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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParkRec.Minutes.05-13-2024CITY Of CAPE GIRARDEAU PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Parks and Recreation Department Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Monday, May 13, 2024 Board Members Present: Percy Huston, Chairperson Dr. Beverly Evans, Secretary Tamara Buck Jerry Dement Lewis Jackson Hill Mary Ann Maloney Nathan Thomas, Council Liaison Absent: Mark Stone, Vice Chairperson Darrin Bruenderman Anne Dohogne Philip Moore 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 Kayla Otte, Administrative Coordinator Chairperson Percy Huston called the meeting to order at 5:35pm at the Osage Centre. Chairperson Huston asked if everyone had a chance to look at the minutes from the May 13, 2024 meeting and if there were any changes to be made. No changes were introduced and the minutes were approved without opposition. Percy Huston opened the room with conversation about the potential new candidate. The person who was approved to take the position did not have an active application. Thomas Drummond is the person that the board is still recommending and has appeared at a council meeting to introduce himself. The position is on the docket for approval on May 20tH City Council liaison David Cantrell was unable to attend this meeting, so Nate Thomas stepped in to cover. Doug Gannon spoke about the upcoming Park and Facility Tour that he is proposing to do at the next meeting. He suggested going to several of our newer parks and facilities including Walker Park, Cape Aquatic Center, and Ranney Park. Doug talked about the new administrative coordinator, who will be Moriah Lincoln. Penny Williams spoke about the ribbon cutting on May 10th for the Cape Aquatic Center. The ribbon cutting highlighted Rowdy Gaines who is a four -time Olympic medalist. There was great turn out for the ribbon cutting and for the opening day swimnastics class. City staff and board member night at Cape Splash will be May 23rd. It's a time to get the staff trained. At Jefferson, we have started private swimming lessons. Jefferson has been getting a lot of use between birthday parties and schools with their year-end trips. Penny talked about the new opening schedule for all three facilities, hoping to add more dates and the summer goes on and more staff get hired. Scott Williams spoke about the new Youth Outdoor Sports Complex. They have formed an RFP committee including Scott, Percy Huston, Park Board Chairman, Danny Essner, Parks & Recreation Foundation Treasurer, Kaed Horrell, Doug Gannon, and Josh Meyer. The RFP went out on Friday, May 10th, with a due date at the end of June. The soccer and football fields that are currently located in that area will be relocated next to Jefferson School, which will also be a big plus for the school district. They are still currently having talks about whether they will be doing artificial turf or natural grass Kaed Horrell spoke about the new restroom being built at Capaha Field. The goal is to have it finished by the first Catfish Game on May 301H Kaed Horrell also spoke about the upcoming Cape LaCroix trail project. The project will be on the Southside part of the trail, starting at Bloomfield Road. The project will be a joint effort with MoDot and the City of Cape Engineering Department. The survey work has begun and the date for the plans to be complete is the fall of 2024. The project will be bid out in spring, early summer time of 2025. The project will include trail widening and a portion of the trail being rerouted. The Parks maintenance crew will be replacing planks on some of the bridges along the trail. Penny Williams spoke about the Golf Course Advisory Board. Right now, they're looking at having a very successful season. The Golf Board is going to be receiving a presentation at the next meeting about possibly reconfiguring the Route W intersection to make it safer. The golf pro shop recently received a new roof thanks to Daniel's Roofing and two new golf nets have been put up on the driving cages. Kaed Horrell spoke about the upcoming River Heritage Days at the Red House Interpretive Center, which was held on May 18th. The Red House Committee is also working on getting a concert scheduled for July 11th. Kaed is also working with the committee to get some plaques replaced. Scott Williams spoke about the several Parks & Recreation Foundation topics, including the new event, Swing into Spring with Curtis Granderson. The event raised over $11,000.00. Scott is hoping to continue the event in the future. Then Scott talked about the 2024 Membership Drive. The committee sets a goal every year and strives to exceed it. Scott Williams has been working with Scott Blank to start a Loyalty Card Program with the Southern Convenience Stores. Nathan Thomas, former council liaison, spoke on behalf of David Cantrell for the city council report. The City Council recently had a budget workshop and Nate wanted to recognize Parks and Recreation for their extraordinary efforts in their cost recovery aspects. Penny Williams spoke about the events going on, including the Southern Spring Shootout soccer tournament which had 107 teams participating from May 17th — May 19tH Tamara Buck spoke about the need to check addresses for city facilities on Google Maps, making sure they are listed on there and correctly. Next Board Meeting will be at 5:00pm, Monday, June 10, 2024 at the Osage Centre, Room IAB After the meeting was adjourned at 6:35pm, the board entered a closed session. A Motion was made by Jerry Dement, seconded by Mary Ann Maloney 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, Tamara Buck, Jerry Dement, Mary Ann Maloney, and Dr. Beverly Evans. May 10th, 2024 Minutes will be approved at the July 8th, 2024 Advisory Board Meeting. Minutes reported by Kayla Otte, 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 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).