Recreation & Parks Commission Meeting

CITY OF PLACERVILLE RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION July 15, 2015 MINUTES PRESENT: Recreation & Parks Commission: Jerry Barton, Andrew Mathews, Jackie Neau, and Richard Zito. Recreation & Parks Staff: Steve Youel and Matt Lishman. ABSENT: Peter Nolan GUESTS: ADOPTION OF AGENDA: Mr. Barton made the motion to approve the agenda. Mr. Zito seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Zito made the motion to approve the minutes of June 17, 2015. Mr. Barton seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT: None STATUS REPORTS: Gold Bug Chamber Mixer: Mr. Lishman reported that the Chamber Mixer held at Gold Bug Park last month was a huge success. We had a great turn out and had nothing but positive feed back. Mr. Lishman also thanked Commissioners Jackie Neau and Andy Mathews for attending. Officiating Services Request for Proposals: Mr. Lishman shared a City Council recommendation to enter into a service agreement with Sierra West Officials Association. Blacksmith Shop Coordinator Recommendation: Mr. Lishman announced that the Blacksmith Shop Coordinator recommendation presented at the last meeting will go before City Council on August 11, 2015. Minimum Wage Increase: Mr. Lishman reported that minimum wage will be increasing again in January of 2016. Staff will be coming back to Commission with recommendations for wages and fee increases. Youth Assistance Fund: Mr. Lishman reported that there is no report at this time. Special Events on El Dorado Trail: Mrs. Neau stated that there are no updates at this time. El Dorado County Ag Fundraiser: Mr. Lishman shared with the Commission that the El Dorado County Ag in the Classroom is requesting Gold Bug Park passes to put in a raffle for their fund raiser on August 15, 2015. Mr. Barton made a motion to donate 4 passes to the Mine. Mr. Mathews seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously. Office Hours: Mr. Lishman shared with the Commission that the City’s New Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Staff will still alternate Friday’s off. Dog Park Development: Mr. Youel reported that the City Council would like to have a joint meeting with the Commission at the September Recreation and Parks Commission meeting to discuss a dog park. Mr. Youel is working with Foothill and Associates to look at Lumsden Park as a potential site as well as the other sites throughout the City’s park system. Mr. Barton suggested that Gold Bug Park and Lions Park also be considered. ACTION ITEMS: Meeting adjourned at 6:30 pm. August meeting will be held at Gold Bug Park.