CITY OF PICKERINGTON

PARKS & RECREATION BOARD

CITY HALL, 100 LOCKVILLE ROAD

MONDAY, JUNE 28, 2004

 

REGULAR MEETING

7:30 P.M.

 

1.         ROLL CALL.  Mr. Campbell called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., with roll call as follows:  Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Shankland, Mrs. Ball and Mr. Frazier were present.  Mr. Boetcher was absent.  Others present:  Steve Carr, Diana Fuller, and Andrew Schrum.

 

2.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES of May 24, 2004, Regular Meeting.  Mrs. Shankland moved to approve; Mr. Frazier seconded the motion.  Mr. Campbell, Mr. Frazier, Mrs. Shankland and Mrs. Ball voted “Aye.”  Motion carried, 4-0.

 

3.         COMMUNITY COMMENTS. 

 

Mr. Schrum asked if any more consideration had been made to putting in a disc golf course.  He stated that Columbus Flyers Disc Golf Club is fully behind it and would provide technical assistance.  Mr. Carr requested an email from the company be sent to him regarding the issue.  Mr. Carr also asked Mr. Schrum to arrange a meeting with the designer of the Alexandria course to get his opinion on what would be needed.  Mr. Campbell stated the course would be good for the community and would give the young people something to do.   Mr. Carr stated that our budget is typically due in October so at the August or September meeting he will report back and try to have some numbers ready and see if the Park Board’s sentiment is to include the disc golf course into the capital budget this year.

 

4.         PARK DEVELOPMENT/IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

A.        Parks Master Plan - Update

            Mr. Carr stated that he promised the Safety Committee that he would have the facilities inventory done and in their August packet.  He stated he would also make sure that the Parks Board receives a copy of that before their July 26 meeting.

 

B.         Skate Park – Update

             Mr. Carr stated that the base for the pave path from Covered Bridge Lane to the facility has been put in.  He stated the asphalt should be put in sometime this week.  Mr. Carr stated that green fence material has been ordered to put in an offset.  He stated that there are still problems occurring with bikes.  He continued that bike riders have been ordered out of the skate park several times and hopefully this offset fence with possibly a pole in the middle will deter the bike riders from entering the skate park.  Mr. Carr stated that they are also going to be put new signage stating that they would be in violation of trespass ordinances and what the fines would be.  He continued that he has contacted the Police Department and they will step up patrols.

 

Mr. Carr stated the engineers are addressing a few issues with the contractor who put in the concrete regarding the restoration work that was done.  He stated that the area was graded when it was really too wet and it is fairly rough over there and they are asking them to come back and re-grade and reseed the area.  Mr. Carr stated the benches would be installed after the restoration is complete and new equipment will eventually be added.

 

C.         Handicap Garden - Update

            Mr. Carr stated that he was notified that there have not been any announcements made on funding for the Nature Works Grant.  He stated that would be part of the State Capital budget and has not been passed by the State yet. 

 

D.        Sycamore Park Improvements

 

1.       Dam Repair (Nature Works Grant Project) – Update

                        Mr. Carr stated the Dam Repair Plan was approved by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and he is looking to begin that project in August after the summer movies and concerts are over.

 

E.         DeWolfe Property (Clean Ohio Conservation Grant Project) – Update

            Mr. Carr stated that the new City Manager and Mayor have a meeting scheduled with Mrs. DeWolfe either this week or next week.  Mr. Carr stated that a contract has to be in place by August 15, 2004.

 

F.         Putting/Chipping Green  – Update

            Mr. Carr stated that the chipping green has been in for some time and the putting green needs the request for proposals done and he will try to get those out after July 4th.

 

G.         Sycamore Park Tennis Courts – Update

            Mr. Carr stated that Mr. O’Brien and himself were going to visit some courts in the Dayton area but that had to be rescheduled for next week.  He stated they will be looking at a new synthetic surface and finding out the pliability of that surface because it is more expensive than doing asphalt.

 

5.         RECREATION AND EVENTS.

A.        Summer Programs/Special Events

            Mr. Carr stated that the summer programs are going well and that the city took over the responsibility for the July 4th parade.  He stated the parade would be on Sunday at 6:00 PM so it would not interfere with people attending morning church and fireworks would start at 10:00 PM.

 

B.        Sports Programs

            Mr. Carr stated that he has a meeting scheduled with the new superintendent and Lou Stemen the assistant superintendent to discuss the Field House.  Mr. Carr stated that both athletic directors would also attend the meeting.  He stated he believes Mr. Stemen is supportive of the city coming in and doing some things but is concerned about getting all his sports teams accommodated and suggested maybe two days could be used at Pickerington Central and two days at Pickerington North.

 

6.         OTHER BUSINESS

No other business.

 

7.         ADJOURNMENT

There being nothing further, Mrs. Shankland moved to adjourn; Mrs. Ball seconded the motion.  Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Shankland, Mrs. Ball and Mr. Frazier  voted “Aye.”  Motion carried, 4-0.  The Parks & Recreation Board adjourned at 8:21 P.M. on June 28, 2004.

 

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:

 

 

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Diana Fuller, Administrative Assistant

 

 

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Steve Carr, Director of Parks & Recreation