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PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Parks and Recreation Department
Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
Monday, December 12, 2022
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held their regular meeting on December 12, 2022, at 5:30 pm at the Osage
Centre room 1AB.
Board Members Present:
Kevin Noel, Chairperson
Pete Frazier, Vice Chairperson (via Zoom)
Dr. Beverly Evans, Secretary
Darrin Bruenderman
David Cantrell
Anne Dohogne
Lewis Jackson Hill
Percy Huston
Philip Moore
Mark Stone
Nathan Thomas, Council Liaison
Parks and Recreation Department Staff Present
Doug Gannon, Director of Parks & Recreation
Brock Davis, Parks Division Manager
Scott Williams, Recreation Division Manager
Penny Williams, Recreation Division Manager
Kaed Horrell, Assist. Recreation Division Manager
Kim Butler, Administrative Coordinator
Absent:
Tamara Buck
WELCOME
Kevin Noel, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 5:31 pm.
MEETING MINUTES
Chairman Noel asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the November 14, 2022 meeting. Dr. Beverly
Evans made a motion to approve the minutes from the November 12`" meeting and David Cantrell seconded the
motion. Minutes were approved without dissent.
OLD BUSINESS
Status of Cape Public Schools Intramural Program with Parks and Recreation Leagues:
Scott Williams stated that multiple schools and churches in the area are allowing Parks and Recreation to rent
their facilities. Currently 130 teams will be participating in our boys and girls youth basketball leagues. Last year
there were 114 teams.
Final Spaghetti Day Numbers:
Scott Williams stated that currently sales are $37,500 and believes that may be a record. Did not have the
number for expenses or a breakdown of meals served at this time. Thanks to everyone for all the hard work
they put in to make this successful.
NEW BUSINESS
Jefferson Pool Presentation:
Doug Gannon and Penny Williams presented a slide show of the main facility layout which included pictures of
the 5' pool, lap pool and concession areas. Spray pad, slides, zero depth pool slides were also included. Penny
explained the staircase that leads to the slide that will do two loops outside before it come back inside. Slides
also included wet classroom, high school sized rubber gymnasium floor, scoreboard, and inside restrooms.
Outside parking lot, playground, and shelter will be started soon. Outside restrooms delivered expected by the
end of January or beginning of February, 2023. The entire facility will be available for use when school is not in
session. Having discussions with MODOT to remove the berm which would make the football and soccer fields
visible from Hwy 74.
REPORTS/PROJECT UPDATES:
Parks and Recreation
1. Missouri Department of Economic Development Local Tourism Asset Development Grant
Doug Gannon submitted two COVID 19 related grant application which are designed to help effected
facilities reestablish themselves. The grants are 50/50.
a. $528,000 was requested and would be used to purchase 13 bleachers, 5 bleacher canopy's, PA system,
and new fencing for the existing field at the Shawnee Park Sports Complex.
b. $1.3 million was requested for the Central Pool Renovation. Funds would be used install steps in the
pool, starting blocks, remodel bath house, and install 2 new signs. All improvements will be capital and
PRS related. Central Pool still has 6 months of unused operating budget due to being closed. Grant
recipients will be announced Mid -January, 2023.
2. Capaha Park Pond Project is complete. Lights and electric are in the process of being installed. Still hope to
stock with fish this spring.
3. Canady Sign was awarded the contract for the Shawnee Park Sports Complex Center digital sign which will
be installed closer to the West End Blvd & Hwy 74 intersection.
Golf Course Advisory Board
1. Shelter is finished.
2. Grill was installed which looks very nice
Tree Advisory Board
1. Residents have requested removal of several trees that are in the City right -a -way that have damaged
drains, sidewalks, and curbs. Requests were approved.
2. Tree City USA recertification has been requested. If approved this would make 25 years
3. Began discussing Arbor Day
4. May have an opening for a new members
Red House Interpretative Center Committee
1. Done for the winter
Parks & Recreation Foundation
1. Celebration of Youth Sports Awards Banquet will be held on Jan. 20, 2023
2. Kevin Noel encouraged anyone interested to volunteer and attend
3. SEMO Men's and Women's basketball hosting Fundraiser night Park and Rec
a. Parks and Rec Foundation will be recognized during Ladies Recognition Night
b. Kevin suggested a contest to see who can sell the most tickets
4. Foundation Membership Drive will begin in January with a major kickoff
S. Cardinal's Caravan is schedule for January 16th. Unsure of who will be there.
City Council
1. City Council approved $1,000 bonus for all full time city employees
2. Finalized Central Municipal Pool Contractor
Monthly Staff Report/Calendar Update - Handout
OTHER BUSINESS
1. Next board meeting - Tuesday, January 10, 2023
2. Christmas Luncheon - December 15, 2023 at Shawnee Park Center beginning at noon
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn meeting made by David Cantrell ion seconded by Beverly Evans, meeting adjourned at
6:30 pm. A(
Submitted by:
Kim Butler, Administ five Coordinator
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
November 14, 2022
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