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Saint John board approves $403,620.83 in bills, discusses St. John's East baseball and fall events
Summary
The board approved payment of $403,620.83 in bills, heard updates that St. John's East baseball’s contract is still void and that staff are negotiating, and learned about upcoming events including a Space Jam movie (Sept. 26) and a fishing derby (Sept. 27).
The Saint John Park Recreation board on Sept. 16 authorized payment of $403,620.83 in town bills, approved unanimously, and received staff updates on youth baseball and community events.
During reports and correspondence, a staff speaker said the St. John's East baseball contract remains void and that staff have been in discussions with a person named Josh; the staff member said they will present specifics to the board when negotiations are ready. Board members expressed support for efforts to restart local teams and noted the challenges associated with in-house play.
Town staff member McKenna announced two public events: a Space Jam movie in the park on Sept. 26 at Prairie West Park (with popcorn and a small concession stand) and the 20th annual fishing derby on Sept. 27 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Prairie West Park, for ages 3–15; registration is available on RecDesk. A board member asked how the RecDesk registration platform has been working; staff said it has made a positive difference.
The payment of bills was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote; the transcript records the total as $403,620.83 and a unanimous 5–0 vote. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn and a unanimous voice vote.
