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The Washington Township Board of Trustees met in Regular Session on April 7, 2014, at 7:30 p.m. at the Washington Township Government Center, 8200 McEwen Road. President Paulson opened the meeting and led the Pledge of Allegiance. FISCAL OFFICER'S BUSINESS None. PROCLAMATION Proclamations were read by Joyce Young and presented by Scott Paulson and Dale Berry to Bradley Anderson and Conan Jennings for achieving the status of Eagle Scout. They were congratulated and thanked, along with the other members of Boy Scout Troup 516, for their contributions to our community. Trevor Rambacher also earned Eagle Scout status; however, he was unable to attend the Trustee meeting to receive his proclamation. He was congratulated in absentia. CENTERVILLE - WASHINGTON PARK DISTRICT PRESENTATION Carol Kennard gave a presentation about the Park District and a Park District levy that will be on the ballot on May 6' . The Park District has been in existence since 1959. They now have almost 1,000 acres and 49 parks throughout Centerville and Washington Township. The Park District provides education, recreation and fitness programs, athletic fields, habitat conservation, multi -use trails and lots of open space for people to enjoy throughout the community. The levy is for a 0.9 -mill renewal, which means no new taxes. It is a continuance of a 2004 levy. This levy will provide funding for daily operations and maintenance of the Park District's facilities. It will renew the levy for another 10 years and will cost the owner of a $150,000 home only $40 per year or 11 cents a day. It will provide about thirty percent of the Park District's operating costs. A 2 -mill levy was passed in 2007 that also provides them with revenue. Together, these two levies provide approximately 95 percent of their revenue to operate the parks in the district. The rest of their revenue comes from program fees, although many of their programs are free; grants (they received two State grants this year); and donations. Ms. Kennard went over some of the projects currently going on and future projects they are looking forward to starting. Ms. Kennard summed up that the Park District has played a vital role in improving the quality of life in Centerville and Washington Township since 1959. The passage of the 0.9 renewal levy will enable them to continue providing quality park programs, preserve open space and natural areas and protect our investment in the community —all with no increase in taxes. For additional information regarding the Yes for Parks levy campaign, you may go to yesforparkscw.com. Ms. Kennard brought literature, volunteer endorsement forms and levy signs for the yard for anyone interested. FAIR HOUSING PROCLAMATION No one was in attendance to receive the proclamation; therefore, it will be mailed. 4/7/14 Page