CITY OF
PICKERINGTON
PARKS &
RECREATION BOARD
MONDAY, FEBRUARY
24, 2003
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. Roberts, Mr. Boetcher, Mr. Campbell, and Mr. Fox were present. Ms. Phelps arrived at 7:35 p.m. Mrs. Shankland was absent. Mrs. Shankland notified the clerk prior to the meeting of her absence. Others present were Steve Carr and Sandy Whittington.
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES of January 27, 2003, Regular Meeting. Mr. Roberts moved to approve; Mr. Fox
seconded the motion. Mr. Roberts,
Mr. Boetcher, Mr. Fox, and Mr. Campbell voted “Aye”.
Motion carried 4-0.
3. COMMUNITY COMMENTS. - None
4. DIRECTOR’S REPORT. - Mr. Carr reported that the city manager has directed Lance Schultz, Planning & Zoning Director, Paul Lane, Construction Inspector (with a degree in landscape architecture), and himself to prepare a park master plan in house. Mr. Carr continues that they have met twice, and that Ms. Bushman would like to have the project completed this year. Mr. Carr stated that as soon as the scope of work and time line is approved by Ms. Bushman he would share the information with the board. Mr. Carr stated they have been gathering information and already have a copy of Grove City’s master plan, a draft of the park plan for Violet Township and will be requesting copies from Heath, Westerville and others.
Mr. Carr stated he and Sandy Whittington attended the Ohio Parks & Recreation Association annual conference in Dayton on February 9 – 11.
Mr. Carr stated that the barn in Sycamore Park was selected to receive the Ohio Bicentennial Logo.
Mr. Carr stated that the bid opening for skate equipment would be Friday, February 28. Mr. Boetcher inquired whether there has been any new development on a site. Mr. Carr stated that he is not aware of anything.
Mr. Fox stated that he was not aware if any decision has been made on a site.
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REGULAR
MEETING
February 24, 2003
Mr. Boetcher expressed his frustration at the possible site change after expecting the skate park to be located at the new police station. Mr. Roberts inquired that if land has to be purchased, would the funds come out of park capital. Mr. Fox replied that he would recommend to council that it come out of the general fund. Mr. Campbell wanted to know what the new time table would be, noting that it was previously expected to be complete in spring or summer. Mr. Carr stated that once the site is determined, it would be a fairly quick process; it will not be a long construction process. Mr. Fox stated that he would let Council and Safety Committee know that the Park Board is anxious to get moving on the skate park. Mr. Carr noted that Gahanna is putting in a skate park and is installing a surveillance camera per their council; he continued that might be something for the City to consider. Ms. Phelps inquired whether is might be possible to approach a developer for land. Mr. Fox stated that it’s a possibility.
5. NEW BUSINESS. - NONE.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Skate Park Update – Discussed in Director’s Report.
7. COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT – NONE
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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