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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParkRec.Minutes.03-11-2024 Draft1``` Parks and Recreation Department Advisory Board Meeting Minutes - Draft Monday, March 11, 2024 Board Members Present: Percy Huston, Chairperson Mark Stone, Vice Chairperson Darrin Bruenderman Tamara Buck Jerry Dement Anne Dohogne Lewis Jackson Hill Mary Ann Maloney Philip Moore Absent Dr. Beverly Evans, Secretary Nathan Thomas, Council Liaison Parks and Recreation Department Staff Present Doug Gannon, Director of Parks & Recreation Scott Williams, Recreation Division Manager Penny Williams, Recreation Division Manager Kaed Horrell, Parks Division Manager Kim Butler, Administrative Coordinator Chairperson Percy Huston called the meeting to order at 5:33pm. Penny Williams introduced Matt Huey, Aquatics/Recreation Coordinator. Chairperson Huston asked if everyone had a chance to look at the minutes from the February 12, 2024 meeting and if there were any changes to be made. No changes were introduced and the minutes were approved without opposition. Scott Williams shared the Youth Ballfield Complex requests for proposals are scheduled to go out in April. A committee comprised of Percy Huston, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chairperson; Danny Essner, Parks and Recreation Foundation Treasurer; and Parks and Recreation staff members Doug Gannon, Kaed Horrell, Scott Williams, & Josh Meyer will review and make recommendations on the proposals received. Kaed Horrell presented a Gant Chart indicating construction to begin fall 2024. Doug Gannon announced upcoming ribbon cutting ceremonies for Cape Aquatic Center, Ranney Park, Capaha Park, & Capaha Park Garden. Dates to be announced at a later date. Needing to fill the vacancy on the Advisory Board, Percy Huston ask board members to review the applications and be prepared to discuss and vote at the April 8th meeting. Kaed Horrell showed photos of the progress at Walker Park which is 16 acres and Ranney Park. Renovations at Ranney Park will be complete when electric service is hooked up for the shelter, restroom, and lights. Doug Gannon said the Cape Aquatic Center project is still on schedule for completion March 22nd. Opening date will be determined once the contractor turns the facility over to the City and all sub-contractors are complete. The April 8th board meeting will be held in the aquatic center’s wet classroom. Kaed Horrell reported work began March 7th on the Capaha Field restroom. Weather permitting, the restroom will be complete before the Cape Catfish home opener. Capaha Field fence has been completed. Scott Williams is working to replace, repair, and install sponsorship signs. The Tree Board evaluated several trees along Broadway and will be recommending 4-5 trees be removed and not replaced due to location. The Foundation has purchased two new hitting nets for the golf course. Foundation Membership drive has been launched. A partnership between Cape Parks and Recreation Foundation and PORCH Initiative has created a new event named “Swing into Spring”. The first fundraising event will feature Curtis Granderson. Proceeds will be split 50/50 between the Parks and Recreation Foundation and PORCH Initiative. Scott would like to continue the program with other guests. Friends of the Parks Day will be April 20th. Phil Moore and Jackson Hill will help with the hotdogs. Next Board Meeting will be at 5:30pm, Monday, April 8, 2024 at Cape Aquatic Center Wet Classroom A Motion was made by Tamara Buck, seconded by Philip Moore to convene in closed session, pursuant to RSMo.610.021(1), potential legal action or causes of action. Motion passed 9-0. Ayes: Percy Huston, Mark Stone, Darrin Bruenderman, Tamara Buck, Jerry Dement, Anne Dohogne, Lewis Jackson Hill, Mary Ann Maloney, and Philip Moore. Regular session was adjourned at 6:22pm. Minutes respectfully reported by Kim Butler, Administrative Coordinator. The Park and Recreation Advisory Board of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, may, as a part 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 of personnel or employee labor relations, or confidential or privileged commu nications 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).