WEST GEAUGA COMMUNITY JOINT RECREATION DISTRICT

Regular Meeting – February 17, 2026

West Geauga High School Library

President Greg Poe called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Board members present:  Ed Curtis, Rick Izant, Linda Palchick, Sara Sustin, Kristen Foerster, Greg Poe. Jason Abate was also present.

The minutes from the January 2026 meeting were presented by Clerk, Monica Gromek. Rick Izant motioned to approve the minutes; Rick Izant seconded.  Vote was taken: Ed Curtis, Rick Izant, Linda Palchick, Sara Sustin, Kristen Foerster, Greg Poe. All in favor, motion carried

Treasurer report - Ed Curtis

Treasurer Ed Curtis distributed the February 2026 treasurer’s report. The treasurer’s report showed: checking balance forwarded: $33,914.32; total disbursements: $1,206.00; total deposits: $0; ending checking balance: $24,517.55: Ending Savings Balance $24,517.55; total disbursements: $0; deposits: $2.01.  Rick Izant motioned to accept the treasurer’s report. Linda Palchick seconded.  Vote was taken: Ed Curtis, yes; Rick Izant, yes; Sara Sustin, yes; Linda Palchick, yes; Kristen Foerster, yes; Greg Poe, yes. All in favor, motion carried. Linda Palchick motioned that the following bills be paid:

Abate Landscaping                                        $675.00       9 snowplows at $75.00 each                                                                                                                 

Minutes February 2026                                   $40.00        Monica Gromek                   

Kristen Foerster seconded the motion.  Vote was taken: Ed Curtis, yes; Rick Izant, yes; Sara Sustin, yes; Linda Palchick, yes; Kristen Foerster, yes; Greg Poe, yes.  All in favor, motion carried.

Our treasurer, Ed Curtis, has successfully completed Certified Public Records Training, February 10, 2026; as certified from The Ohio Auditor of State’s Office (Keith Faber, Auditor).   The document will be placed in our records. 

 Ed Curtis also presented the signed Fraud Policy for the West Geauga Community Joint Recreation District.  It will be placed in our records.  

Facilities – Linda Palchick

Letters will be sent to the miscellaneous League Heads to attend our March 2026 meeting.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Maintenance – Jason Abate                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Jason met with a man about using his snowmobile on the path to make it more walkable in the winter snow. His work crews for the season will arrive April 1.  There are weeds on the baseball field/diamond. Ed will talk with Innovative Companies about the field.

Website – Chris Domonkos needs any additional information for our calendar.  He is set to accept the minutes that will then be posted on our website.

Up for renewals:  Chris Domonkos, Linda Palchick, and Sara Sustin.

Pickle Ball – Kristen Foerster received a quote on fencing from On the Fence (Barry used them for Chester Pickle Ball courts). 2 60x60 cement pads for 2 courts.; 5 ft. divider 8’ gauge fence, Blacktop = $14, 439.00. Ed Curtis suggested maybe the Pickleball courts should be placed up front in the park (present upper soccer field).  This would eliminate the issue of the courts being built on the present volleyball court and being 100 ft. from the river. Barry Levan from Chesterland said if the courts were built where the present volleyball courts are there would be a visible concern.  Board discussion that the only Tennis Court at the WG High School is in terrible condition and can’t be used.  The team plays their games at CVAC; cost is $10.00 fee/player. The tennis courts report will be discussed at the Superintendent’s meeting.  Questions if Booster Club and Kiwanis Club can help with possible fundraising for this possible project.  Sara Sustin stated that 1 tennis court is 2 pickle ball courts in size.  Can this new area then be used by both pickleball and tennis; using 2 different nets.  Much discussion is still needed. 

Linda Palchick motioned for meeting adjournment at 7:45 pm.  Ed Curtis seconded.  Vote was taken: Ed Curtis, yes; Rick Izant, yes; Sara Sustin, yes; Linda Palchick, yes; Kristen Foerster, yes; Greg Poe, yes.  All in favor, motion carried. Next meeting at WG High school library on Tuesday, March 17 at 7:00 pm

Respectfully submitted,

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Monica Gromek, Clerk                                           Greg Poe, President