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About Centerburg Joint Recreation District

Our Mission

The mission of the Centerburg Joint Recreation District (CJRD) is to physical and financially assist in the enhancement of recreational facilities and programs, and to also expand and develop additional recreational programs within the boundaries of the Centerburg School District.

History

The idea of establishing a recreation district in the Centerburg, Ohio area originally sprang from meetings held between representatives of the Village of Centerburg and Hilliar township while developing a Comprehensive Plan for future development of the township and the village during 2003. The idea became a reality in June of 2007 when the CJRDwas formally established through a collaborative effort of Centerburg Village, Hilliar township, Milford township, Liberty township, and the Centerburg School District.

Bylaws were established for the CJRD to be governed by a five person Board of Trustees representing all of the above government subdivisions. The only source of current funding the CJRD receives is $10,000 per year though local government funds as received from the State Of Ohio and distributed through the Knox County Auditor.

During meetings in 2009 it was decided by the CJRD Board of Trustees to send a survey to all the residents of the District asking them to prioritize what activities they would like to see the CJRD provide. After these surveys were returned, the data was collected and two public meetings were held to advise the public of the results and to collect further ideas as to what the public would want provided. This information will be used to aid in future decision making of programs to be provided and for possible future facilities to be established.

During the past year the CJRD board of trustees has utilized experienced recreational consultants to assist in future planning for the District and to assist in providing recreation programs for the public. Although the CJRD is still in its infancy, it has already provided several recreational programs and has plans to provide additional programs for the residents of the district. In addition, a summer day camp for elementary aged children of the district is currently being planned to be provided in the summer of 2010.

Key Staff

District Administrator - Dave Beck

Program Coordinator - Gary Moore

Trustees

• John Morgan, Chairman (representing Milford Township)
• Beth Thatcher, Vice-Chairman (representing Centerburg Village)
• Dennis Sykes, Treasurer - (representing Centerburg School District)
• Joe Porter, (representing Liberty Township)
• Joel Coffing, Secretary (representing Hilliar Township)