Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

Bristol Tennessee Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting March 12, 2015 6:00pm Present: Susie Chandler Sherry Willinger Karen Combs Jason Booher Erin Hyde Chris Estep Randy Frye Chris Connally Nelson Lundberg Absent: David Akard Staff: Terry Napier April Norris I. Call to Order – The meeting was called to order by Jason Booher at 6:05pm II. Introduction of Members- All members introduced themselves and the board welcomed Randy Frye as a new member III. Selection of Committee Chairman-Sherry Willinger made the motion to name Jason Booher as Committee Chairman. Chris Estep seconded the motion and the motion carried. Jason Booher is the new Committee Chairman. IV. Selection of Vice Committee Chairman- Since Jason Booher held the position of Vice Committee Chairman a new Vice Chairman had to be selected. Karen Combs made the motion to appoint Erin Hyde as Vice Committee Chairman and Chris Estep seconded the motion. The motion carried. Erin Hyde is the new Vice Committee Chairman. V. Approval of December 15, 2014 Minutes – Jason Booher made the motion to approve the minutes. Chris Estep seconded the motion. Motion carried. VI. Old Business A. Central Tennis Court Project Progress- Terry advised that the project is still at a standstill due to the budget being $150,000 short. Terry is currently working on the lighting and sponsorships for the project. B. Comprehensive Park & Recreation Plan- City Council has approved the plan. VII. Old Business A. FY 2016- 2020 Capital Projects Request • Splash Pad (SCP) - Terry advised that P&R is moving forward with the Splash Pad in Steele Creek Park. The Junior League is sponsoring $100,000 and the City is issuing a $100,000 bond to cover the rest. • Additional Shelter and Parking- This will be added at the same time the Splash Pad is installed with bathroom and changing rooms. • Nature Center Addition (Plans)-The bond was approved and will be funded by the Steele Creek Park entry fee of $2.00. The plans have to be re-worked by the architect to meet code and to possibly include the addition of an elevator. B. Overview of Parks & Recreation Department- Terry provided the board with a PowerPoint Presentation of what all the Parks and Recreation Department encompasses, a budget overview for each department and a description of what each department is responsible for. VIII. Board Comments: Jason Booher asked if there were any plans to change the name of the Parks & Recreation Department to encompass all that the department does. Terry advised that he changed the name when he took over and has put some thought into a name change but not at this time. Terry was asked if he had to cut 20% of the budget where he would make the cut and he said recreation programs. He was also asked if he could add 20% to the budget where he would add it and he replied that he would add additional staff. Terry was asked if Haynesfield Pool was worth the cost. Terry advised that a survey would be conducted in our area to determine if an aquatics center/pool is needed but once the Slash Pad is built it may be possible to close the pool. IX. Next Meeting Date: May 14, 2015 X. Adjourned: Meeting adjourned at 7:45pm ________________________ Terry Napier, Director