Parks & Recreation Commission

MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION November 14, 2016 REGULAR MEETING 6:00 PM. Call to Order Chair Bob Edwards, called the November 14, 2016 meeting to order at 6:00 pm. The following were present: Members: Chair, Bob Edwards, Vice-Chair Mandy Owens, James Edwards, JaneAnn Oldrup, Roy Gunn, and Peggy Brewer. Staff present: Tim Williams, Director of Parks and Recreation, Elizabeth Stark-Rankins, Director of Administrative Services and Lisa Rosales, Administrative Assistant. APPROVAL OF AGENDA JaneAnn Oldrup made a motion, seconded by Roy Gunn, to approve the agenda as presented. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed, the November 14, 2017 agenda was approved. APPROVAL OF MINUTES JaneAnn Oldrup made a motion, seconded by Roy Gunn, to approve the minutes of the October 17, 2016 meeting. A voice vote was unanimous and the October 17, 2016 minutes were approved. ACTION ITEMS 2. Nancy Lopez Golf Course at Spring River-Consider approval of a nomination to participate on the RFP Selection Committee (Bob Edwards) Mandy Owens made a motion, seconded by James Edwards that JaneAnn Oldrup be on the Golf RFP Selection Committee. A voice vote was unanimous and all were in favor. Tim Williams suggested the Commission nominate an alternate as back up for JaneAnn. Roy Gunn nominated James Edwards, seconded by JaneAnn. A voice vote was unanimous and all were in favor. NON-ACTION ITEMS 3. Presentation on the New Recreation Center- Elizabeth Stark-Rankins Elizabeth Stark-Rankins presented an informational presentation regarding the options of funding for the new Recreation Center with a 3 different center designs. Commissioners expressed that they would like to voice their opinion on which center and funding they recommend. Elizabeth Stark-Rankins suggested they write a letter to the Mayor and Councilors. 4. Update on the Adult Center Change Operation Hours-Elizabeth Stark-Rankins Elizabeth Stark-Rankins stated the current Recreation Center hours are Sunday through Friday from 7 am to 9 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 9 pm. After an analysis done by Tim Williams and Laurie Jerge it has been decided that the hours of operation could change without losing any current programming. Effective December 5, 2016 to Monday through Friday will be 7 am to 9 pm and Saturday 12 pm to 7 pm and closed Sunday’s. 5. Discussion on Park Improvement Curb Footage Fee-Bob Edwards Bob Edwards gave a brief review of the current status of the Park Improvement Curb Footage Fee account which included the balance as well as the purchases taken from the account. 6. Directors Report- Tim Williams Mr. Williams thanked JaneAnn for sitting on the interview panel for the Zoo Superintendent. The Department got the ok to hire a Recreation Aide, Recreation Custodian and 1 laborer in Parks. OTHER BUSINESS JaneAnn stated that Juanita Jennings had planned the Key to the City for Gerina Pillar and Nathan Schrimsher on November 22, 2016 4pm to 5:30 pm at the Convention Center. PUBLIC COMMENTS NONE ADJOURN Next meeting will be January 16, 2017. JaneAnn made a motion, seconded by Roy Gunn to adjourn, all were in favor, meeting adjourned at 7:25 pm.