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0 MONTHLY MOORESVILLE PARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES May la. 2024 5.1.1 Upon motion by Danny Lundy, seconded Lynn Adams, the Board voted 5/0 to hire Talesha Freidenfelt for the Recreation Coordinator position. 5.2 Pioneer Park Improvement Project - Update 5.2.1 The Park staff recently discussed their initial budget with Mejer Najem, their project partner. The initial design presented incurred costs exceeding $10 million, covering all aspects of the project to achieve a turnkey status. Following this meeting; they have been engaging with the project team bi-daily to explore avenues for cost reduction while still meeting most of their project objectives. As a result, they have restructured the project layout from its original form to a newer, more cost-effective configuration. This restructuring has brought their budget estimate closer to $6.8 million. While they have further options to lower costs, they are mindful of maintaining the desired aesthetics and deliverables of the project. The Park Board discussed the changes. 5.2.2 Upon motion by Brent Callahan, seconded Danny Shaw, the Board voted 5/0 to have the Building Committee meet before the next Park Board meeting to discuss the changes and get a better understanding of the cost and the efficiency and quality of the final product. 5.3 Old Town Park Improvement - Update 5.3.1 The Grand Reopening of Old Town Park is scheduled for June 5th, from 11 am to 1 pm. The event aims to showcase recent park improvements and gather community feedback. There will be booths, including the Mooresville 200 booth, to raise awareness about park amenities. The newly renovated merry-go-round will also be unveiled. 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 RFA— Ratify Summer Hiring 6.1.1 Upon motion by Brent Callahan, seconded Lynn Adams the Board voted 5/0 to ratify the hiring of all positions listed in the 8.1 pre -meeting agenda. 7. DEPARTMENT REPORTS 7.1 Assistant Superintendent Report 7.1.1 RECU program has been running smoothly. Site coordinators meet regularly to gather feedback on the program and evaluate how they can make improvements. They are focused on getting the kids more involved in the program rather than just observing.