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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParkRec.Minutes.08-11-2025 FINALCITY Of `CAPE GIRAR:DEAD P:ARK.S & 'RECREATION :OEPA.R.TM :NT PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Minutes Monday, August 11, 2025 - 5:30 p.m. . Osage Centre . Meeting Room 1A Present: Percy Huston, Chairman Beverly Evans, Secretary Darrin Bruenderman, Board Member Tamara Buck, Board Member Jerry Dement, Board Member Lewis.Jackson Hill, Board Member John Spear, Board Member Mary -Ann Maloney, Board Member Mark Moore, Board Member Absent: Welcome/Introductions Phillip Moore, Vice -Chairman Thomas Drummond, Board Member David Cantrell, City Council Liaison Parks and Recreation Staff Present: Doug Gannon, Parks & Recreation Director Kaed Horrell, Parks Division Manager Scott Williams, Recreation Div. Manager Penny Williams, Recreation Div. Manager Brenda Newbern, Visit Cape Manager Adam Stevens, SportsPlex Facility Manager Moriah Lincoln, P&R Admin. Coordinator • Percy Huston called the meeting to order at 5:31pm on Monday July 11, 2025 at the Osage Centre. • Doug Gannon introduced Bryan Johnson City Council Liaison from Ward 5 who filled in for David Cantrell. Presentations • Doug Gannon presented a slideshow of all the FY' 26 Projects and Equipment Purchases List. Old Business • Approval of Minutes: July 14, 2025 — Chairman Huston asked for everyone to review the minutes. Beverly Evans motioned to approve the minutes, John Spear seconded. Minutes approved. • Recap of Youth Sports Complex Groundbreaking and Chris Hudson Memorial Unveiling Ceremony — Doug Gannon gave an update on how the Sports Complex ground breaking went with displaying pictures of all who spoke and attended. Penny Williams gave an update on the Chris Hudson Memorial in all who attended and the plaque that is now on display at the Skate Park. New Business • July 4th, 2026 Riverfest — Brenda Newbern and Doug Gannon informed a committee was put together to plan a large 4th of July event at the River front for America's 250 birthday, with fireworks on the river next year. The event is still in early planning stages. • Sponsorship Update/ New Sponsors— Scott Williams announced that Cuba Financial and Cintas are now new Corporate level sponsors. • Youth Sports Complex Promotional Flyer— Penny Williams passed out a flyer of a draft that Molly Galik (Marketing Specialist) is putting together to be able to highlight the new complex and improvements to the existing complex for future tournament directors. • . Fall 2025 / Spring 2026 League Schedule Changes - Scott Williams advised that due to ongoing construction and updates at the Shawnee Sports Complex that for one season the fall/spring sports who use the Complex might have to use different fields/locations then they have in past seasons. Reports/Project Updates • Parks and Recreation Project Updates • Walker Park/Cape County Rotary Club Project - Kaed Horrell updated that the Rotary Club wants to donate a Shelter, for park users to have use of. Planning for the concrete pad and larger parking lot are in the planning stages. • Youth Outdoor Sports Complex - Doug Gannon covered the handout of the timeline for the Youth Complex Construction timeline. • Shawnee Parks Sports Complex Improvements — Scott Williams advised the board on the plans for the fence update and how the infields on the exiting fields will be updated starting late fall in to the new year. • Golf Course Advisory Board — NO REPORT • Visit Cape Report - Brenda Newbern distributed the HMR report and gave an overview of upcoming events. • Tree Advisory Board — NO REPORT • Red House Interpretive Center Committee - Kaed Horrell updated that the reader boards are going to be replaced and where donated to the Red House. Quotes are coming for the roof replacement. • Foundation • One- Person Scramble — the tournament was held August 9, 2025. There was 41 participants. This event replaces the Glow Ball Tournament. All proceeds benefited the Parks and Recreation Foundation. • Doggy Swim Day at Cape Splash — scheduled for September 7, 2025. There will be public and private sessions offered, online registration is open. • City Council Report - No Report • Monthly Staff Report/Calendar Update — Handout was distributed for review. • Program and event updates — updates where given by several board members. • Riverfront Fall Festival - Brenda Newbern advised the date has need selected October 25, 2025. Please come and enjoy the music, food and shop the vendors. • Other Discussion Item - Lewis Jackson Hill asked for an updated of the usage in the metal detectors purchased for the SportsPlex — Scott Williams, Penny Williams, and Doug Gannon gave and update. Other Business • Next Board Meeting — Monday September 8, 2025 at the Osage Centre at 5:30pm. Adjournment • A motion was made by Tamara Buck and seconded by John Spear to adjourn the meeting at 6:24pm. Motion was passed. Transcribed by: Moriah Lincoln, Administrative Coordinator The Park and Recreation Advisory Board of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, may, as apart 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 ofpersonnel or employee labor relations, or confidential or privileged communications with its attorneys..