Parks and Recreation Board

CITY OF HENDERSON PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 4, 2017 I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was called to order by Chairman Jim Perkins at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers Conference Room, 240 Water Street, Henderson, Nevada. II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL Paula Harris, Recording Secretary, confirmed the Parks and Recreation Board had been noticed in compliance with the Open Meeting Law by posting the agenda three working days prior to the meeting at City Hall, the Multigenerational Center, the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, Fire Station No. 86, the Nevada Public Notice Website, the City of Henderson Website, and by mailing a copy of the agenda to everyone appearing thereon on the Agenda Master Mailing List. PRESENT: Chairman Jim Perkins John Holman Michelle Nelson Doug Perns Ted Olivas Adam Walker ABSENT: Kyle Nagy (excused) Alex Chen (excused) Dallas Holmes (excused) Barbie Holmes Ann Houston STAFF: Carrie Becker, Park Planner Shari Ferguson, Asst. Director of PR/PW Doug Guild, Parks Superintendent Paula Harris, Executive Administrative Assistant Tedie Jackson, Official Records Reporter Brandon Kimball, Assistant City Attorney II Amie Wojtech, Park Project Manager GUEST: Shahmin Walker Parks and Recreation Board Page 2 of 4 Wednesday, October 4, 2017 – Minutes III. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments presented. New member Adam Walker introduced himself, and was welcomed by the board members. IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (For Possible Action) (Motion) Ms. Nelson introduced a motion to accept the agenda as presented. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Perkins declared the motion carried. V. NEW BUSINESS NB-1 MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Parks and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes of September 6, 2017. (Motion) Mr. Perns introduced a motion to adopt the minutes of September 6, 2017, as presented. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Perkins declared the motion carried. NB-2 PRESENTATION WHITNEY MESA PARK PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Carrie Becker, Park Planner, will give a presentation with possible discussion on the design for Whitney Mesa Park Improvements. Carrie Becker, Park Planner, gave a PowerPoint presentation and reviewed the following slides: Project location and purpose; Amenities-overall; Amenities-trails; Amenities-swings; and Next steps. Responding to questions, it was noted that residential construction tax is funding construction of the park. (Motion) Mr. Holman introduced a motion to accept the presentation of Whitney Mesa Park. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Perkins declared the motion carried. Parks and Recreation Board Page 3 of 4 Wednesday, October 4, 2017 – Minutes NB-3 PRESENTATION DESERT PULSE PARK PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Amie Wojtech, Park Planning Manager, will give a presentation with possible discussion on the current design plans for Desert Pulse Park. Amie Wojtech, Park Planning Manager, gave a PowerPoint presentation of Desert Pulse Park, and displayed a site plan and program. A brief discussion ensued regarding playground equipment and the dog park. (Motion) Mr. Olivas introduced a motion to accept the presentation of Desert Pulse Park. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Perkins declared the motion carried. NB-4 PARKS DAMAGE REPORT PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Doug Guild, Parks Manager, will provide a report on the most recent damage to parks and cost to the City to repair. Doug Guild, Parks Manager, reviewed the trend data outlined in the Parks Vandalism Report. No action was taken on this item. NB-5 STAFF REPORT PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Announcement of upcoming grand openings, ground breakings, special events, awards and/or programs. Shari Ferguson, Assistant Director of Public Works and Parks and Recreation, reported that a Parks and Recreation employee, Quinton Robbins, was killed in the shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival. No sports or recreation programs have been cancelled. She reviewed the 2017 Citywide events. Ms. Ferguson also reported on the following:  Parks Conference last week  Grant funding to install story boards along a trial  American Public Works Association (APWA) accreditation  Cornerstone Park phase 2 – family park amenities will be installed with Redevelopment funding Parks and Recreation Board Page 4 of 4 Wednesday, October 4, 2017 – Minutes  Park tour scheduled for next Saturday October 14, 2017  Mayor’s March On event is October 10, 2017, at Cornerstone Park, at 10:00 a.m. Responding to a question regarding the lake at Cornerstone Park, Ms. Ferguson explained that signs are posted prohibiting people from using the lake. The bottom is full of concrete, rebar, construction material, and the water is not clean. Ms. Nelson commented that the Blue Ribbon Youth Commission is hosting a College and Beyond event on October 7, 2017. VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS Chairman Perkins complimented staff for maintaining the Arroyo Grande ball fields. Chairman Perkins mentioned that Quinton Robbins worked for City of Henderson Parks and Recreation for four years, and suggested it would be appropriate to name a park after him in his memory. Ms. Ferguson noted that there is a process regarding naming a park, and she will forward this suggestion to the City Manager’s Office. Mr. Holman shared that his son was recently married at O’Callaghan Park. VII. SET NEXT MEETING The next meeting was set for November 1, 2017, 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 Perkins adjourned the meeting at 6:37 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ________________________ Tedie Jackson, Official Records Reporter