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Davidson called for the recommendation of the Finance Committee. <br /> <br />Sisk replied, yes. He explained that he believes the netting is a safety issue and that the <br />playground would be an enhancement to the Parks & Recreation program. <br /> <br />Davidson called for Council comments and questions. <br /> <br />Howard stated that he has had many opportunities to view the activities at the new <br />ballfields. He reported that the fields are attracting many participants to Little League, <br />softball, and other programs. The younger siblings of these participants often come to <br />watch them play. He felt that this provides a wonderful opportunity to provide additional <br />recreation facilities and commended the Finance Committee for approving the additional <br />funds. <br /> <br />Sisk moved that Council award the bid to Church Recreation Equipment for a Sports <br />Complex Playground in the amount of $37,950.59, using a portion of the monies from the <br />Conservation Trust Funds, seconded by Levihn. <br /> <br />Roll call was taken. Motion passed by a 7-0 vote. <br /> <br />CENTAURUS LITTLE LEAGUE DONATION FOR LOUISVILLE SPORTS <br /> COMPLEX PLAYGROUND <br /> <br />Davidson called for staff presentation. <br /> <br />Steve Baysinger, Parks & Recreation Director, stated that when the Centaurus Little <br />League learned of the capital project to install a playground, they asked if they could <br />make a donation toward the installation. He introduced Tom Hesemann, president of the <br />Centaurus Little League. <br /> <br />Tom Hesemann thanked Council for their continuing support of Little League Baseball. <br />He asked to personally thank Steve Baysinger, Keith Williams, Mandy Vindole and Phil <br />McQuade for being a pleasure to work with. He commended Phil McQuade for the <br />ballfield conditions. He reported that there are 661 registrants for Little League this year. <br />He presented a check to Council in the amount of $1,500.00 from the Little League <br />Board of Directors as a contribution for the playground. <br /> <br />Davidson thanked Hesemann for the contribution on behalf of the many children who <br />will have the opportunity to enjoy the playground. <br /> <br />6 <br /> <br /> <br />