PARK BOARD MEETING

February 10, 2007

The Park Board met on February 10, 2007 at 8:04 a.m. in the Town Hall. Those present were Chad Minier, Gene Hamm, Sean Walker, Sarah Odom, and Town Manager, Ward K. Odom. Ward Odom took the minutes.

Since everyone had a copy of the minutes, reading was suspended by the President, Chad Minier. Sean Walker moved, second by Chad Minier, and unanimously approved, that the minutes be accepted as read.

The uses of the Kline Property and that it had been rezoned as Public Use was discussed as well as the absence of parking and facilities. The rental of a porta-john for the State Road 4 was discussed and Larry Johnson from the Hudson Ball League will be contacted by Chad Minier about using that location. Since there are going to be some trees coming into the Town, the Park Board decided that a good use of the Kline Property would be to put some there and make it a “quiet” park with maybe a sitting area.

The Alcoa/DNR grant was rejected due to funding limitations but Pam Loucks with DNR indicated that Hudson will be able to procure tree funding due to the emerald ash borer with a few additional requirements. She is providing the necessary information.

Sarah Odom brought up the kids skateboarding in the pavilion and causing damage by “grinding” on the tables and requested a sign be posted there prohibiting skateboarding. Following discussion, it was decided that an ordinance will be presented to the Town Council to prohibit such activity.

Gene Hamm mentioned that he thought the flag pole in Hardy Park needed replacement and he suggested a telescoping aluminum pole. Chad Minier requested Ward Odom look into such a pole and bring some prices to the next meeting for a flag pole approximately the same size as the existing pole.

Gene Hamm mentioned that he was going to clean off the sap and repaint the pavilion roof when the weather breaks and was wondering about the best method to clean. Chad Minier suggested that he ask Brian Hayes as he deals with outside structures. (Gene Hamm and Brian Hayes discussed cleaning solutions prior to the Town Council meeting which followed.)

Chad Minier indicated that he, as coach of the Prairie Heights Cross Country team, would like to see three 5K-10K runs in the county with one at Stroh, Orland, and Hudson. The season begins immediately after school is out and a possible date for the Hudson run would be July 28 which would permit High School and Junior High School runners to enter. Additionally, the earlier date would reduce some of the confusion at the Fire Hall on Ashley-Hudson Days but still close enough to be an event. He also discussed the addition of a 10K run with a second loop to the west of Town. Sean Walker will contact the Ashley-Hudson Chamber of Commerce about moving the date.

Ward Odom mentioned that he had attended a meeting at the Steuben County Community Foundation for a Kellogg grant for equal access to recreational activities. While the Kellogg grant did not really fit the needs of Hudson, it was determined that there was the possibility of another grant that might permit funding for improvements to Hardy Park. Ina addition to accessible playground equipment and a ramp at the pavilion, the need to redo the steps by the ball diamond concession stand was discussed.

The next meeting was set for March 10, Saturday, at 8:00 am at the Town Hall. Chad Minier moved, second by Gene Hamm, and unanimously approved that the meeting be adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Ward K, Odom

Town Manager

Approved.

Chad Minier

President, Hudson Park Board

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