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City of Chillicothe Cemetery, Parks, Recreation & Beautification Committee met Oct. 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

The Cemetery Parks Committee met at 5:05 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall.

Members of the Committee present:

Chairman Jenkins,

Alderperson Bredeman

Alderperson Connor

Also present:

Mike Hughes

Superintendent Sutherland

Clerk Byrnes

Public Comment: None

Purpose:

Budget Review 22-23

Superintendent Sutherland gave a budget report.

Priority One Project – Mower

Superintendent Sutherland advised the committee that he has the purchase of a mower as a cemetery priority two project, instead of a Priority One project in the budget. Due to the recent supply chain issue, and the length of time it takes to receive equipment, he requested the cemetery priority two project of the mower be moved forward and brought to council for approval of the project and the purchase of a mower. The cost of the mower is $12,106.60, payable to Bill’s Small Engine. He advised that the actual expense may not occur until fiscal year 23-24. The consensus of the committee was to bring this topic to the council meeting October 24, 2022 to seek approval.

Cutright Park Restroom Renovation

Superintendent Sutherland advised the committee that there is an additional cost for the renovation. The additional cost is for the added concrete work association with the toilet installation and the repair of the fascia replacement. The additional cost provided from the city engineer is $2934.00. Payable from the General Fund. The consensus of the committee was to bring this topic to the council meeting October 24, 2022 to seek approval.

Trees – Update

Superintendent Sutherland requested to purchase four additional new trees, three for Cutright Park and one for Moffitt Park at the cost of not to exceed $700.00 , from Hoerr Nursery. The expense would be from the General Fund, Parks Department. The consensus of the committee was to bring this purchase to the council meeting October 24, 2022 to seek approval

Shademakers Update

Alderperson Connor reported the Light Up Chillicothe program will be held in December This program will be funded through the Marketing and Tourism account and General fund. She also reported, Megan Geiger has agreed to join the Shademakers Committee and agreed to become the secretary of said committee.

OLD BUSINESS

Pins for the cemetery have been purchased and pinning by

Midwest Engineering should begin soon.

SUMMARY

COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS

Priority Two project – Mower

Change Order and addition cost Cutright Park Restroom Renovation

Purchase of Trees

CHAIRMAN ACTION – NONE

There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 5:23 p.m.

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