MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING

WEST GEAUGA COMMUNITY JOINT RECREATION DISTRICT

                                                            October 18, 2017     

Meeting was called to order by President Walt Waetjen at 7:15 pm at the West Geauga High School library.  Roll call was taken by clerk, Monica Gromek.  Board members present:  Mick Benitez-Santana, Ed Curtis, Don Drockton, Frank Formicelli, John Gromek, Linda Palchick and Walt Waetjen.  Jason Abate was also present.   

The minutes for the: September 2017 meeting were presented by clerk, Monica Gromek.  Ed Curtis motioned to accept the minutes.  Frank Formicelli seconded.  Vote was taken:  Mick, yes; Ed, yes; Don, yes; Frank, yes; John, yes; Linda, yes; and Walt, yes; All in favor, motion carried. 

The Treasurer’s report for September 2017 was distributed by treasurer, Ed Curtis.  The September treasurer’s report showed:  Ending checking balance: $12,637.81; Total disbursements: $6,800.00; Total deposits: $4,142.27; Unencumbered funds: $39,335.10; Encumbered funds: $0.  John Gromek motioned to accept the treasurer’s report; Don Drockton seconded.  Vote was taken:  Mick, yes; Ed, yes; Don, yes; Frank, yes; John, yes; Linda, yes; and Walt, yes; All in favor, motion carried. 

Frank Formicelli motioned to pay the following bills:

Monica Gromek                          October 2017 minutes                        $  25.00                                    Eagle Scout                              2 park benches                                   $985.48                        

Don Drockton seconded.  Vote was taken:  Mick, yes; Ed, yes; Don, yes; Frank, yes; John, yes; Linda, yes; and Walt, yes; All in favor, motion carried. 

Rick Izant ordered 2 park benches.  They will be delivered to Abate Landscaping.

Linda Palchick – Facilities                                                                                          Linda Palchick said there were no problems at the Soccer Tournament held in October at The Commons.  There was an ambulance call, and they were able to enter The Commons with no problems.  Jason Abate put up stakes along the road to deter parking to save destruction to the grass.  The upper field for adult soccer will be done on October 29.  Soccer Club done Sunday October 22.  No pavilion requests.  Kids jumped on the rail by the old bathroom and the post broke. 

In the future, communication for Rec Council will be sent regular mail and certified mail on all communications.  Copy will also be sent to the Rec. Council president. 

John Gromek – Maintenance                                                                                                                                      All is ok.  Jason Abate will aerate and slit seed the fields when all the games are done.  The junior soccer field is thickening up.  All edges of the park were trimmed back. 

Old Business                                                                                                                       Levy vote will be November 7, 2017.  Signs have been posted. 

Mick Benitez-Santana will now do the website.  John Gromek to pass information to him.   Walt Waetjen would like Steve DiFranco from the website to visit our monthly meeting. 

John Gromek motioned for meeting adjournment at 7:45 pm.  Don Drockton seconded.  Vote was taken:  Mick, yes; Ed, yes; Don, yes; Frank, yes; John, yes; Linda, yes; and Walt, yes; All in favor, motion carried. 

Respectfully submitted,

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Monica Gromek, Clerk                                 Walt Waetjen, Chairperson