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On the agenda for a later meeting was a security-system proposal for the Franklin active adult center; the presenter did not have the proposal materials available and the board agreed to consider the item at the next meeting.

Board members received an update on construction at the Franklin active adult center. A parks staff member said interior tile and flooring work were underway, cabinets and stage flooring are on site, and the construction manager reported crews would pour the concrete drive leading to the facility. The staff member said the construction manager was still aiming for a May completion date.

The board reviewed the 2025 spring/summer Fun Guide and a financial report showing April results on track. Staff noted April comparisons with 2024 are skewed by last year's eclipse festival revenue. Staff also described recent large expenses recorded in the budget, including a rebuilt pool filter for about $37,000 and rebuilt pumps for about $10,000.

The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Park Board Meeting (April 17th, 2025)","oneSentenceSummary","At the meeting the Park Board approved minutes, signed April claims, and approved the human-resources report by voice vote; the board deferred a security-system decision for the Franklin active adult center and heard an update that construction remains on track for a May completion.","taxTitle","Franklin City, Johnson County, Indiana","taxId",52742,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6269520,"Aquatics director resigns; staff outline lifeguard hiring and summer operations",136,61000,197000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3043807-9e907e74853c3f9e1cc93e4e724a6731&start=61&end=197","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3043807-9e907e74853c3f9e1cc93e4e724a6731/thumbnail_61000.jpg","/articles/6269520/Franklin-City/Johnson-County/Indiana/Aquatics-director-resigns-staff-outline-lifeguard-hiring-and-summer-operations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6269520-a49f24a47c695254a5f4df3c717ac21d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157957&Signature=UADkRalHS9Z54UHmomtLBKR8~wOzfIi8QJLYqpuk0Y3IJozw6Wwzp2UqlgDtWzY0ClBJmj~2~ZTGnaIQmiBJcSVKDZ9rmSE-74A91NDI6dtWWIwHVoYYzE9qPqQj~S8m9hDIYywty179RR-RfNTeNXkR82ouSGhGz-QRrKxkxhUi6B8wXiAs~yk7KAosOHsEnW1stLcU2kqA4tr0jGvhtyqsqj5a4-KtW~ZchkL-URQMYpp~u4U7T58ngvdwelFUzXyFfPCkdD6Yv8rhsekaI8RjV66fdGKgS~D57N7-VxBERrdjMlwmXsr3oleZ7yN8O7N7qsFRMphFdQNClmQy4w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parks staff announced the aquatics director has resigned since the last meeting and said the city will not fill the full-time position before the pool opens this summer. Instead, staff said members will divide responsibilities across a committee.

A parks staff member described the temporary split of duties: Holly and Jamie will oversee concessions; Nick, a recreation coordinator, will manage lifeguard staffing and scheduling; and Nate and the staff member will handle pool maintenance and operations. \"So Chip doesn't have to do it all,\" the staff member said.

Staff reported they had hired about 30 lifeguards and remain in late-stage interviews to reach a pool of roughly 50 needed to cover shifts across the season; staff said the operation uses about 12 lifeguards per day but needs more hires to cover days off. Training for lifeguards is scheduled before the next board meeting, and staff said the pool is slated to open on Memorial Day weekend.

The board approved the human resources report by voice vote during the meeting. Staff also warned of large upfront pool expenses already processed this spring, including a rebuilt pool filter ($37,000), rebuilt pumps (about $10,000), and an ordered $30,000 supply of pool chemicals.

Board members asked about scheduling and labor hours; staff said they will stagger shifts to avoid excessive hours and tag-team maintenance coverage for early mornings and late-night closings.","Parks staff told the board the aquatics director position has been vacated and will not be filled before the pool opens; staff will run operations by committee while completing lifeguard hiring and training ahead of a Memorial Day opening.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6269525,"Payne Park playground designs presented; neighbors seek swings, board to review before vote",281,612000,893000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3043807-9e907e74853c3f9e1cc93e4e724a6731&start=612&end=893","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3043807-9e907e74853c3f9e1cc93e4e724a6731/thumbnail_612000.jpg","/articles/6269525/Franklin-City/Johnson-County/Indiana/Payne-Park-playground-designs-presented-neighbors-seek-swings-board-to-review-before-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6269525-99adfa0d48f8848501cf88f1a13fdb68/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157957&Signature=XeKGQUfUpQnucC035x9L2CA1HUPdGsKR0wffu9~bi~rEogz3SrMeTTQPLP5ayDGpivXfn~uU6YYsvflcojQokE5SYBF0unuPkrNUfz3n9kX1CSzLw7wmCL5EZgiNSDTZfx~SrUoW-9dl0I41~eW58-zXwJkRzr9sWuwmkJ8gzIS7Ir7fR96vGjwzU62ZR3WWIkgjwyaFFQYdu4y5zxv7v4azTx83--y0BqAd9ya4dliL54VvBbJERDfR05~ZBLCiwNtRi~g9jJ1E5gokHIkCR3jawEcYxfdUPSJOlLEyoM65GTyFkRetzu59eYuj3nqLMetHPcY4QviDaoUEyocwHQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board members reviewed eight playground design options from three vendors for Payne Park and discussed durability, age-appropriate features and color choices.

A parks staff member said all eight designs were within the budget allocated for the project and that the companies were asked to propose their best designs within that spending target. Neighbors informed staff that swings were a priority; staff noted the first four designs include swings while the latter four do not.

Board members discussed whether certain designs, especially those with greater height, would be suitable for very young children at a neighborhood park. The staff member said larger, multi-pod designs are more appropriate for a regional park like Province Park, while smaller structures work better at a neighborhood facility.

The board agreed to solicit additional neighbor feedback and to delay a final decision. Staff noted the city council still needs to appropriate funds at two readings; no contract signing would occur until after those steps. One board member asked to include shade features in the selected design.

Several members suggested mixing elements from different designs is possible; the staff member confirmed vendors can combine pieces and custom colors can be chosen. The board tabled final selection to a future meeting and encouraged members to consult neighbors and family before returning a recommendation.","Board reviewed eight playground designs for Payne Park provided by three vendors, discussed swings and age-appropriate equipment, and agreed to delay selection until neighbor input and council appropriation are complete.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6269530,"Flooding overtops Franklin parks; playground fence to be removed, cleanup ongoing",366,242000,608000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3043807-9e907e74853c3f9e1cc93e4e724a6731&start=242&end=608","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3043807-9e907e74853c3f9e1cc93e4e724a6731/thumbnail_242000.jpg","/articles/6269530/Franklin-City/Johnson-County/Indiana/Flooding-overtops-Franklin-parks-playground-fence-to-be-removed-cleanup-ongoing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6269530-ac17920096ec2eee8a61d3e4a9039e66/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157957&Signature=WR3n3z9GW~MQ6qLd~qCvFkpdwBvdI3i3ibqkXQdWyCyzO~MvINypA5ImRwZ-vw0swqJK3M56jsJjq2q6oBpY9VG0~apa7ki6rZcIVYCR604Innfn5bjYguxGijeUAJpP0MivUzSCm~E0Ab~I7dbk4yhw4tnF~sfw7AgvEc2qzrHKBam7TGsa2qUIhYrojpIAUkEJyyAGdmXxVQuoOv5Tq1nl3uhW7ZZF~eo6fhO6NNLvGWa0sq5xkEgYfhL2sragszcLQ7xqm6Ek44g1S6z-uNpUYvY5OWSx4seCS9Etoq8CyX1wqu1Boi5yrrfdb6kxGT2V1KkK3RTVCKuatH4YmA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parks staff reported at a Park Board meeting that recent floods inundated portions of Province Park and Community Park, uprooting fence posts, depositing thick mud on courts and leaving debris across multiple sites.

A parks staff member said the amphitheater flooded for the first time since it was built, with water reaching the steps but receding in less than a day. \"It did exactly what we wanted it to really. It held flood water and and and then held it receded in less than 24 hours,\" the staff member said.

The staff member described damage concentrated where the park is designed to hold water. The fence around the yellow playground at Province Park was uprooted from its concrete footing; staff said they will not replace that fence because they plan to move the playground away from the creek as part of a future park bond. The parks staff estimated replacement costs of about $8,000 for the dog-park fence and roughly $25,000 to replace the other damaged playground fence.

Community Park received heavy mud accumulations on the pickleball and new basketball courts. Staff said crews cleaned the pickleball courts but the basketball court remained two-thirds covered and that drying had made removing the mud more time-consuming. Staff planned to use upcoming rain to help loosen dried mud and then complete power washing.

Flood debris included porta-potties and a dumpster that were carried downstream and became lodged under a bridge at Province Park. Staff said county crews removed two large items from the creek and asked residents to report any remaining missing portable toilets. Playground maintenance included power washing at Youngs Creek Park after debris collected on equipment.

Staff noted that parks are intentionally designed to hold temporary floodwater to protect other parts of the city. Beyond cleanup and isolated repairs, the parks staff characterized the event as manageable compared with other floods the city has experienced.

Board members asked about replacement plans and timing; staff said one damaged fence is scheduled to be replaced the coming Tuesday, while other work will await planning tied to a future park bond. The parks staff said they would not spend on a long-term repair at a location slated for relocation.","Franklin City parks staff reported localized flooding that submerged parts of Province Park and Community Park, uprooted fencing, deposited debris across courts and trails, and prompted cleanup and repair work; staff said parks functioned as designed to hold and recede floodwaters.","actionData","errors"]

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