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Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
Monday, January 10, 2022
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held their regular meeting on January 10, 2022, at 5:30p.m. at
the Osage Centre.
Board Members Present: Staff Present:
Kevin Noel, Chairman Brock Davis, Parks Division Manager
Tracey Glenn, Vice Chairman Scott Williams, Recreation Division Manager
David Cantrell, Board Member Doug Gannon, Parks and Recreation Director
Dr. Beverly Evans, Secretary Penny Williams, Recreation Division Manager
Anne Dohogne, Board Member Misty Hess, Administrative Coordinator
Chatez Robinson, Board Member Dianne Lawrence, Assistant Recreation Division
Pete Frazier, Board Member Manager
Mark Stone, Board Member
Lewis Jackson Hill, Board Member
Absent:
Brad LaBruyere, Board Member
Dan Presson, Council Liason
WELCOME
Chairman Noel called the meeting to order and welcomed new Recreation Supervisor, Blake Below.
OLD BUSINESS
A. MINUTES
Chairman Noel requested the approval of the December 13, 2021, minutes. Dave Cantrell made a
motion; seconded by Jackson Hill to approve the minutes. Motion passed with no one opposed.
B. AQUATICS UPDATE
Recreation Division Manager Penny Williams reported that the Jefferson project is on schedule and is
doing well. They are laying pipe for the pool and working in the park plan. October opening is still
planned. Tracey Glenn suggested a meeting at the site when they were further along.
C. KELLEY PROPERTY DONATION
Recreation Division Manager Scott Williams stated that due to title and other issues, this was not
something we were going to pursue.
PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
January 10, 2022
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NEW BUSINESS
A. BOARD MEMBER APPLICATION REVIEW
Chairman Noel opened the floor to discussion regarding the applications and the process by which the
board choose from those applications. They elected to choose two candidates to submit to City Council.
All board members were given the opportunity to speak their thoughts and opinions prior to the vote
occurring. When votes were totaled, the first choice was Percy Huston and the second choice was Darrin
Bruenderman. Both names were forwarded on to City Council for their vote.
REPORTS/PROJECT UPDATES
A. PARKS & RECREATION PROJECT UPDATES
Parks Division Manager Brock Davis reported that the pickle ball court renovations will be completed in
March or April when the painting can be finished. At Capaha, they will meet next week for a pre-bid
meeting for the pond work.
B. TREE ADVISORY BOARD
Beverly Evans said there was no report as they did not meet.
C. RED HOUSE INTERPRETIVE CENTER COMMITTEE
Recreation Division Manager Penny Williams reported that there was no meeting this month.
D. PARKS & RECREATON FOUNDATION
Recreation Division Manager Scott Williams reported that the membership campaign letters will go out
soon. The membership committee will meet soon to set the goals for this year. The Celebration of Youth
Sports Award Banquet still needs volunteers to help with handing out food, the auction and
presentations. He also discussed the major award categories.
E. CITY/COUNCIL REPORT
Council Liaison Daniel Presson was absent-no report.
F. MONTHLY STAFF REPORT/CALENDAR UPDATE
Staff Briefs were handed out to the board members informing them of the upcoming events and
projects in the Parks & Recreation Department through January, 2022.
B. NEXT BOARD MEETING
The next board meeting will be held on Monday, February 14, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. at the Osage Centre.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the board, Tracey Glenn made a motion to adjourn the
meeting; seconded by Dave Cantrell. Motion passed with no one opposed. The meeting was adjourned.
Submitted by:
Misty Hess