Wednesday Meeting October 12th

Minutes - recorded by Jason Brown

The meeting was opened by prayer from John Adair. Judy Johnson spoke about the art auction to be held Friday night at Palmetto Park Ridge Center. President Carey Hite spoke about incorporating the district.
Patty Cavanaugh returned from Her trip to Hollywood where she attended the Hollywood Rotary Club and exchanged banners. She was also presented with a "Walk of Fame Star Pin."
We had the Irmo Chapin Recreational Commission talk to our group about what they do, and what projects they are working on for the future. The bond referendum was turned down last year by a very slight margin, so they have changed the 2005 referendum as outlined below. At the end of the session a question was raised about buying the golf course and making it open to the public. The commission is looking into it, and would like to buy the course.

Below is an outline of the projects the Irmo Recreation Commission is working on, and an outline of the 2005 Referendum.


What is the future of recreation in your community?
Should you invest in recreation and wellness for senior citizens, children and families? Based on community feedback, the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission will present a new proposal for district voters to consider on November 8, 2005.


2005 Referendum Projects

CHAPIN
 4 Soccer Fields
 4 Baseball Fields
 Family Recreation Pool & Playground
 Trails
 Additional Exit Road
 Chapin Theater ($500K match for private funding)

IRMO
 Community Center
- Indoor Walking Track
- Multi-court Gymnasium
- Multipurpose/Activity Rooms
- Fitness Facilities
 4 Soccer Fields
 SOP Baseball Improvements
 Family Recreation Pool & Playground
 10 Tennis Courts

SALUDA SHOALS PARK
 SSP Expansion
- Access Road to new riverfront property
- 4 Shelters in new park area
- 2 Restrooms in new park area
 Amphitheater ($500K match for private funding)
 Skate Park Upgrade

Referendum TOTAL $23,075,000

For additional information about this proposal,
please call 772-1228