Pat O'Donnell Civic Center Holds Board Meeting
IRONWOOD TOWNSHIP, MI - by Keri Singleton - Thursday, December 17, 2009 - The regular Board Meeting of the Pat O’Donnell Civic Center was held December 16, 2009, in the Women’s Room of the Memorial Building, downtown Ironwood, Michigan, at 5:30 PM.
A call to order was made by Mr. Kasieta, and roll taken, with all present: Scott Stevens, John Kasieta, Chuck Lutzer, John Lorenson, Joe Metzer,and William Lucius. City Manager Scott Erickson was also present.
The docket was approved unanimously. The November minutes were not available to approve.
Financial Report
Including: $130,000 in the bank. $598.00 was approved for a new HP computer. The financial report was approved.
Items 6 and 7, four year capital improvement plan, and review by laws, will be handled at a special meeting/workshop January 6, 2010, at the Police Station, 5:30 PM, where the meetings will be from now on.
Much discussion ensued about utilizing the building in the summer. It was expressed that the building should be used all year long. It was agreed that the January meeting/workshop will be a good time to discuss many issues, including volunteer issues.
John Lorenson said the volunteers are all set to go. Much discussion ensued, regarding whether the volunteer staff is ready or not. There is a call list volunteers that can call if they need to, which will be updated, to reflect new members. A big concern is the running of the Zamboni, the ice machine.
A motion was made, and supported, to fix a freezing pipe problem, with a valve, with approximately 5-$600.00 to repair the problem, which will be guaranteed. A motion was made and seconded, all aye.
A conversation ensued regarding the skate sharpening, as it takes a lot of training. William Lucius said he’d ask his wife to help out with it, as she has previous experience.
Civic Center Activity Report
This Saturday is SKATE WITH SANTA at the Civic Center, during open skating, 6:30-8:30 PM, December 19, 2009.
A motion was made to pay Linda Malmberg $200.00 for her services, contacting people about the craft show, and checking on advertising. Motion was made, supported, and passed.
NEW YEAR’S EVE---OPEN SKATING 8P.M. TO MIDNIGHT.
Discussion ensued regarding the importance of promoting events; like Saturday’s Skate With Santa, and New Year’s Eve Open Skating 8-midnight.
A motion was made to advertise the upcoming events, and was supported.
A motion was made to give the employees $50.00 as a Christmas gift, and seconded.
A motion was made to give Chuck’s wife a $1.00/hour raise, that was seconded.
William Lucius said he would look over the contracts for the Ice Crystals and Polar Bears.
Regarding appointing a chairman of the board, and a secretary, a motion was made to table these issues until January 6, 2010.
All were in favor of a motion made to amend the January 6, 2010 gathering from being a workshop to a special board meeting.
New Business
William Lucius brought up school field trips, and it was decided to be worth looking into. Lucius said he would talk to the schools and come up with a plan.
It was decided to look into a promotional committee at the January 6th special meeting.
Joe Metzer said thank you to Wal-Mart for donated toilet paper fixtures, and hand towel dispensers.
Jim Albert offered to hook his mp3 system into their system. All aspects will be investigated further, regarding music copyright laws.
Public Comment
None.
Next Meeting
The next regular meeting will January 27, 2010, 5:30 PM. at the Ironwood Public Safety Building. A special meeting will be January 6, 2010, at 5:30 PM at the Ironwood Public Safety Department.
Meeting Adjourned
