Village of Williamsville
Parks Committee
Meeting Minutes
April 7, 2009
Present: Brian Geary, George Gates, Al Hershberger, Dave Pennington, Tracy Galuski, Noel Bartlo
1)South Long Walking Path Progress:
Dave Sutton of Dean Sutton Architects is working on the path specifications for the final grant approval and bid process. We should get them back soon. Once they are returned by Dave, the committee will review them for final recommendation to the Board.
2)SouthLongPark Surveys:
The responses have slowed down. Noel Bartlo will finalize the results in the next couple months.
3)Remaining Budget for 2008-2009:
There is approximately $24,000 left in the parks budget for equipment. This money is remaining as a result of the fundraising and grants acquired for the purchase of the new Garrison toy last summer. The committee has brainstormed and reviewed dozens of potential projects that might be considered attractive in each of the parks, and has concluded that the following list should rank highest in priority and be completed immediately. Noel Bartlo will present the request to the Board at the April 27th meeting.
a) Garrison Park:Estimated Cost:
Topsoil and Grass around Toy$400
Wheelchair Ramp for Gazebo$400
Add’l Wood Chips for Swings$100
Benches (4@$150)$600
Install Sandbox & Buy Sand$100
Dog Clean up Bags$200
Total:$1,800
b) IslandPark:
Replace Broken Tot Seat on Swing$150
Fix Teeter Totter (Bent)$???
Purchase a Grill for Small Shelter$230
New Swing Set (Addition)$2000
Add’l Wood Chips for Toys$100
Dog Clean up Bags$200
Total:< $3,000
c) SouthLongPark:
Basketball Court Re-surface$10,000
Softball Infield Clay Fill$5,000
Move Small Swing Set away from
MiltonEntrance$500
Add’l Wood Chips$100
Bike Racks (2@$250)$500
Soccer Net$1,000
Volleyball Net$1,000
Dog Clean up Bags$200
Total:$18,800
Grand Total for Equipment:$23,600
4)Trees:
Brian Geary gave an update on new trees for the parks. There may be up to 30 trees scheduled for the parks during the spring planting (May 9-10). Possible locations have been identified and will be finalized in the coming weeks.
5)Committee Top Recommendations for Park Maintenance and Improvement:
Garrison –
Complete the topsoil and seeding around the big toy and gazebo.
Replace sandbox as planned last summer.
Install some new park benches.
Install a ramp for wheelchair access to the gazebo.
Re-surface walking path.
Install old tires under the teeter-totter.
Island –
Remove old telephone poles (old fire siren holder)
Repair tree mounted lights.
Lehigh Trail –
Topsoil, grass, and shrubs between train station and S. Long.
Replace missing trees and plaques.
South Long –
Implement path grant and install path between parking lot and Milton Street.
Paint tennis backboard.
Complete plan for gazebo, and install foundation.
Continue planting additional trees.
Re-surface basketball court.
Upgrade softball diamond infield.
Next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday May 6th, 6:30 PM at Village Hall.
**Future meetings will be scheduled on the first Wednesday of each month.