HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-08-2011 JEFFERSONVILLE PARKS AUTHORITY
MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 8, 2011
The Jeffersonville Parks Authority met in regular session in the Mayor's Conference
Room, City Hall, Jeffersonville, Indiana, on August 8, 2011, at 6:00 PM. President Wayne
Carter called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM. Members present: Mike Smith, Connie Sellers,
Barbara Wilson and Wayne Carter. Absent: Ed Zastawny, Nathan Samuel and Keith Fetz. Also
present: Mayor Galligan, Parks Supt. Bob Manor, Attorney Mickey Weber and Parks Office
Manager Hona McBride. All stood for Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The agenda was amended to include Deb Ashack under New Business. Member Wilson
moved to approve the agenda as amended, second by Member Sellers. Motion carried.
Member Sellers moved to approve the minutes of the July 11, 2011 meeting, second by
Member Wilson. Motion carried.
The claims list dated August 4, 2011, was presented for consideration. Member Smith
questioned the cell phone bill to Verizon. Motion by Member Smith, second by Member Sellers,
to approve the claims list. Motion carried.
Superintendent's Report: Supt. Manor stated the Little League State Tournament was
recently held at Woehrle Field and many compliments were received on the facility, the poles are
in at the Highland Park dog park and the area will be fenced this week, good crowds at
Riverstage, and one problem at the Aquatic Center which is vandalism.
Mayor Gallgan stated that the new Riverstage is at Jeffboat and will be taken to the
Nugent Sand lagoon where the remodeling work will take place. The Estopinal Group will soon
begin the design work.
Deb Ashack addressed the board and presented a maintenance schedule for landscape
areas in the city as well as non -park areas needing weeding, fertilizer, mulch and pruning with
suggested rate of frequency. Walnut Ridge has been asked to bid on this work. Ms. Ashack
stated that a lot of this work could be done in- house, and asked for input locating additional areas
to add to the maintenance list. The first step is locating the areas nutting maintenance as that
will determine cost.
President Carter asked if there would be any signage placed on Gaither Triangle and was
advised that City Pride was handling that matter.
Member Smith complimented the Parks Department and Sam Schutz on a successful
week -end when the Monarchs appeared on Riverstage along with the car show. There were 110
cars in the show. He further stated that the speed bumps on Riverside Drive are very effective.
Member Smith also had questions about the grasscutting along Riverside Drive and along the
strip between the sidewalk and the street. Flood Control cuts the hill down to the river and
Walnut Ridge the section between the sidewalk and street. On the west end of Riverside Drive
there is a yellow stripe to indicate no parking. Member Smith feels this should be extended to
the east end of Riverside Drive. Member Smith and Supt. Manor will meet to determine the
correct signage along Riverside Drive.
Member Wilson stated that the portalet sinks and toilets in Warder Park for the Friday
night concerts are stopping up.
President Carter complimented Sara Schutz and her crew on the nice job at Riverstage.
The Mayor stated that work started at Vissing Park today. Member Smith asked at what
point the financial package should be put together. The Mayor stated we need to get prices
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together first. President Carter asked about playground equipment. Supt. Manor stated he has
ordered a merry-go -round and swing set for the park. The playground equipment that is there
now will be moved to another location. President Carter stated that Inman Park is in need of
playground equipment. Supt. Manor stated that the equipment currently at Vissing is too big for
Inman Park but some new play features for that park will be looked into. Member Wilson will
contact some of the families on Robin Lane to see what they would like to see in Inman Park.
Motion by Member Smith, second by Member Wilson, to adjourn. Motion carried.
Meeti at 6:42 PM
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President, Board