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Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
Monday, December 11, 2017
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board met for their regular meeting December 11, 2017 at Osage Centre at
5:30 p.m.
Board Members Present: Staff Present:
Julia Jones, Director of Parks and Recreation
Daniel Presson, Vice Chairman Penny Williams, Recreation Division Manager
Bari Neff, Secretary Scott Williams, Recreation Division Manager
Pete Frazier, Board Member Brock Davis, Parks Division Manager
David Cantrell, Board Member Kaed Horrell, Asst. Recreation Division Manager
Roger Hudson, Board Member Stacey Welter, Administrative Coordinator
Craig Billmeyer, Board Member
Ken Stilson, Board Member
Bob Fox, Councilman
Absent: Percy Huston, Philip Cantoni, Kevin Noel, Tracey Glenn
1. WELCOME / INTRODUCTIONS
Vice Chairman Presson called the meeting to order.
2. OLD BUSINESS:
A. Approval Of Minutes:
Chairman Huston requested the approval of the minutes from November 13, 2017. David Cantrell made a
motion seconded by Ken Stilson. Motion approved.
B. Next Steps: Discussion on PRS2/Projects and Public Meetings
i. Director Jones handed out a spreadsheet of PRS 2 projects. The proposed projects have
been approved at the first reading of the council meeting. The PRS 2 Committee is
strategizing the campaign. Trae Bertrand will completing the pack filing, Jay Knudson is the
treasurer, with Bari Neff as the Deputy Treasurer. She named off the other committee
members as well. Currently staff is working on a list of stakeholders to be advocates for
the campaign. With no Mayoral election the turn out will be light. The committee is
focusing on the Yes vote. Together with staff they are working on marketing, updated
project sheets and setting up the speaker’s series.
3. NEW BUSINESS
A. 2018 Meeting Dates
i. Director Jones informed the board that due to a council meeting, the January meeting has
been moved to Tuesday January 9th. This meeting will not be held against you if you miss.
All agreed to have the meeting on that date.
4. REPORTS
A. Parks and Recreation Project Updates
i. Parks Division Manager Brock Davis reported that they are currently working on the Arena
Shelter #2 and playground. When these are complete they will be moving to Capaha to
start on phase 2 which includes a splash pad, and restroom. Recreation Division Manager
reported that the boys and girls youth basketball league will begin in January. These
leagues have approximately 110 teams total. The Noon Optimist Club Indoor Soccer has
begun at the SportsPlex and is going well with the dasher boards. The Memphis Grizzlies
trip will be next week.
B. Golf Course Advisory Board
i. Manager Davis reported that they have hired a new Golf Course Manager, Cody Hinkebine.
Cody has worked part time for the city for several years and he will be a great addition to
the team.
C. Tree Advisory Board
i. Craig Billmeyer reported that the board met today. They are working on the Tree City USA
application and talking about a trim grant.
D. Red House Interpretive Center Committee
i. Mr. Presson reported that the board met at Julia’s home this month, which was very nice.
The Downtown Open House did not formulate this year but they have high hopes for next
year. The tree truck that they thought was of Lorimier’s tree turned out to be the wrong
tree so that pursuit is done.
E. Parks and Recreation Foundation
i. Mrs. Neff reported that Spaghetti Day was a huge success. 3024 people were in attendance
and they raised $30,037.00. Both were record numbers. Breakfast with Santa had a good
turn out with 181 people in attendance. Santa came in a white convertible. The Cardinals
Caravan will be held January 15, and the Celebration of Youth Sports Awards Banquet held
on January 26th.
F. Council Report
i. Councilman Fox said all has been covered in previous conversations.
G. Monthly Staff Report/Calendar Update
i. Staff briefs were handed out to board members to review. Mrs. Williams reported on the
upcoming events and stated this is a busy time of year.
5. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Next Board Meeting
The next board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday January 9th.
Parks and Rec Citizen Board/Staff Holiday Lunch will be held on Tuesday December 19, 2017 at 12 noon at the
Shawnee Park Center. Please bring a dish to share.
6. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned with a motion from Craig Billmeyer and seconded
by Roger Hudson. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned.
Submitted by:
Bari Neff, Secretary