HomeMy WebLinkAboutParkRec.Minutes.04-08-2024CITY Of CAPE GIRARDEAU
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Parks and Recreation Department
Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
Monday, April 8, 2024
Board Members Present: Absent
Mark Stone, Vice Chairperson Anne Dohogne
Dr. Beverly Evans, Secretary Percy Huston, Chairperson
Darrin Bruenderman
Tamara Buck Parks and Recreation Department Staff Present
Jerry Dement Doug Gannon, Director of Parks & Recreation
Lewis Jackson Hill Scott Williams, Recreation Division Manager
Mary Ann Maloney Penny Williams, Recreation Division Manager
Philip Moore Kaed Horrell, Parks Division Manager
Nathan Thomas, Council Liaison Kim Butler, Administrative Coordinator
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Vice Chairperson Mark Stone called the meeting to order at 5:48pm at the Cape Aquatic Center.
Vice -Chairperson Stone asked if everyone had a chance to look at the minutes from the March 11, 2024 meeting and if
there were any changes to be made. No changes were introduced and the minutes were approved without opposition.
Doug Gannon invited everyone to the 1:30 pm ribbon cutting on April 30' at Capaha Pond and Cape Aquatic Center's
ribbon cutting May 101h at 4:00 pm. The ribbon cutting for the Optimist Club Tot Lot will be April 18th at 6:00pm at
Shelter #1 in Capaha Park.
Mark Stone opened the room for open discussion regarding the candidates that expressed interest in serving on the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. A paper ballot vote was held to select a candidate for recommendation to the
City Council to fill the vacant positon. Thomas Drummond was selected from the nine candidates.
"Swing into Spring" with Curtis Granderson will be held April 27, 2024 at the SportsPlex. Tickets range from $40 for the
General Session to $250 for the VIP experience.
City Council liaison Nate Thomas reported Dave Cantrell was elected to the City Council and the Property Tax Proposal
to fund Public Safety salaries did not pass.
Jackson Hill reported a few trees are still available for the Missouri Department of Conservations Pear Tree Buyback
Program.
Next Board Meeting will be at 5:30pm, Monday May 13, 2024 at the Osage Centre, Room 1AB
After the meeting was adjourned at 6:22pm, Robert Shanahan and Penny Williams gave a guided tour of the new
facility.
Minutes respectfully reported by Kim Butler, 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).