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Parks Authority Board Meeting
2/23/2026
The meeting took place on Monday, February 23'd at 5:00pm at the Jeffersonville City Hall in the
Mayor's Conference Room on the 2"d floor. Board Members present were: Lisa Carter, Evan Stoner, Gus
Luckert,Johanna Anderson, Pam Clark,Stacie Thompson, Debbie Pait. City Attorney was present.
Parks Staff Present: Paul Northam, Amber Ridings, Amber Powell (zoom), Sara Nord, Ricky Romans,
Olivia Mann,Tara Young
Meeting was called to order at 5:00 pm est.
President Lisa Carter conducted the meeting agenda.
Approval of Minutes—Member Stoner made the motion to approve the agenda. Member Clark
seconded. Passed 7-0
Approval of Agenda—Member Luckert made the motion to approve the minutes. Member Stoner
seconded. Passed 7-0
Old Business—
-Northam asked that the Pro Media contract be tabled. City Attorney Merkley said there needs to be
more discussion. Ridings let the board know that the current proposal was in their packet and that she
had spoken with Sam from ProMedia about making the following changes: going from 400 posts to 350
posts and from 12 Facebook events to 3 Facebook events. Stoner said he appreciated the diligence
around this because these are the taxpayers' dollars. Stoner then asked Merkley if he was okay with
have somebody from the board be in that meeting with Pro Media. Merkley said sure. Stoner asked if
there was a limit and about the Open Door Law. Merkley said you need to comply with the Open Door
Law.
Stoner made a motion to table the Pro Media contract with the intent of meeting with Pro Media
afterward. Luckert seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.
New Business—
Young—added 2 more concerts to the Riverstage line-up. She explained that she was trying to do a
musical review,and it didn't work out,so we were adding another concert, making it 7 concerts.
Thompson made a motion to approve the Riverstage contracts, and Stoner seconded. Motion passed 7-
0.
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Powell—Several contract for The Depot. 2 being for wine after work and the other ones are for the
Thursday night concert series. We have all bands booked and will be announcing next month.Thompson
made the motion to approve all contracts and Clark seconded that motion. Motion passed 7-0.
Manager's Report—
Northam asked if the board had the Manager's report and if they had any questions. Evan asked if the
Managers needed anything from the Board.
Mann let the board know that 63 seniors showed up for the Senior Valentine's Dance. Ridings
commented that Mann did a really good job, and it was decorated nicely.
Stoner asked Mann about Lifeguards. Mann let everyone know that she is already doing Lifeguarding
testing.
Ridings commented that Summer Camp Registration is coming up on March 16`h. Applications will open
for staff soon as well. Stoner asked where the camps would be held. Ridings said EnVision Center and
Field house.
Stoner said one of the best things we have done was getting out and seeing all the parks, and said it
would be great for the Board to get out and see more things.
Director Comment
Northam said Opening Day for Little League is April 1st, and that is our goal to have everything done.
No Public Comment
Board Comment:
Clark said the EnVision Center was a great place for a Birthday Party.
Stoner had a question on Abbey Road sponsorship and what was paid out of claims. Northam said we
are going year by year, and we have kept the same Parks payment as last year. Stoner then asked if we
approved that payment through the Parks Board. Northam said he didn't know.Thompson commented
and said we have not approved any Abbey Road contracts. Stoner said he liked the event, but we don't
want to strain our city resources. Stoner asked if there was any additional information the board could
see. Northam said he would put it in the March packet. Stoner asked if the contract was approved
through the Mayor's office and the Parks Administration. Northam responded with YES. Stoner said he
would like the board to be more involved with the in-kind donations and contracts going forward.
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Luckert made the motion to adjourn, and Stoner 2nded.
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