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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAY 20, 2019 Jeffersonville Parks Authority Monday, May 20th, 2019 The Jeffersonville Parks Authority Met in a Session in the Mayor's Conference Room, City Hall, Jeffersonville, IN on, May 20th,- 2019. Members Present: Josh Kornberg, Mark Munzer, Larry Jordan, Matt Owen, Ralph Scales and Scot Haire (Arrived at the end of the meeting). Also Present: Parks Director Paul Northam and Les Merkley City Attorney. Approval of Agenda Member Owen made a MOTION to approve the agenda for the May 20th, 2019 Parks Authority meeting, the motion was seconded by Member Munzer. The motion PASSED on a vote of5-0. Approval of Minutes Member Owen made a MOTION to approve the minutes from April 22nd, 2019 Parks Authority Meeting, the motion was seconded by Member Jordan. The motion PASSED on a vote of 5-0. Member Owen made a MOTION to approve the minutes from the May 9th, 2019, the motion was seconded by Member Jordan. The motion PASSED on a vote of 5-0. Old Business- Merkley- Resolution—GCCS MOU- You have already approved these agreements for Connie Selmer and Shirley Hall Park but the agreement indicted that you approved them pursuant to a resolution passed by this board. Member Owen made a MOTION to approve Resolution R-2-2019 GCCS MOU, the motion was seconded by Member Munzer. The motion PASSED on a vote of 5-0. Northam- Bob Hedge Surface- We have three quotes for Bob Hedge Park for the new surfacing by Bluegrass Recreation for $107,538.67, Recreation Unlimited for$109180.00, and Dura Safe for$108,328.67. Recreation Unlimited included disposal so we had to back that out but like that they would be able to remove the old surfacing during the project. So we would like to go with Recreation Unlimited and then I will talk to them later about the removal of the existing playground. Member Owen stated that this came before the council at the last meeting and the council approved the use of the money up to $120,000.00 to fix the surfacing at Bob Hedge as it has been causing issues for local residents. Member Owen made a MOTION to approve Recreation Unlimited for$109,180.00, the motion was seconded by Member Munzer. The motion PASSED on a vote of 5-0. New Business- Simpson— Riverstage Contracts-These are the contracts for the Riverstage season, there are a couple that I will need to bring to the next meeting that are for the end of the season but this is what we have so far. Back 2 Mac, Derby City Jukebox, Wulfe Bros Variety, Eighty Sixt, From Paris, Eight Inch Elvis, Lefty &the Lunatics, Soul Kitchen, Thunderstruck, The Wilson Bros, Hot Wired, Juice Box Heroes, Sound Machine, The Devonshires and Joshua Sky. Member Jordan made a MOTION to approve the following Riverstage contracts Back 2 Mac, Derby City Jukebox, Wulfe Bros Variety, Eighty Sixt, From Paris, Eight Inch Elvis, Lefty &the Lunatics, Soul Kitchen, Thunderstruck, The Wilson Bros, Hot Wired, Juice Box Heroes, Sound Machine, The Devonshires and Joshua Sky, the motion was seconded by Member Munzer. The motion PASSED on a vote of 5-0. Director's Report- Sara Simpson- We are getting ready to kick off the Riverstage season so I hope that you can come out. The mailers are coming out next week and will let everyone know what we have planned for the summer. Donnie Poole- Passed out the Dude Solution report for the last month and answered questions. Duffy and the wharf have been cleaned up and are looking good. Olivia Mann-The pool is getting ready to open, the health inspector is coming tomorrow and then we will open this weekend. We have Bingo in the Park this last week and we had about 45 people come which was a good turn out with parking and the colder weather that day. Paul Northam-The Fieldhouse is renovation is going strong, the Spring Hill Envision Center is underway with their remodel and we are currently painting and doing the flooring. Abbey Road is this weekend so we are doing a lot of work to get everything ready for that. Chapel Lake, the Lake is done and the pad is done so they are going to be starting on the shelter this coming week. Today we ordered the playground equipment and so we are a couple weeks away from that being ready. Green space has been busy mowing since everything is growing with all the rain. They also just completed a project at the Overlook and then they are headed to the Envision Center. Youth Football they are prepping for the youth season that starts June 15t and getting ready for the rental season at WAC. Reports and Comments- Parks Authority Attorney Comments- None Parks Authority Comments- Member Owen asked what the plan was for Colston Park and Paul stated that it was going to be a Memorial but beyond that so far there isn't a plan for that park yet. Member Owen stated the person that had asked him was concerned about a parking lot. Paul stated that had been discussed but no decision had been made. Public Comments- None Member Kornberg made a motion to ADJOURN at 5:37 pm, PASSING on a vote of 6-0. APPROVED: Bill Burns- Park Authority President Respectfully Submitted By: Heather Pennington