Lake Los Angeles Park Board Association Meeting

Meeting called to order: 7:05 PM

Flag Salute: led by Dominic Fohrenkhm

M. Hanna read minutes of _12/9/04__ approved; __ Dominic Fohrenkhm __ seconded John Jones All Approve agenda: __8-12-04_ approved; ___ Dominic Fohrenkhm _ seconded John Jones _ All Approve

Treasurer-

Yvonne Malikowski:

12-9-04 open meeting opening balance – $390.69. Expenditures $20.00 for PO Box. Added $40 for fundraiser – Ending balance Total $401.69.

Mary Hanna ____ motioned to accept treasurers report, 2^nd __ Dominic Fohrenkhm _ – all approved The financial report is with Larry Hansen who is conducting the audit.

Yvonne Malikowski stated that she is supposed to get financial reports from the County. 1/4/04 is the date of the last County report. Gary Dickerson met with Yvonne about who she should be getting the reports from. Yvonne gave a report of the activity of the year.

Robin reported:

· Karen Grant (Kathleen Ritner- has taken over for her ) asked Captain Gallo to start a volunteer patrol, but this is already covered with the staff, the Volunteers on Patrol, and the sheriffs. Robin said that we should readdress the idea with Cptn. Gallo before the summer activity.

· David Howard reported at Town Council that the archeological report was clear and has gone on to SHIPPO- State Historical Society, who haven’t yet approved but there should be no hold up.

· 3-10-05 next meeting at Park – the architect will be talking of the building plan- where to put it will be the discussion. The building will be 4,000 to 4,500 square feet. County Supervisors have approved the funding for the building.

· Robin discussed a skate park with county reps. To add anything to what is planned to now be built - a donation will be needed. We are a nonprofit with a 501C3, so we need a letter writing campaign. The county addressed the possibility of using local contractors. Contractors have to follow County code and procedures. Estimate of skate park cost is needed. It will depend upon if the park is above ground or in ground. Dominic pointed out that they said County may be willing to throw in the cost of cement.

· J. Jones pointed out that Acton refused the money for an off road. The money is out there and allocated for it. If there is someone who wanted to donate the land for such a venture in Lake LA, they should see John Jones as long as it would not be too close to the town.

· Fire department was offered an acre of parkland ten years ago to build a permanent structure . They would now like to have the land with a .25 acre additional amount. Comments were open to the floor. County could reassess which acreage the fire department would get. Robin asked for a show of hands to show support of there fire department at the park, the room showed unanimous support.

· Gary Dickerson reported about County changes Russ Guiney replaced Tim Gallager who retired in June. Karen Grant, Assistant Director, has retired and Kathy Ritner has moved into the position as of February 7, 2005 . Brad Fleisher Regional Operations has left and Barbara Uyeda has taken over. They have hire two new recreational managers Al Evans will be responsible for Antelope Valley and Meliza Hernandez. He

· Regina Bradley and Carol Helferich, reported about park activities - Sorensen Park phone number 264-1249 reported that there are 15 children enrolled in the after school program. Many new programs are starting. May 7 is Cinco de Mayo and the park will co-sponsor activities. April 30 will be the Healthy Parks activity that will be coordinated with Healthy Start and Rachel Chavez. There is work towards getting the town billboard.

· Robin Nute introduced the new board. Dominic Fohrenkhm motion to approve the board Yvonne Malikowski second, all approved

· Robin Nute presented a plaque to Judy Kunkel and John Shore for all their work many years working for the Community Park.

· Dominic Fohrenkhm presented a certificate of appreciation to Robin Nute for her work as the park board president for 2004

· Robin Nute explained how she became the president again. The question was asked if it was legal by the bylaws for John Jones to become an alternate once again. The steps that were taken were reviewed. Dominic Fohrenkhm made the motion Kathy Terrones 2^nd to make John Jones the second alternate.- all approved

· John Shore made the suggestion that the Park Board go to the county and get this park written into the next state bond. Robin Nute will call Norm Hickling to work to ensure money will be ear marked for Lake LA.

· Maurice Kunkel stated that it is the wording of the proposition that must show that the money goes towards Lake LA.

· Theresa La Rue has been keeping a tally of days the park is locked and not open early. Gary Dickerson will bring it to the attention of the maintenance staff that should be opening the gates. The staff is there at 8:30 AM. The signs of county parks show that they are usually open from 10-6 PM.. Regina was opening the park on holidays. She had been opening the park at 10 on holidays, and she will begin to open earlier to accommodate the need of the community.

· Dominic mentioned the new play equipment is looking good. Robin added that the rain has slowed the pouring of the cement. The reason for wood chips rather than ground tires is because of the freezing.