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Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
Monday, January 9, 2018
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board met for their regular meeting January 9, 2018 at Osage Centre at
5:30 p.m.
Board Members Present: Staff Present:
Percy Huston, Chairman Julia Jones, Director of Parks and Recreation
Tracey Glenn, Board Member Penny Williams, Recreation Division Manager
Ken Stilson, Board Member Scott Williams, Recreation Division Manager
Phil Cantoni, Board Member Brock Davis, Parks Division Manager
David Cantrell, Board Member Kaed Horrell, Asst. Recreation Division Manager
Bob Fox, Councilman Stacey Welter, Administrative Coordinator
Absent: Bari Neff, Daniel Presson, Pete Frazier, Kevin Noel, Craig Billmeyer, Roger Hudson
1. WELCOME / INTRODUCTIONS
Chairman Huston called the meeting to order.
2. OLD BUSINESS:
A. Approval Of Minutes:
Chairman Huston deferred the approval of December minutes to the next meeting. There was not enough
members for a quorum.
B. Next Steps: Discussion on PRS2/Projects and Public Meetings
i. Director Jones handed out a spreadsheet of PRS 2 projects. PRS 2 Committee member
Tracey Glenn gave a brief update on the campaign. The committee is now holding regular
meetings. Some of the members met with Jim Riley, who has agreed to help with the
marketing aspect of the campaign. The Yes April 3rd pack has been formed. Currently the
committee is asking for donors to help support the campaign. They are also working on
the list of yes voters. It is critical to actually get people out to vote.
3. NEW BUSINESS
A. Cardinals Caravan – January 15
i. Division Manager Penny Williams reported that the event will be held next Monday at
4:30pm. If anyone would like to volunteer at the event, please let Penny know.
B. Celebration of Youth Sports Awards Banquet – January 26th
i. Division Manager Scott Williams reported that the event will be held Friday, January 26th.
Tickets are currently on sale now. The keynote speaker will be Julie Yankus, the volleyball
coach at SEMO. This is their first female speaker. Scott will contact you directly if you will be
speaking that night. Currently the date still conflicts with the Chamber event, but they will
take a look at moving it next year.
4. REPORTS
A. Parks and Recreation Project Updates
i. Parks Division Manager Brock Davis reported that his staff is working on outdoor projects
when the weather allows. Arena Shelter #2 is complete and next they will be working on
the playground. They have secured an electrical contractor for Cape Rock Park and will
begin on that project soon. They are currently in the planning stages of Capaha Phase 2.
This phase will include renovation to Shelter #1, a splash pad, and a new restroom.
B. Golf Course Advisory Board
i. Manager Davis reported Cody Hinkebein has been hired as the new golf course manager.
C. Tree Advisory Board
i. Craig Billmeyer reported that the board did not meet and there was no report.
D. Red House Interpretive Center Committee
i. Director Jones reported that the board is working on updating the website and soliciting
sponsors to help fund the Red House.
E. Parks and Recreation Foundation
i. Division Manager Williams report that the board met last Thursday. At that meeting they
reviewed the midyear report. Spaghetti Day was a huge success with over $30,000 in total
revenue which was a record. They also voted on new board members and elected Tyler
Cuba and Aaron Panton. The board will meet again in April.
F. Council Report
i. Councilman Fox reported that they passed a resolution to allow MODOT to change the City
of Cape signs to include Central Tiger State Swim Team Champions. He also sadly reported
that former council woman Loretta Schneider had passed away.
G. Monthly Staff Report/Calendar Update
i. Staff briefs were handed out to board members to review. Mr. Williams reported on the
upcoming events.
5. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Next Board Meeting
The next board meeting is scheduled for Monday February 12th.
6. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned with a motion from Philip Cantoni and seconded
by David Cantrell. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned.
Submitted by:
Stacey Welter, Administrative Coordinator