City of Dixon Veteran’s Memorial Park Committee met Oct. 25.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
Present: Dave Gary DeBord Keane Hudson Charlie Thomas Dick Herbon Butch Pfeifer Terry Stephenitch Brad Daum Tom Bushman Al Wikoff Randy Hardin
The meeting opened at 6:31 pm with the pledge of allegiance.
Minutes of the previous meeting were presented. A motion to accept the minutes with changes was made by Gary D. seconded by Tom B. and passed by voice vote.
Public comment : none
Artifacts: Al W. Nothing
Grounds: Dick H. put a new hasp on the shed. Dick H. bought a new ticket tumbler and donated it to the park. Keane H. within 2 weeks Hodap will get the new ground seeded. Randy H. security system. The DVR is installed but the outside cameras will need a cable run for each camera into the building. The old system only had one. We need to locate a site for the DVR and the holes and get it set up. This may wait until warmer weather. The old system is working as before. Charlie T. concrete at the North arbor needs attention. And the shed is getting swayback, we may need to replace it. Dave L. perhaps we can get some 2X4’s and prop it up for now. Materials at city hall to be moved on Oct 31st at 8;30 am. Legacy Stones: Keane H. 3 new stone applications for June ceremony.
New Building: Keane H. In 2016 a vote authorized a 30’ X 40’ building. Before we do anything on the lot we need to get water, sewer and electric run to it. WE need to find out cost, and if the city could help with putting it in.
Flags: Gary D. Flags are here. We do need a new Elks flag. The merchant marine flag was replaced for Veteran’s day.
Old business.
Discussion about donations and memorials. The memorial fund is for future maintenance of the park and the general fund is for current projects. The Muhlbach fund is a donation.
Grass planting, covered.
Treasure’s position Dave L. contact Paula Meyers and see if she can help on quick books.
New business
Deuce 1⁄2 needs to be stored. Battery needs work/replacement.
Retreat of flags: Gary D. after Veteran’s day.
MIA tree: Randy H. the Viet Now group used to do this. Are we or another service organization put up the tree? Discussion followed and we should put it up.
Commissioner’s comments
Tom B. Queen of hearts postponed until Nov 8th due to construction.
Terry S. : possible Harden assistance on the truck?
Butch P.: can he look into getting the 2 1⁄2 worked on?
Randy: Calendar for 2019 at next meeting.
Dave L : He is not running for re-election next year.
Keane H. : K-9 memorial, we need to get firm prices before ordering. American legion is having a pancake breakfast Oct 27th. Randy H. pancake breakfast for the park in 2019?
Next meeting November 28th, 6:30 pm at the park HQ.
Motion to adjourn made by Tom B. seconded by Terry S. and passed by voice vote.
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