The President Speaks @ BOA

Lisa Moratz (no relation) presented the annual President's address on behalf of the WL Park Board.  Her comments included:

• The PB has garnered over $90,000 in grants over the past 10 years
• Parks receives approximately $80,000 in annual tax revenue, $50,000 is earmarked for annual maintenance and upkeep.  (As I made my way to the BOA, I passed Birmingham Park, it is indeed looking good).  The rest is used for special projects and reserves.
• Finishing touches are being made to the next Parks 10 year plan, to be completed this year.
• The Board secured a TRIM grant from the MO Dept of Conservation, inspecting and identifying trees in the parks.  The goal is to make a 30 year plan that includes a replacement program for maintenance and replacement of trees in the parks.
• Latest special project was the erosion control walls @ the soccer field.  Prez Lisa invited all who haven't seen them to drop by.
• Application for a grant to address other erosion issues and renew the soccer field is in the works. 
• Ms Lisa commended her Board members for their tireless effort to maintain the Parks in the City.
• An informational packet about the Park Board will be dropped at each residence soon as a way for the Board to communicate with each resident in the community.
• Parks requested (and received ok) to have space on the City web site.