HPCC - June 2003 Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes by Ollie Rieley

The Meeting was called to order by Vice President Bob Staresinic at 7:35 P.M.

Guest: Bob introduced Clint Van Heusen who told the group about the Highland Park Barracuda swim team. The team represents the Highland Park Pool at a meet with teams from other parks later in the summer. Mr. Van Heusen was soliciting contributions toward Tee shirts for the team. Last year all the other teams had printed tee shirts while the Barracuda shirts were only marked with crayon. There is an article elsewhere giving details of where to send contributions.

House Tour: Dana Thomas gave an update of plans for the House Tour which is scheduled for Saturday, October 18. See separate article.

Community Plan: Michael Johnson advised the club that a town meeting will be held on Monday June 23 to present the draft final plan. The report will be available for review at Enrico's Tazza d'Oro or at the Community Plan web site . Michael also noted there will be a community celebration on Bryant Street on Saturday, August 16 from 5:00 to 9:00 P.M.

Restoration: Dave Hance announced a contract for restoration of the fountain at the entrance to the park was placed. Work is expected to begin in August and last well into next year, depending on the weather. This is Phase I of the entrance restoration project. A joint letter from the CDC and the HPCC was instrumental in freeing funds for this project now. This is the fruition of about three years effort.

Reservoir of Jazz: The Reservoir of Jazz Concerts are scheduled for 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. each Sunday in August.

Parks Conservancy: Four AmeriCorps Volunteers who are on six week assignment to work in the Park briefly described their work. They have planted many trees and erected protection to prevent damage by animals. They will be restoring a path that runs from near Rhododendron Grove down to the velodrome next toWashington Blvd. It was a joy to see their enthusiasm for their work.

Budgets: All Committee Chairs: Attention, Budgets are due to Kelly Vitti by the August meeting. Remember, that expenses not approved in the budget must be approved by the finance committee and the board of directors before the money can be spent. It's a whole lot easier to do your job when you're working to an approved budget. The financial condition of the club is much better when there is a realistic budget. So send in your budget request soon!

General: A member noted that she had seen people with a grill cooking near the playground, then the next day noticed ashes and other trash in the area. She noted that we should be alert to such misuse of the Park and try to discourage it.

Meeting Adjourned at 9:05 P.M.