Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

Bristol Tennessee Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting September 6, 2018 6:00pm Present: Susie Chandler David Akard Mahlon Luttrell Sherry Willinger Lea Powers Curt Rutherford Ginny Senter Lance Tudor Kathy Lowdermilk Absent: Kate White Bennett Cowan Staff: Terry Napier April Norris Stephen Berry Taylor Harmon Cameron Clark Guest: Mayor Margaret Feierabend I. Call to Order – The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was called to order at 6:22 pm by Chairman, David Akard. II. Approval of August 9, 2018 Minutes – Susi Chandler made a motion to approve the minutes. Lea Powers seconds the motion. All in favor, motion passes. III. Introduction of New Member- Kathy Lowdermilk IV. Tour of Haynesfield Pool- Prior to the tour Terry gave a brief background on the pool. The pool was built in 1965-1966 during segregation. Two pools were in place at that time Clay Pool and Haynesfield Pool. With the exception of the concession stand the building is original to its construction. A new pump and filter system is much needed. The actual pool coping is gone, what is present is what has been built up over the years during its annual maintenance. There are several substantial cracks throughout the pool and water is lost and pumped in all summer. The pool still has a great crowd but is not serving the community because of the worn down condition. Mayor Margaret Feierabend requested that a memo with photographs be drafted outlining the history, figures to repair and cost of operation on an annual basis. She encourages the commission to advocate for a new community pool. A tour was given of the entire pool facility. V. Board Comments: Lea Powers commented on the desperate state of the pool and encouraged the other commission members to advocate for a new facility. Curt Rutherford advised that he was glad to be able to see the state of pool as well. Sherry Willinger is glad to have the opportunity to see the facility up close because many of the issues are not visible until you are actually in it. Kathy Lowdermilk advised that her 10 year old came a few times this summer and she feels sad to see the pool in such bad shape. VI. Next Meeting Date: November 1, 2018 VII. Adjourn: The meet was adjourned by Chairman David Akard at 7:23pm. ________________________ Terry Napier, Director