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JEFFERSONVILLE PARKS AUTHORITY
MEETING MINUTES
MAY 9, 2011
The Jeffersonville Parks Authority met in regular session in the Mayor's Conference Room in
City Hall, Jeffersonville, Indiana, on May 9, 2011, at 6:00 PM. President Wayne Carter called the
meeting to order at 6:03 PM. Members present: Barbara Wilson, Nathan Samuel, Mike Smith and
Wayne Carter. Absent: Ed Zastawny, Connie Sellers and Keith Fetz. Also present: Parks Supt. Bob
Manor, Attorney Mickey Weber and Parks Office Manager Hona McBride. All stood for the Pledge of
Allegiance to the flag.
The agenda was presented for approval. A new item under New Business. Item 10B, was added
concerning the Community Foundation. Member Samuel moved to approve the updated agenda, second
by Member Wilson. Motion carried.
Member Wilson moved to approve the March 14, 2011 minutes and the April 11, 2011 minutes,
second by Member Samuel. Motion carried.
Member Samuel moved to approve the claims list dated May 5, 2011, second by Member Smith.
Motion carried.
Public Comment: None.
Supt. Manor reported that the riverfront is being cleaned up due to recent flooding. Work has
been concentrated at Duffy's Landing and will soon move to the downtown riverfront; new windows at
thc Ficldhousc are being installed; and bids are being obtained for fencing at the new dog park at
Highland Park. Supt. Manor stated that Dr. Laura Strong and her husband will pay one-half the cost of
the fencing.
Supt. Manor presented for approval a copy of the proposed mailer to be sent to city residents
listing activities, concerts and special events occurring at RiverStage this summer season. Motion by
Member Wilson, second by Member Smith, to approve the proposed mailer, that Budget Print be used for
this project and that the expense be paid out of gaming revenues. Motion carried.
Supt. Manor presented the new membership plan as presented by the YMCA. The Y has waived
the joiner fee from their proposal and will keep the record of participating city employees. Member
Samuel stated previous studies indicate a low percentage of participation. Member Smith stated he will
not support the Y proposal as he feels it will be too expensive, there is not enough interest among city
employees and some facilities are available to city employees outside of police and fire. It was suggested
that this item be referred to the Wellness Committee for further action. This matter will not be paid out of
the parks budget so therefore it is not a matter for this board. President Carter suggested that the Human
Resource Dept. poll all employees to help determine participation.
Supt. Manor stated that funds for the Water Splash Playground Phase 11 at the aquatic center is in
the aquatic budget and will be started in the near future. Supt. Manor would like to concrete more of the
deck area, stating the sand and grassy areas cause problems with the filtering system.
President Carter presented a report from the Community Foundation regarding the Jeffersonville
Iraq -Afgan Memorial Fund (War Memorial). Current balance in fund is $1,379.30. Ron Grooms was
previously the Fund Representative at Community Foundation. As he is no longer a mcmbcr of thc Parks
Authority Board, Mcmber Connie Sellers would like that appointment. The Parks Department will notify
the Community Foundation of the change in thc Fund Representative and request that all further reports
be sent to the Parks Office to the attention of Supt. Manor.
President Carter presented a Community Foundation informational flyer regarding the Women in
Philanthropy Celebration on October 1, 2011, at Horseshoe Southern Indiana.
Member Comments:
Member Wilson: Nonc
Member Smith: Asked if any problems were incurred from outsiders at the Aquatic Center last
summer. Supt. Manor stated there were a few but that Nikki Dillon was very good at handling anything
that arose.
Member Samuel: (I) Asked about political signs in parks and in particular at the Little League
Park. (Member Zastawny enters meeting). Member Wilson stated that political signs are not allowed in
parks. Little League will be contacted about the sign in question (Mike Moore for Mayor) and inquire as
to their rules regarding signs in the ballpark. Supt. Manor would like to see the Whoerle sign removed
and ballpark named for the Jeffersonville Little League, with naming rights removed. (2) Inquired about
the plans for Vissing Park, Supt. Manor advised that engineers were laying out plans at the present time;
(3) Inquired if all summer help has been hired; and (4) Asked if Rivcrstage will be handicap accessible
this summer. The left side of the Overlook will be designated for handicapped persons.
Member Zastawny: Asked about flooding damage at Riverstage and the Terrace Lawn.
Member Samuel asked that Asst. Supt. Schutz be informed to delete "Rolling out the Weekends"
from the mailer and in its place insert "Riverstagc Concert".
Member Zastawny reported discussions are ongoing with Clark County Soccer Association, the
property appraised for $600,000 and Kovcrt- Hawkins is putting together a rendering of the property to
maximize its use.
Motion by Member Wilson, second by Member Samuel, to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting
adjourned at 6:28 PM.
Wayne C
President, !larks Authority Board