CITY OF OVERBROOK

 

 

MINUTES               SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING                                         APRIL 26, 2007

 

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:                   Dorthy Chikly, Don Schultz, Bob Sisson, Larry Coursen,

                                      Tadd Goodyear, Mayor Jack Young.

 

OTHERS PRESENT:           Ken Krause, JoEllen Criger, Pat Martin, Jon Brady, Jason Hielscher,

                                      Don Hylton, Beth Pankratz, Larry Woodson, Jim Koger, Cheryl Brown

                                      Jim Gates

 

 

            Mayor Jack Young called the special meeting to order at 6:30 PM.  He then stated the purpose of the meeting was to discuss in detail the plans and schedule for the Overbrook Park Project and also to discuss the salary for Joni Hudson, pool manager.

 

            Ken Krause presented the council with a folder that included the application for grants from the Jones Foundation Trust, letters of support from various business owners, the school district, pictures and cost estimates of each of the areas of the park, as well as a schedule for the dedication activities.

            Krause told the council about several ways they plan to raise funds for their share of the project, to be matched by grants.

            At the conclusion of the presentation, Krause asked that the city give it’s permission for the Park Project Committee to proceed with the project and provide the necessary water and sewer connections.  Bob Sisson made a motion, seconded by Dorthy Chikly, to approve the plans as provided, including city utility services, but excluding the plans for Hylton House (at this time).  Motion carried 5-0.

         

            Jon Brady made a presentation on behalf of the Overbrook Athletic Association which included a breakdown of the project as regards the athletic fields, the concessions area, and the electrical work to be done. 

            Following considerable discussion, Brady also asked for the council’s approval to proceed.  Tadd Goodyear made a motion to authorize the OAA to proceed with their part of the project.  Larry Coursen seconded; motion carried 5-0.

 

SALARY:       After discussion, Bob Sisson made a motion to pay Joni Hudson $10.00/hour as pool manager, with the understanding that she report to the council on a regular basis.  Dorthy Chikly seconded; motion carried 4-1.

 

ADJOURNMENT:     Larry Coursen moved to adjourn at 8:55; Bob Sisson seconded and the meeting was adjourned.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Cheryl L. Brown

City Clerk

 

 APPROVED: May 9, 2007