HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 4th, 2013 CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
PARKS AUTHORITY ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
April 4, 2013
CaII to order
The regular meeting of the Jeffersonville Parks Authority Advisory Board was called to order at 2:05pm by Board
Member Scott Edwards.
Roll Call
Board Members present were Scott Edwards, Ted Throckmorton, Nikki Dillon, Kevin Burke and Sandy Knott.
Others present
Paul Northam, Jeff Parks Director and Julie Semones, Jeff Parks Administrative Assistant.
Approval of minutes
Motion by member Knott, second by member Burke to approve the minutes of the March 7, 2013 meeting minutes as
presented. Motion carried.
Review of claims
Director Northam explained several claim inquiries:
Mid America Sports — damaged backstop fence replacement at Shannon Memorial little league field.
,dams cleaning — floor stripping & waxing at Ken Ellis, plan is to buff every 2 months to prevent severe buildup.
Regarding previous Indiana American water claims, there is a customer service monthly fee even when there is no water
usage, the cost to shut the water off & back on just for seasonal use is cost prohibitive; however there may be a leak at
the little league fields which will be investigated.
Motion by Member Burke, second by member Knott to approve claims as presented. Motion carried.
Guests
Richard Eklund
New Business
Director Northam stated the Fieldhouse landscaping bids were accepted for irrigation to be installed by Stemler & plants
supplied & installed by Walnut Ridge.
Thomas Jefferson signage plaque wording at Warder Park was reviewed by J. Burke a local historian with minor
revisions.
Regarding the Jeffersonville High school athletic state title recognition signs at the Jeff city limits, one Parks Authority
Board member disagrees with the need & cost for such signs, member Burke commented that the gesture supports our
city High school; Director Northam presented a sign design proposal for review and there was discussion of 4 posting
locations of the new signs for which this committee recommends. Motion by Member Throckmorton, second by
member Knott to approve the new signs. Motion carried.
Regarding the new boat docks with reopening 2015, tentative plan is for an internal committee to finalize
recommendations, and then present those details to the present dock renters. No one from the Parks Authority Board
has come to Director Northam with comments or concerns.
Regarding the new Jeff Aquatic Center digital sign, Shane Corbin Jeff City Planning & Zoning director is researching
variance requirements & city ordinance stipulations for proper application submission.
RiverStage mooring move west has been delayed because the permit also included permission for a 50 foot movie
screen on the back of the stage; research regarding the river safety of that request has delayed the approval.
r► alls landing park opening has been delayed until August due to lighting changes & support engineering redesign;
detailed info is available on cityofjeff.net website.
Vissing park official grand re- opening will be April 27, 2013 at 1pm.
Report from Advisory Boards
Member Throckmorton reported there were no March Facilities meeting notes.
Member Knott reported damage to the bronze statue at Bob Hedge; security camera review reviled families with small
children, climbing on the structure probably caused the damage, however any detail of their identity could not be
obtained; there was group discussion about taking the pond around the statue out & planting something to deter this
from happening in the future.
Colston bases, home plate and pitcher's mound have been removed due to unauthorized tournaments taking place and
softballs causing damage to nearby homes & property.
Member Dillon presented the March 2013 Program updates. (See handout attached hereto & made a part hereof).
Member Burke presented the March 2013 Special Events /RiverStage update. (See handout attached hereto & made a
part hereof).
Member Edwards presented the March Sports & Athletic updates.. (See handout attached hereto & made a part
hereof). The first annual 3 on 3 youth basketball tournament will be at Vissing April 27, 2013 (Grand re- opening day) for
3 rd _ 8th grade players, registration deadline April 24, 2013.
Announcements
Mayor's fitness council is sponsoring free Yoga sessions 11am — 12pm, Saturday April 6 & 27 at Warder Park and April 14
at RiverStage terrace lawn; formal summer schedule of all activities is pending.
The next meeting will be May 2, 2013.
Motion to adjourn by Member Burke, second by Member Throckmorton. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 3:20
pm.
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inistrative Assistant Julie Semones