditures. And, if these amendments pass they cannot easily be removed. OPRA developed a web page devoted to the TEL. Jack Gallon wants our own speakers bureau to oppose the TEL. Non-tax funding will become increasingly of primary importance. Grants are not to be effected by the TEL. Jack Gallon informed every one of upcoming events: May 16 19 is the Special District Forum in Oakland. California. April 26 th is the Excellence Edge (this is what we need help on) at SeaGate Convention Center from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Judy Kehrle gave a report on the Emerald Ash orer and what we are doing to save our parks. Also how the public is constantly being kept informed. Judy had a group that she had been working with Amy Stone OSU Extension Service, Mary Ann Prue, Denise Gehring, Scott Carpenter and John Jaeger. Don Leber, Perrysburg street commission member. We need staff training to inform the public. Jack Gallon suggested a speaker s bureau. Michigan State is doing a study on the effects of using injectibles. The best is being done to inform the public, letting them know what to expect, how it is being handled and reassuring the public we will rebuild habitats. Susan Horvath and Larry Sykes accepted this Task Force s report for the record. 2. NON RESOLUTION OARD ITEMS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The oard approved February 2006 minutes.
Minutes of the Regular oard Meeting of March 20, 2006 page 2 3. CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS FROM SECRETARY AND EMPLOYEES OF THE OARD The Director reported that he had received the scoring and future plans from the oard Self Assessment. Needed is more planning for disasters and succession planning. 3. CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS FROM SECRETARY AND EMPLOYEES OF THE OARD (Cont d) Denise Johnson reported that Art Weber has an Art Exhibit at Heidelberg. The Parks membership campaign has begun for this year. We will go public with our on-line reservation system mid-april. 11 a.m. on June 3 rd will be the ribbon cutting for the opening of the new bridge for Fallen Timbers. Russ Schifferly reviewed all of the projects the Planning Department has in progress. The only ones with delays are that the Wabash Cannonball and Oregon bike trail. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE At 11:30 a.m. Mr. Gallon acknowledged the motion to recess into executive session to consider items that qualify for consideration in executive session. He asked if there was any discussion and reported under Ohio Revised Code Section 121.11 a roll call vote on this motion is necessary. He said those in favor of going into executive session will, as their names are called, answer yes, those opposed will answer no. 1. ROLL CALL The Director-Secretary called the roll as follows: Gallon Yes Sykes Yes Horvath - Yes Mr. Gallon reported upon roll call vote the motion passed and the oard recessed into executive session. The oard reconvened at 1:30 p.m. for discussion. 4. APPROVAL OF. A. RATIFICATIONS. Resolution No. 23-06 Schedule of Payables February 2006..
Minutes of the Regular oard Meeting of March 20, 2006 page 3. Resolution No. 24-06 Central Computer System Upgrade Resolution No. 25-06 Audit Committee Member Appointment Resolution No. 26-06 Approval of Revising Regulation on Pets Resolution No. 27-06 Approval of LPA Agreement for Lathrop House Resolution No. 28-06 Authorization to Enter Into A Contract To Purchase A Prefabricated Steel ridge From Wheeler ridge Consolidated Resolution No. 29-06 Authorization to Enter Into A Contract With Mannik and Smith to Develop Trail Plans
Minutes of the Regular oard Meeting of March 20, 2006 page 4 Resolution No. 30-06 Authorization to Enter Into A Contract With PSC Environmental Inc. To Dispose Of Chemical Waste Resolution No. 31-06 Authorization to Make A Change Order For Additional uilding Demolition Resolution No. 32-06 Authorization to Enter Into A Contract With All-Nu Construction Ms. Horvath offered and moved adoption of the following resolution with a second Resolution No. 33-06 Authorization to Accept Transfer Of Land From The City of Maumee Subject To Approval Of The Probate Judge Of Lucas County Resolution No. 34-06 Approval To Submit Joint Grant Request With The Ohio Department Of Natural Resources And The Nature Conservancy To The U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service Land Acquisition Grant Program Resolution No. 35-06 Approval To Enter Into Agreements With Ohio EPA and City Of Toledo
Minutes of the Regular oard Meeting of March 20, 2006 page 5 Resolution No. 36-06 Approval Of A Sewer Line Easement Along Wynn Road At Pearson Metropark North There being no further business, Ms. Horvath seconded, Mr. Gallon adjourned the meeting at 2:08 p.m. The April 19th board meeting will be held at Oaks Lodge in Oak Openings Preserve Metropark. Jack Gallon, President Attest: James. Spengler, Director G:\publicat\bdminute\bd04/06/06