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City of Chillicothe Cemetery, Parks, Recreation & Beautification Committee met Jan. 21.

Here is the minutes provided by the committee:

Chairman Jenkins called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.

Present: Chairman Jenkins

Alderman Connor

Alderman Bredeman

Also in attendance: Superintendent Sutherland

Mayor White

Absent: None

Public Comment:

None

Budget Review:

Superintendent reviewed the budget; He reported that all items were in guideline.

He reported that Mel Davis will not return as lead cemetery worker next season. He will be searching from someone to fill that position.

Budget 20-21:

Chairman Jenkins led discussion on budgeted items for the upcoming year.

Discussion was held on the amount to include for park improvements. The committee discussed budgeting $100,000.00. Further discussion will be held at the budget session.

Voucher Program:

Chairman Jenkins went over previous years expenses. Discussion was held on the amount to budget for the upcoming year. There is currently $7,000 left in the budget for a spring clean- up. Alderman Connor will get in touch with Wigand in regards to a date for this spring and asked about a potential cost for the 20-21 budget.

Dog Park – Walnut Tower Area:

Judi Thornton 1124 W Evergreen Drive, was in the audience to address the committee. She informed the committee that there are problems with the sidewalks in the area as well as lighting not easy to walk dogs in the area.

She suggested taking the area of the Water Tower for an area for citizens to take their dogs for exercise.

Mayor White suggested Johnsons Landing or Moffitt Park as areas for a Dog Park.

Mayor White suggested that the committee put money in the budget for dog parks. The committee agreed.

OLD BUSINESS:

MINUTES

Cemetery, Parks, Recreation & Beautification Committee January 21, 2020

Shademaker Update:

Chairman Jenkins announced that a Shademaker committee meeting will be held following this meeting.

Bike Path Task Force Update:

Chairman Jenkins informed the committee that there will be a meeting held at 4:30 on Thursday.

Park Equipment RFQ:

Mayor White informed the committee that the RFQ is due Feb 17th.

SUMMARY

COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS – None

CHAIRMAN ACTION – None

There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 5:02pm.

http://www.cityofchillicotheil.com/1.21.20%20C&P%20minutes.pdf