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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRM061908Central Point Parks and Recreation Commission Commission Meeting Minutes June 19, 2008 I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:15 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Parks and Recreation Commission members in attendance were: Chairperson Kerry Bradshaw, Vice-Chairperson, Patricia Alvarez, Neil Olsen, Doug Palmer, David Douglas, Nate Banry Staff Present: Matt Samitore, Parks and Recreation Manager; Jennifer Boardman, Recreation Supervisor; Shelly Brown Secretary II. II1. MINUTES 1. Minutes from Parks Commission meeting of May 1, 2008 we approved. Patricia Alvarez motioned for approval, Nate Banry seconded the motion. IV. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA: 1. Discussion of Boes Park was added to business items V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES 2. There were no public appearances VI. BUSINESS 1. Matt Samitore presented to the Parks Commission, a proposed resolution establishing every city park over one acre in size shall have restroom facilities. Nate Banry motioned for approval with the addition of "fully developed parks" to the wording and that the Parks Commission recommends approval of this resolution to City Council. Patricia Alvarez seconded the motion, all were in favor, none opposed. 2. Matt Samitore presented to the Parks Commission, an ordinance amending Central Point municipal code section 9.68.150 pertaining to vehicles in parks be amended. Approval of the proposed amendment would, by clearer definition, allow city police to cite people for parking or storing vehicles in city park parking lots and give the parks department jurisdiction to post signs prohibiting such action. Patricia Alvarez moved for approval of recommendation to City Council for amendment of the ordinance, Doug Palmer seconded the motion, all were in favor, none opposed. 3. Matt. Samitore informed the Parks Commission a local BMX organization has requested use of a small area north of Boes park for its sporting activities. The organization will provide its own liability insurance. Matt invited the Parks Commission to share their thoughts and concerns regarding this request. No recommendations were made at this meeting. This topic will be discussed in further detail at the September 18, 2008 Parks Commission meeting. Vll. MISCELLANEOUS 1. Matt Samitore informed the Parks Commission there will be Central Point Parks Foundation meetings held in July and August. One of the main topics to be discussed in the meetings will be organization of the Battle of the Bones fundraising event to be held in September, 2008. The Parks Commission was encouraged to attend the upcoming meetings and the event itself. 2. Matt Samitore informed the Parks Commission the bid for building Don Jones Park came in $80K higher than the engineer's projected estimate. The opening for new bids to be picked up will be July 1, 2008. Bid documents will be opened on the 16th of July with start of construction to begin on the first week of August. The city will consider hiring a local plumbing business for implementation of the water spray park in an effort to reduce cost. Consideration may be made for limiting the amount of parking lot space and park structures until such time as budget and funding permits. 3. Jennifer Boardman presented the status of Art & Science Camp enrollments for 2008. There are spaces available for 27, 7-9th grade students and 11, 4-6th grade students. There is a considerable amount of scholarship money available to families, making the camp available to participants for only $80-100 per camper. Jennifer encouraged the Parks Commission board members to spread the news that this camp is available and encourage families they know to register. VIII. ADJOURNMENT 1. Adjournment was made unanimously at 7:10. All were in favor. 2. The next Park Commission meeting is currently scheduled for September 18, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber.