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Sunman council welcomes new park board member, approves park master-plan acceptance and small expenditures
Summary
The council introduced and approved park board appointee Evelyn Bass, accepted the park master plan with a minor amendment, authorized a fundraising mailer and approved several small expenditures including a $100 memorial contribution and a town ID badge printer purchase up to $2,500.
The Sunman Town Council introduced and welcomed Evelyn Bass as a new park board member and approved several routine park and administrative items, including acceptance of the park master plan (with a minor funding clause amendment), authorization to pursue a fundraising mailer, a $100 memorial contribution, and a plan to purchase an ID badge printer for town employees.
Why it matters: The park master plan sets priorities for improvements such as a walking path and drainage fixes near playground and ball fields; council members said the town has fewer revenue sources than in the past and is exploring small fundraising options to support the plan.
Evelyn Bass (spelled BAYSE in discussion) was introduced to council and described as active in scheduling and facility work for the ball fields. The council moved to approve her appointment and welcomed her to the board. The council also accepted the master plan resolution after adding a clause clarifying contributions are conditional "if budgeted for in the relevant fiscal year," language requested to avoid an unintended budget commitment.
On expenditures, the town agreed by voice vote to a $100 memorial contribution to a listed charitable fund in lieu of flowers for a staff member who lost his father. Town Marshal Brian sought approval to buy an ID badge system so all employees and council members can have town photo IDs; he asked for authorization to spend up to $2,500 from available training/police funds, and the council approved the request by voice.
The clerk/treasurer presented financial reports and an APV register; council members reviewed adjustments, including a write-off for a faulty meter and several fund adjustments, and approved the reports by voice vote.
Next steps: Staff will proceed with the badge purchase, the attorney will record the easement (separately discussed), and park volunteers will continue maintenance while the council pursues potential fundraising mailers and grant options.
