Parks and Recreation Board

CITY OF HENDERSON PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD COUNCIL CHAMBERS CONFERENCE ROOM MINUTES December 3, 2014 I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to order by Chairman David Crine at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers Conference Room, 240 Water Street, Henderson, Nevada. PRESENT: Chairman David Crine Alex Chen John Holman Ann Houston Dundee Jones Michelle Nelson Ted Olivas Jim Perkins Jim Seebock Mark Taylor ABSENT: Barbie Holmes STAFF: Shari Ferguson, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Paula Harris, Acting Recording Secretary Rob Herr, Assistant Director of Public Works Brandon Kemble, Assistant City Attorney II Jayne Mazurkiewicz, Recreation Superintendent April Parra, Council and Commission Services Reporter Amie Wojtech, Park Project Manager GUEST: Robert Murnane, Senior Director of Public Works, Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation Board Page 2 of 5 December 3, 2014 - Agenda II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING Paula Harris, Acting Recording Secretary, confirmed the meeting had been posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law by posting the agenda three working days prior to the meeting. III. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no comments presented by the public. IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (Motion) Mr. Perkins introduced a motion to accept the agenda as submitted. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Crine declared the motion carried. V NEW BUSINESS 1 PRESENTATION GOLD MEDAL AWARD PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Presentation of the Gold Medal Award that was recently received by Public Works, Parks and Recreation staff at the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Congress. Robert Murnane, Senior Director of Public Works, Parks and Recreation, and Shari Ferguson, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, presented the Board with the Gold Medal Award that was recently received from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Congress. Mr. Murnane noted that the Gold Medal has only been awarded in the state of Nevada twice and both have been by Henderson. 2 MINUTES OCTOBER 1, 2014 PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Adopt minutes of October 1, 2014. Parks and Recreation Board Page 3 of 5 December 3, 2014 - Agenda (Motion) Mr. Perkins introduced a motion to adopt the minutes of October 1, 2014, as submitted. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Crine declared the motion carried. 3 REPORT UPDATE ON PARK PROJECTS PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Report on status of park projects by Park Project Manager Amie Wojtech. Amie Wojtech, Park Project Manager, distributed a map of park projects and gave a brief presentation. Areas of discussion included: Whitney Mesa Recreation Area, Boulder Creek Park, McCullough Vista Park, and Paradise Pointe Park. Responding to a question by Mr. Perkins regarding whether the completion of Paradise Pointe Park fulfills the goal of having a park within a mile of every resident, Ms. Wojtech said yes. Responding to a question by Mr. Perkins regarding if the BMX track at Whitney Mesa Recreation Area will be outsourced, Ms. Ferguson said yes beginning the first of the year. A brief discussion ensued regarding how the BMX track will be operated. Responding to a question by Mr. Jones regarding bocce ball and lawn bowling facilities at the new parks, Ms. Wojtech said they will have bocce ball but not lawn bowling as there was not enough public interest. Ms. Ferguson said she will check with other entities about lawn bowling. She also noted that there are a couple of parks coming up, so staff will check into bocce ball and lawn bowling. 4 DISCUSSION CONCERNING NEVADA OPEN MEETING LAW PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD ACTIONS PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Assistant City Attorney II Brandon Kemble will discuss the Nevada Open Meeting Law and its requirements. Brandon Kemble, Assistant City Attorney II, gave a presentation regarding the open meeting law, comment periods, and agendas. He emphasized the following areas:  Agenda items have to be clear and complete. Parks and Recreation Board Page 4 of 5 December 3, 2014 - Agenda  Discussion has to be within the scope of the agenda item.  When in doubt, continue items to a future meeting for discussion. 5 DISCUSSION CONCERNING PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD BYLAWS PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD ACTIONS PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Assistant City Attorney II Brandon Kemble will discuss the Parks and Recreation Board bylaws. Brandon Kemble, Assistant City Attorney II, gave a presentation regarding the bylaws. He emphasized the following areas:  Bylaws are driven by what is in the Code.  Bylaws have to comply with the scope and authority of the Board.  Rules of bylaws can be found in the Henderson Municipal Code.  Order of authority. Responding to Chairman Crine’s comment that the Board does not have any authority regarding fees, Mr. Kemble concurred, but noted that the Board does have authority regarding amenities. Mr. Kemble gave a few examples of items that are functions of the Board as well as items that are not functions of the Board. A discussion ensued regarding amending the bylaws to include recreation centers. Mr. Perkins stated that he would like to change the bylaws to broaden the scope of the topics that can be discussed at meetings. It was the consensus of the Board that changes to the bylaws will be an item on the next agenda. At the request of the Board, staff will send the Board members copies of the City of Las Vegas and the City of North Las Vegas’ Parks and Recreation Board bylaws for their review. Responding to Mr. Chen’s question regarding changes to the bylaws, Mr. Kemble said the Board can propose any changes they want to; however, the Board cannot change their purpose so that it is not consistent with the Henderson Municipal Code. 6 REPORT STAFF MEMBERS PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Parks and Recreation Board Page 5 of 5 December 3, 2014 - Agenda Announcements for upcoming grand openings, ground breakings, special events, awards, and/or programs. Ms. Ferguson noted the following:  Barbie Holmes will be replacing her late husband, Dr. Holmes, on the Parks and Recreation Board.  The Jingle Bell Run will be held on December 20, 2014. VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS Mr. Perkins thanked the staff for having an open-door policy and on receiving the Gold Medal from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Congress. Mr. Seebock commented that every Henderson resident being only .65 miles from a park is phenomenal. VII. SET NEXT MEETING The next meeting was set for January 7, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no comments presented by the public. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Crine adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, _______________________________ April Parra, Council and Commission Services Reporter