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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParkRec.Minutes.08-12-20241``` APPROVED Parks and Recreation Department Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Monday, August 12, 2024 Board Members Present: Percy Huston, Chairperson Dr. Beverly Evans, Secretary Tamara Buck Jerry Dement Lewis Jackson Hill Mary Ann Maloney David Cantrell, Council Liaison Darrin Bruenderman Anne Dohogne Philip Moore Thomas Drummond Absent: Parks and Recreation Department Staff Present: Doug Gannon, Director of Parks & Recreation Scott Williams, Recreation Division Manager Penny Williams, Recreation Division Manager Kaed Horrell, Parks Division Manager Brenda Newbern, Visit Cape Manager Moriah Lincoln, Administrative Coordinator Chairperson Percy Huston called the meeting to order at 5:32pm at the Osage Centre. Chairperson Percy Huston called on Doug Gannon for new staff introductions. Scott Williams introduced Rex Crosnoe as the new Assistant Recreation Division Manager. Penny Williams introduced Brian Davidson as the new Recreation Supervisor at the Osage Centre. Chairperson Percy Huston asked if everyone had a chance to look at the minutes from the July 8, 2024 meeting and if there were any additions or correction to the minutes. No changes were introduced and the minutes were approved through motion by Beverly Evans and second by Lewis Jackson Hill. Percy Huston called on Kaed Horrell for an update on the proposed Kiwanis Park Bike Trail update. Kaed spoke to the board advising that Parks and Recreation Staff have agreed to allow the trail project to move forward. Stipulations include that no structures (i.e. bridges) are built and placed along the trail. Parks and Recreation will work with Mike Higgins in creating and placing signage for safety of trail users and pedestrians. Percy Huston opened the discussion on the applications for filling the open position on the Advisory Board. After brief discussion, board members voted by ballot. John Spear was the applicant that the Advisory Board elected to submit to City Council for appointment to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Chairperson Percy Huston communicated to the Board that only one member expressed interest in the Vice Chairperson vacancy. Phillip Moore was unanimously approved as the Vice Chairperson of the Advisory Board. Scott Williams and Doug Gannon gave and update on the Youth Outdoor Sports Complex. Bids were received from six contractors and the committee narrowed the field down to four contractors to come in for presentations. Interviews will be set to speak with each bidder and review the plans submitted and review budgets. Kaed Horrell gave an update on repairs to Shawnee Park Restrooms. The Parks Maintenance department has helped with painting, roof replacement, light updates and an overall refresh of the restrooms. This project will be completed prior to the Youth Soccer League Season. Penny Williams gave and update on the Cape Aquatic Center painting. The pool was drained for the contractor to repair peeling paint on the walls. Once the paint cures, the pool will be refilled and reopened to the public. Brenda Newbern gave the update on the Hotel-Motel and Restaurant receipts. Brenda distributed a handout showing the rolling twelve-month and year to date totals. Lewis Jackson Hill gave the report for the Tree Advisory Board. The Tree Advisory Board will be looking at tree’s that need removal due to street expansion and how that might affect the houses the tree it shade. The Tree Board will begin visiting each park to locate and identify tree’s that might need removal due to safety or illness. Kaed Horrell gave the Red House update. The Red House held a front porch concert and have 200 people in attendance. The Red House is looking into maintenance updates including a new roof and replacement of the information boards located on the grounds. Scott Williams reported for the Parks and Recreation Foundation. Spaghetti Day is Thursday November 7 at the A. C. Brase Arena. Celebration of Youth Awards Banquet will be January 24, 2025 at the Osage Centre. Penny spoke that we changed the Glow Ball tournament to a One Man Scramble on September 14, 2024 at the Jaycee Golf Course. David Cantrell, City Council Liaison, gave the City Council report. David will work with Trevor Pulley to look at the economic effect on the homeowners when removing mature trees. The Urban Deer Hunting ordinance passed at the last City Council meeting. The community can reach out to City Hall for more information. The new Airport Terminal is completed and now in use. Flights will start going back to Chicago in the future. The Water Treatment Plant is giving tours for citizens to see needed repairs. The increased water rates will be on the ballot in November. The Gun Violence Task Force had their first meeting and has starting planning the overall goals and ways to achieve them. Penny Williams cover the Staff Brief handout noting upcoming programs and events throughout the Parks and Recreation Department. Next Board Meeting will be at 5:30pm, Monday, September 9, 2024 at the Osage Centre, Room 1AB The meeting adjourned at 6:31pm. Minutes reported by Moriah Lincoln 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).