Parks & Recreation Board

200 South Hamilton Road City of Gahanna Gahanna, Ohio 43230 Meeting Minutes Parks & Recreation Board Cynthia Franzmann, Chair Jan Ross, Vice Chair Eric Miller Daphne Moehring Andy Piccolantonio Chrissy Kaminski Ken Shepherd Wednesday, September 12, 2018 7:00 PM Hannah Park Shelter **Meeting at Hannah Park Shelter 6547 Clark State Rd, Gahanna A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Franzmann, Chair called the September 12, 2018 Parks & Recreation Board meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at Hannah Park. B. ROLL CALL Ross arrived at 7:02 p.m. Present: 7 - Eric Miller, Andy Piccolantonio, Jan Ross, Ken Shepherd, Daphne Moehring, Cynthia Franzmann and Chrissy Kaminski C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Moehring, seconded by Miller, to approve the minutes from the August 8, 2018 meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7- Miller, Piccolantonio, Ross, Shepherd, Moehring, Franzmann and Kaminski 2018-0169 PRmins8-8-18 D. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA New Business: Donation from the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation. E. HEARING OF VISITORS none F. OLD BUSINESS G. NEW BUSINESS City of Gahanna Page 1 Parks & Recreation Board Meeting Minutes September 12, 2018 a. Mayor Kneeland - Tax Initiative Mayor Kneeland gave a presentation on Issue 29; which proposes changing the city's earned income tax rate from 1.5% to 2.5% with 75% of the additional dollars dedicated for necessary capital projects and maintenance and 25% of the additional revenue going to operations. If the ballot issue passes, Gahanna will see: Streets The City will double its program to fix crumbling streets where maintenance was previously deferred due to lack of funds. Funding to allow complete replacement of the remaining concrete streets. Funding for the City to fix crumbling curbs. Ability to fund roadway projects to address traffic congestion. Safety Funding to add additional officers to expand safety in the community. The Gahanna police department and the Gahanna-Jefferson School District partner to protect our children in our schools. This program will continue with passage of Issue 29. Improved street lighting through investment in LED technology to enhance public safety. Community Funding to complete the last section of the Big Walnut Trail which would create trail access from the north end of Gahanna (Morse Road) to the south end of Gahanna (Pizzurro Park). Funding of a city-wide trail system that will provide more connectivity and walkability between Gahanna’s neighborhoods, parks, businesses and schools. Funding to allow for further development of the Veterans Memorial Park area. In conjunction with the passage of the ballot issue, the City's Tax Credit will go from 83.3% to 100%. Additional information can be found on line at: www.gahanna.gov/issue29 <http://www.gahanna.gov/issue29> b. Central Ohio Greenways Plan Barr shared that Central Ohio Greenways (COG) is a committee of MORPC. Ten greenways connect communities through the region and state. Greenways are important contributors to a community's quality of life. Barr is requesting a recommendation to Council for a Resolution Adopting and supporting the COG Regional Trail Vision Plan. A motion was made by Moehring, seconded by Ross, to recommend to Council a Resolution Adopting and Supporting the Central Ohio Greenways Regional Trail Vision Plan. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Gahanna Page 2 Parks & Recreation Board Meeting Minutes September 12, 2018 Yes: 7- Miller, Piccolantonio, Ross, Shepherd, Moehring, Franzmann and Kaminski 2018-0174 COG Map & Info c. Donation Request Ross stated the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation is requesting the following donation items for the Hops & Vines fundraiser; a GMAC rental, a Four hour shelter rental, and a Family Pool Membership for 2019. Motion was made by Ross, seconded by Miller, to approve the requested donations to the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7- Miller, Piccolantonio, Ross, Shepherd, Moehring, Franzmann and Kaminski H. CORRESPONDENCE AND ACTIONS None I. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Barr shared the highlights from the last month, report is attached. 2018-0173 Directors Report9-12-2018 J. COMMITTEE REPORT'S a. Bicycle & Trail Advisory Committee (BTAC) None b. Gahanna Active Senior Advisory Committee Minutes attached 2018-0171 ASAC Minutes 7-25-18 c. Natural Resources Advisory Committee None d. Veteran's Advisory Committee City of Gahanna Page 3 Parks & Recreation Board Meeting Minutes September 12, 2018 None K. POLL MEMBERS FOR COMMENT a. Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation Ross shared the Foundation continues to prepare for the upcoming Hops & Vines Fundraiser. b. School Board Report Moehring shared that the Armada company is completing a safety survey of the schools for the district. The next School Board meeting is September 13, 2018. L. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business of the Board the meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Pam Ripley Office Coordinator APPROVED by the Parks & Recreation Board, this day of 2018. Cynthia Franzmann City of Gahanna Page 4