Hanover public meetings in 2021
9 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Hanover Park Board
The Park Board is meeting to review unfinished business regarding the New Settlers Park Shelter. The agenda also includes discussions on new board applicants and the Concert in the Park Series.
- New Settlers Park Shelter
- Park Board Applicants
- Concert in the Park Series
The Park Board interviewed Michelle Newlander for a vacant board seat and discussed plans for the 2022 Concert in the Park series, leaning toward a cover band. No formal vote was taken on either item. The board approved the agenda and the October 26, 2021 minutes. The meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
- Approved the meeting agenda unanimously.
- Approved the October 26, 2021 minutes as presented unanimously.
- Interviewed Park Board applicant Michelle Newlander; no appointment vote was recorded.
- Discussed the 2022 Concert in the Park series; consensus favored a cover band, but no formal decision was made.
- Adjourned the meeting at 7:43 p.m. unanimously.
Hanover Park Board
The Park Board will meet to discuss the preliminary budget for 2022. The board will also address unfinished business regarding the New Settlers Park Shelter.
- Preliminary Budget 2022
- New Settlers Park Shelter
The Hanover Park Board approved the 2022 preliminary budget, allocating funds for events such as Reading in the Park, Easter Egg Hunt, and Concerts in the Park. The board also voted to solicit architectural bids for the New Settlers Park shelter, rather than accepting the initial quote. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved 2022 Park Board budget (unanimous)
- Approved soliciting architectural bids for New Settlers Park shelter (unanimous)
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved September 22, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
Hanover Park Board
The Park Board will review the September 16 Concert in the Park and discuss a pumpkin decorating event scheduled for October 16. The meeting also includes standard procedural approvals.
- Recap of Concert in the Park held September 16, 2021
- Planning for Pumpkin Decorating Event on October 16 from 1-3 pm
The Hanover Park Board unanimously voted to cancel the Pumpkin Decorating Event scheduled for October 16, 2021, due to a lack of pumpkins. The board also discussed memorial benches for two deceased Lions members, concert improvements, and future event planning.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved August 24, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
- Cancelled Pumpkin Decorating Event for 2021 (unanimous)
- Adjourned at 7:53 p.m. (unanimous)
Hanover Park Board
The Hanover Park Board is meeting to review unfinished business regarding the August 28 Concert in the Park. The board will also discuss a new Pumpkin Decorating Event.
- Concert in the Park (August 28, 2021)
- Pumpkin Decorating Event
The Hanover Park Board set the Pumpkin Decorating Event for Saturday, October 16th from 1-3 pm, with age groups and prizes to be determined. They also moved the September meeting to Wednesday, September 22nd at 6:30 pm. No formal votes were taken on these items; decisions were made by consensus.
- Scheduled Pumpkin Decorating Event for Oct. 16, 1-3 pm (consensus)
- Moved September meeting to Sept. 22 at 6:30 pm (consensus)
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from June 22, 2021 (unanimous)
Hanover Park Board
The Park Board is meeting to discuss the Settlers Park Master Plan and the Settlers Park Shelter. The board will also review the Girard Memorial Bench and event advertising.
- Settlers Park Shelter
- Settlers Park Master Plan
- Girard Memorial Bench
- Event Advertising
The Park Board reached general consensus to support the Settlers Park master plan design, which includes an elevated bandshell, a new park shelter, and expanded parking. The board also unanimously approved a memorial bench for a resident's late wife, to be placed between the Settlers Park playground and the city ball field. No formal votes were taken on the master plan, and the board discussed but did not decide on event advertising details.
- Approved the agenda as presented.
- Approved the minutes from May 25, 2021, as presented.
- Approved the Girard memorial bench, with a concrete slab to be added.
- Adjourned the meeting at 8:01 p.m.
Hanover Park Board
The Park Board is meeting to review the Bike Rodeo and discuss the Settlers Park Shelter. The board will also address a scheduled concert in the park featuring Bryce Hegge.
- Review of Bike Rodeo
- Discussion of Settlers Park Shelter
- Concert in the Park with Bryce Hegge on June 17th
The Hanover Park Board approved the agenda and April minutes, and discussed several projects. The board decided to postpone the bike rodeo to spring 2022 due to low turnout. They also reviewed and provided feedback on the Settlers Park shelter plans, with no final approval. The board discussed a concert with Bryce Hegge on June 17 and a possible third concert in September, but made no formal decision.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved April 27, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
- Postponed bike rodeo to spring 2022 (consensus)
- Directed NHA Group to visit parks and propose tree planting locations (consensus)
- Adjourned at 8:29 p.m. (unanimous)
Hanover Park Board
The board will address unfinished business regarding a Bike Rodeo scheduled for May 22. New business includes discussion of the Settlers Park Shelter.
- Bike Rodeo on May 22 from 9:30 – 11:30 am
- Settlers Park Shelter
The Park Board discussed plans for a new Settlers Park shelter, including ADA compliance, a larger kitchen, garage doors, and lighting, but took no formal action. They also reviewed the upcoming Bike Rodeo and concert plans. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive decisions made.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved March 23, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned at 8:31 p.m. (unanimous)
Hanover Park Board
The Park Board is meeting to discuss the coordination of seasonal community activities. The agenda focuses on planning for an Easter Egg Hunt, a Medallion Hunt, and a Bike Rodeo.
- Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for April 3 at 10 am
- Medallion Hunt discussion
- Bike Rodeo scheduled for May 22 from 9:30 – 11:30 am
The Hanover Park Board discussed plans for the April 3 Easter egg hunt, deciding to use grab bags instead of loose eggs due to time constraints, and to hold the event from 10-11 a.m. with the Easter Bunny. The board also tabled the Medallion Hunt idea and discussed upcoming events like the Bike Rodeo and Harvest Festival. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only motions were to approve the agenda and minutes.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved February 23, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
- Tabled Medallion Hunt (consensus)
- Planned Easter egg hunt for April 3, 10-11 a.m. with grab bags (no formal vote)
Hanover Park Board
The Park Board is meeting to select officers and introduce a new member. The board will also discuss the planning of two community events.
- Selection of board officers
- Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for April 3 at 10 am
- Medallion Hunt discussion
The Park Board approved officers, agenda, and prior minutes, and discussed plans for a COVID-safe Easter Egg Hunt on April 3 at 10 am, deciding to pre-package bags instead of individual eggs. They also discussed a summer medallion hunt to replace the Passport to the Parks event, with multiple medallions and a grand prize drawing. No formal votes were taken on these event plans.
- Approved Grupp as Chair and Vetrano as Vice Chair (unanimous)
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from November 24, 2020 (unanimous)
- Discussed Easter Egg Hunt: pre-packaged bags, expanded area at Settlers Park
- Discussed medallion hunt with multiple medallions and grand prize drawing
- Adjourned at 7:51 p.m. (unanimous)