OSCEOLA COUNTY PARKS COMMISSION                DRAFT

Finance Committee

October 2, 2007

 

Chairperson Alan Tiedt called the meeting of the Finance Committee to order at 1:40 p.m. and pledge to the flag was given.

 

Present:            Alan Tiedt, Elmo Hoaglund and Tom Van Epps.

Others:             Jim Wolfe, Julie Homan, Merry Cook and Ilene Fatum.

 

Motion by Elmo Hoaglund, supported by Tom Van Epps to approve the agenda.  The motion was unanimously supported.

 

Public Comments:  None

 

Motion by Elmo Hoaglund, supported by Tom Van Epps to approve the minutes of September 4, 2007.  The motion was unanimously supported.

 

New Business: 

 

The Finance Committee discussed the Park Inventory Listing for each of the three Parks and the need for accuracy.  The Committee requested that prior to the next meeting the Parks Director make sure the inventory at all three parks is accurate.  Tom VanEpps asked Jim Wolfe to set up a future date to check the items on the inventory with all current park managers and to correct for accuracy on an annual basis.  The Finance Committee would also like to see a separate break down of items at the Rose Lake Store and the residence at Rose Lake and to track these items separately from the full inventory listing at Rose Lake.

 

The Finance Committee was asked to purchase the water softener from Don Emerson, installed earlier this year at the residence for $500.00.  The Finance Committee did not see a need to purchase at this time.  Don Emerson would also like $50.00 for a refrigerator and range to be left behind when they vacate the residence.

 

The Finance Committee discussed a need for a campsite for the individual that operates the Rose Lake Store and to install a bell or buzzer for patrons to use when the store is not in service and if the store individual was at the park, they could open the store for sales.  This need arose when it was discovered that Rose Lake Park no longer has 160 sites available as advertised.  The Finance Committee would like to establish the site close to the store and have capability of hook up for water and electric through the store.  The Parks Director to ask Rhonda Avery if she will plan on running the Rose Lake Store for 2008 season. 

 

The Finance Committee discussed the tractors at Rose Lake Park.  The Parks Director informed the committee of the need to repair the Ford Tractor that is at Burnips in Big Rapids with a cost to repair not to exceed $1,200.00.  Recommendation by Tom Van Epps, supported by Elmo Hoaglund to approve the repair to the Ford Tractor with cost not to exceed $1,200.00 to Burnips Tractor in Big Rapids.  The motion was unanimously supported.

 

Old Business:

 

All past and current bills were reviewed.  Motion by Tom Van Epps, supported by Elmo Hoaglund to approve all payment of claims totaling $6,932.20 for the parks since September 4, 2007 to present.  The motion was unanimously supported.

 

The cash report was given with cash at the county treasurer at $18,852.37, Citizens Bank checking at $23,641.18, savings at $20,088.78 and the CD’s at $76,771.42.

 

The September breakdown of revenues and expenditures was discussed. 

 

Motion by Tom Van Epps, supported by Elmo Hoaglund to approve Budget Amendment # 4 for $2,200.00 and Budget Amendment # 5 for $2,600.00.  The motion was unanimously supported.

 

The Rose Lake Electrical Upgrade project was discussed and the Campground Construction Permit with the State of Michigan will be applied for this week.

 

The Finance Committee reviewed the adjustments to the 2008 Parks Budget. Recommendation by Tom Van Epps, supported by Elmo Hoaglund to submit the 2008 Parks Budget with changes.  The motion was unanimously supported.

 

Due to time constraints and a meeting with the Personnel Committee to commence, the Finance Committee chaired the agenda items of Crittenden Primitive Sites and Parking, the Park Store Electrical Upgrades and the Pavilion Electrical Upgrade until the next meeting.

 

Park Manager Comments:

 

Crittenden Park – Ilene Fatum discussed the good year they had and the Finance Committee expressed their gratitude for Ilene’s services.

 

Sunrise Park – Merry Cook expressed interest in the pay plan for managers and asked for guidance regarding the step increase plan for managers.

 

Motion by Elmo Hoaglund, supported by Tom Van Epps to adjourn the meeting at 4:00 p.m.  The motion was unanimously supported.

 

The next meeting will be scheduled for November 6, 2007 at 1:00 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Julie Homan – Administrative Secretary/Bookkeeper