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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR Advisory Minutes 5.13.19 (DRAFT) Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Monday, May 13, 2019 The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held their regular meeting on May 13, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. at the Osage Centre. Board Members Present: Staff Present: Roger Hudson, Vice Chairman Julia Jones, Director of Parks and Recreation Kenneth Stilson, Secretary Brock Davis, Parks Division Manager Pete Frazier, Board Member Stacey Welter, Administrative Secretary Beverly Evans, Board Member David Cantrell, Board Member Tracey Glenn, Board Member Brad Labruyere, Board Member Anne Dohogne, Board Member Pete Frazier, Board Member Nick Snider, Board Member Absent: Kevin Noel, Gunnar Knudtson, Dan Presson 1. WELCOME / INTRODUCTIONS Vice Chairman, Roger Hudson welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order. He then introduced Nick Snider as the newest park board member. 2. OLD BUSINESS A. Approval Of Minutes Secretary Kenn Stilson made a motion for the approval of the minutes from April 8, 2019. Pete Frazier seconded the motion. Discussion then occurred. Tracey Glenn offered suggested changes to the minutes. There was then a motion to table the minutes until next meeting when corrections have been made. Beverly Evans made the motion, seconded by Tracey Glenn. Motion approved. 3. NEW BUSINESS A. Nomination of Park Board Chair Person i. Director Jones reported that Kevin Noel expressed interest in becoming Chairman. David Cantrell also expressed interest if no one else was wanted to take the role. After discussion Tracey Glenn nominated Kevin Noel as Chairman. The board will make a motion at the next meeting when Kevin is present. Director Jones mentioned that the removal of Percy Huston was unexpected and if anyone wanted to discuss more about it, they could contact her anytime. 4. REPORTS A. Parks and Recreation Project Updates i. Capaha Park Phase 2 and Ballfield – Parks Division Manager Brock Davis reported that they were finishing up projects at Capaha Ballfield and will have most completed by the ribbon cutting on June 3rd. When this is complete they will start working on Capaha Phase 3. Capaha restroom and splash pad are making progress and they hope to be done this summer. B. Golf Course Advisory Board i. Parks Division Manager Davis reported that all is going well and business is busy. C. Tree Advisory Board i. Board did not meet this month. D. Red House Interpretive Center Committee i. No Report E. Parks and Recreation Foundation i. Board Member David Cantrell reported that Bike to Work day was really good and a lot of fun. He has some ideas for next year. Global Running day will be held June 5th and they will be looking for volunteers for this event. F. Council Report i. No Report G. Monthly Staff Report/Calendar Update i. Staff briefs were handed out to board members to review. Parks Division Manager Brock Davis reported that the Friends of the Parks Day/ Great Cape Clean Up had the biggest crowd ever with around 500. Beverly Evan volunteered at the event and said it really went well but she would like to see recycling containers there for next year. H. Other Items i. David Cantrell would like to invite someone to speak on outdoor pickle ball courts at a future meeting. 4. OTHER BUSINESS A. Park Tours i. The group took a tour of the Cape Noon Optimist Wheel Park, the Arena Drainage Project, Capaha Park Projects, the location for the Indoor Aquatics Center, and the Shawnee Park Sports Complex. B. Next Board Meeting The next board meeting is scheduled for May 13th, at the Osage Centre. 6. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned with a motion from David Cantrell and seconded by Tracey Glenn. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned. Submitted by: Kenneth Stilson, Secretary