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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParkRec.Minutes.10-10-2022 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Monday, October 10, 2022 Minutes The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held their regular meeting on October 10, 2022, at 5:30 pm at the Osage Centre room 2. Board Members Present: Staff Present: Kevin Noel, Chairperson Doug Gannon, Director of Parks & Recreation David Cantrell, Board Member Brock Davis, Parks Division Manager Tracey Glenn, Vice Chairperson 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 Pete Frazier, Board Member Nathan Thomas, Council Liason Percy Huston, Board Member Phillip Moore, Board Member WELCOME Kevin Noel, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 5:35 pm. Phillip Moore, President of Banterra Bank was introduced as our new board member. OLD BUSINESS A. Minutes th Nathan Thomas made a motion to approve the minutes from the September 12 meeting as recorded, ndth Beverly Evans, 2 the motion. September 12 minutes approved. NEW BUSINESS A. Presentation of a plaque honoring Tracey Glenn for her 6 years of service on this board. We appreciate her leadership, drive, opinions and perspective. She has been a true advocate for our board. B. Tyson Moyers is starting an Intramural program at Cape Public Schools and with the Parks & Recreation Department the overall goal is to increase participation rate. Basic skills are established in PE classes then during lunch K-6 grades can play intramural sports, with added exposure this gains enrollment in Recreation leagues. It appears to be a win for both groups. C. The motion to renominate Kevin Noel as Chairperson and Beverly Evans as Secretary was made by Jackson Hill and seconded by Darren Brunderman. Nomination of Pete Frazier as Vice Chairperson was made by Kevin Noel, this nomination seconded by Tracey Glenn. D. Nomination of a new board member from the 13 applications was made after a thorough discussion among the present board members. Tamera Buck received the nomination, which th will go before the City Council for approval on November 7. E. Spaghetti Day is November 10, a volunteer sign-up sheet is available. Donation of a dessert can be dropped off the day before. Again this year we will offer dine-in, carry-out and delivery. REPORTS/PROJECTS UPDATES A. Parks & Recreation Project Updates Aquatics Penny Williams Central Pool is closed now through winter. A Committee of 6 accepted the RFQ for Central Pool and narrowed the field to Brockmiller & Penzel Construction. Presentations from both companies will be on th October 19 at the Osage Centre. Swim team practices will be held at Fitness Plus, SEMO University and the divers will go to Perryville for practices. Jefferson Pool will be completed by the end of this year. Capaha Park Brock Davis The fishing habitat is in place, piers are going up and Fronabarger will begin on sidewalks. Overall the project is expected to be complete in January. B. Tree Board met today. Evaluation process is working for the City. There will be a tree st identification class open to public at 9:00 am on October 21 at the Osage Trail. nd C. Red House Interpretive Center Fall Festival is October 22. D. Parks & Recreation Foundation announced the Cardinal Caravan will return in January! E. City Council Report from Nate Thomas was that the ARPA funds have been appropriated. Ranney Park will get some improvements and the Osage Building will receive some much needed maintenance. OTHER BUSINESS Next board meeting November 14, 2022 at 5:30 pm Osage Centre ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn meeting made by Tracey Glenn, motion seconded by Anne Dohogne, meeting adjourned at 7:00 pm. Submitted by: Natalie Beasley, Administrative Assistant Parks & Recreation Advisory Board October 10, 2022 Page 2