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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParkRec.Minutes.12-13-2021 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Monday, December 13, 2021 The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held their regular meeting on December 13, 2021, 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 Dan Presson, Councilman Liaison Dianne Lawrence, Assistant Recreation Division Brad LaBruyere, Board Member Manager Mark Stone, Board Member Lewis Jackson Hill, Board Member Absent: Chatez Robinson, Board Member Pete Frazier, Board Member WELCOME Chairman Noel called the meeting to order and welcomed new Assistant Recreation Division Manager, Dianne Lawrence. OLD BUSINESS A. MINUTES Vice-Chairman Glenn requested the approval of the November 8, 2021, minutes. Bev Evans made a motion; seconded by Anne Dohogne to approve the minutes. Motion passed with no one opposed. B. Department of Conservation Grant Opportunity Update Parks Division Manager Brock Davis advised that the initial grant we submitted was asking for too much money and involved items that weren’t considered conducive to fishing. The grant has been updated and re-submitted. PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD December 13, 2021 PAGE 2 NEW BUSINESS A. South Cape Programming Update Recreation Division Manager Scott Williams introduced Tameka Randle and they discussed that they were continuing to plan programming and working on budgeting. They have brought on two staff members to assist along with Kaed Horrell. They have been meeting to cover programming, advertising, marketing and lesson plans. The hope is to reach seniors, adults and youth with a variety of classes and events. Funding will come from a variety of sources. Tameka shared that the Shawnee Park Center was already hosting meetings for different groups including NAACP and the Big Brother/Big Sister program. B. Celebration of Youth Sports Awards Banquet Recreation Division Manager Penny Williams said the event would be held January 21, 2022. Kaed Horrell said the nominations are almost completed, and then they will be forwarded for the winners to be chosen by the selection committee. Recreation Division Manager Scott Williams discussed the different award categories. C. Board Member Opening Director Gannon stated they would defer filling the opening we have until the January meeting. This would give everyone time to speak with anyone that may be interested and have them fill out an application. D. Jefferson Pool/Central Pool Updates Recreation Division Manager Penny Williams said the Jefferson Pool project was going well. Excavation of the pool site has been completed. Director Gannon said the Central Pool project is still on track to start when Jefferson is complete. Some concerns about the pool being closed for a year were discussed. REPORTS/PROJECT UPDATES A. PARKS & RECREATION PROJECT UPDATES Parks Division Manager Brock Davis reported that the pickle ball court renovations continue-although there have been some delays due to rain and cold weather not allowing the painting to be completed. Some of the anchor posts for the fencing need repairs as well. At Capaha, they are working on installation of the footings for the shelter and finalizing plans for the restroom. The work on the pond will be put back out for bid in January. They are also working on replacing the bridge boards on the trail near Schuck’s. Some projects are being put on hold to allow for maintenance workers to assist in the move from the old City Hall to the new location. B. TREE ADVISORY BOARD Parks Division Manager Brock Davis said they discussed a citizen complaint about the trees on 177/Big Bend and would be reaching out to that citizen for more clarification. They will also be working on updating the list of trees to plant/ not plant for the area. C. RED HOUSE INTERPRETIVE CENTER COMMITTEE Parks Division Manager Brock Davis reported that there was no meeting this month. They were however scheduled for a work day this weekend. PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD December 13, 2021 PAGE 3 D. PARKS & RECREATON FOUNDATION Recreation Division Manager Penny Williams reported that The Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt had about 60 kids participate and Breakfast with Santa had approximately 130-150 participate. Both events went well. Mark Stone said his kids went to the Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt and really enjoyed themselves. Recreation Division Manager Scott Williams said the Foundation membership drive kicked off on Spaghetti Day and they will begin the big push in January. The Membership sub-committee will meet in January. E. CITY/COUNCIL REPORT Council Liaison Daniel Presson stated they had held their last Council meeting at the old City Hall. He again thanked everyone for their helping passing the Use Tax. He also said there was an application pending for zoning for the Red Star Church. 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 December, 2021. G. OTHER ITEMS OR ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING OTHER BUSINESS A. CHRISTMAS LUNCH A reminder was given about the Christmas lunch that will be held December 16 at the Shawnee Park Center- and all board members are invited. B. NEXT BOARD MEETING The next board meeting will be held on Monday, January 10, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. at the Osage Centre. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the board, Bev Evans made a motion to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Anne Dohogne. Motion passed with no one opposed. The meeting was adjourned. Submitted by: Misty Hess