MINUTES

May 19, 2008

Minutes:  The minutes for the meeting of April 21, 2008 were approved.

Treasurer’s Report:  Kim reported she had filed the 990EZ form with the IRS.  She provided a copy of the bank statement.  There was no activity in May.  There was a financial review meeting.  All is well.  The interest from the CD with First Merchants has not been deposited yet.  The CD is worth $34,374.11.  There is $17,913.49 in the checking account. 

Old Business:

      Sheryl reported there were 18 volunteers present to clean up Shadyside Park at the City of Anderson Arbor Day celebration.

      Kevin received the report from the Ball State Students.  They made some recommendations.  The report was passed around for all to see.  They also had the results of the survey.

      Our next clean-up is scheduled for June 14, 2008.  This is the last meeting before the clean-up.  Details were discussed and finalized.

      Sheryl made a motion to reimburse Alan and Sue Kilburn for lost equipment.  This will be done without a receipt.

      We discussed the need for shovels, pry bars and possibly a knife.  We will get the equipment for future clean-ups.

      We discussed a few details for the September 13, 2008 clean-up.

      Kevin reported there was progress in Delaware County towards a clean-up effort of their won. 

      A date for a sub-committee meeting for the river celebration. It was decided to keep the celebration simple.  There was discussion about getting a radio sponsor or DJ, perhaps Buddy Patterson.  A price was discussed.

      There are reports that the West Trail system has been put on a total hold ad is in a mess.  The new administration needs to put the trail system on the front burner especially with Anderson becoming a destination place with the casino. 

We did not discuss any new business.  A motion was made, seconded and passed to adjourn.