Parks & Recreation Commission

MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION February 23, 2015 REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M. Call to order Chair, Bob Edwards, called the February 23, 2015 meeting to order at 6:02 pm. In Attendance The following were present: Members: Chair Bob Edwards, James Edwards, JaneAnn Oldrup, Barry Mathison, Jim Waldrip, Mandy Owens, Staff Present included Tim Williams Parks and Recreation Director, Lisa Rosales Clerical Assistant, Damian Cheatem Sports and Technology Supervisor, Elaine Mayfield Zoo Superintendent, Guest: Vernon D. Dyer, and Juan Oropesa Approval of Agenda JaneAnn Oldrup made a motion, seconded by James Edwards, to approve the agenda as presented. All were in favor motion carried, the February 23, 2015 agenda was approved. Approval of Minutes JaneAnn Oldrup made a motion, seconded by Mandy Owens, to approve the January 26, 2015 minutes as presented, all were in favor, and motion carried, the January 26, 2015 minutes were approved. NON-ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion on Drones in the Parks A citizen called and asked the Parks and Recreation Commission to consider allowing the use of Drones. Mandy Owens made a motion to pass the usage of drones to the Parks and Recreation Committee to look at it with a City attorney and make sure no privacy issues will occur, Seconded by JaneAnn Oldrup, all in favor, motion approved. 3. Review on Park Signs Elaine Mayfield stated that the Altrusa Park and Nancy Lopez Golf Course at Spring River needed new signs. The Spring River Zoo sign needs to be repaired, which has already been funded. The signs that need to be replaced and are currently not funded are the Disk Golf in Enchanted Lands Park, Enchanted Lands sign and crossing sign. 4. Discussion on Cost Recovery and Program Pricing Model Mr. Williams handed out a Cost Recovery model and gave the Commissioners outlook on it. The fee schedule is more for rentals and equipment. The cost recovery has been broken down into 4 tiers, full subsidized, mostly subsidized, partially subsidized and self-sustaining. The Commissioners will look over the model and revisit it at the next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. 5. Discussion on Cahoon Pool Operations for summer Mr. Williams spoke to the Commission about his plans for the Cahoon Pool Operations and stated that he will not contract the pool out this year. 6. Discussion on Youth Sports Group Mr. Williams asked the Commission to think about what could to have a better relationship with the leagues. Barry Mathison brought up that there is an issue with not enough spaces to practice for softball and baseball and request that all fields be opened for practices. Damian Cheatem suggested the leagues limit the team practices. Regular Items (Action) 7. Approval of Fee Schedule JaneAnn Oldrup made a motion to approve and pass the fee schedule to the Parks and Recreation Committee, Seconded by Barry Mathison, all were in favor. Other Business (Non-Action) 8. Public Comments Vernon Dyer and Damian spoke about building a 400 meter track at Cielo Grande, no structures just a bladed track. Currently the only 400 meter tracks are at the Wool bowl, Mesa, and Roswell High which are all locked with the exception on Mesa. All Saints and Valley Christian would team up and take care of the track. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 7:15pm.