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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976,MJJTFS Cr PxPK, BOARD urFTlac February 9, 1976 Attenda,.nce: Hirsch, Brase, McCutchen, Stevens, Logan. The meeting was called to order at 7:45 pm, Jijr. Hirsch, Lice Chairman, presiding. ,,e desire of the Cane Cirardeau Optimist Club to install Tot Lots in each of the new parks, north and south, was discussed. John Xiseran, Optimist Club president had explained in an earlier telephone contact that the club would like to do Tot Lots similar in scope to those it has provided in C=_paha and Arena Parks. 9e also mentioned that the Tot Lot the club has done in Scivally Park, is incomplete and that the club may want to conplete it concurrently with the new ones. Irene Stevens raoved, Bill McCutchen seconded, and it was unani- rauslz passed that: Bill McGutchen and Ji�,i Logan meet with a repre- sen�ative of the Optimists and with Park Superintendent Bob Cass for an on site identification of locations for placement of Tot Sots in nort:--and south parks. .olloxing discussion that the appointments of all park board r.erb=_re have expired, it was moved by Bill McCutchen, seconded by Irony Stevens, and unanicously paosed that: The board secretary be directed to draft a letter to the City Council reiterating" the ques- tion of status, and requesting that the board be brought up to strength. Tha a....t'rh5 was adjourned at 9:C5 P^- Respectfully submitted,- �-jaae_s -.i. Logan, Secretary i City Recreation 30ard The Cape Girardeau Recreation Board met May 3, 1976, at 7:30, at Houck Fieldhouse. In attendance were John Scheider, ohm., Hal Lehman, Don Strohmeyer, Bill Berry, George Jenkins, Margaret Popham, secretary, Bob Gass, Pam Spradling, and Georgia Althage. John Schneider submitted his resignation as chairman of the Recreation Board. By acclaimation, Don Strohmeyer was elected chairman and Margaret Popham was elected secretary. Georgia Althage, a candidate for Director of the Summer Program, was present to answer questions and discuss her role. Georgia discussed her previous experience with the Clayton Recreation Program and her views of the Cape Girardeau program. Georgia was hired by acclaimation with the understanding that Pam Spradling be available for consultation. The duties will begin May 15, with a salary of $1200 for the summer. Pam Spradling discussed the Summer Program of last year, and gave these recommendations: 1. Institute early afternoon programs for mothers whose children would be occupied in the playground program. 2. Close down some instruction sites that were not used last year, specifically baseball at May Greene and golf at Washington, and others that a director might see fit. 3. Continue the baton program for girls 7-12. 4. Allow the Director to use her own transportation with reimburse- ment, rather than to furnish a city vehicle. 5. Close down playgrounds just before and during the July 4th holiday when Rose City rides are present. John Schneider suggested that we discuss the Director's salary, since It had not been raised in 4 years. This will be decided at a later meeting. He further stated a need of the Board to review the number of summer employees required in the Program. Bill Berry, John Schneider, Georgia Althage, and Pam Spradling will meet after May 15 to review employee needs. Pam Spradling recommended several hiring procedures: 1. Try to be as fair as possible when children of friends of Board members, etc. request special consideration in hiring. 2. Require employees to be at least 20 years old, if possible. 3. The final decision of employment must be up to the Director. 4. Employees should be given an evaluation at the end of their employment with the statement that they will be considered next year if a job is available. The statement will be given only if their work is satisfactory. Don Strohmeyer announced that the City Council would like input about suggested needs at the new indoor -outdoor swimming pool by June 15. Regular Recreation Board meetings will be scheduled on the first Monday of each month, and others that the Chairman sees fit to call. The next meeting will be Friday, May 21, at 4:00, at the Recreation Program Office in the Arena Building. The meeting was adjourned. 7e e-11 A.14V __/ MUTES OF PARR BOARD MEETING May 17, 1976 Attendance: Members Brass, Hirsch, Logan, McCutchen, Stevens, Underwood, The members of the Cape Girardeau Park Board met informally at 7:00 pm at south park in order to see the general area for the planned installation of tot lot equipment donated by the Optimist Club, and to give Dennis Underwood, newly appointed member, an introduction to the park. The formal meeting began at 5:00 pm at Hirsch Tower, Discussion revealed that the board members have no current infor- mation regarding several park matters and it was decided that the city be requested to supply the park board the following information and material: 1- The current status and the projected development schedule for the proposed lake in north park, and also the same information for the proposed lake in south park. 2- A copy or copies of a tree census and proposed tree usage plan or map prepared for the north park by the Department of Conser- vation and reportedly in current use by the Park Department. 3- Information as to why open areas surrounding the new roads in the two new parksorenot being currently mowed. It was decided that the next meeting will be June 14th, at the picnic shelter in north park, at 7:00 pm. Election of officers will be held, and each member is to supply a list of five priorities for the entire park system. Respectfully submit d, �`l"lrt��` l�l a�✓ (),es '4 lagan, Secretary Recreation Board The Recreation Board of Cape Girardeau met Friday, May 21, at 4e00 in the Recreation Office of the Arena Building. Present were Don Stroh- meyer (president), Beverly Estes, Hal Lehman, Fargaret Popham (secretary), Georgia Althage (Summer Director), and Bob Gass (Park Superintendent). Georgia Althage handed out copies of the Recreation Program schedule of activities for the summer. She pointed out the changes in the Adult Tennis schedule and discussed the new Aerobics program. The schedule and registration form will appear in the newspapers the week of May 23. The number of employees to be hired was discussed. It was decided to adopt a ratio of 1-15 for 8 -13 -year-olds, and 1-8 for 5 -7 -year-olds. The city has authorized a 10¢ per hour pay increase for returning employees. The new employees will begin at $2.00 per hour. In office matters. Jane Wulfers will be assisting Georgia Althago. It was decided to rent a mimeograph machine for $40 per month from Carron Office Supply. The money will come from the office supplies budget. The machine will be available Hey 24, It was announced that the NCAA gives grants to cities for use with underprivileged youth of 12 years plus. Southeast Missouri State University has been chosen to explore the possibility of a grant, The Recreation Office has received a telephone. The number is 335-0088. RECREATION BOARD The Cape Girardeau Recreation Board met June 7, Monday, at 7:30 at Houck Fieldhouse. Present were Beverly Estes, George Jenkins, Margaret Popham (secretary), John Schneider (vice-chairman), Paul Stehr, and Don Strohmeyer (chairman). Don Strohmeyer reported on the progress of the Recreation Summer Program registration. There ars presently 463 people registered, in all phases of the program, much ahead of 1975. A list of the Recreation Program emplyses was handed out. Don Strohmeyer reported his findings so far concerning the indoor - outdoor swimming pool that is to be public school -city financed, Don Strohmoyer and Hal Lehman will continue their investigation for the use of the City Council. John Schneider reported on a program to take place on the SEMO campus this summer that is of interest to the Recreation Board. SEMO has received a grant from the NCAA for a 5 -week sports -skills program for disadvantaged. youth between the ages of 10-18. It is an instructional program running 5 hours per day, including a hot lunch and a snack. The tentative beginning date is June 21. An additional grant has been received for a year-round program. These are pilot programs. The budget request for the 1976-77 fiscal year will be $16,000-17,000. The additional request is due to the need for a winter recreation program. Specifically at the next meeting, a survey of all recreational programs In Cape Girardeau will be discussed and developed. The next mating will be July 12 at Houck Fieldhouse. CAF'—,, c;IR4acrwu ?AMK scean Minutes of the mecting June I1;, 1976 Attendance: prase, Hirech, Logan, [c^utchen, Underwood .ark Board members met at 7.GG pm at the: shelter in north park, which permitted group observation of the shelter area, recent tree plantings, and parts of the park. An election of officers was held and those elected to serve for the coming year arc: - Chairman -Jim Logan Vice chairman -Bill McCutchen Se rretary - Lrene Stevens The board, as a result of its discussion of priorities for the park system, decided that it is strongly interested in development of the south road into south park and the grading and development of the ball diamonds, as indicated in the master plan of the park, as soon as is possible. The south road is the one originally planned for first develop::ent and the board is still interested in its accos pl.is-hmun!,, even though the other road has been done first. it was suggested that the ball diamonds be graded as soon as possible for softball use, and then Aveloped later for the particular planned use- such as baseball- when the need arises. -Tho next meting is to bo at '7:00 pm on Monday, July 12, 1976 at the south entrance of south park on Wilson Road. Respectfully sub!utted, 6/71es W. Logan, AeIretary Recreation Board The Cape Girardeau Recreation Board met Sept. 20, 1976 at Lorimer School at 7:30 PM. Present were: Paul Stehr - City Council Absent: Bob Gass - Parks & Recreation Bill Berry George Jenkins - Member Margaret Popham Hal Lehman - Member Beverly Estes Don Strohmever - Member John Schneider Proposed Winter Recreation Programs were discussed. The starting date of the programs will depend on when the temperature in the Lorimer building can be raised to usable levels (when renovation begins), Paul Stehr requested that a condensed report of the 1976 Summer Program be prepared for the City Council. Don Strohmeyer will issue this sometime next week. It was decided that George Jenkins would search for two or three ping pong (table tennis) tables. Used tables will be easier on our budget while testing participation during this years' program. Bob Gass has found volleyball standards with a net, stored in the Arena building. Hal Lehman explained the volleyball equipment that used to be in the school and questioned it's present location. Before the meeting, John Schneider reported by phone that the excercise program under the University bubble dome has not been finalized, but that preliminary news releases could be made soon. There was considerable discussion concerning proposed changes in Little League baseball. They are considering age group changes that would include the 9 year olds presently in our summer program. It seems their biggest problem of expansion would be lack of ball diamonds. Bob Gass also stated that all of the team equipment has not been turned in as they had agreed to for City purchasing of new equipment. The group toured the Lorimer gym and downstairs area to get a better idea of the possibilities and limits for our winter programs. Storage of our files and supplies from the summer program have been a minor problem and the group discussed tho possibility of small office or storage space being available in the Lorimer plans. The Chairman will discuss the possibility with the City Manager and report back at the next meeting. The next meeting will be Monday, October 18, at 7:30, at the Arena building office. Meeting adjourned 8:45. Minutes of the Joint Meeting of the Recreation and Park Boards 7:30 PM December 6,1976/Knox Room -Houck Field House Present: Recreation Board Members Beverly Estes George Jenkins Hal Lehman John Schneider Don Strohmeyer, Chairman Park Board Members A.C. Brase Jim Hirsch Jim Logan, Chairman Councilman Paul Stehr Park d Rect. Manager Bob Gass The pirpose of a joint meeting was to review the boards' past activities and to dis cuss future plans and how they might effect each other. Copies of the summer recreation program summary were distributed to the Park Board members and program sites for next year discussed, The Park. Board stated the possibility and hope that the archery range, in South Park, would be completed in time for the summer program. They also believe the 'Bow -Hunters' club would help with instruction, A discussion of baseball diamonds and touch football fields followed, Park Board members expressed a desire for baseball diamonds in the new parks, even if only 'scratch type' diamonds. Everyone agreed there should be a 'strong' area in the new parks to pull people into them -{especially the South Park, Another 'Name the Parks' program was suggested in connection with some recreation program in the Spring. It was moved that we meet again for discussion of this project, The Winter Recreation Program was discussed, Scheduled are separate men's and worsens exercise classes, mixed volleyball, ping Tong, and duplicate bridge. We will still try to start these in mid-January, John Schneider and Don Strohmeyer will work out final date and press releases. Hopeful}y the City Council could be persuaded to help kick-off the Winter Program by taking part in the program opening, It was moved, seconded, and approved that Bob Gass advertise and interview applicants for Summer Program Director with assistance from Don Strohmeyer. Progress will be reported to the committee. Plans are to hold joint meetings each quarter or as each board feels a need for combined efforts, Respectfully submitLcd, Don Strohmeyer, Chfiirivai