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