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Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
September 19,2006
The Parks &Recreation Advisory Board met on Tuesday, September 19`h at Frost
Park. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Kurt Ely at 6:00 p.m.
Members present:
Chip Brockman JulieBrockman Lisa Drake Sharon Nearn
Kurt Ely Jimmy Peterman Chris Barile
Members absent:
Beulah Lair Judy Jensen
Others present:
Mark Feticetty
Kristen Jones
Beulah Lair requested an excused absence. Motion made by Lisa Drake,seconded
by Chris Barile. Motion carried unanimously.
• Minutes of the meeting of Augustl5`h were presented for approval. Motion to
approve as written made by Chris Bartle, seconded by Jimmy Peterman. Motion
carried unanimously.
Discussion, Activity Room - Mark Felicetty reported the Activity Room is open to
any child wishing to use it regardless of whether or not a Yoga class is being held.
Moving the Yoga class to a different room at Frost Park is being considered. At the
present time the class is very small.
Not on the agenda but important information - Kristen Jones said the Commission
had requested a manager be on duty at all the sites at night. After the budget is
approved a recreation leader will be hired. With some of the facilities presently
being closed the existing staff will handle the management duties. Additional staff
will be hired when needed.
It was briefly mentioned that once the other park locations are completed,this
board will occasionally meet in one of the other buildings.
Chairman Ely asked Mark Felicetty for a department update. Mark first
mentioned the I.T,Parker Preview Party. Next, he said a "Cruise Night' is planned
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. For October 21". The Pier will be open by the end of October or first part of
November. The keys have already been turned over. Presently the building is a
shell. The tenants have six weeks from the issue of the permit to be completed on
the inside.
Chris Barile asked if the shelters for the people fishing are completed as yet.
Kristen Jones replied they are not. The pier has to be opened as a "full facility"
Mark Felicetty reported that on September 8 they received two bids for rebuilding
C.W. Thomas Park. The committee has met and their recommendation will go
before the Commission on October 1016.
Chairman Ely asked the board for comments as to whether or not the parks are
presently receiving the necessary attention in regard to the playing fields. Chip
Brockman and Jimmy Peterman both expressed concern regarding regular
maintenance scheduling.A lengthy discussion followed. It was agreed that since this
problem falls under the direction of Public Works, Mr. Orlando should be asked to
attend the next Parks & Recreation Board meeting. A motion to invite Dominic
Orlando was made by Sharon Nearn, seconded by Chris Barile. Motion carried
unanimously.
There followed a lengthy discussion about operation of the lightning detector
• systems and how some citizens are responding to them. Proper procedure when the
alarm sounds is very necessary. The board felt there needs to be some additional
education in this regard. Also it was decided that for better communication between
spectators, coaches and players, additional mikes should be purchased.
Chris Bartle asked a question in regard to some placement of doors at Meli Park.
Kristen Jones said the Fire Marshall roust approve anything involved in that issue.
There being no additional business to bring before the board,the meeting was
adjourned by Chairman Ely at 6:58 p.m.
Kurt Ely, Chairman
Respectfully submitted,
Suzanne Witz