Parks & Recreation Commission

MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION November 16, 2015 REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M. Call to Order Chair, Bob Edwards, called the November 16, 2015 meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. In Attendance The following were present: Members: Chair Bob Edwards, Vice Chair Mandy Owens, Barry Mathison, James Edwards, JaneAnn Oldrup, and Roy Gunn. Staff Present included Parks and Recreation Director Tim Williams, Parks Superintendent Jim Burress, Damian Cheatem, and Administrative Assistant Lisa Rosales. Approval of Agenda James Edwards made a motion, seconded by JaneAnn Oldrup, to approve the agenda as presented. All were in favor motion carried, the November 16, 2015 agenda was approved. Approval of Minutes James Edwards made a motion, seconded by JaneAnn Oldrup, to approve the September 21, 2015 minutes as presented, all were in favor and motion carried, the September 21, 2015 minutes were approved. Non-Action Items 2. Youth Sports Participation Numbers- Damian Cheatem Damian Cheatem gave a report with a print out of the League Participant numbers for the past 3 years. Barry Mathison stated that the numbers for 2015 Noon Optimist Little League was off by 13. 3. Report on Upcoming Events- Laurie Jerge Mr. Williams spoke on Laurie Jerge’s behalf, youth basketball will be starting in the next week or so, Reindeer Run on December 5, Breakfast with Santa at the Adult Center on December 12th at 9 am, and Park and Recreation Christmas Luncheon will be December 11, 2015 at the Adult Center. On May 7th and 8th Cinco De Mayo is replacing Party on the River. It will be a huge event free to the public. Fall Festival had 3,700 visitors from 2 to 5. Parks and Recreation submitted 10 award nominations to NMRPA and won 8 awards. 4. Park Update- Jim Burress Mr. Burress stated that the crew are working on cleaning up the inside of the Pro Shop and they just finished Cielo Grande. Parks Crew cleaned up Main Street. Mr. Burress stated the Parks crew will complete each project 100% before going to the next project. The department is also working with Missouri Ave School to help them with their trees. The Enchanted Lands signs will be fixed, as well as 82 trees will be planted. Other Business Public Comments Bob Edwards stated Romo Villegas said Diane Taylor picked up a check for $1,500 in which he thought it was for the Sign at the Golf Course. Adjourn JaneAnn Oldrup made a motion, seconded by Roy Gunn to adjourn the meeting, all were in favor. Meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m. Next Meeting 1/11/2015.