Christmas in the Park will be held on Saturday, Nov. 27 and clubs and businesses are being invited to decorate a spot in the park for the public to view.
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The community is being asked to pitch in for the event. Local businesses will be donating cookies and candies on Santa’s big day at Dockery. Frosty the Snowman should also be available.
Cider, hot chocolate and brown bags for treats will be handed out, along with fruit, peanuts and popcorn. Coffee will also be available for the adults.
The GHS band has been asked to provide early evening entertainment.
Local cafes and restaurants will provide cups and spoons. The Saddle Club is letting the park use its PA system. The Theater League has been contacted about providing carolers for the night’s festivities. A live nativity scene is expected to be provided by the Gallatin Baptist Church.
The board discussed the possibility of allowing cars to drive through the park instead of providing the hay rides.
A ping-pong drop and scavenger hunt are being considered as activities.
In other business conducted by the Gallatin Park Board at special meetings in September, Laura Hoyle requested the use of the ball fields and snack shack and asked if the field could be raked and marked for the Patrick McBroom Coed Softball tournament.
Missed meetings were addressed.
Trees needed to be removed from the park before equipment and/or buildings were damaged. Members voiced concerns for insurance and liability as well as proper disposal of trees. The board agreed to purchase 10 Red Maple trees from Pamida and the T-post to protect them.
At the September regular meeting the treasurer presented a total of $2,312.20 in bills for the month. Bills were paid as presented.
During old business the board heard a softball update. The adult season had ended and a financial report was given for the season. Terry Implement donated a field conditioner. Tournaments were discussed.
The baseball committee reported on the prospect of new fences on both fields. Members considered whether new fence was necessary for the lower field. New gates and a few new posts were needed. Fence guards were considered. Concern was voiced for new bleachers at the lower field. Pricing of aluminum bleachers versus replacing the current wood seats was discussed. The board agreed the upper field needed new fence for safety reasons. The possibility of resurfacing the field, larger dug-outs, adding a new wall on the back stop, warning track, and lights were discussed. A motion carried to place an ad to accept bids on the tear down and replacement of the upper field fence.
Flag football was updated. Due to numbers, ages five through eight years was divided between five or six teams. Only one field will be used. Ages four and nine to 11 year-old forms were returned. The season started the first Saturday in October.