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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-11-2003BOARD OF !PARK,G RECREATZON Vice-President `Tohn Young called the meeting to order at 12:00pm. The roll was called and those in attendance were as followsi ~Tohn Young, Clark Miles, ~ohn Ueding, Twyman Patterson and ,Sue Pfau. Absent: Ed V~yles, Sr. Personnel and guest present were as follows: Superintendent Rick Elliott, Activities Director Rob Poll, Assistant ,Superintendent Beverly Couts, City Council member Barbara Wilson, and Evening News City Edito~ ,Tohn Reiter. Any other guests present will be recognized as they address the board. Minutes: The ,Tune 2003 minutes were approved as submitted on a motion made by Sue Pfau, seconded by Twyman Patterson, carried unanimously. Old Business: 5uperintendent Rick Elliott addressed the board regarding the rebuilding of the large shelter at Vissing Park. He reminded :all that the large shelter was completely destroyed by fire in April 2002. He informed that he is working with Kempf Builders on a new metal building with restrooms. He stated ~he structure is up and block work is scheduled to begin next week. He also informed that the insurance funds received in the amount of $39, g00.00 will cover costs of rebuilding, though he added the new structure will be some smaller than original due to being made of metal instead of .wood. He concluded by stating his only disappointment is that it will not be completed by Labor Day but should be completed by the end of 5eptember. ,Superintendent Rick Elliott addressed the board regarding transfer of property to `Teffersonville Housing Authority. H~ reminded all members of concept to improve the Lansden Park and Greenwood communlity approved at this board's April 2003 meeting at the request of Mr. Carroll Gowens, Executive Birector of ~Teffersonville Housing Authority. He explained ~eff Housing Authority has continued working on this concept and at this time needs approval froml this board to transfer ownership of park property. Rick displayed a drawing of the GreenWood Revitalization from `Tell Housing and noted the requested property highlighted as "Area l" and described as "bordered by Locust Street and Pennsylvania Avenue to the West 6 East and South from Riddle Street 10§feet". Rick also clarified, to better understand, that this area includes the Lansden Pool, play equipment, and open greenspace, all to the north and east of Springhill Elementary. He informed that nothing has been finalized, all is still a concept and dependent of funding, though ~eff Housing Authority needs' approval of this transfer of property to continue. A motion was made by Twyman Patterson to approve transfer of ownership of said property, after a survey of properties and reviewed by City Attorney, seconded by Sue Pfau, carried unanimously. Old Business: (Continued) Rick fielded questions from the board. ]~t was noted this transfer would be complete when furnished a survey from ,Taft Housing Authority that con be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney as well. After discussion a motion was made by Twyman Patterson to approve transfer of said property (Area Z), seconded by Clark Miles, carried unanimously. Rick noted resolution #2003 R-08-11! passing this transfer to be attached to these minutes. New Business: Activity birector Rob Poff addressed the board regarding the ;?003-04 season of the Nachand Fieldhouse. He handed out ai sheet for review of the opening date of September 15th, hours of operation, and fees. Rob noted the only changes are in a few of the fees and explained. After discussion a motion was made by ~Tohn Ueding to approve hours and fees for the Nachand Fieldhouse as submitted, seconded by Twyman Patterson, carried unanimously. Nachand Fieldhouse Monthly Report: No report, closed for the summer months. Claims: The ~Tune ;?003 claims were approved as submitted and after discussion on a motion made by Twyman Patterson, seconded by Clark Miles, carried unanimously. The ,Tuly 2003 claims were approved as submitted and after discussion on a motion made by Twyman Patterson, seconded by ~Tohn Young, carried unanimously. Correspondence: Superintendent Elliott read some nares of thanks; two from groups with the YMCA for weekly trips to the pool, one from Sara Goss, ~Teff resident for help in reimbursement of pool passes due to illness of her son. Rick also shared two notes from Yvonne I~night, Administrator at Howard 5teamboqt Museum for help with their annual Victorian Chautauqua, and thanks for the special attention and extra work put into making their grounds looks great for the LST 3;?5 guests. Rick added maintenance worker Don Weidner, being a military man, noticed the grounds around the museum and asked if they were having problems because he knew a lot of people would be in town for the LST 325 boat arriving. Rick called Yvonne and was told their regular groundskeeper hsd not been able to schedule enough time to keep the overgrowth down. Rick commended ~)on for his insight and work to improve the looks of their grounds. A letter was read from ~Toe Estes requested donation for his annual "Off the Street" basketball camp at the Boys and Girls club. Rick stated this is an annual request and agreed to pay $;?50.00 towards their shirts. Superintendent's Report: 5inca our last meeting we have been! busy with the following events: Chitagua-Howard Steamboat Museum, LST visit to the Overlook, Weekly concerts in Warder Park, 5ummer Recreation Program (6 weeks), Twilite Golf Course-Golf Clinic, ;?-Basketball Camps at the Fieldhouse (Robbia Valentine), ]:mage Program-Summer Camps (Georgetown College & Panama City, FL), Supervising reconstruction of Vissing Park 5halter, Cherry Hill-brug Free walk & picnic, Claysburg Reunion at Lansden Park, 5pringhill Back-to-School Picnic, Maintaining daily maintenance & service at the Aquatic Center & 5kate Park~ Preparing Mai jar Fields for Little League Fall iBaseball/5oftball, Preparing Colston 5oftball Field (daily) & Shannon Field (30 & over baseball), Youth Football signups & Fall Baseball/5oftball signups, Youth Football Punt & Pass (this weekend), Working with Clark Miles on ;?004 Budget. Announcements: The next scheduled meeting for this board will be on Monday, September 8, ;?003. Adjournment: There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 1;?:45pm on a motion made by Twyman Patterson, seconded by ~Tohn Ueding, carried unanimously. President - Ed Voyles, Sr. Secretary - Clark Miles BOARD OF PARKS & RECREATT. ON A~ENDA -:SEPTEMBER 8 2003 1. 11:30 Lunch 2. 12:00 Meeting 3. Roll Call 4. Guest 5. Approval of Minutes 6. Public Comment 7. Old Business: None 8. New Business: A) Board approval to extend concerts in the park one week last concert 5eptember 1g--Supt. B) Tap, ,Tazz & Ballet Classes (ZO03-Z004)--Supt. C) Nachand Fieldh0use (l~entals)--Supt. Nachand Fieldhouse Monthly Report 10. Approval of Claims 1Z. Correspondence 12. 5uperintendent's Report 13. Board ];nput 14. Announcements :tS. Next Meeting, - October 13, 2003 16. Adjournment