LEADERSHIP TEAM ~
FETCH PARK
Following members of the FETCH DOG PARK group will monitor the
activities of the park and function as an Executive Committee.
Darrel Jacobs
John Mason
Tracey Doss |
Deb Fridy
Elisabeth Grzelak
Tony O’Neal |
Joe Schatz
Tamara Schooler
T&C Shadley |
Steve Houghton
Ex-Officio
Shawn Miller
Steve Lane |
NOVEMBER 15, 2011 MINUTES OF THE FETCH
DOG ADVISORY GROUP
DANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
The meeting was called to order at 6PM. JCMason served as Chairman. The
10 members of the Leadership Team present were introduced. There was a
total of 22 members present for the meeting.
All of our previous minutes are posted on the website and there no
additions or corrections.
JCMason made a Funds & Facts presentation pointing out expenses, income
and potential future costs. A 2 page document with highlights was
handed out to the group prior to the meeting and a copy will be attached
to the meeting minutes. Significant expenses were highlighted:
Fence Cost and Installation
$17,409.00
0 turn 60 inch mower
$ 5800.00
Printing and
Design $ 3000.00
On order shelters and Benches $ 5295.00
Significant income from fundraising efforts:
$36,000.00
Includes Donations from Julius Hegeler Foundation,
Animal Welfare League of Illinois,memorials,sales and our
Gala
Signage Donations:
“Designer Dog Bones” L. Schultz, Jim Gilliland
Trigard
City of Danville
Website Design and Maintenance: Steve Foster of Beamsco.
It is very difficult to list and thank all of those who made our final
opening in June of 2010 a reality. Thanks to many people for their
effort and support. A more thorough acknowledgement is in the
FUNDS&FACTS attachment.
Following the presentation and discussion a motion was made to accept
the Summary Report and it is attached.
Steve Lane, our liaison with the City of Danville, was introduced and
discussed many items and issues relative to the park. He thanked the
group for its continued interest and maintenance.
Pictures of the proposed shelters and benches were discussed. There
will be 2 in large dog area and one in small. Present tables will also
be retained. Signs citing hours of Dawn to Dusk are planned. Large
security lights are coming and increased police patrol. TV camera
security is in the discussion stage..Concern about visibility along the
road was discussed and increased trimming to increase visibility is
planned. It is hoped we can develop toilet facilities perhaps utilizing
the blue building. He gave permission to ventilate the covered poop bag
receptacles. Steve answered questions, participated in discussion. He
contributed greatly to our meeting and was thanked for the support we
have received.
Following Steve Lane’s presentation we returned to the discussion of
DogPark issues.
Specifically: website-no changes-working well
Grounds-look great from Darrel Jacob’s
mowing (He and Shadly’s were thanked for gas purchase donations)
No specific cleanup needed at this time
Email communication working well to spread word
to and thru Leadership Team
Brief discussion regarding its use
in 2 episodes.
At Park we were reminded by SLane that
a 911 call should be first. They have communication with all who should
respond
Please continue to sell cookbooks. Make a good Christmas gift. About
150 remaining to be sold.
Future financial needs as presented in FUNDS&FACTS. Ongoing expenses
are pointed out to be: Seed and Fert $500.00
Tags $ $300.00
Reminder Cards $150.00
Miscellaneous $500.00
Est Total $1500.00 +or-
Income
Tag Sales Est
Total $3000.00 +or-
Present Bank
Balance$7000.00
After much discussion it was decide to hold tag prices steady but to
increase the awareness that each year (Jan) is the time to buy new
tags. We are going to stress that in the reminder cards and discuss the
necessity with the Humane Society to try and make new tags (both City
and Park) a calendar year purchase. This will make it easier to enforce
because all tags be same color for year. We will place this information
on website. We recognize this will be a short year for tag owners who
purchased since June and surely in Nov but it will be a one time issue.
In case of question they could consider it a donation. DebFridy
andElisabethGrzelak volunteered to help with card sendout in Jan. Darrel
and JMason will seek a meeting with Shawn at Humane Society and go over
this as well as other issues in early Dec. All things considered it was
felt a new fund raising initiative should be started. EGrzelak
presented a dog/photo/calendar proposal that looks promising. A vote was
taken and the group agreed to support it. Deb Frdy and Elisabeth agreed
to be the CoChairs of this initiative and report to the Leadership
Team. It would have to be finalized in Aug of 2012 to be ready for
2013. Final decision will reflect cost, advertising revenue, and
price. A $15.00 estimate seems a bit high and certainly we would need
some guarantee of sales before proceeding.
It was decided to try and hold a Spring Group meeting at the park and
try to emphasize it as a social event. Steve Lane suggested we
consider using the Parks Dept capability to present an outdoor movie.
The Leadership Team will work on this in their future meetings
At 730 PM the business portion of the meeting concluded and the meeting
adjourned. The remaining caps, Tshirts, cookbooks and bands on display
were available for sale and several were purchased Prepared and
submitted byJCM 11/17/2011 Emailed out for Adds,corrects
November 15, 2011
FUNDS AND FACTS IN
FETCH DOG PARK HISTORY
EXPENSES:
FENCE
Split
Rail $7389.00
Big R
Wire 3120.00
Install Alvin
Fence 6900.00
Total $17,409.00
Prep work and Parking
City of Danville
Donated
Maintenance
Lawn
tractor $5800.00
Gas, labor donated
to this point for mowing (Darrel & Tony)
Seed, fertilizer,aeration
$1300.00
Dr. Halloran and
Danville Soccer Volunteer and equipment
Berry’s Chemical, seed, plants
$900.00
Labor and equip
donated
Well with water to FETCH
City of Danville,
Espenschied Family
Waste
Pickup City of
Danville
Printing
Pamphlets,
Faulstich $1839.00
Design FIA Card
$1200.00
Rules&Regulation Booklet
Donation
Design KMason,
printing
Gifts
Tshirts and
Bracelets Donated
Gala gifts in
kind Donated
Roundup weed
killer Donated
Website Development and
maintenance
Steve Foster
Beamsco Donated
Fetch Dog Park Dog Bone signs
Donated
Larry Schultz
Jim Gilliland
Publicity Donated
Commercial News
Mary Wicoff
WDAN RADIO
Doug Quick WICD
Poop Bags County Market
Donation
Prep, Delivery and install Poopbags
Joe
Schatz Donation
AND MANY MORE HELPERS AND
VOLUNTEERES
Signage
Memorials
Trigard Donation
Rules & Reg City of Danville
Donation
START UP EXPENSES $28,225.00
Shelter and Bench’s
$5295.00 on order
INCOME
Fund raising, Donation, Volunteer
Efforts, Gifts
Includes support
from Julius Hegeler II Foundation,
Animal
Welfare League of Illinois,
Gala
Grand Opening June 12,13 2010
START UP
INCOME $36,000.00
STARTUP EXPENSES
$28,225.00
BALANCE $7775.00
SHELTER
& BENCHES -$5295.00 =$2480.00
NEW INCOME
Cook Book
Sales to
Date
$ 8075.00
Printing
5247.00
Inc $2828.00 More to sell!!
BALANCE AS OF October 27 $7000.00
We made it Thanks to many volunteer hours and
efforts the City of Danville has a beautiful Dog Park. A special thanks
to the City of Danville administration-Mayor Scott Eisenhauer, Doug
Ahrens and Steve Lane.
Going For ward
INCOME
Tag
Sales Inc
$2500-3000.00
Cost $300.00
Reminder
cards $150.00
EXPENSE
$???
Mowing? Volunteers
have been doing
Grass seed and
fertilizer $500.00
Plus Volunteer help
Poop Bag and
Disposal
Security??
TV
Surveillance
Locks tied to tag ownership
Summary compiled from City of Danville Financial
records and rounded off. November 2011, JCMason
Fund Raising Efforts for future (based on past and
projected expense it is likely there will be a deficit of 1500.00 to
$2000.00 some years)
Photo Calendar
Sept 6,
2011 MINUTES FETCH DOG PARK LEADERSHIP TEAM
Danville Public Library 2nd floor
Sept 6, 2011
6:30-8:00 Pm
Present, D Fridy, E Grzelak, Joe and Ruth Schatz, T Doss, D Jacobs, J
Mason
Absent: S Lane, Shadley’s (were not notified of the meeting due to error
by JMason-apology made, error corrected)
The meeting was called to order and presided over by JCMason. The
minutes of the Nov 9, 2010 meeting as on website were approved.
A
review of the Rules and Regulations as is on the website was reviewed.
They were especially reviewed in light of an incident in mid August. An
owner/handler was present when her dog became aggressive and the
incident was witnessed by E Grzelak, T Doss, and Steve Houghton with all
agreeing on the basic facts. Animal Control from Humane Society had been
called and also witnessed acts of aggression. The handler refused to
leave with her 2 dogs and the HS contacted Danville Police who responded
promptly with those responsible leaving the park under protest. On
August 16 the tags revoked and money refunded to the party by the HS.
Apparently the dogs had shock collars. It was felt that there were
several opportunities to defuse the situation along the way if the
handler had followed suggestions in our handbook. Since aggression is
reason enough to leave it was not felt it was necessary to include shock
collar in the handbook. More details as observed will be included in the
minute book of Fetch Dog Park
The prompt response by the authorities was commended. The Humane Society
has been making an effort to come to the Park and check tags to be sure
all are in compliance.
The Appeals Process that was prepared by D Jacobs in response to a
request from J Adams
(Past director of HS) in June of 2010 was reviewed. A copy of it is
present in the HS. It discusses the process whereby someone who has had
licenses revoked may regain the license by appearing before the
Leadership Team that would serve as the Hearing Board. It was felt this
should be posted on the website and J Mason will discuss this with S
Foster at the time the minutes are ready.
The financials from inception to July 31, 2011 were presented and
discussed. At present our balance is $11,478.54 as reported by Gayle
(Lewis)
at
the City. There is minimal discrepancy with J Mason figures that were
calculated from balance sheets provided by Gayle at City. Going forward
the sheets will be reviewed monthly.
A
discussion was then held as to how funds the park will need should be
raised. Should the basic fees per animal be increased? Most felt the
increase should not take place yet. We wanted it as low as possible so
that more would be encouraged to take advantage of it. Alternative ways
of raising funds to take care of maintenance needs as well as
improvements were discussed. The majority felt that some kind of
focused drive (similar to Vermilion Animal Shelter) should be held once
every year or 2 as opposed to going around for “handouts”. It was
decided to table this discussion and study it. It was suggested that we
poll the members for ideas.
D
Jacobs then began the discussion of new business items.
1.
He gave a brief history of the gift to the city that allowed for the
purchase of the 61 acres that became the Harry and Marguerite
Espenschied Park. Harry E gave the city the money for the purchase and
named it in honor of his parents. Harry, (son) died at age 92 in April
2011. The printout from the DHS publication was given to D Jacobs by M
Denman, Supt of DHS
2.
The water is in the park and working. The delivery
of the water at the faucet has a unique design. It is not a pump but a
faucet that looks like a pump. Pushing handle forward and holding it
allows water to flow after short delay. When handle is pulled back water
stops and the water level falls down in pipe BELOW freeze level so
no drainage at end of season necessary.
3.
NO FOOD IN PARK signs up at each gate.
4.
Arrangements being made to get a “bone” on our Donor sign to recognize
the Animal Welfare League of Central Illinois for their financial
contributions to Fetch Dog Park
5.
Two large “designer” type FETCH DOG PARK signs are being prepared by 2
designers in shape of bone. One will be displayed on the arch at
entrance and the other site to be decided ??at location near entrance
off Kimball.
6.
Dog park Shelter.
After review of many options and in consultation with S Lane a final
recommendation is made. It is 10’x10’ “umbrella type” pyramid
(NOT CANTILEVERED) which can withstand winds 90 mph which
brings it into city codes. The central support would be imbedded in
concrete. The city could install it. 2 would be placed in large dog
side and 1 in small dog side. A specially designed bench 6’ for each
was proposed. Total cost approximately $7000.00. The Leadership Team
voted for yellow “shade” and Steve Lane will be authorized to order.
See illustrations at end of minutes.
7.
New trees are available and replacements for those not surviving are
planned for October
8.
Dr. T Halloran is in process of aerating and fertilizing. No weed
spraying is planned.
It was discussed that D Jacobs and J Mason would meet with HS officials
and tour the facility, discuss 2012 tag orders and reminder cards. We
also plan to remind them to hand out our Fetch Dog Park booklets with
new tags for anyone who does not possess one.
Discussion was started about time and feasibility of the annual meeting
of membership but it was limited because it was closing time at library.
Thoughts expressed were for the fall at the park /. Presentation of the
bone for Animal League or installation of designer signs.
NOTE SHELTER ILLUSTRATIONS. on Pages 3, 4 below
Sorry the outline of the “cover” requires close look. This bottom one is
it.
Respectfully Submitted JCMason 9/7/2011
FETCH Dog Park
Minutes of
Nov. 9, 2010 Meeting
Danville
Public Library
5:30 pm
Attendees:
Nancy Ruzic, Elisabeth Grzelak, Deb Fridy, Tony O’Neal. Tamara Schooler,
Joe and Ruth Schatz, JCMason, Terry Shadley, Tracey Doss and Darrel
Jacobs
The
meeting was co-chaired by Dr Mason, Darrel Jacobs and Deb Fridy and was
called to order at 530 PM.
The
goal of this meeting was to discuss the production and sale of the FETCH
Dog Park Cookbook. And to update on current/future issues of the Park.
1.
Cookbook overview –
a.
To raise
$3000 by selling 600 books
b.
Pre-sell,
with prepayment, 300 books to cover the cost of the original shipment
c.
Minimum
profit of $5 per book
d.
All
recipes submitted by Dec. 31, 2010
e.
Pre-sales
will begin Jan. 2011 thru Feb. 15.
f.
Finished
product for Spring distribution by April 1, 2011
2.
Budget for sales
a.
A
$500 budget for Cookbook sales and expenses was approved
3.
Prizes for most cookbook sales
a.
First place - $100 gift card
b.
Second place – FREE park tags
c.
Third place – t/b/d
4.
What’s next
a.
Submit recipes to Morris Cookbook
b.
Publicize Pre-Sale ordering
a.
Radio, newspaper, email, website
b.
Open P.O. Box at Westville post office to receive orders by mail
c.
Issue 3-part receipts to buyers – must present to receive book
d.
Order cookbooks based on sales
5.
Recent FETCH news
a.
Tags will be sold in January for the year of 2011 and will be good for
that one year.
b.
The
tags for FETCH will only be sold at the Danville Humane Society
now
c.
County Market is donating the bags for the waste at the park
d.
A Leadership Team is being formed to be the "Executive Committee" of the
Park to deal with the day to day issues (SEE ABOVE 11-30-10)
WHAT HELP
IS NEEDED:
b.
Submit recipes
c.
Distribute order coupons
1.
Take to your work, church, grocery store, local business, etc.
Respectfully submitted . . . Deb Fridy . . .
deb@fridyrealty.com
FETCH Dog Park
Minutes of Sept. 14 Meeting
Danville Public Library 5:30 pm
Attendees:
Nancy Ruzic, Elisabeth Grzelak, Deb Fridy, Tony O’Neal. Tamara Schooler,
Joe and Ruth Schatz, JCMason, Terry Shadley, and Darrel Jacobs
The
meeting was co-chaired by Dr Mason, Darrel Jacobs and Deb Fridy and was
called to order at 530 PM.
The
goal of this meeting was to discuss the production and sale of a FETCH
Dog Park Cookbook. And to update on current/future issues of the Park.
1.
Cookbook project overview –
a.
To raise
$6000 by selling 600 books
b.
Pre-sell,
with prepayment, 300 books to cover the cost of the original shipment
c.
Minimum
profit of $5 per book
d.
All
recipes submitted by Dec. 31, 2010
e.
Finished
product for Spring distribution by April 1, 2011
f.
Cookbook Design and configuration – Coordinator: Deb Fridy
g.
Recipe Submission - Coordinator: Elisabeth Grzelak
h.
Book Pre-sales - $10 each- Sales Coordinator: NEEDED
a.
Anticipated start date of pre-sales is November 1, 2010
WHAT HELP
IS NEEDED:
o
Someone to help get the recipe submission sheets out into the community
o
A
coordinator for the pre-sales
o
WE
NEED RECIPES TO FILL THE BOOK – ASK EVERYONE YOU KNOW!!!!
2.
Flowers at the Park
a.
Clematis are being planted on south fence
b.
Planning to plant perennials at the entrance gate this fall using
flowers donated from members yards
3.
The well
a.
The City
is going to hire an electrician and a plumber to dig water lines for the
well
4.
The shelter
a.
A
plan to build a 16 X 16 shelter straddling the fence between the big dog
and the little dog park is progressing and should be completed this fall
5.
Safety issues
a.
As
you would expect, there have been a few dog fights. A procedure for
dealing with aggressive dogs in regards to park admittance is being
developed.
b.
Bringing food and toys into the park seems to be the root of some of the
dog fights. Please ask everyone you know that uses the park to please
follow the rules that are posted . . . this is for the safety of both
hounds and humans.
6.
Park maintenance
a.
Spraying – the park is being sprayed this fall by Berry’s. In order to
kill the thistle and the poison, the spray needs to be applied at
precisely the right time so that the root system is killed. This should
alleviate those issues.
Next
meeting?? Middle to end of October . . . based on quantity of
recipes already submitted.
Respectfully submitted . . . Deb Fridy . . .
deb@fridyrealty.com
MINUTES OF AUGUST 17 MEETING
DANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
5:30 PM
Attendees: Deb Fridy, Tony O’Neal. Tamara Schooler,
Dana Johnson, Joe and Ruth Schatz, Clare Dodds, Dr. Denise Fischer,
JCMason, Darrel Jacobs, TShadley, CShadley and Janice Kain
The meeting was co-chaired by Dr Mason and Darrel
Jacobs and was called to order at 530 PM.
The meeting was opened by discussing issues that
had arisen since there has been access to the Park before and after the
Gala on June 12.
1.
Tony reported that pit bulls appeared outside the park and essentially
prevented some inside the Park from leaving. Humane Society responded
and removed the dogs. The HS staff was well aware of these dogs because
they frequently get loose. DISCUSSION: It was felt that the HS be
consulted on this issue-is there a limit to this behavior that would
require impounding.? Apparently they did not appear friendly and
frightened the people in park with their dogs.
2.
A 30# beagle got under the fence of the east maintenance gate. A screen
was placed over it to identify it. DISCUSSION: SHORT TERM FIX—2
wheelbarrow+ of dirt in area so owner could leash dog before gets out.
LONG TERM—talk with Steve Lane about putting asphalt chips on inside of
gate and then gate would open only one way-out
3.
It was felt too many people are not watching and picking up poop after
dogs. Weekends are worse. Poop patrol rounds production increases from
3-4 bags to 10-15
DISCUSSION: D JACOBS HAS GOTTEN A
SOURCE OF BAGS. The new owner at Priceless Foods on Fairchild has
agreed to furnish rolls of plastic bags that are used for produce.
Darrel is preparing signage to acknowledge the gift and encourages all
“volunteers to thank him when in store”. They will need to be re-rolled
to accommodate our dispensers. Joe Schatz has agreed to take that
project on and help keep dispensers full.
Steve Lane will be asked to get
some new signs made for inside the park to remind people to pick up. It
also behooves all of us to be on alert and tell the owner if their dog
is doing his business. Please remind all to tie a knot in bag to keep
down flies and odor.
4.
City probably will install surveillance cameras at some point for added
security.
5.
The well has been successfully drilled and the water source (@approx
180+ feet down) is located on the west side of the fence close to
junction between large and small park. DISCUSSION: It was felt the
water could be piped into each close to the junction (N/S—E/W) fence so
each park have its own source with very little pipe being needed.
Drainage is reasonable here. Eventually it would be nice to have a
fixture with a lower bowl so dogs could easily access it. We are not
aware of any timetable for completion of this. We are grateful to the
Espenscheid family for their foresight on this issue.
6.
Shelters: Discussion: Be great to set up shelters in such a way that
they could straddle fence so that small and large dog owners could
socialize. Several areas are feasible for this. Meetings could also
utilize them in less than wonderful weather. DJacobs suggested that
perhaps pavilions at the abandoned Girl Scout Camp on Woodbury Hill in
West Harrison Park might be utilized. Deb Fridy volunteered her husband
to check feasibility. As we improve the amenities of the park hopefully
we can accomplish something for shelter.
7.
Remind Aqua that they volunteered to put some re-cycled hydrants in the
park. Hopefully this might save trees or future plantings. Future
planting of flowers has been discussed over email but did not come up at
meeting.
8.
Concern about hours and extension as days shorten: Discussion: It was
pointed out the hours are dawn to dusk and it does not seem practical to
change that. Lighting for night use is not in the foreseeable future.
UPDATE;
Darrel Jacobs discussed past, present and future
concerning our finances and upcoming expenses. We initially raised about
$25,000.00 and this paid for signage and fence. Subsequently it became
apparent that we would need a good mower since we would be responsible
for mowing in our area. Dr. Halloran filled in capably in the beginning
but it was felt we should have our own mower. After looking at 3
dealerships and their equipment we felt B&D had the best used mower for
the money and our needs. JMason and DJacobs put some money in to make
sure there would be no shortfall (mower 5800.00). The city maintenance
man checked it out and o.k.’s our purchase. Most of the mowing duties
have been handled by DJacobs and Tony O’Neal and it is going very well.
Takes about 5 gal of gas per mowing and around 3 hours of time-start to
finish.. With Dr Halloran’s equipment and expertise we are planning to
aerate—seed-- and fertilize this fall. Also with Berry’s expertise we
plan to spray a special herbicide ($150.00/qt.) to take care of
broadleaf and especially Canadian Thistle this fall. Steve Lane feels
the city equipment can help with the spray. Planning and preparation for
this is underway. Since purchase of mower we have had several
significant donations and have approximately $1000.00 balance in our
fund but we will need to raise more as we continue to improve the
quality of the park. DJacobs has asked Mr Bill Bounds who is one of the
leaders of the Animal Welfare League to consider another donation to
assist us. DFridy is also a member of the group and believed there was
a meeting coming up at which that request would be discussed. Over 200
tags have been sold.
Everyone who has visited the park has been
impressed by its beauty and visitors say it compares favorably with any
others they have seen or visited.
FUTURE PLANS:
The idea of a walkathon was discussed. It could
promote three purposes
1.
Make more aware of the Park and its trails to walk. 2. Increase
awareness and usage of the Dog Park and thus increase membership 3.
Promote foot health
Dr. Fischer commented she would be glad to work
with the organizers and felt she could obtain Pedometers. Free foot
exams and Blood pressure checks could be added. After much discussion
it appeared the best date would be a Saturday-Sunday October 23 & 24
after the Covered Bridge Festival. A 2 day event would be needed
because of conflicts on Sat or Sun. Even the group present had
conflicts that could limit participation at one of the days. Deb Fridy
agreed to be chairman and pursue planning and organizing volunteers. We
hope to appeal to walkers and runners and utilize the trails in and
around the Dog Park. An appeal will be made to volunteers that were not
present at the meeting.
Respectively submitted, JCMason 8/21/2010
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