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M];NUTE$ OF MEETING - ,TANUARY 09,2006
President Kevin LaGrange called the meeting to order at 12:02pm. Members present:
Kevin LaGrange, Vicki Conlin, Ted Throckmorton, and ~Tohn Young. Absent: 5ua Pfau
and Mick Hennegan.
Personnel and guests present were as follows: Superintendent Rob Poll, Assistant
Superintendent Beverly Couts, Aquatic/Recreation Director 5ara Kraft, Outreach
Director ~Tustin Campbell, Park Liaison Barbara Wilson, ,Tohn Toombs, and Teachers
Aids and students from Corden Porter High School. Any other guests present will be
recognized as they address the Board.
Minutes:
The December 2005 minutes were approved after discussion on a motion made by
VickJ Conlin, seconded by ~Tohn Young, carried unanimously.
Public Comment:
,Tohn Toombs addressed the board regarding Lansden Park, Duffy's Landing, Bob
Hedge Park and the 5-year Master Plan. He informed with ,Teffersonville Housing
that Lansden Park is cfi9% complete. He informed that there has been a problem with
vandalism to the Gazebo. They have had to clean/paint/repair three times now and
hopes to eliminate this problem with different lighting and feels with the building of
the new Ken EJlJs Center there will bring more attention to the park and less
vandalism. He informed that Bob Hedge Park is being surveyed and getting sight plans
ready. He stated Duffy's Landing needs dredging and that they are working to redo
the docks. He concluded with notification that the current 5-year Master Plan runs
out in 2006 and they will be getting back with this board and the department in the
near future to begin process for the next 5-year Master Plan.
Old Business:
I~lone
New Business:
Election of Park Board officers. Vicki Conlin motioned for Kevin LaGronge to remain
as President, seconded by ,Tohn Young, carried unanimously. Ted Throckmorton
motioned for Vicki Conlin to remain as 5ecretar% seconded by ,Tohn Young, carried
unanimously.
New Business: (continued)
,Tohn Young motioned for Sue Pfau to remain as Vice-President, seconded by Vicki
Conlin, carried unanimously. The 2006 Park I~oard Officers are as follows:
President - Kevin LaC-range
Vice-President - 5ua Pfau
Secretary - Vicki Conlin
2006 Park Board Meeting dates. A list of dates was in each member's packet for
review. Superintendent I~ob Poff noted that the meetings are the second Monday of
each month with only exception being November. He explained the second Monday in
November falls on Veteran's Day and it being a Holiday the November meeting will be
the (20th) third Monday. A motion was made by Zohn Young to accept the 2006 Park
Board Meeting dates as submitted, seconded by Ted Throckmorton, carried
unanimously.
Superintendent Rob Poff addressed the board regarding 2006 projects. He handed
out a list for review. I~ob went through each item and explained. Kevin LaGrange noted
that it is an aggressive schedule. P-ob agreed and stated that all items are important
and he hopes to see all completed. He also assured that he would update the board
accordingly as each item is addressed and completed. Note: copy of said list will be
attached to the ,Tanuary 2006 minutes.
Superintendent Rob Poff addressed the board regarding a credit card for the Parks
Department. He explained problems the department has had because we do not have
a major credit card for purchases. He stated more so when making travel
arrangements for seminars and training. He informed that the City Council approved
said request and Peggy Wilder, City Clerk Treasurer recommended using I~epublic
Bank. After little discussion a motion was made by Vicki Conlin to approve a credit
card for the Parks department, seconded by ,Tohn Young, carried unanimously.
Nachand Fieldhouse Report:
~Tustin Campbell, Outreach Director distributed the December 2005 report for
review. He explained said report and informed that the walkers are being rewarded
at each 100 miles in attempt to increase memberships.
Claims:
The becember 2005 claims were in each member's packet for review. After
discussion a motion was made by .Tohn Young to approve said claims, seconded by Vicki
Conlin, carried unanimously.
Correspondence:
None
Superintendent's Report:
Rob Poff discussed and informed on the following:
:t. ]~n the coming months, we will need to decide what to do about the
old Ken Ellis property.
2. There will be a Public information meeting regarding the New Ken
Ellis Building on ~Tanuary 17th at 7pm at The Boys and Girls Club.
3. The Parks bepartment may be responsible for relocating the tennis
and basketball courts near the New Ken Ellis Building
4. Request for Proposal (RFP) will be sent out in a couple of weeks
regarding Bob Hedge playground equipment.
5. :[ will be scheduling a Public input meeting for Poppy Park
improvements in February.
6. Pool leak information. Surveys and checks recently performed
have at least eliminated spots and everything is pointing
towards structural damage.
7. Benches came in for Vogt Park.
8. Gangways for RiverStage have been picked up.
9. Bob Hedge update;
a. We have received a $5,000 grant from the Woosley
Foundation. (To date: $143,000 in cash, total $235,000)
b. Finished brochure
c. Koetter Construction has been working hard on site plan.
:t0. Mailer Fields garage building update: Foundation poured, erect some
walls this week.
:tL K-~.-2 Basketball league concludes Saturday, ~Tanuary 2Z~*.
:t2. Senior (Men's 50+) basketball league information. :tO teams that play at the
Nachand Fieldhouse on Sundays. Gearing up for hosting the Senior
]~nvitational in March that brings in teams from betroit, Cincinnati,
].'ndianapolis, and Owensboro.
Board ;[nput:
Vicki Conlin requested moving the approval of claims currently #:LO on the Monthly
Park Board Agenda up to #6 proceeding approval of minutes. P. ob stated that is a
great idea and will do that beginning Februam/2006.
Ted Throckmorton asked about scheduled activities for Senior Citizens and noted
that this question came from Councilman Grooms. Rob explained with the loss of the
Ken Ellis Building our Senior activities are in con~unction with LifeSpan and are out of
the Clark Arms Apartments. He noted that we have big plans once the new building is
complete. Ted then spoke and asked questions on the Senior Basketball Invitational.
After P. ob explained more details Ted noted that he will work on giving it, as well as,
the Nachand Fieldhouse some airtime during the .Tell High basketball games.
Kevin LaGrange informed that he recently had his son's 5th birthday party at the
Klachand Fieldhouse and complimented the staff for the appearance and conditions
and stated the kids had a wonderful time.
Announcements:
Public information meeting for new Ken Ellis Building will be Tuesday, .Tanuary :~7,
2006 at the Boys and Girls Club.
The next scheduled meeting for this board will be Monday, February 13, 2006.
Adjournment:
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at l::LOpm on a motion
made by .Tohn Young, seconded by Ted Throckmorton, carried unanimously.
President - Kevin LaGrange Secreta~/- Vicki Conlin