Recreation & Parks Commission Meeting

CITY OF PLACERVILLE RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION Gold Bug Park and Mine August 19, 2015 MINUTES PRESENT: Recreation & Parks Commission: Andrew Mathews, Jackie Neau, Peter Nolan, and Richard Zito. Recreation & Parks Staff: Steve Youel and Matt Lishman. ABSENT: Jerry Barton, Commissioner GUESTS: Gold Bug Park Volunteers ADOPTION OF AGENDA: Mr. Zito made the motion to approve the agenda. Mr. Nolan seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Mathews made the motion to approve the minutes of July 15, 2015. Mr. Zito seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT: Bonnie Morse West addressed the Commission regarding extending pool hours at the Placerville Aquatics Center. Bonnie stated that having the facility open only 10 weeks out of the year is a great injustice to the health and well being of all of us. Furthermore, Bonnie asked the Commission what could be done to extend the aquatics season in the future. Mrs. Neau made a motion to direct staff to meet with Bonnie prior to placing the topic on a future agenda. Mr. Mathews seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously. STATUS REPORTS: Chamber Mixer: Mr. Lishman reported that City staff participated in a Chamber Mixer on July 28, 2015. City staff along with members from Community Pride maned an informational booth located next to Town Hall and were able to answer many questions regarding the departments programs and services. Officiating Services Request for Proposals: Mr. Lishman shared that the contract with Sierra West Officials Association was approved by City Council. Due to the increased cost of service, the Adult 5x5 Basketball League fee increased from $400.00 per team to $410.00 per team. The Youth Basketball League individual registration fee increased from $87.00 per player to $92.00 per player. Blacksmith Shop Coordinator/Fees: Mr. Lishman shared with the commission that the City Council approved the new Blacksmith Shop Coordinator Position and associated rate increases. Advertising for the position just started. In an attempt to cover additional personnel costs associated with the new position, the Guided tour rate increased from $7.00 to $8.00, the Adult Self Guided tour rate increased from $6.00 to $7.00 and the Child rate increased from $3.00 to $4.00. Youth Assistance Fund: Mr. Lishman reported that there was an error in the last report. We showed that we actually spent $44 more then we really did so we actually had more money. With this correction, since our last meeting we received $5,001.00. $5,000.00 was from the Miwok Tribe of Shingle Springs. There were a total of 19 requests in the amount of $508.00. The projected fund balance is $7,653.32. Special Events on El Dorado Trail: Mrs. Neau stated that there are no updates since the last meeting. ACTION ITEMS: Minimum Wage Increase: Mr. Lishman asked the Commission to support staff’s recommendation to revise the City’s existing part-time pay scale to reflect a $1.00 increase to the part-time minimum wage as mandated by the State of California. The proposed pay scale will go into effect on January 1 of 2016. Mr. Lishman shared with the Commission that staff is recommending the Pool Manager, Aquatics Coordinator, Field Maintenance Worker, Park Maintenance Worker, Blacksmith Shop Coordinator, and Gift Shop Coordinator pay rates remain static. Mr. Nolan made a motion to approve the support of staff recommendations. Mr. Mathews seconded the motion. Motion approved unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 6:30 pm.