HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks Authority September 25, 2023 Jeffersonville Parks Authority
Monday, September 25, 2023
The Jeffersonville Parks Authority met in Session on Monday, September 25, 2023 in the Mayor's
conference room on the third floor of City Hall. Members Present: Elizabeth (Lisa) Carter, Evan Stoner,
Johnna Anderson, Bill Burns, Pam Clark, Debbie Pait, Ralph Scales and Carmen Croudep (via zoom).
Members absent: Larry Jordan.
Parks Staff Present: Amber Ridings, Amber Powell, Sara Nord, Daniel Fluhr and Olivia Mann.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA—Member Burns made a MOTION to approve the agenda for the September 25th,
2023 Parks Authority Meeting, and the motion was seconded by Member Anderson. The motion passed
on a vote of 8-0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Member Clark made a MOTION to approve the minutes from the August 28TH, 2023 Parks Authority
Meeting, the motion was seconded by Member Burns. The motion passed on a vote of 8-0.
OLD BUSINESS- NONE
NEW BUSINESS
Amber Ridings presented a change to the current Parks 2023 Fee Schedule. The proposed changes include
providing a 25%discount for Senior's and/or Military personnel to the daily admission rate at the Aquatic
Center. Member Stoner ask if there were any changes for small, young children at the Center, and Olivia
replied, "there are no changes and we are consistent with the other pools in the area." Member Burns
ask if there was any rate consideration for those residing in Jeffersonville; however, mailing address states
Charlestown. Parks will obtain an actual listing from Planning and Zoning, and those impacted could pay
the same rate as a Jeffersonville resident.
Also requested was a change to the Envision Center daily admission rate for Senior's from $1 to $2
(including indoor pickleball). Member Burns made a MOTION to approve, the motion was seconded by
Member Clark. The motion passed on a vote of 8-0.
MANAGER'S REPORT
Amber Powell—Steamboat Nights is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 6th and Saturday, Oct. 7th. Depot Days is
planned for Oct. 215t, and BooFest is scheduled for Oct. 30th. Parks Authority Board will have a table,
and Member Pait, Member Clark and Member Carter have expressed interest in volunteering at the
event. Parks will be providing tables for all City of Jeff participants. The Ice Rink build out will begin late
October, and will open from Nov. 17—Dec. 315t
Sara Nord —Men's competitive basketball league has 10 teams, and began Thurs., Sept. 215i. The
recreational league begins Tues., Sept. 26th. The Youth soccer will begin Oct. 215t.
Olivia Mann—Provided a brief overview of the 2023 season and stats for the Aquatic Center. She even
mentioned 143 dogs participated in the annual Pooch Plunge this year. Winterizing the pool will occur
on Friday, Sept. 29th
Bingo continues to be a hot activity at the Ken Ellis Center, and the next Big Wig Bingo will be in October.
She's always looking for celebrities to participate!
Daniel Fluhr—Winterizing the Riverstage has been happening due to the season's end. Maintenance
has been replacing burned out lights, unclogging toilets, and planning Xmas preparations. City Pride will
be taking the lead on the holiday decorating of Warder Park, The Depot and Spring Street. Member
Burns ask if City Pride would be coordinating with other volunteers to help. They'll be working with an
outside company to decorate, as they've received funding assistance from City Council and UEZ.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Amber Ridings mentioned Falls Landing should be complete within a couple months, and Depot Days
will highlight Falls Landing to promote interest.
Olgesby Park project construction will begin soon and is set to be completed in the Fall of 2024.
The Youth Football League and Cheerleading is currently happening in Parks, as Youth Soccer will begin
October 215t and Youth Basketball will begin in December.
REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Parks Authority Attorney Report- NONE
Public Comments- NONE
Parks Authority Member Comments- NONE
Member Burns made a motion to ADJOURN at 5:51 pm, PASSING on a vote of 8-0.
APPROVED:
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Lisa Carter- Parks Authority President
Cindy Orem