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Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
Monday, September 12, 2022
Minutes
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held their regular meeting on September 12, 2022, at 5:30 pm
at the Osage Centre.
Board Members Present: Staff Present:
Kevin Noel, Chairperson Doug Gannon, Director of Parks & Recreation
David Cantrell, Board Member Brock Davis, Parks Division Manager
Pete Frazier, Board Member Scott Williams, Recreation Division Manager
Dr. Beverly Evans, Secretary Kaed Horrell, Assistant Recreation Division Manager
Mark Stone, Board Member Penny Williams, Recreation Division Manager
Darrin Brundermann, Board Member Natalie Beasley, Administrative Assistant
Lewis Jackson Hill, Board Member Absent:
Anne Dohogne, Board Member Tracey Glenn, Vice Chairperson
Nathan Thomas, Council Liason
Percy Huston, Board Member
WELCOME
Kevin Noel, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 5:35 pm. An introduction of Josh Meyer, a new
member to the Parks & Recreation Department was given by Kaed Horrell. Josh will be running the
adult softball leagues and youth soccer leagues at Shawnee Park Center.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Minutes
Nathan Thomas made a motion to approve the minutes from the August 8th meeting as recorded, Lewis
Jackson Hill 2nd the motion. August 8th minutes approved.
B. Youth Sports Complex proposed location
Discussion of all board members present was had and all are in favor of the proposed location and
development. Percy Huston made a motion in favor of this and Pete Frazier 2nd motion.
C. Proposal of a City Park developed at South Side Farms
Discussion of all board members present was had. Lewis Jackson Hill made a motion in favor and Darrin
Brunderman 2nd motion.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Nomination of new Park & Recreation Advisory Board Member
10 applications were reviewed with discussion and comments from each board member present. The
top 2 choices were Phillip Moore with five votes and Tamera Buck with four votes. This information will
go before the City Council at the September 19th meeting for confirmation.
B. Osage Cross Country Course Events
September 2nd was the SE Missouri State University Cross Country meet. Large spectator turn out, event
started at 6:30 pm was finished by 7:30 pm. September 10th, Cape Central High School meet.
The course is in great shape we have received numerous compliments and it is visually appealing.
REPORTS/PROJECTS UPDATES
A. Parks & Recreation Project Updates
Aquatics – Penny Williams
Central Pool bubble will go up for the final time on September 19th. The Jefferson school Aquatics
Facility has the restroom plumbing and the ventilation system installed. The City attorney is reviewing
our agreement with Cape Girardeau Public Schools. We will be the operating partner.
Cape Splash closed for season on August 21st this due to staffing issues.
Capaha Park – Brock Davis
The shelter is complete, landscaping will be begin soon. The “bowl” of the pond is complete the city will
place the rip rap. Completion of this project is on schedule for end of December 2022. There is electric
in place for the lighting around the playground and parking lot on Cherry Hill.
Jefferson Park – Brock Davis
As soon as Brockmiller Construction can get their heavy equipment removed from the premises, we can
begin work on the Park.
H & R Alarms have installed 2 locks with timers on the downtown restrooms. They will
lock at 11:00 pm and open at 6:00 am. Time will tell how this works out.
B. Red House Interpretive Center – Brock Davis
Their Fall Festival is scheduled for October 22. Water street will be closed off for this.
C. Parks & Recreation Foundation – Scott Williams / Penny Williams
Membership Drive is wrapping up. The Give Back Promotion with Southern Convenience Stores and
Parks & Recreation Foundation raised $2,700 for the month of July. Spaghetti Day is Thursday,
November 10th.
D. City Council Report – Nate Thomas
Thanked Penny Williams for giving up so much of her time. Her dedication is outstanding.
OTHER BUSINESS
Next board meeting – October 10, 2022 at 5:30 pm
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn meeting made by Beverly Evans, motion seconded by Darrin Bruenderman,
meeting adjourned at 6:35 pm.
Submitted by:
Natalie Beasley, Administrative Assistant
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
July 11, 2022
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