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Memorial bench in Flynn Park After a brief description of bench, it was motioned by Mr. Seltzer to approve placement of the bench in Flynn Park. Seconded by Mr. Fitch. Vote – unanimous, motion passed. Program Fees Nancy gave a brief description of staff recommendation of being allowed flexibility with the fees policy, after a discussion Mr. Seltzer motioned to approve staff recommendation with the understanding Park Commission will be notified as soon as possible, Mr. Sutton seconded the motion, vote 2 to 5, motion did not pass. Mr. Sykes motioned to approve, with the understanding that Park Commission would be notified at its next meeting; Mr. Fitch seconded the motion, vote 4-0, 1 none vote. Motion passed Election A vote for President and Vice President was taken; it was voted (4-2-2) that Mr. James Sutton would serve as President and Ms. Mary Hart would serve as Vice President, vote 7-1. Department Report Nancy gave Commission member a report of membership sales thus far, she stated that we had exceeded our proforma , but not our revenues, due to specials (discounts, early bird), but are selling many passes on a daily basis; She reported we received a grant for Kaufman Park playground improvement, project will start this spring; She gave a brief overview of our budget; She reported the need to close the lighted fields in Heman Park and how it would effect the sports activities for the different groups (Soccer Club and Sports Association)that use the fields. Individual Park Reports ?Mr. Mosley reported his parks look fine ?Mr. Sutton reported looks nice, except the pond looked a little green, he wasn’t sure if that was suppose to happen, Ms. MacCartney assured him it was normal. ?Ms. Irving reported Rabe Park look fine, the water fountain had been fixed. She reported the shelter area in Millar Park has no grass and the handicap sign has not been reinstalled. She also, wanted the thank Park Maintenance for removing the graffiti from the trees. ?Mr. Doyle reported Lewis Park looks fine, except the pool has debris in it. ?Mr. Sykes reported Mooney Park looks good, except those thing previously mentioned. Mr. Seltzer mentioned that the report for the Natatorium was incorrect. Old Business Ms. Irving stated that she would like for items presented to the Commission have a clear understanding, because it was said that the issue of non resident pool use was presented to Commission under something different. Ms. MacCartney stated that when the end of the year Pool report was presented to Commission it also, included