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PR 05-09-89 MinPARKS/RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MAY 9, 1989 PRESENT: Bret Segrest - Chairman Mary Volkening - Co-Chairman Pat Hockenberry Kay Gamble Bill Goebel, Parks & Recreation Director ABSENT: Michael Fugate - Unexcused 1. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Segrest at 7:05 P.M. 2. Mr. Segrest explained that he would have to be excused from the meeting early as the last Comprehensive Plan Committee meeting was also scheduled for this evening. Mr. Segrest requested that Mr. Goebel deliver the Director's Report as this time. 3. DIRECTOR'S REPORT a. Summer Playground registration will begin 5/15/89 through 5/31/89 for city residents. Outside residency registration will begin 6/1/89. The current program has a maximum capacity of 120 children, expansion is impossible until a larger facility is available.. Last years program was filled, with a waiting list. The fees were increased by $5.00 for enrollment for this year. 'lhe staff of ten counselors, six are returning from last year. Mr. Goebel approached the board as to their feelings on pro- vided babysitting service after playground hours. He already allows ? hour in the morning and afternoon for no additional charge, but past years proved many parents are tardy, the counselors are unable to leave until every child has been picked up. The board agreed that a resonable fee should be charged for after hours, with an additional monatary penalty for after 6:00 P.M. Mr. Goebel is coordinating with the instructors that dance and baton lessons may be avaliable after playground hours at an addi- tional charge. b. Kay Gambles dance class will have their annual recital 5/20/89 at Longwood Elementary School at 7;30 P.rf. Ms. Gamble invited members to attend. c. Babe Ruth Basball League held their first anniversary celebration, which was a great success. The proceeds paid for half of the all star uniforms. Commissioner Poelking participated in the dunking machine. Mr. Owen Downing, State Commissioners for Babe Ruth Baseball, approached Mr. Goebel concerning hosting the state tournament in 1991 at Candyland Park. d. Mr. Goebel explained work had started at Candyland Park. The grading will be done by Shannon Whittle Corp. The lights have been removed and are stored at Public Works. Bids are now going out on the irrigation, lighting, fence and playground equipment. Mr. Goebel passed around a proposal from Dominica Recreation for the boards review. Mr. Goebel will be placing a Durascape unit in Candyland Park. Red Bug Park has a similar piece of playground equipment if board members would like to see an example. e. Mr. Goebel is currently working on next years budget and requested each member supply him with a list of equipment they feel is needed by the end of the week. Mr. Goebel gave members a brief description of safety guidlines from the National Parks & Recreation Assoc, for playground equipment. 4. Motion by Ms. Volkening/Seconded by Ms. Hockenberry to accept the minutes dated 4/11/89 as written. 5. ELECTION OF OFFICIERS a. Motion by Ms. Hockenberry/Seconded by Ms. Gamble to no- minate Mr. Segrest as hairman. Motion carried unanimously. b. Motion by Ms. Hockenberry/Seconded by Mr. Segrest to nominate Ms. Volkening as Co-Chairman. Motion carried unanimously. 6. Mr. Segrest passed the gavel Ms. Volkening informed the board Mr. Abels, City Administrator be Mr. Goebel informed the board of and his visit to the House of Re himself from the meeting at this to Ms. Volkening at 7:40 P.M. that she had requested that invited to the next meeting. his conference held in Tallahassee presentatives. Mr. Goebel excused time. 7. A general discussion began over the purchase of the Lake Ruth property. Members expressed concern over the rail road tracks running through the property. The board decided for safety,a walk way should be built over the tracks, with fencing running parallel to the tracks. Motion by Ms. Gamble/Seconded by Ms. Hockenberry that the Parks/Recreation Advisory Board approved of the purchase of the Lake Ruth property upon the condition of acessibility to the property. 8. Motion by Ms. Gamble/Seconded by Ms. Hockenberry to accept the Parks/ Recreation advisory Board Rules & Regulations with amendments suggested by the City Administrator.- 9. Board members discussed the survey of Candyland Park and the cemetary. Ms. Hockenberry thought part of the land had been deeded to Public Works. Ms. Volkening volunteered to check into this at the next Commission meeting. 10. Ms. Gamble feels that board members should check with the Red Cross for swimming lessons offered in the area. ris. Gamble said she had understood that an individual could contract their pool out to the Red Cross for lessons, this may by an avenue the board may want to pursue. 11. Ms. Volkening would like a list of chairpersons to other Park Boards in the area. She personally would like to see more invalve- ment in the holidays, and the city to sponsor more activities. Ms. Volkening reminded board members to supply Mr. Goebel with the list of park equpment needed. 12. Motion by Ms. Hockenberry/Seconded by Ms. Volkening to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Eva Neiler