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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParkRec.Minutes.04-14-2025 FINAL PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Minutes - APPROVED Monday, April 14, 2025 - 5:30 p.m. Sportsplex Meeting Room 1 Present: Percy Huston, Chairman Phillip Moore, Vice-Chairman Beverly Evans, Secretary Tamara Buck, Board Member Lewis Jackson Hill, Board Member Mary-Ann Maloney, Board Member John Spear, Board Member Jerry Dement, Board Member David Cantrell, City Council Liaison Absent: Thomas Drummond, Board Member Mark Moore, Board Member Darrin Bruenderman, Board Member 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 Moriah Lincoln, P&R Admin. Coordinator Welcome/Introductions  Percy Huston called the meeting to order at 5:35pm on Monday April 14, 2025 at the Cape Girardeau Sportsplex.  Scott introduced new staff member Adam Stevens. Adam is the new Facility Manager at the Sportsplex. Old Business  Approval of Minutes: March 3, 2025 – Chairman Huston asked for everyone to review the minutes. John Spear motioned to approve the minutes, Beverly Evans seconded. Minutes approved. PRESENTATION  Doug Gannon gave a PowerPoint presentation on the overview of the PRS2 Tax Initiative. New Business  Shawnee Park Sports Complex Tournament Schedule o Scott Williams gave a breakdown of all the tournaments planned for the summer at the Shawnee Park Sports Complex.  Part time Staffing Update o Penny Williams advised we have 130 lifeguards for the summer season at Cape Splash. Other facilities are also hiring for the busy summer season. Several full-time employees have attended local Job Fairs to recruit new employees for the summer.  Grant Application for Facility Way Finding o Brenda Newbern advised of a new grant she and Penny Williams are working on that would allow the purchase of way finding signage at the Osage Centre and Shawnee Park Sports Complex. The grant is a 50/50 match up to $30,000.00 Reports/Project Updates  Parks and Recreation Project Updates o Sportsplex Parking Lot  Kaed Horrell gave an update that Park Maintenance is about half way complete with the new parking lot. They will be bring in a little more gravel and then the parking blocks to help define the spots. o Youth Outdoor Sports Complex  Scott Williams gave the update that Penzel Construction is still working on all the site clearing and we plan to schedule a ground breaking ceremony for early June in which all board members will be invited to attend. o Cape LaCroix Recreation Trail.  Kaed Horrell gave an update that the goal is for the trail renovation project to go out to bid in June or July with possible work starting early fall.  Golf Course Advisory Board o No Report  Visit Cape Report o Brenda Newbern announced the hiring of Emily Beck, the new Administrative Coordinator for Visit Cape. o The first Motor Coach of the season was in town this past weekend and they had a great time on the different excursions. o Joshua Robison is at a conference meeting with several different groups trying to sell them Cape Girardeau to make us there new conference/regional spot to meet/play.  Tree Advisory Board o Jackson Hill let the board know about some of the areas the Tree Board is looking to remove trees. Some are in the medians on Broadway. Jackson also asked board members to keep a lookout for any problem areas from recent storms as spring weather continues. o Missouri Arbor day was April 4. The weather was too wet to plant trees so the board has planned to plant at Shawnee Park Sports Complex on April 11.  Red House Interpretive Center Committee o Kaed Horrell reported that the Red House opening day will be May 3, 2025. Heritage Days will be May 17. Kaed is working on getting bids for the roof and parking lot at the Red House.  Parks and Recreation Foundation o Scott Williams gave an update on the annual membership drive. The goal is 100 family memberships and retention of all the members from years past. o The Care and Share Loyalty Program is getting ready to start. Board members were asked if anyone was interested in being part of the testing period. o Movement Day is June 4, everyone is welcome to join us at the Osage Trail Head for an evening of moving. This is a family event for everyone to run, walk or bike the trail.  City Council Report o David Cantrell talked about the passing of the TTF tax and its importance to the future of city streets. David also reported he would like to address the number of cars that park along city streets in residential neighborhoods.  Monthly Staff Report/Calendar Updates o Penny Williams encouraged the board to read through the Staff Briefs as they highlight upcoming department events and league start dates. o Kaed Horrell confirmed several board member as volunteers to help with lunch at Friends of the Parks Day April 26th. Other Business  Special Olympics MO Regional Basketball Tournament Summary o Scott Williams gave an update from the Special Olympics Basketball Tournament  Next Board Meeting – Monday May 12, 2025 at the Osage Centre. Adjournment  Motion to adjourn at 6:35pm made by Tamara Buck, seconded by Beverly Evans. Transcribed 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, leasin g, purchasing or sale of real estate, hiring, firing, disciplining, promotion of personnel or employee labor relations, or confidential or privileged communication s with its attorneys..