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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks.Minutes.10-09-2023CITY Of CAPE GIRARDEAU PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Parks and Recreation Department Advisory Board Meeting Minutes - Draft Monday, October 9, 2023 Board Members Present: Kevin Noel, Chairperson Pete Frazier, Vice Chairperson Dr. Beverly Evans, Secretary David Cantrell Anne Dohogne Darrin Bruenderman Lewis Jackson Hill Percy Huston Philip Moore Mark Stone Nathan Thomas, Council Liaison Parks and Recreation Department Staff Present Doug Gannon, Director of Parks & Recreation Kaed Horrell, Parks Division Manager Scott Williams, Recreation Division Manager Penny Williams, Recreation Division Manager Kim Butler, Administrative Coordinator Absent Tamara Buck Chairperson Kevin Noel called the meeting to order at 5: 30pm. Chairperson Noel asked if everyone had a chance to look at the minutes from the September 11, 2023 meeting and if there were any changes to be made. No changes were introduced and the minutes were approved without opposition. Doug Gannon took the floor and presented Kevin Noel and Pete Frazier each with an Appreciation Plaque from Parks and Recreation and a certificate from The City of Cape Girardeau thanking them for their time and service on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Thirteen candidates applied for two open advisory board member seats. Board members were given the opportunity to share their knowledge of each candidate. When everyone had a chance to speak Kevin Noel called for a motion to vote. Kim Butler and Penny Williams tallied the ballots. It will be recommended that the City Council to appoint Jerry Dement and Mary Ann Maloney to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Beverly Evans was re-elected as secretary. With Kevin and Pete leaving the board and their positions as Chair and Vice Chair, respectively, will become vacant. A vote was held to fill those positions. The board selected Percy Huston as the next board Chair and Mark Stone as the Vice -Chair. Haunted Hall of Horror will be open Oct 13tH 14tH 20tH 21St 27tH 28tH & 31St from 7:00pm to 10:30 pm. Tickets are $10.00. October 31St will be SEMO night and students who present their student ID can purchase a ticket for $8.00 Park Land Donation — Doug Gannon — spoke about an upcoming land donation of 16 acres that will become a City Park. More details will follow as the process of acquiring the land is complete. Penny Williams invited everyone to the Julia Jones Memorial Dedication which will be held Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at Capaha Park Shelter #3 at 11 am. Kaed Horrell said the bathroom for Ranney Park should arrive by the end of November or beginning of December. Philip Moore asked about the status of a sign posted at the park informing the public of the renovations and time lines for completion. Kaed said they had not done that yet. The Capaha Park Garden Renovations are close to being done. Kaed Horrell said the concrete work is almost complete. It was determined that the name Botanical Rose Garden was not appropriate due to the many requirements for the use of the name "botanical". Doug Gannon said the roof should be on Central Municipal Pool very soon. Fiber will be installed. The bathhouse has been painted and the floor will be replaced. In the next couple of weeks the lights at Arena Park Pickle ball / Tennis Courts will be replaced with LED lights according to Kaed Horrell. Shawnee Park Sports Complex Improvements included redoing field irrigation and adding engineered soil. Scott Williams said the transition from dirt to grass needed to be adjusted as it was becoming a trip hazard.. David Cantrell suggested contracting out irrigation services. Penny Williams talked about Randy Lueder's retirement. Russell Golightly was appointed Golf Course Superintendent Tree Advisory Board — Jackson Hill shared with the group MDC planted six new trees. Ten more trees have been purchased to replace trees that had to be removed. They are currently evaluating trees along Broadway. The Red House Interpretive Center will celebrate their Oct 21St anniversary. Kaed Horrell said live music, storytelling, and refreshments will be there Scott Williams said the Parks & Recreation Department is preparing for Spaghetti Day — November 9, 2023. Kim Butler will be emailing everyone's sponsorship form and volunteer signup sheet. Contact Scott Williams for new sponsors. Monthly Staff Report / Calendar Update — Handout Next Board Meeting— Monday, November 13, 2023. Meeting was adjourned at 6:57 pm. Submitted by Kim Butler, Administrative Coordinator The Park and Recreation Advisory Board of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, may, as apart of the regular or special Park and Recreation Advisory Board meeting, hold a closed session to discuss legal action, causes of legal action of litigation, leasing, purchasing or sale of real estate, hiring, firing, disciplining, promotion ofpersonnel or employee labor relations, or confidential or privileged communications with its attorneys.. Specifically, the Park and Recreation Advisory Board will hold a closed session to discuss legal actions and litigation, confidential communications with legal counsel, property acquisition and personnel matters, pursuant to RSMo. Sections 610.021(2) and 610.021(3).