Parks & Urban Forestry Board

UNAPPROVED DERBY PARK AND URBAN FORESTRY BOARD MINUTES June 13, 2019 Call to Order: 11:00 A. M. Roll Call: Members Present Members Absent David Peebler Bruce Renberger Seth Berg Jason Griffin Sherri Farmer Rick Dame Marty Hunt Also in attendance were: Steve White, Parks Director; Joe Loflin, Parks Foreman; Kiel Mangus, Deputy City Administrator Approval of Minutes: Motion: Rick Dame moved to approve the amended minutes of May 9, 2019 Second: David Peebler second. Vote: All yea, motion carried. Open Forum: The Smoke on the Plains BBQ was well attended and a great event. There was an addition of the carnival this year and music on Saturday night. Old Business: Decarsky Park Update: Dirt is being moved at the park. There was a delay because of the rain. Mr. White showed the group photos of the progress so far. Backstops may be going up in 2 weeks. There will be bi- weekly meetings with the general contractor. Parks Update: Warren Riverview Park has been under water for 4 weeks. Sediment is a foot and a half deep and staff are working on removing it. High Park is being prepared for the 4 th of July celebration. The Christmas events sponsored by the library will now take place in Madison Avenue Central Park on December 14 th; including the carriage rides. Tree Planting Guide: The Council approved the guide to be put out every 3 years from now on. New Business: PUF Orientation Manual Acknowledgment. Board members reviewed and signed. 1 Smoking in Parks: Mr. Mangus reviewed information from the Derby Health Collaborative and the City draft ordinance with the group. He will be going to the City Council June 25 th with ordinance and the recommendation of the Park Board. Upon further discussion the board recommended a partial band on smoking in parks which would limit it to areas of congregation. Motion by Rick Dame, seconded by Marty Hunt, all yea, motion carried. Skate Park: The board recommended tearing down the structures – the former concession stand and restrooms. Motion by David Peebler, seconded by Seth Berg, all yea, motion carried. Motion to adjourn: David Peebler moved to adjourn June 13, 2019 PUF meeting. Second: Rick Dame, second. Vote: All yea, motion carried unanimous. End. Respectfully Submitted, Shana Sneath Public Works Coordinator, Sherri Farmer Chairwoman 2