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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParkRec.Minutes.07-11-2022 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Monday, July 11, 2022 Minutes The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held their regular meeting on July 11, 2022, at 5:30 pm at the Osage Centre. Board Members Present: Staff Present: Kevin Noel, Chairperson Brock Davis, Parks Division Manager Tracey Glenn, Vice Chairperson Scott Williams, Recreation Division Manager Pete Frazier, Board Member Doug Gannon, Parks and Recreation Director Dr. Beverly Evans, Secretary Penny Williams, Recreation Division Manager Mark Stone, Board Member Natalie Beasley, Administrative Assistant Darrin Bruendermann, Board Member Anne Dohogne, Board Member Lewis Jackson Hill, Board Member Nathan Thomas, Council Liason David Cantrell, Board Member Absent: Brad Labruyere, Board Member WELCOME Chairman Noel called the meeting to order at 5:37 pm. Introduction of Nick Yaeger as our newest Recreation Coordinator for the Parks and Recreation department effective June 27, 2022. Nick is from Jefferson City Mo, he is a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University with an undergraduate degree in Health Management/Exercise Science and a Master’s degree in Higher Education. OLD BUSINESS A. MINUTES Chairperson Kevin requested the approval of the May 9, 2022, minutes as corrected. Tracy Glenn made a motion; seconded by Kevin. Motion passed. B. PARKS TOUR In June, the Board members were taken on a tour of our City Parks. Overall response from members was the tour was informative and they really appreciated it and recommend touring again in the Spring of 2023. C. UPDATE ON PERSONNEL The City Council approved pay plan went into effect July 9 for all part-time employees. We hope this will increase morale and motivation. The Parks & Recreation department has 550 part-time employees D. DISC GOLF COURSE Discussion regarding a new disc golf course at Kiwanis Park to determine if this is a viable project. Jackson Hill, board member and SEMO Disc Golf member stated that financial backing for the Equipment is solid if the city would pay for labor. Doug Gannon asked the board members to discuss the Pros and Cons of a course at Kiwanis Park. PROS CONS COSTS Safer than Capaha Park Homes close to disc holes Labor to maintain course Better for tournaments Dog park proximity 18 pads & baskets & signs Revenue for city Shelter rental parking conflicts Restrooms here & maintained This would make this a high usage park versus quiet low use now. Might upset neighborhood Dave Cantrell suggests that we speak to Brian Stevens at Cape County regarding maintenance. Jackson will gather information from his organization and contact Doug for a meeting. There are 800 members Regionally in Disc Golf Clubs: IL, Dexter, Mineral Area, Perryville, Scott City. E. SECURITY WITH PARK RESTROOMS The Downtown Improvement District is going to purchase 2 locks for the downtown restroom. The restroom will be locked from 11:00 pm to 6:00 am it will be controlled by a computer or phone. F. Parks & Recreation Advisory Board/ Foundation Board Joint Committee Meeting The thought behind this was to combine members from both boards to provide transparency of what and where funds are being spent on. This new fiscal year will include:  Funding of final segment of fencing at the Capaha ballfield  2nd allocation of funds to move the sand volleyball courts to Cape Splash  $15,000 to purchase other games for birthday party bookings  $12,000 for Osage weight room equipment  Tot Lot improvements NEW BUSINESS A. NOMINATION OF NEW PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER Paper ballots were distributed each member present voted. Kevin Noel made a motion to nominate the applicant who receives the most votes. Percy Huston received seven votes. Kevin made motion with Beverly Evans seconding the motion. All were in favor. B. July 4th CELEBRATION SUMMARY The event was well attended. No food trucks this year. C. AQUATICS Cape Splash has had some closings weather related. Jefferson pool is on schedule. Central has a water leak, patching to make it through summer. RCA will host a large swim meet on Saturday, July 16. Parks & Recreation Advisory Board July 11, 2022 Page 2 REPORTS/PROJECT UPDATES Dredging of Capaha pond has begun, water from the Splash pad drains into the pond so that had to be diverted. Cherry Hill will be completed this summer thanks to our talented and hardworking Parks maintenance staff. They just began renovations of the shelter at the Jaycee Golf Course. This will be complete with a built in kitchen. RFQ 1ST draft is being reviewed by Development Services for Central Pool renovations. OTHER BUSINESS NEXT BOARD MEETING The next board meeting will be held on Monday, August 8, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. at the Osage Centre. ADJOURNMENT No other business motion to adjourn was made by Beverly Evans, seconded by Pete Frazier. Motion passed meeting adjourned at 7:08 pm Submitted by: Natalie Beasley, Administrative Assistant Parks & Recreation Advisory Board July 11, 2022 Page 3