Parks & Recreation Commission

MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION April 16, 2018 REGULAR MEETING 5:30 PM. Call to Order Chair JaneAnn, called the April 16, 2018 meeting to order at 5:49 pm. The following were present: Members: Chair JaneAnn Oldrup, James Edwards, Kim Elliott and Becky Joyce. Staff present: Jim Burress, Director of Parks and Recreation, Lisa Rosales, Administrative Assistant, and Merideth Hildreth. Public present: Ivan Hall APPROVAL OF AGENDA James Edwards made a motion, to approve the agenda as presented; Becky Joyce was second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed, the April 16, 2018 agenda was approved. APPROVAL OF MINUTES James Edwards made a motion, seconded by Becky Joyce, to approve the minutes of the January 22, 2018 meeting. A voice vote was unanimous and the January 22, 2018 minutes were approved. Becky Joyce made a motion, seconded by James Edwards, to approve the minutes of the February 21, 2018 special meeting. A voice vote was unanimous and the February 21, 2018 minutes were approved. ACTION ITEMS 3. Vote on accepting the Recreation Cost Recovery Guideline-Elizabeth Gilbert Elizabeth Gilbert was unable to attend the meeting. Jim Burress explained how the cost recovery guideline would work. Mr. Elliott made a motion, seconded by Becky Joyce, to send the Cost Recovery Guideline to the General Service Committee for approval with the request that cost recovery for youth programming be lower. A voice vote was unanimous and motion passed. E. Non-Action Items 4. Introduce the New Commission Members- JaneAnn Oldrup JaneAnn introduced Kim Elliot a new commission member. JaneAnn also announced that Hannah Robertson is the other new member on the Commission. 5. Presentation on Friends of the Zoo-Ivan Hall Ivan hall stated that Friends of the Zoo is a fundraising organization to support the zoo. Mr. Hall whom is the Treasurer of the organization stated that he is working on getting the 501 C3. 6. Directors Report- Jim Burress The department is currently working on the budget. The Cemetery Board is voting to go forward with the contract for the Architectural work for Columbarium’s. The pro shop is getting new led lights inside and the liquor license has been sent to the state. Parks Department are putting up some backstops due to not enough. Recreation department is getting ready to move to the new center. Sara Hall will be in charge of programming and Damian Cheatem will be in charge of sporting. OTHER BUSINESS Ivan Hall stated that the Spring River Corridor Foundation was established 31 years ago which is a non- profit support group to assist the city with Maintenance and improvements along the Spring River Parkway. The foundation has some money in the account and has a few projects they are looking into. Merideth Hildreth stated that Bill Morris has requested the Noon Optimist plan finalized and Cielo Grande needs a master plan. Merideth Hildreth also stated she received a call from an angry citizen about the way trees are being treated within the city. Mr. Burress stated he’s already spoken to the citizen. PUBLIC COMMENTS None F. Announcements None ADJOURN Next meeting will be July 16, 2018 at 5:30 pm. James Edwards made a motion to adjourn; Becky Joyce was second. A voice vote was unanimous and the motion passed. The April 16, 2018 special meeting adjourned at 6:59 pm.