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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks.Minutes.05.08.2023.final_RedactedCITY Of CAPE GIRARDEAU PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Parks and Recreation Department Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Monday, May 8, 2023 Chairperson, Kevin Noel called the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting to order at 5:30 pm in the Osage Centre, Room 1A on May 8, 2023. Board Members Present: Kevin Noel, Chairperson Pete Frazier, Vice Chairperson Dr. Beverly Evans, Secretary Darrin Bruenderman Tamara Buck via zoom David Cantrell Lewis Jackson Hill Percy Huston Philip Moore Nathan Thomas, Council Liaison Parks and Recreation Department Staff Present Doug Gannon, Director of Parks & Recreation Brock Davis, Parks Division Manager Scott Williams, Recreation Division Manager Penny Williams, Recreation Division Manager Kim Butler, Administrative Coordinator Absent Anne Dohogne Mark Stone J J. •'J. / J J J J. t,J •. J. / J. •J / J J. J •-J •-J J J. J. 7. J. J. J. Chairperson Kevin Noel called the meeting to order and asked if everyone had a chance to look at the April 2023 meeting minutes and if there were any changes to be made. No changes were introduced and the minutes were approved without opposition. Penny Williams provided the Summer Personnel Update. Osage staffing is short 60%- PT maintenance staff, Golf Pro Shop — 20% short, Recreation - 50% short, Aquatics can always use Lifeguards. Need to hire 50% more swim instructors, SportsPlex — 25% short on Camp Instructors, Shawnee — set for now. Penny Williams narrated a PowerPoint presentation giving an overview on the many events that have taken place at Parks and Recreation Facilities. All facilities are very busy with groups, tournaments, exhibits, etc. Penny estimated 3,000-4,000 people during the 3rd weekend in April (see attachment). For the June 12, 2023 Parks Advisory Board Meeting will go on a parks tour — SportsPlex, Shawnee Parks Center, Jefferson Community Center, & Central Pool, will be visited. Meet at Osage at 5:00 for dinner, the tour will leave the Osage Centre at 6:00pm and last until approximately 8 pm. Penny Williams gave the Aquatics update saying painting at Cape Splash is finished and prep work has begun on Osage Centre. Cape Splash will be getting new lockers that will use a card instead of coins for access. Parks and Recreation Department is planning to do a lot of the bathhouse renovations at Central Pool in-house. Penzel Construction has generously offered to replace the bathhouse roof at no charge. Give Back Night at the SEMO Baseball Game will take place May 18th. Parks & Rec will have a booth where patrons can ask questions about our facilities and programs. If anyone would like to volunteer to work the booth please contact Penny. Parks and Rec Foundation will receive one dollar for every ticket sold. Brock Davis was excited to share that maintenance staff are reporting high praise from citizens regarding the improvements at Capaha Park. The Missouri Conservation Department stocked the pond with Bluegill, Bass, & Catfish. The Rose Garden should not take very long to complete. Jefferson Park Playground should be complete by the 1st of June. Golf Course Advisory Board met last week. Golf Course Manager's position is currently open. David Cantrell offered to help with tournaments if needed. Tree Advisory Board — No Report. Red House Interpretive Center Committee will hold Heritage Days on May 20th Scott Williams provided the update for Parks & Recreation Foundation. Renewals are still coming in for the 2023 Membership Drive with hopes of all being renewed by the end of June. Bike to Work and School Day was rained out and is rescheduled for June 2"d. The 10th Annual Nightfall Glowball Golf Tournament will be held May 20th' Next month more information will be shared regarding Give Back Opportunities. Nate Thomas, City Council Representative had no report but was available for questions. Board members and families are invited to Cape Splash on May 25tH Doug Gannon said the Trail Project timeline has been moved up and work will be starting ASAP. Next Board Meeting — Monday, June 12, 2023. With no further business brought before the board, Kevin Noel accepted the motions and adjourned the meeting at 6:15pm. 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 RSM6. Sections 610.021(2) and 610.021(3).