Parks & Recreation Committee

PARKS + RECREATION COMMITTEE JULY 13, 2020 ​AT​ 3:00PM MEETING AGENDA IN AN EFFORT TO FACILITATE THE RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19), THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED VIA GOOGLE MEET. AN AUDIO OR VIDEO RECORDING OF THE PROCEEDINGS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC WITHIN 48 HOURS. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE, BY LAW, ALLOWED TO ATTEND MEETINGS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE, BUT ARE STRONGLY DISCOURAGED TO DO SO AT THIS TIME. I. PUBLIC COMMENTS II. CALL TO ORDER III. ANNOUNCE MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE ​(Verify Quorum) IV. ADOPTION OF MEETING MINUTES ● June 8, 2020 V. COUNCIL ACTION None VI. NEW BUSINESS None VII. OLD BUSINESS ● Reopening Plan-Specific to Basketball ​(Jennifer Letourneau) VIII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS ● Human Resources Report ​(Jennifer Letourneau) ● Projects ​(Jennifer Letourneau) IX. ADJOURNMENT  PARKS + RECREATION COMMITTEE JUNE 8, 2020 ​AT​ 3:00PM MEETING MINUTES IN AN EFFORT TO FACILITATE THE RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19), THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED VIA GOOGLE MEET. AN AUDIO OR VIDEO RECORDING OF THE PROCEEDINGS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC WITHIN 48 HOURS. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE, BY LAW, ALLOWED TO ATTEND MEETINGS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE, BUT ARE STRONGLY DISCOURAGED TO DO SO AT THIS TIME. I. PUBLIC COMMENTS None II. CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee was called to order by Chairperson Guzman at 3:00 p.m. on June 8, 2020. III. ANNOUNCE MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Councilperson Valerie Guzman Councilperson Stacey Streetman Councilperson Travis Holleman Councilperson Vondell Richmond Councilperson Richard Garrett IV. ADOPTION OF MEETING MINUTES ● March 9, 2020 ● May 19, 2020 Councilperson Streetman made a motion to adopt the minutes as presented. Councilperson Richmond seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken and the motion to adopt the minutes passed without objection. V. COUNCIL ACTION None Parks + Recreation Committee Minutes Page | 2 June 10, 2020 VI. NEW BUSINESS ● Phased Reopening Plan Jennifer Letourneau updated the Committee on the COVID-19 Reopening Plan and how it was a collaborative effort with the County’s Parks and Recreation Department. Councilperson Garrett inquired about the status of the pavilions at Liberty Park. Jennifer responded that the pavilions were never closed to the public and we have resumed taking reservations for groups of 50 or less. Councilpersons Guzman and Holleman asked questions about the bathrooms at the Liberty Park. Jennifer explained that for the time being only the bathrooms next to the playground are open. She also mentioned the bathrooms at the larger facilities will be open for rentals. VII. OLD BUSINESS ● Recreation Center Land RFP Jennifer Letourneau reported on the status of Request for Proposals for Land Acquisition. She worked with the Legal and Purchasing Departments to put the RFP together. Councilperson Streetman commended Jennifer on her hard work and effort. VIII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS ● Human Resources Report Jennifer Letourneau announced that the Department is hiring again. The only full-time position currently available is Recreation Center Assistant Manager. Other positions available include Youth Sports Clinic Instructors, Weekend Facility Managers, Lifeguards, and Aquatics Cashiers. She explained the issues the Department is facing with the current social distancing guidelines. ● Projects Jennifer Letourneau discussed current and future projects including Burt Cobb Recreation Center’s new roof, Red River Trail East, Billy Dunlop Park, Crow Recreation Center repairs, Pollard Road parking lot, and Sevier Station. Parks + Recreation Committee Minutes Page | 3 June 10, 2020 IX. ADJOURNMENT Councilperson Streetman made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Councilperson Richmond seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken. The motion to adjourn the meeting at 3:21 p.m. was passed.