Catawba Island Township Park Board
Meeting Minutes for August 21, 2024
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 6:01 P.M
People Present:
David Howell, Jack Madison, Brian Washburn, Brad Schwan, Vicki Wheatley
Guest: Matt Montowski
Reading/Approval of Minutes:
The minutes from the June 19, 2024 meeting were read and approved.
Items Discussed:
Old Business:
Pickleball Courts – Brad Schwan made a statement expressing how nicely organized the ribbon cutting was.
Another Pickleball Tournament was held as a fundraiser for a local child who has medical issues and the funds were donated to her family to assist with mounting expenses.
Brad Schwan stopped to see Jerry Davenport to discuss the kiosk layout, both times there was no one available. We talked about other kiosks and who was used. We will continue to keep this as a priority for completion.
David Howell shared information about the walkthrough with Black Swamp and Bill Rofkar at Cedar Meadow. The walkthrough is an annual task and the Township Trustees will receive a report of any concerns. We discussed having our September meeting as a walkthrough at Cedar Meadow.
Matt Montowski shared information on Equalis Group and trying to obtain estimates for the Tennis Courts. Due to the slow response, Matt has reached out to obtain estimates from other vendors.
New Business:
The Fall Walk was discussed and the date selected will be October 5 at 10:00 A.M. This will be in collaboration with the CIT Volunteer Fire Department and the Ladies auxiliary to promote Fire Safety Week.
David Howell shared samples of Queen Ann’s Lace and Purple Loosestrife and talked about where it can be found and background information.
Decisions Made:
CIT Parks Board will hold their meeting in September conducting a walkthrough at Cedar Meadow. The meeting will begin at 6:00 on September 18 at the Administration Bldg.
Fall Walk will be held October 5, 2024 at 10:00 A.M.
Adjournment:
Vicki Wheatley made a motion to adjourn at 7:00 P.M., Jack Madison seconded. Motion carried.