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Henry County Park Board reviews collections report and fundraising for July 4 fireworks
Summary
At its May 20 meeting, the Henry County Park Board reviewed interim collections, confirmed utility payments and discussed fundraising for the July 4 fireworks, including unresolved donations and a required vendor down payment.
At its May 20 meeting, the Henry County Park Board reviewed interim collections for Henry County Memorial Park and discussed fundraising status for the July 4 fireworks and a proposed vending machine placement.
The board heard from Liz, a park staff member, who said the park’s current tally from online receipts and other sources “looks like $7,575 in total.” Liz told the board that monthly utilities have been paid and that $2,939.58 remains recorded as utilities and bills paid to date. She also reported one damage deposit that was paid in February and noted that some website receipts reflect fireworks donations.
The board voted by voice vote to approve payment of the bills presented at the meeting. A motion to pay the bills was made, seconded and carried on an aye vote.
Board members discussed fundraising for the Fourth of July fireworks. Liz said she had received two checks listed in the Civic Rec materials and that other expected donations — including one referenced as from “Citizens” — had not been confirmed as cleared by staff. Liz said she could not yet confirm when unspecified contributions had cleared and recommended staff follow up.
The board discussed the Evinium vending-machine contract. Lehi told staff the vendor had proposed a combined snacks-and-drinks machine but later recommended a drinks-only machine if the unit is placed outside; staff said the shed on site should fit the new pop-machine dimensions. "The last that they had discussed was going to be, like, a half snacks and half pop machine," Liz said, adding that the vendor later recommended a pop-only unit for outdoor placement.
Board members said a down payment to Webb’s is needed to secure fireworks; staff agreed to follow up with Debbie to confirm available funds and make the down payment if the funds are available. Several board members noted that larger donations from foundations or hospital-affiliated groups typically arrive in late June and may be too late to change fireworks orders.
The board did not adopt new fundraising policy at the meeting; staff were directed to verify outstanding checks and speak with donors and the fireworks provider about timing and payments.
