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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParkRec.Minutes.04-11-2022.DRAFT (DRAFT) Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Monday, April 11, 2022 The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held their regular meeting on April 11, 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 Kaed Horrell, Asst Recreation Division Manager Brad LaBruyere, Board Member Lewis Jackson Hill, Board Member Darrin Bruendermann, Board Member Absent: Mark Stone, Board Member Pete Frazier, Board Member Dan Presson, Council Liason WELCOME Chairman Noel called the meeting to order. OLD BUSINESS A. MINUTES Chairman Noel requested the approval of the March 14, 2022, minutes. Dave Cantrell made a motion; seconded by Jackson Hill to approve the minutes. Motion passed with no one opposed. B. DISCUSSION OF SOUTHSIDE PARK PRESENTATION Director Gannon reviewed the presentation from last month regarding the potential Southside Park. He said that we would include this on the tour in June. With no questions form the board at this time, we will discuss further if this moves forward. C. SHAWNEE PARK CENTER PROGRAMMING UPDATE Paris Newson and Josh Jones spoke about the new programming coming up at the Shawnee Park Center. They plan to hold one new event each month and introduce new classes in the fall/winter. Summer will consist mostly of S.P.A.R.K.S. Programming. . PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD March 14, 2022 PAGE 2 NEW BUSINESS A. PRESENTATION ON DISC GOLF COURSE Jackson Hill led a presentation on the idea of a potential Disc Golf course being put in at Kiwanis Park. He explained that the course that are currently in our area were not up to PDGA standards to host tournaments. His group is looking to place an 18 hole course. They spoke about the benefits to the community and initial ideas on funding. Dave Cantrell requested to see layout and financials. Park Division Manager Davis said that the neighbors of Kiwanis Park had already shot down attempts in the past when the idea was brought up. B. PARKS AND RECREATION ECONOMIC IMPACT CALENDAR Recreation Division Manager Scott Williams gave everyone a handout that was an overview of the estimated economic impact that Parks & Recreation had on the community between January 1, 2021- December 21, 2021. This covered the impact on hotels, restaurants and local businesses. C. PART TIME STAFF UPDATE Director Gannon spoke about the revised pay plan for part time employees and stating they are waiting for approval by City Council. He said they hope to increase base pay to $11.25 per hour. The goal is to be more competitive in the job market. REPORTS/PROJECT UPDATES A. PARKS & RECREATION PROJECT UPDATES Parks Division Manager Brock Davis reported that Zoellner Construction won the bid for the pond project at Capaha and that should start in June. It was also announced that Blake Below would be starting his new role as the Golf Course Manager. B. TREE ADVISORY BOARD Parks Division Manager Brock Davis stated that they planted three trees at the new City Hall for Arbor Day. This Board is in need of members, so please refer anyone who may be interested. C. RED HOUSE INTERPRETIVE CENTER COMMITTEE Recreation Division Manager Penny Williams stated no report as they will meet Thursday. D. PARKS & RECREATON FOUNDATION Recreation Division Manager Scott Williams reported that the membership renewal letters were going out and Percy Huston would once again match all new members. E. CITY/COUNCIL REPORT Council Liaison Daniel Presson was absent so there was no report. PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD March 14, 2022 PAGE 3 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. A tour of all the parks will occur in lieu of the June Board meeting. Tour will begin at 5 p.m. B. NEXT BOARD MEETING The next board meeting will be held on Monday, May 9, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. at the Osage Centre. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the board, Dave Cantrell made a motion to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Beverly Evans. Motion passed with no one opposed. The meeting was adjourned. Submitted by: Misty Hess