HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-11-2011 JEFFERSONVILLE PARKS AUTHORITY
MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 11, 2011
The Jeffersonville Parks Authority met in regular session in the Mayor's Conference Room in
City Hall, Jeffersonville, Indiana, on April 11, 2011, at 6:00 PM. President Wayne Carter called the
meeting to order at 6:02 PM. Members present: Connie Sellers, Barbara Wilson, Ed Zastawny and
Wayne Carter. Absent: Nathan Samuel, Keith Fctz and Mike Smith. Also present: Parks Supt. Bob
Manor, Asst. Supt. Sara Schutz, Attorney Mickey Weber and Parks Office Manager Ilona McBride. All
stood for the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
The agenda was presented for approval. Item 10B concerning the Coast Guard Auxiliary use of
Duffy's Landing was removed. Member Sellers requested that Supt. Manor address that issue under his
report. President Carter stated that Sandy Knott hopes to get to the meeting in order to give an update on
the War Memorial. Sandy was placed at the end of the agenda. Member Zastawny moved to approve the
updated agenda, second by Member Sellers. Motion carried.
Member Zastawny moved to approve the minutes dated March 14, 2011, second by Member
Wilson. Member Sellers was not present at the March 14 meeting, and therefore abstained from the vote.
Three votes in favor of the motion, one abstention, motion failed. The minutes will be presented at the
May meeting.
Member Sellers moved to approve thc claims list dated April 7, 2011. second by Member
Zastawny. Motion carried.
Public Comment: None.
Supt. Manor reported that the riverbank is being cleaned in preparation for Thunder, work
underway in Highland Park due to four - wheelers damaging the park, games at Little League have started,
and the Howard Museum is ready to break ground on the restroom and storage building behind the
Museum. Supt. Manor gave a brief history of the Coast Guard Auxiliary and their use of Duffy's
landing. This year it was decided not to allow the auxiliary trailer to park at Duffy's. Motion by
Member Sellers, second by Member Zastawny, to support Supt. Manor's decision concerning the Coast
Guard Auxiliary. Motion carried.
Sara Schutz addressed Riverstage funding stating the Riverstage budget was approved but not
funded. Approved originally was $250,000.00 and she is requesting $172,000.00 at this time. Thc
amount in city partners is 516,000.00. Attorney Weber stated he will prepare an ordinance transferring
funds for Riverstage and present it at the next Council meeting.
Kim Florence, 1833 E. Park Place, Jeffersonville requested the fee be waived for use of Bob
Hedge Park on May 21, 2011 from Noon to 3:00 PM for the Chandler Florence Scholarship Fund.
Member Zastawny moved that the fees be waived for Ms. Florence at Bob Hedge Park on May 21, 2011
as requested. Second by Member Sellers, motion carried.
Supt. Manor reported on his meeting with the YMCA regarding memberships for city employees.
The Y is willing to drop $5.00 off of each membership rate and reduce the joiner fee by one -half. if the
city employee uses the "Y" a certain number of times each month, the monthly membership fee would
decrease. Member Sellers stated she understood that exercise equipment was going to be placed at the
Fieldhouse for use of city employees. Member Zastawny stated he was not familiar with this plan and
wondered why the parks department would be paying for exercise equipment for all city employees.
Member Sellers stated that some of thc expense would be paid by the wellness program. Member Sellers
would like to see the `Y" joiner fee waived, and stated she would take the information regarding the
proposed leased equipment to thc Wellness Committee.
Member Zastawny reported that talks are ongoing with the Clark County Soccer Association.
'they are working on a proposal which will include costs, layout of operations and other information.
That proposal will be available in the next month or two.
President Carter distributed the 2011 Concerts in the Park schedule.
President Carter advised there is approximately $800.00 at the Community Foundation for the
War Memorial.
Sandy Knott, Advisory Board Member, advised she has received funding from UEZ for Gaither
Triangle located at 8'" St. and Nachand Lane. Peggy Duffy is drawing up the plans which will include
boulders, pavers, fencing and plants.
Sandy Knott, who is helping Chad Armstrong with the War Memorial, stated three new members
have joined that committee. They are Beanie Smith, Linda Wright and Missi Sculley. The committee
plans a motorcycle run fundraiser on September 10, 2011. They would like to use the parking lot under
the Kennedy Bridge for sign -ups and starting the run.
Motion by Member Zastawny, second by Member Sellers, to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting
adjou rned at 6:40 PM.
Wayne C /- r
President, 'arks Authority Board