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City of Chillicothe Cemetery and Parks Committee met September 20. 

Here is the minutes as provided by the committee:

The Cemetery and Parks Committee met on September 20, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council

Chambers at City Hall.

Present: Chairman Connor Alderman Jenkins

Alderman Gould

Also in attendance: City Clerk Hurd Mayor White Superintendent Sutherland

Alderman Hughes Alderman Sharp

Absent: None

Chairman Connor called the meeting to order at 5:25pm.

Chairman Connor asked that agenda item Park Signage be discussed second on the agenda.

There were no objections.

Moving of EagleSuperintendent

of Public Works Sutherland reported that he was given a cost to move the Eagle

from Dave Crew in the amount of $70.00. Shawn reported that the Eagle is in bad shape and

that Mr. Crew will not be held responsible if there is some damage when it is moved. The

consensus of the committee is to allow Mr. Crew to move the Eagle.

Park Signage –

Mayor White presented changes to the design of the signs that the committee requested and

samples of the product that will be used to make the signs. The committee reviewed the

designs and the consensus was to purchase signs for Johnson’s Landing, Eagle landing and

Cutright Park not to exceed $1500.00 per sign.

City Park StageChairman

Connor reported that the IVC Leadership Class has asked to pain the handrails and

trim at the city park stage. Chairman Connor also reported that some repairs need to be done

on the foundation of the state. Discussion was held and it was the consensus of the committee

to allow the IVC leadership class to paint the stage and have Superintendent Sutherland report

back on the repairs to the foundations.

Riverfront Mural RefurbishingChairman

Connor reported that the mural at Cutright Park is showing damage from the

weather. Discussion was held and it was the consensus of the committee to have a clear coat

put over the mural for protection from weathering. Alderman Connor advised she would ask

the IVC Leadership Class to do the work.

Shademaker Update –

Chairman Connor and Mayor White gave an update on the working budget.

Old Business Moffitt Park –

Chairman Connor reported that a map is being done of the park.

Old Business Park Land Sycamore Trail –

Chairman Connor gave an update on the Sycamore Trail Park. She reported that a survey will go

out to 82 residents of the immediate park area.

Old Business Bicycle/Walking Path update –

Alderman Jenkins reported to the committee that he is sending communications to other city

entities (IVC, Library, Pearce, etc.) requesting financial contributions to the project.

There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 5:58pm

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