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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-08-6 JHC Minutes0G:\Everyone\Jack House\JH Committee\Minutes\2006\3.8.06.DOC Jack House Committee MINUTES Parks and Recreation Administrative Office Wednesday, March 8, 2006 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER: Chair Ron Batterson called the meeting to order at 5:07 p.m. ROLL CALL: Vice Chair Wes Conner, Committee Members Bill Pyper, John Tischler, Gerry Johnson and Patrick Mayeda GUESTS: Jackie Kane, Docent Chair STAFF: Rich Ogden and Larry Tolson PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: There was no public comment. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES AND FINANCIAL REPORT: The minutes from the February 2006 meeting were reviewed and accepted. The Financial Report for February 2006 was presented and accepted. ITEM #1: Installation of Bird Bath  Contractor is waiting for 5-6 days of clear weather to work on the Garden Improvement project including the installation of the bird bath.  Bird bath base needs to be attached to a solid base. The memorial plaque will determine the size of the pedestal.  Placement of the bird bath will be half way between the Avocado tree and the south end of the wall. o A motion was made to authorize up to $500 to install the bird bath, base and plaque as part of the Garden Improvements Project. Reports and Updates  Monthly Activities – Staff & Public Works Rich Ogden Reported on the following: o Invitations to the Advisory Committee Dinner were sent out. o John Tischler has re-applied for the Jack House Committee. Larry Tolson reported on the following: o The Gift Shop has a new gutter. The cost was $450. o Sod replaced the empty space from removed tree. o The bench was delivered. It is black in color and made from Ipé hardwood. o There has been no progress on the fire sprinkler system. Jack House Committee Minutes for March 8, 2006 Page 2 of 2 G:\Everyone\Jack House\JH Committee\Minutes\2006\3.8.06.DOC  Docent Activities Jackie Kane reported the following: o Jackie will call Ken Schwartz to get the original water color for the card production. o Docents will meet on March 9, 2006 for elections. o The Docent roster will be updated soon. Jackie will send thank you letters to all volunteers retired from the Docent roster. o The Manse on Marsh may not be the best place for recruiting Docents, but recruitment is ongoing. o Stan McGuire resigned as Docent.  Member Comments o Conner would like to decorate the outside of window shades with Victorian pattern or image of what the inside looks like. o Conner has requested the Gazebo been inspected for wood rot. o Conner noted that the cut stump wood from the Magnolia tree is no longer needed. o Conner would like to get Recreation Students involved in generating new activities for Docents. o Batterson would like an update from staff on the status of the new brochure. o Batterson requested a conceptual drawing of the pump if it were to be placed back up for display.  Communications No communications were presented. Meeting adjourned at 5:47 p.m. to the April 12, 2006 meeting at 5:30 pm at the Parks and Recreation Administration Office.