MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING

WEST GEAUGA COMMUNITY JOINT RECREATION DISTRICT

                                                                                                                                                November 15, 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 John Gromek.  Board members present:  Ed Curtis, John Gromek, Rick Izant, Bernie Mandel and Walt Waetjen.  Jason Abate was also present.   

The minutes for the: October 2017 meeting were presented.  Ed Curtis motioned to accept the minutes.  Rick Izant seconded.  Vote was taken:  Ed, yes; John, yes; Rick, yes; Bernie, yes; and Walt, yes; All in favor, motion carried. 

The Treasurer’s report for October 2017 was distributed by treasurer, Ed Curtis.  The October treasurer’s report showed:  Ending checking balance: $11,790.30; Total disbursements: $1,389.08; Total deposits: $541.57; Unencumbered funds: $38,488.76; Encumbered funds: $0.  John Gromek motioned to accept the treasurer’s report; Rick Izant seconded.  Vote was taken:  Vote was taken:  Ed, yes; John, yes; Rick, yes; Bernie, yes; and Walt, yes; All in favor, motion carried.

Bernie Mandel motioned to pay the following bills:

Monica Gromek                          November 2017 minutes                     $  25.00                            

Ohio Connect                            Host website                                      $378.60

Rick Izant seconded.  Vote was taken:  Ed, yes; John, yes; Rick, yes; Bernie, yes; and Walt, yes; All in favor, motion carried.  

Facilities/Pavilion – No report

Linda Palchick sent a bill to Rec Council for $680.00 due.  $1,180.00 was the original amount due dated July 5, 2017; $500.00 payment made. 

Maintenance – John Gromek

Jason Abate reports that he had to replace rotten fence posts on the north side of the parking lot by the middle soccer field. 

Website

Walt Waetjen wants more up to date information on the website about the Park.   

Contact the person who did unofficial Facebook page to come to our meeting.

New board members need to be recruited.  Bernie Mandel proposed an Art Festival during the summer months on Saturday or Sunday at The Commons. He will contact art groups in the area for information.

Public Relations – Articles out 2-3 times a year in the newspaper to inform the public what is going on at The Commons.

December Joint Rec Board meeting will be December 13.  No Holiday Dinner scheduled this year.  Possibly a picnic in July in lieu of holiday gathering.  Monica Gromek will notify everyone of meeting change from December 21 to December 13. 

Ed Curtis motioned for meeting adjournment at 7:48 pm.  John Gromek seconded.   Vote was taken:  Ed, yes; John, yes; Rick, yes; Bernie, yes; and Walt, yes; All in favor, motion carried. 

Respectfully submitted,

____________________________            __________________________             Monica Gromek, Clerk                                     Walt Waetjen, Chairperson