TOWN OF HUDSON

115 PARSONAGE STREET

HUDSON, IN 46747

(260) 587-9500

Park BoarD

April 28, 2007

The Park Board met on Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 8:58 am in the Town Hall. Those present were: Louise Brock, Anna Platt, Betty Hamm, Gene Hamm, Sean Walker, Sarah Odom, Ward Odom, Tatsy Hayes and Chad Minier.

President Chad Minier moved, seconded by Gene Hamm to accept the minutes of the April 7, 2007 minutes. Minutes were unanimously approved.

The Town Manager reported that 8 trees have been cut, 2 trimmed, and 2 or 3 yet to trim. Sites were picked for the 6 Cherry, 11 Maples, and 6 Tulip trees. Maps were given to show the locations.

Sharon Stroh is still working on putting together the Hardy Park Grant. She will get back with more information.

The Skateboard Ordinance and changes were discussed. As to allowing skateboarders to cross Main Street on their skateboards, Ward mentioned that this was not feasible due to a near accident with a skateboarder darting in front of a car. The ordinance will state that skate boards, rollers skates, in-line skates, coasters, scooters, and toy vehicles will not be allowed anywhere on Main Street, Parsonage Street, Hardy Park, or in the vicinity of commercial or industrial areas.

Chad Minier has set the 5 & 10K Run for Friday night, July 27^th. Registration will begin at 6:15 pm and the race at 7:00pm. The 5K will run to 700S, left to 575W, through Circle Cemetery to Parsonage to Main Street and finish at the Hardy Park.

Many activities have been planned for the A-H Festival. Sarah Odom reported that the “Silent Auction” is well under way and there are baskets on display in the Town Hall. Bidding will close at 7:00 p.m. prior to the dance. Postcards have been sent to the previous year registrants for the 2006 Farmer’s Market for this year festival Farmer’s Market. Completed coloring pages have been received for the “Coloring Contest”. Sarah Odom said that help would be needed from the Park Board for assistance and supervision of the games and activities in Hardy Park. Rev. Burkholder has been asked for help from their youth group and Chad Minier is also going to ask for help from his church’s youth group. We are hoping that the U. B. Church will hold an Ice Cream Social, but no verification has been received. Anna Platt said that the Lion’s Club would have a concession trailer at the park. Ward Odom reported on the Fireworks, donations, and raffle. Donations of $350 has been received and deposited along with $13.92 from donation cans. It is still early and as time grows closer, there is no doubt more will be coming in. He also mentioned that the group displaying the fireworks would have a very spectacular close.

There will be an A-H Festival meeting on May 1^st at 6:00 p.m. in the Ashley Community Center.

The next meeting is scheduled is June 9^th at 9:00 a.m. in the Town Hall.

Having no further business, the president motioned, seconded by Sean Walker to close the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 9:45 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Atta “Tatsy” Hayes

Clerk-Treasurer

APPROVED:

Chad Minier