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Home My WebLink About11-10-2208Jeffersonville Parks Authority Meeting Minutes Monday, November ~0, 2008 The Jeffersonville Parks Authority met in regular session in the Mayor's Conference Room in City Hall, Jeffersonville, Indiana, on Monday November 10, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. Parks Authority President Ron Grooms called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M. Councilpersons Mike Smith, Ed Zastawny, Keith Fetz, Connie Sellers, Barbara Wilson, Nathan Samuel, and Ron Grooms were present. Also present were: Parks Superintendent Bob Manor, Assistant Superintendent Ricky Romans, and Deputy Clerk Treasurer Barbara Hollis. Councilperson Wilson made the motion to approve the agenda with the addition of 8. F. Ricky Romans, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 7-0. The minutes of October 13, 2008 were presented for approval. Councilperson Zastawny made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, second by Councilperson Sellers, passing can a vote of 5-0-2. Councilpersons Fetz and Samuel abstained. The claim lists were presented for consideration. Councilperson Samuel made the motion to approve the claim list dated October 13, 2008 in the amount of $24,916.04, and the list dated November 7, 2008 in the amount of $4,829.60, second by Councilperson Wilson, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Zastawny then made the motion to reaffirm the claim list dated October 28, 2008, second by Councilperson Fetz, passing on a vote of 7-0. Councilperson Samuel, on behalf of the Finance Committee, reviewed reductions to the Park General budget totaling $23,468, to be recommended to the Council. Councilperson Grooms reviewed the appropriations and the history. Superintendent Manor gave a Shirley Hall Park Restroom progress report, saying it is coming along good and there will be security lights. Signs will be made for parking. Superintendent Manor said the K-1-2 league has started and that Sara is doing a good job. The Senior Men's League has also started. There will be a girl's basketball game at the fieldhouse on November 21. It is looking nice and he recommends all go look. The seating at the fieldhouse was explained. The scoreboard has been repaired. The windows are being worked on a little at a time. Councilperson Grooms feels the marquee needs to be redone. Councilperson Grooms asked about the change in personnel. Superintendent Manor said all are working very well and doing all right. Mayor Galligan is not present to give the Commission Advisory Board report. Councilperson Grooms reviewed the minutes from the last meeting. The purchase of land was mentioned in the minutes. Councilperson Grooms reviewed the Board vacancies. Councilperson Grooms reviewed ideas for naming of parks from the last meeting. He looks at this as a super opportunity. He feels the plan from the City of White House is the best, while the Town of Morgan plan is good. There is a need to decide what should be allowed. The allowing of monuments was discussed. Councilperson Wilson would like a wall for veterans so that plaques could be added. Following discussion Councilperson Grooms made the motion to appoint Councilperson Wilson and Superintendent Manor to work on a Park Memorial Committee, second by Councilperson Zastawny, passing on a vote of 7-0. There have been no personnel changes. Councilperson Fetz reported on the meeting regarding the Perrin Park Land. Perrin Park has a need for funds. The homeowners have been notified. He believes there will be a resolution before it comes to this board. He does feel zoning issues will have to be dealt with. Councilperson Grooms has talked with one owner at Perrin Point regarding a stipulation fee and the zoning issue. Councilperson Smith leaves at 8:00 P.M. Assistant Romans presented plans fora 120 X 140 foot building to be used as a multi-use facility. He explained a committee met and threw ideas around. Pictures of similar facilities were distributed. The committee is working on a lot of different things. All on the committee are extremely excited. Councilperson Samuel reviewed how the group got started. This needs to be apublic-private facility. Councilperson Fetz questioned the motivation. He suggests approaching the schools. Councilperson Samuel feels this is the result of the excitement surrounding the all-stars. Councilperson Fetz would like to see the Council or the Park Authority form their own committee. Councilperson Zastawny questions the need and the market, suggesting the schools be a partner. At the conclusion of all discussion, Councilperson Zastawny made the motion to that Councilperson Samuel, Superintendent Manor, and Assistant Romans represent the Parks Authority on the indoor multi-use facility committee, passing on a vote of 6-0. Councilperson Samuel noted the Park Authority must be the driver and the conduit. Assistant Romans is looking into the possibility of a Youth Soccer League. Councilperson Grooms hopes, if the facility is built, the City can do better than the Seymour facility. Councilperson Grooms asked if Superintendent Manor would work with Hanson Quarry on parking for Shirley Hall Park. Councilperson Zastawny made the motion to adjourn at 8:45 P.M., second by Councilperson Sellers, passing on a vote of 6-0. `,f~) Ron r oms, President Baseball Indoor Facility Necessities 1. Land 2. Building 3. Cage Netting, Frames, accessories (snaps, s-hooks, clamps, etc.) 4. Pitching Machines 5. Token Stands 6. Tokens 7. Pocket Screens 8. Portable Pitching Mounds 9. Throw-down plates 10. Protective Screens (L-Screens & square screens) 1 1. Batting Tees 12. Baseballs/Softballs (regular & dimpled) 13.Tennis Balls 14. Wiffle Balls (small & large) 15. Mats (Home Plate mats) 16. Radar Guns 17. Benches/Seating 18. Cage Backdrops 19. Flooring (artificial turf) 20. Pitching Target Stands (ATEC) 21.Trash Cans (hold balls) 22. Lighting 23. Bats 24. Helmets Building Operations • Electricity • Water • Sewage • Heating/Air • Phones} • Computer(s) • Dumpster(s) • Toiletries • Office Supplies • Credit Card Capabilities • Cleaning Supplies Prices/Costs (Revenue) • $1 Token = 12 Pitches • $25 ='/2 hour cage rental w/ pitching machine • $40 = 1 hour cage rental w/ pitching machine • $20 = '/2 hour cage rental, no machine • $35 = 1 hour cage rental, no machine • $25 ='/2 hour use of infield area • $40 = 1 hour use of infield area • $25 ='/~ hour use of pitching area w/ mound • $40 = 1 hour use of pitching area w/ mound *Rentals can be extended by 15 min. increments, providing that it is set up in advance. Each 15 min. increment is an extra $10. However, if increments equal '/2 hour or 1 hour timeframes, standard rates for those times will apply.* • $100 = 1 hour use of whole facility (off peak) $150 (peak) • $200 = 2 hour use of whole facility (off peak) $250 (peak) * Whole facility equals the backside of the workout area and the two hitting areas up front. The token machine area is not included in this whole facility rental.* Other Forms of Revenue • Camps • Clinics • Lessons • Public Speakers • Birthday Parties (Conference/Party Room) • Hitting Leagues • Pitching Leagues • Fielding Leagues • Wiffle Ball League/Tournaments • Kickball league/Tournaments • Dodgeballleague/Tournaments Concessions • Coca Cola Products $1 bottled drinks • Powerades $1.50 • Bottled Water $1 • Candy Bars $.75 • Energy Bars $1 • Refrigerator • Microwave • Chips $.75 • Popcorn $.75 • Popcorn Maker • Hot Dogs $1.50 • Hot Dog Roller • Blowpops $.25 • Gum $.25 • Coke Machine • Snack Machine • Candy Bar Machine • Paper Towels • Napkins • Napkin Dispenser • Hand Sanitizer Possible Sponsors McDonalds Papa John's Pizza Hut Pizza King Rocky's Bearno's Buckheads Hooters Subway Penn Station Quizno's Kentucky Fried Chicken Arby's Wendy's Dairy Queen Taco Bell Taco Bueno Jerry's Restaurant Republic Bank Fifth Third Bank Chase Bank First Savings Bank Louisville Slugger Kratz Sporting Goods Bush-Keller Sporting Goods Locker Room Larry Wilder Law John 8~ Shirley Woehrle Kroger Thornton's Connextions Kohl's Kovert Hawkins Koetter Construction The Evening News/Tribune Capstone Security Services Affordable Fence Company Dr. Mark Webb (Chiropractor) Dr. Troy Coker (Optical) Active Ankle Pfau's Geo Sons Company Office Supply Mayor Tom Galligan