HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks and Recreation Minutes 2013-01-09 Regular 8 �
Parks & Recreation Board Meeting
Minutes
JANUARY 9, 2013
Board members in attendance:
Tom Goodwin
David Montz
Penelope Burke
Mary Giles Wise
James Toney, Director of Community Services
Glen Bransfield, guest
Brownie Troop 26284, guest
1. Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Communications from the public/committee Liasion: Brownie Troop 26284 attend
the meeting, the girls are 7/8 yr. olds and did a presentation for their Journey Program
Service Pins- "Take Action" during the months of January thru March. They
approached Coke-A-Cola who donates 20 gallon recycle bins for parks. James Toney
stated 9 containers are currently in the parks and are easily located for easy pickup.
The board voted to notify City Council that they had no information on the
spearheading of a "Farmers Market" and would need further information before they
could consider it.
3. Discussion and possible action regarding November 14, 2012 minutes. Tom Goodwin
made a motion to approve the November 14, 2012 minutes as presented, David Montz
second the motion and the motion was approved unanimously.
4. Discussion regarding an update on Phase 1 of park improvements: James Toney
informed the board that Lights have been installed on Soccer Field# 33, cost estimates
for the installation of a "Splash Pad" at Stevenson is $35,000.00- Phase 2 and 3 will follow
later. No Lighting will be installed at Pad. Replacement of brick work at Gazebo and
installation of 8' drive from Shadwell (cost$34,000.00). Bridge from Old City Park to
Stevenson Update of Phase #1 Park improvements- Park will run about $33,000.00 This
will connect the under-used Park with the over-used park and allow for more parking
during 4th of July and Summer Concert Events. The bridge will be made of steel; 60'
long and 10' wide.
5. Discussion and possible action regarding changes to the number of board members
because of the Parks Board inability to meet due to a lack of a quorum: Tabled
6. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Approved by:
Kimberly Ramirez
Date:
April 11, 2012