Monday, December 31, 2007

Happy New Year

I hope everyone has a great and prosperous New Year.

I hope to have information about the city's agenda for 2008 soon. I will keep you posted.

Dean Edwards

Saturday, November 24, 2007

Speed van

I would like to get your thoughts on Northwoods speed van...

Council Meeting

I have a slight issue with the Mayor. We recommended to call the new park " Northwood Veterans Memorial Park. This was never discussed at the last council meeting. Council never even got a copy of the minutes from the last council meeting. The mayor now has plans to have a contest in the elementary grades to come up with a name for the park..... We will wait and see....

Another note able item: The mayor would like council to approve a new committee.... A parks and Rec committee. Rec Board's future?????





City of Northwood
Recreation Board Meeting Minutes
Recreation Board Members

Dean Edwards-President Russ Sparks-Vice President Alan Singlar- Secretary Shari Loviolette
Mike Smothers Paul Gercak-Ball Commissioner
Connie Hughes-City Council Liaison

Meeting was held November 12, 2007
Those Present: Dean Edwards, Russ Sparks, Alan Singlar, Mike Smothers, and Paul Gercak
Absent: Connie Hughes, Sherri Loviolette
Also Present, Jeff Kinsley, Mike Blazevich

Meeting called to order at 7:32 pm

New Business

Mike Blazevich: Gave end of the year umpire review. We had umpires to cover every game played this past summer. Mike also attended many games to review each umpire. We are all set on umpire equipment for next season, with the exception of some new blue hats.

Mike would also like to start recruiting 14 year olds to umpire; this would give them valued experience and keep them in the program longer. Overall rec board feels Mike did a good job this season.

Paul- recommends keeping Mike as Umpire and Chief.

Russ made motion to keep Mike Blazevich as Umpire and Chief, Al-Seconded motion. Motion passed.


Paul- Wants rec board to make a decision on where the boys U10, U12, and U14 will be playing next season. Rec Board moved sign ups to November so we could see how many boys sign up. Before we make that decision. Paul is getting calls from parents wanting to know what is going on. He feels that we will have less kids signing up if we wait to decide what league to put the teams in.

Mike- Made Motion to send U10 and U12 to Genoa, and the U14 to Graytown. Russ-seconded, Al-said no he wanted to wait for the numbers. Motion Passed 3-1

Paul- New fence was put up at #6 at a cost of $4,000; the whole fence was replaced when all that was needed was the backstop.






Old Business:


I-280 Park. Rec board wants to know if the Fence surrounding the park is stay up or will it be removed? There are still safety concerns before the park is ready to be opened. Dean: Is there safety equipment available to the Fire department in case of a rescue? Boat, diving equipment? Will the fire dept be trained? Also will lights be put up around the park?

Russ: Made motion to name the park: Northwood Veterans Memorial Park, Mike seconded motion. Motion Passed

Rec Board- Needs another moth to review the changes to the City ordinances concerning
Rec board. Not all pages were given to the board for review.

Rec Board- Rec board will need 2 new members starting in January 2008. Dean will resign and move to city council and Sherri’s term is up on 12-31-07


Meeting adjourn at 9:10 pm

NEXT MEETING: December 10, 2007 7:30 pm.