HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-14-2003 BOARD OF PARK5 & RECREATION
/VLTNUTE,.5 OF MEI~-~NG - ,.TANUARY 14, 2003
President Ed Voyles called the meeting to order at 12:08pm. The roll was called and those
present were as follows: Ed Voyles, Sr., Clark Miles, ,Tohn Ueding, Sue Pfau, and Twyman
Patterson. Absent: John Young.
Personnel and guest present were as follows: Superintendent Rick Elliott, Assistant
Superintendent Beverly Couts, and Activities Director Rob Poff. Any other guests present
will be recognized as they address the board.
Minutes:
The minutes for December 2002 were approved as submitted on a motion made by Twyman
Patterson, seconded by Clark Miles, carried unanimously.
Old Business:
None
New Business:
President Voyles informed that the board needs to appoint officers for the New Year.
With little discussion a motion was made by Sue Pfau to retain the 2002 officers,
seconded by ,Tohn Ueding, carried unanimously. The Park Board officers for 2003 are as
follows:
President - Ed Voyles, Sr.
Vice President - ~Tohn Young
Secretary - Clark Miles
Superintendent Rick Elliott addressed the board regarding 2003 park and facility fees.
He noted copy of proposed fees in each member's packet for review. He stated the only
changes (park shelters, social room, Nachand Fieldhouse rentals) were discussed and
approved at this board's December 2002 meeting. A motion was made by ~Tohn Ueding to
approve 2003 facility and park fees as submitted, seconded by .Sue Pfau, carried
unanimously.
Superintendent Rick Elliott addressed the board regarding 2003 proposed capital
improvement projects. He noted a copy of proposed projects in each member's packet for
review. He spoke in detail on the four projects noted:
1) Construction of new shelter at Vissinq Park - Insurance money has been received.
Weather permitting expect to have new shelter completed by summer.
New Business: (continued)
2) Safety nettinq at Mai jar Fields - Approximate cost will be $8,000.00. Scheduled
to be completed by opening day of Little League.
3) New baseball/softball backstops at 4 parks - He explained with the growing
problem of practice fields for baseball he wants to put four backstops at various
parks. He stated plans for one at Springhill and Optimist Club and open for
suggestions on two other parks.
4) Repairs at Duffy's Landing - The docks to be repaired, parking lot sealing and
striping.
There was discussion on each of the projects. Rick stated he would keep the board
updated on each of these projects as they transpire. A motion was made by Clark Miles to
approve the proposed capital improvements as submitted, seconded by ~Tohn Ueding,
carried unanimously.
Nachond Fieldhouse Monthly P, epo~t:
Activities Director Rob Poff distributed the December 2002 report for review. He noted
this was the best December in five years. A motion was made by 5ua Pfau to accept said
report, seconded by Twyman Patterson, carried unanimously.
.Claims:
The December 2002 claims were approved as submitted on a motion made by Twyman
Patterson, seconded by ~Tohn Ueding, carried unanimously.
Co~espondence:
Rick shared a caption from the Optimist Club monthly newsletter thanking the Parks staff
for assistance and usage of Nachand Fieldhouse for their annual "Pass ,shoot, and dribble"
competition.
Letter was read from ~Teanie Gossom, representative for (COTA) Children's Organ
Transplant Association for benefit of Nolan Banet. Nolan is the ten-month-old son of ,Toff
and Angle Boner and the first Southern ]~ndiana recipient of a small bowel-liver transplant.
She explained that COTA has assisted with managing a fundraising campaign for Nolan.
The AIIstar Wrestling Alliance has generously agreed to promote and sponsor a benefit-
wrestling match on February 8, 2003.
Correspondence (continued)
They would like to hold this event at the Nachand Fieldhouse. They are requesting
consideration of donating all or any port of the costs for the rental. Rick stated the date
(February 8th ) is available and reserved but also noted that with this type of public event
they would be required to have police security, os well as, proof of insurance. There was
discussion from the board regarding this not being the first request for our most popular
facility and surely would not be the last. And because of the possibility of setting o
precedent Twyman Patterson motioned to deny request to waive said fees, seconded by
5ua Pfau, carried unanimously.
Superintendent's Report:
Rick stated due to holidays and trying to use up his vacation days for the end of the year,
he was not in most the month of December and has no report at this time.
Board ]~nput:
All members stated their pleasure in seeing and having President Voyles back and doing so
well.
Announcements:
The next scheduled meeting for this board will be Monday, February 10, 2003.
Adjournment:
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 1:00pm on o motion made by
,Tohn Ueding, seconded by Clark Miles, carried unanimously.
President - Ed Voyles, Sr. Secretary - Clark Miles