HUDSON PARK BOARD

July 14, 2007

 

The Park Board met on Saturday, July 14, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. in the Town Hall.  Those present were: Anna Platt, Betty Hamm, Sarah Odom, Gene Hamm, Tatsy Hayes, Larry Johnson, and Ward Odom.

 

Due to the absence of the president, Chad Minier, the meeting was called to order by Anna Platt.  By proxy, Louise Brock objected to one sentence concerning the Fun Day in the Park, as this was discussed after the close of the meeting.  This will be deleted.  Motion made by Gene Hamm, seconded by Sean Walker to accept the minutes of the June 9, 2007 after the deletion.

 

Town Manager Ward Odom reported that all of the trees from the Tree Planting Grant have been inspected by the state. A few were planted too deep and this is being corrected.  The inspector said to back off on the watering, that the trees only needed about 5 gallons a month. Franz’s Nursery has not checked on the tree planted on the Minier property.  We are waiting for this and what further action will be taken toward replacement. Ward Odom passed around a map concerning the areas of the Emerald Ash Boar infestation.

 

The $24,500 from the Steuben Community Foundation has been received for the playground equipment at Hardy Park.  Tyden Brammel’s Garage Sale was not as successful as they had hoped, but will still help with the ramp, steps and retaining wall.  Form work and cement work will be donated.  We have found some cheaper sources for mulch which will allow money elsewhere.

 

Larry Johnson made a request to paint the dug-outs on the outside and replace the wood.  Larry is to contact the clerk-treasurer for additional information.  There is still community service that can be used.

 

The group discussed and made revisions to the Skateboard Ordinance.  Skateboarding is allowed on all streets except Main Street.  Main Street is the only street that it is necessary to dismount and walk.  Provision 4 concerning use on public side walk, the ordinance only prohibits use on Main Street.  The changes will be made and resubmitted to the Council.  Reports were made on the Ashley-Hudson Festival and the 5K & 10K races.

 

Reports were made concerning the Ashley-Hudson Festival and 5k & 10k run.  

 

The next Park Board Meeting will be Saturday, September 8th at 9:00 am in the Town Hall.  Anna Platt moved, seconded by Gene Hamm to adjourn.  Motion passed.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Atta “Tatsy” Hayes

Clerk-Treasurer

 

APPROVED:

 

 

Chad Minier