Joe Barsh

The board discussed and approved several items, including park district bills and financial statements. Staff reports covered project updates, such as the SLP overlook, ice and turf facility developments, water reuse projects, strategic growth planning, HR hiring progress, and accreditation achievements. Old business focused on parkland acquisition. New business included an operations update for the Spring Lake Park Nature Center, approval of a donation to the Lions Club for amphitheater renovations, approval of a land swap with the school district, and the selection of a contractor for the SLP overlook project. The board also approved the 2026 CIP budget, a new capitalization process, a cash handling policy, and a recruitment and selection process policy.

The board approved park district and baseball bills, as well as financial statements. The Executive Director provided updates on several park projects, including the outdoor pool, Davidson Park, tennis court resurfacing, and Dakota Park field development. Personnel updates included new staff hires, a resignation, and potential changes to payroll and accounting systems. Marketing efforts, including the launch of an ADA-compliant website, and various operational reports covering facility maintenance, aquatics, athletics, and senior fitness programs were discussed. New business included the approval of contract changes with the Williston Basin School District 7 and administrative updates to bank and financial account signers.

The board discussed various capital projects, including the Williston Water World and Dakota Park Diamond developments. Updates were provided on human resources and payroll audits, marketing efforts with corporate memberships, facility and park maintenance, and aquatic and fitness programs. The meeting included a vote to approve the Sick Leave Policy update and a discussion regarding unsupervised children and facility access control at the ARC. Potential fundraising activities for Giving Hearts Day were also considered.

The board reviewed and approved financial statements and bills for the Park District and Boys Baseball. The executive director provided updates across various departments, including human resources, marketing initiatives, park maintenance, facility usage at the ARC, front desk operations, child sitting services, special events, recreation programming, aquatics, fitness programs, safety protocols, and maintenance efficiency projects. New business included the approval of the 2023 budget, updates to the Williston Parks and Recreation District and Boys Baseball credit card lines and authorized signers, and revisions to First State Bank CD signers.

The board approved the payment of Park District and Boys Baseball bills and financial statements. The Executive Director provided updates on a land transfer for the new Williston Water World, human resources and payroll updates including personnel changes and title compliance, park maintenance and capital improvement plans, and facility rental activities. Reports were also presented on front desk operations, marketing initiatives, child sitting, special event hosting, facility maintenance, aquatic programs, recreation programming, fitness classes, and foundation fundraising efforts. The board formally approved the land transfer for the Williston Water World project.