CITY OF
PICKERINGTON
PARKS &
RECREATION BOARD
MONDAY, JANUARY
27, 2003
REGULAR MEETING
7:30 P.M.
1. ROLL CALL. Mrs. Shankland called the meeting to order at 7:37 p.m. with roll call as follows: Mrs. Shankland, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Boetcher, Mr. Campbell, and Mr. Fox were present. Ms. Phelps was absent. Others present were Steve Carr and Sandy Whittington.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of October 28, 2002, Regular Meeting. Mr. Campbell moved to approve; Mr. Boetcher seconded the motion. Mrs. Shankland, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Boetcher, Mr. Fox and Mr. Campbell voted “Aye”. Motion carried 5-0.
3. ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING.
Mr. Fox moved that Ms. Shankland continue as Chair; Mr. Roberts seconded the motion. Mr. Campbell, Mr. Fox, Ms. Shankland, Mr. Boetcher, and Mr. Roberts voted “Aye”. Motion carried 5-0.
Ms. Shankland moved that Mr. Campbell become Vice Chair; Mr. Boetcher seconded the motion. Mr. Fox, Ms. Shankland, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Boetcher, and Mr. Roberts voted “Aye”. Motion carried 5-0.
Ms. Shankland moved that
the meeting day and time remain the same;
Mr. Boetcher seconded the motion. Ms. Shankland, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Boetcher,
Mr. Roberts and Mr. Fox voted “Aye”. Motion carried 5-0.
3. COMMUNITY COMMENTS. Ms. Shankland stated that several people have told her that the programs being offered are fantastic. She continued that the Christmas decorations looked very nice.
4. DIRECTOR’S REPORT. - Mr. Carr provided the board with a copy of the Parks & Recreation section of the annual report. Mr. Carr noted that as of January 1, 2003 the Urban Forestry Division will be under the Service Department. Mr. Carr discussed the Winter / Spring Brochure, noting that it is our goal to offer something for everyone in the community. Mr. Carr distributed copies of the parks budget. Mr. Carr stated that he will be
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presenting to Safety Committee a request for proposals for the modular skate park equipment. The budget for the equipment is $62,500. Mr. Carr continued that as the request for proposal was developed they tried to take into account the information received at the public meeting; the kid’s were specific that they wanted the Skatelite Pro riding surface, so that has been included in the specifications. Mr. Boetcher inquired about the site location. Mr. Carr stated that the location would be discussed at the Safety Committee meeting on Monday. Mr. Carr and Mr. Fox stated that they know of no other site that has been brought forward. The board discussed the possible time frame for the skate park. Mr. Carr stated that if everything moves ahead they are likely looking at July before the park would open.
5. NEW BUSINESS. - NONE.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Skate Park Update – Discussed in Director’s Report.
Mr. Campbell inquired about the Master Plan. Mr. Carr stated that funding does not need to be approved, but the Master Plan is still TABLED by the Safe Committee. Mr. Carr stated that the Master Plan was put on a back burner because the Skate Park came to the front burner. Mr. Campbell stated that he hopes this doesn’t get lost in the shuffle, they all agree that the guidelines are necessary to plan for the future. Mr. Carr stated that there are two tracts of park land that the city should take control of in 2004; that will be 35 acres in Preston Trails and 6 or 7 acres in Shawnee Crossing. He continued that there are 24 acres of undeveloped land at the water tower. Mr. Boetcher wanted to know who was on the Safety Committee. Mr. Fox stated there are two vacancies on Council and both new members will go on the Safety Committee. Mr. Fox continued that he is currently the Safety Committee Chairman and Mr. Bill Wright, the previous chairman, will remain on the Safety Committee until the new members are appointed.
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RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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Sandy Whittington, Deputy Municipal Clerk
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Steve Carr, Director of Parks & Recreation
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