Compiled by Anna Skinner
The Noblesville Parks and Recreation board met at 7 p.m. on Sept. 9. Their next meeting will take place at 7 p.m. on Oct. 7 at the Fox Prairie Golf Course pro shop, 8465 E. 196th St., Noblesville
What happened: The board presented an update on Ivy Tech.
Why it matters: The parks board is working through small logistical items such as getting the bleachers at the middle school to work correctly and installing other updates.
What happened: The board considered rental agreements at the athletic facility.
Why it matters: With a set time for closing at 10 p.m., the board said that renting out their athletic facilities will generate lots of revenue for the department. They have researched other rental facility prices and have been working on setting a price, with price breaks for the Noblesville Youth Sports Association and not-for-profits.
What happened: The board considered dugout improvements for Emmerson Field.
Why it matters: Jeff Judd, new to Noblesville, came to the board to present improvements regarding safety issues with the dugouts of Emmerson Field. The parents of Avrey Rose, an 18-year-old Noblesville resident who loved baseball that died last year, donated a generous amount of money to improve the dugouts and include a plaque with Rose’s name on it. The board approved it, and Judd said he hopes to have the improvements completed by baseball season in April.
What happened: The board considered the approval of the general park budget for 2016.
Why it matters: Some major changes in this year’s budget include a health insurance premium bump, music licenses for all venues, a new place to store the stage for Finch Creek Park in the winter so there is no fee for storage and payment for signage directing drivers to Forest Park on Ind. 37. The budget was approved.
