PARKS & RECREATION BOARD

CITY HALL, 100 LOCKVILLE ROAD

WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2011

REGULAR MEETING

7:30 P.M.

 

 

 

1.      ROLL CALL    Mr.  Dean called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm., with roll call as follows:  Mrs. Lisk, Mr. Dean, Mrs. Carter and Mr. Burre.  Mrs. Sanders was absent.   Service Manager Edward  Drobina, Recreation Administrator Rebecca Medinger, and Service Department Administrative Assistant Angie Perrine were also present.

 

2.      APPROVAL OF MINUTES of June 29, 2011 Regular Meeting.   Mr. Dean moved to approve; Mrs. Lisk seconded the motion.  Mr. Burre, Mrs. Lisk and Mr. Dean voted “Yes” with Mrs. Carter abstaining.  Motion passed, 3-0.     

 

3.      COMMUNITY COMMENTS        No comments.    

    

       4.   REPORTS

 

 A.       Recreation Administrator’s Report (Mrs. Medinger)

 

Mrs. Medinger stated that everyone should have a copy of the report and asked if anyone had any questions.  She stated that they had to cancel their first concert  due to the rain and lightening.   Everyone agreed that they have been very lucky this year with the way the weather has been.  Mr. Dean asked about the 5-Visit Punch Pass at the pool and if they had this last year.  Mrs. Medinger stated that they did and it has been a huge success this year with so far selling 250 passes. 

 

Mrs. Lisk asked if they plan on having more food vendors in the park.  Mrs. Medinger commented that for this year only they are doing one profit and one non-profit just to see how things go.  We have had nothing but great feedback from everyone involved.  Mrs. Lisk stated that she has talked to people and they would like to see more vendors.  Mr. Dean asked if any other vendors expressed interest.  Mrs. Medinger replied that Noodles & Company will be giving out free samples in August and the other vendor will still be there.

 

Mr. Burre questioned who was the entertainment for the biggest crowd in the park?  Mrs. Medinger replied it was Chris Logsdon.  Mrs. Carter commented that he is well known and that’s probably why.

                                   

  B.       Parks Maintenance Report (Mr. Drobina)

 

Mr. Drobina stated that everyone should have his report and if anyone had any questions.   Mr. Dean asked if there has been any vandalism.  Mr. Drobina commented that the vandalism has been very low this year compared to years in the past.  I don’t know if it’s because of the weather or what.  But we are still preceding with the surveillance cameras.  We are currently waiting on South Central Power to get a pole that we need to have. 

 

Mr. Dean commented that the Dog Park seems to be getting utilized.  Every time I drive by I always see someone there.  Mr. Drobina stated that he has not heard any comments about it.   Mrs. Carter asked about the painting of the gazebo in Sycamore Park.  Mr. Drobina replied that an Eagle Scout cleaned it and painted it.  We still need to have the handrails and roof fixed.  The roof can be fixed by city employees.  I have other Eagle Scouts looking for projects to do for the city so I’m thinking we can have one do the handrails and another scout do the painting.  

 

Mrs. Carter asked how we are doing on the other items to be fixed.  Mr. Drobina handed out a sheet with items that have been completed and items that still need to be addressed.  Mr. Drobina commented the restrooms located at Victory Park are going to be painted by an Eagle Scout as soon as he gets his paperwork completed to do the work.   Some more discussions went on regarding what still needs to be done in the parks.  

 

Mr. Drobina stated that he received a quote on how much it would cost to paint and repair the signs in the parks.  Mr. Dean asked if this included the Disc Golf course sign.  Mr. Drobina replied this is not included in the quote. 

 

Mrs. Carter asked if once the gazebo is completed will it be available to rent out like the other shelters.  Mr. Drobina replied yes, but it might be next year before its ready to be rented out.  Mr. Drobina asked Mrs. Medinger how the rentals are going this year. Mrs. Medinger replied the two main ones are doing good.  The one at Hilltop would do better if we had some small playground equipment by the shelter that’s what people ask about when inquiring about the shelters.  Mr. Drobina stated that would be a good idea to try and buy some playground equipment for that shelter. 

 

Mrs. Lisk asked about putting in some doggie bag dispensers around the parks.  She commented that she knows some veterinarians who would be interested in sponsoring some bags for them.  Mr. Drobina replied he would have to check on the prices but knew what she was talking about. 

    

      C.        Council Representative’s Report (Mrs. Sanders)           Not present

             

 

5.   BOARD DISCUSSION ITEMS

     

A.                 Update on additional recreational programming space.  Mrs. Medinger stated that they will be meeting with the architectural firm for a second time tomorrow. 

 

Mr. Dean asked if it would be profitable to the city to have enclosed shelter houses at the parks.  He stated that Reynoldsburg has some of these and they seem to always be full.  Mrs. Medinger stated that they would have to discuss whether to expand the parks or turn an existing shelter into one.  This is something the city would have to look into.

 

B.         Identification of 2011 Parks and Recreation goals.   Mr. Dean asked when we would be walking the parks again. Mrs. Lisk stated she thought it was going to be once a year or maybe we could go back at the end of the summer. What about the trees by the skate park.   Mr. Drobina replied that he has not forgot about them.  Mr. Dean commented that they should keep it on the agenda.

 

      C.        Security camera update for Sycamore Park.      Discussions already covered                             in meeting.  Would like removed from the agenda.

 

D.        Discussion regarding merging the Parks and Recreation Board and Tree & Beautification Commission into one Board.   Would like removed from the agenda.    

                 

6.   OTHER BUSINESS

 

A.        Mr. Drobina stated that at the ball fields located by the water treatment plant there  have been some talk about having a fence with mesh installed and possibly some pre-built restrooms.  Mrs. Lisk asked if the city could also plant some trees at the ball fields for shade.  Mr. Drobina commented that he would look into this.  

 

7.   BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS & FUTURE AGENDA RECOMMENDATIONS 

     

      A.        Mr. Drobina stated at the next Safety Rules meeting it would be discussed         about the powers and duties of combining the Parks Board and the Tree       Commission.  Some more discussions went on regarding this issue.

 

                  Mrs. Carter questioned if they would be keeping up the walks in the parks.        It was agreed to do this again in the fall.

 

 

                                         

8.   ADJOURNMENT.   There being nothing further, Mr. Dean moved to adjourn, Mrs. Carter seconded the motion.   Mrs. Lisk, Mr. Burre, Mr. Dean, and Mrs. Carter voted “Yes”.   Motion passed, 4-0.  The Parks & Recreation Board adjourned at 7:55 p.m. on July 27, 2011.

 

 

 

 

 

  RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: 

 

 

 

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 Angie Perrine, Administrative Assistant

 

 

ATTEST: ___________________________

Edward J. Drobina, Service Director