Chairman Parks called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM. Chairman Richard Parks, Vice-Chair Dalling, Secretary-Treasurer Fuhrmann, and Admin Manager Bush were present. Director Klein and Director Taylor were present on Zoom. Many members of the public were present, see the attached list.
Chairman Parks presented the October minutes. Secretary/Treasurer Fuhrmann moved to approve the October minutes. Vice-Chair Dalling seconded the motion. No discussion was needed; all voted in favor; none opposed. Motion passed. Admin Manager Bush presented the current expenses and financial reports for the month. Vice-Chair Dalling moved to approve the current expenses and financial reports. Secretary/Treasurer Fuhrmann seconded the motion. No discussion was needed; all voted in favor; none opposed. Motion passed.
Chairman Parks explained the application/appropriation process to the members of the public. Secretary/Treasurer Fuhrmann let the Board know that there was approximately $735,700.00 to be appropriated. (Approximately $681,000 in the capital account and $ 54,700.00 in the community service account.) Collections are on-going; this number may increase slightly. The applications received were for over $2,000,000,000, so many hard decisions will need to made when appropriating this year’s funds.
Representatives from all groups who applied explained their projects and answered questions from the Board. The applications were as followed:
EPAC
Youth Initiative: $5,000
Shakespeare in the Parks: $1,920
NYEF
Grant Writer: $15,000
Connect! Grants: $20,000
Gard Chamber
Toilet Replacement: $20,300
Refuse Removal: $5,460
Baseboard Heater: $6,700
Awning Replacement : $9,682
Gard School
Field Renovations: $400,000
Gard Water
Wastewater Blower Room: $236,696
Gateway Hose Co
Two Priorities: $78,932
GGCC
Operating: $15,024
Construction, Phase 1: $750,000
Park County
Streetscapes: $900,000
Chip seal Project: $90,000
Stone & Third Streets: $200,000
In Old Business, Vice-Chair Dalling was updated on the 2nd public meeting that was held.
The Board wants to hold the final meeting, on Zoom before December is over. Admin Manager Bush will get this scheduled with the MSU Extension Office folks. The Board discussed making ballot decisions at the January 14th meeting. Admin Manager Bush updated the Board concerning delinquent accounts and verified which accounts will go to the attorney.
There was no New Business.
The next regular Board meeting held will be on December 9th at 7:30 PM at the Gardiner Chamber of Commerce. Vice-Chair Dalling moved to adjourn at 9:11PM. Director Klein seconded the motion. No discussion was needed; all voted in favor; none opposed. Motion passed.
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