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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Minutes of May 17, 1967
1. The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was called
to order by Chairman Maudlin at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, 5938 North
Kauffman Avenue, Temple City.
2, The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by the Chairman.
3. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners: Adams, Caswell, Greenberg,
Villar Maudlin
Absent: Commissioners: None
Also Present: Director of Recreation, Victor Kobett
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Caswell moved to approve the
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 19, 1967 as mailed,
Commissioner Greenberg seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Caswell moved to accept the Minutes of the Adjourned
Meeting of May 3, 1967 as mailed. Commissioner Villar seconded and
the motion carried unanimously.
TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Kobett announced he would like for the
Commissioners to see the Y.M.C.A. facilities while it was still
daylight and had made arrangements for them to do so at this time.
Commissioner Caswell moved to adjourn temporarily in order to
visit the Y.M.C.A. on Rowland Avenue. Commissioner Greenberg
seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. Chairman Maudlin
adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m. for "one hour or whatever time
needed to tour the facilities at the Y.M.C.A."!
At 7 :55 p.m. Chairman Maudlin reconvened the meeting.
5. OLD BUSINESS:
Mr. Kobett discussed the tentative plans for a teenage program and
the budget. Among items which had been considered for the program
were softball, tennis instruction, summer basketball and body
building, with the possibility of tennis instruction being self -
sustaining. The body building program can be offered at the gym
under the program set up and would not require any specific funds
in the budget. Also, he mentioned teen dances, a battle- of-the
bands, possibility of a drama production, and summer trips. He
felt that the teen dances would increase supervision time; the
battle-of-the-bands would depend on what type is wanted; the drama
production would not require any extra staff, and trips can be
arranged in the same manner as they are for the elementary age
youth if busses are available from the school district.
Commissioner Villar stated that he had talked to the manager of
the Midnighters about donating some time to a teenage dance in
order to encourage the formation of teenage activities here.
This group is booked almost solid all summer but would be willing
to come early for a couple of hours and then let an amateur band
take over afterwards, preferably on a week night. There was
considerable discussion of trying to get various bands to play
without charge and having a contest, with an award to be presented
at the annual City picnic.
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The question of where the dances would be held was mentioned by
Commissioner Adams, and Commission Villar said he thoughtthe
gym at the high school was the best place. The cafetorium was
also suggested. Use of the parking lot at the park was ruled out
because of impossibility of controlling admissions. It was agreed
that any adequate area which could be enclosed with a wall or
fence would be suitable. After much discussion of time and dates
for a dance, it was decided that July 6 or 7th, depending on the
availability of the Midnighters, would be the date for the first
dance. Time also will be dependent on the schedule of the
Midnighters, but tentative hours will be 7012. As to future
dances, it was deemed advisable to await results of the first
dance before planning others.
Commissioner Adams suggested a charge of 50 per person, but Comm-
issioner Greenberg thought $1.00 each should be charged for a
group like the Midnighters. The question was raised as to whether
it would be agreeable with the Midnighters to ask them to play
without charge and then charge the teenagers, and Commissioner
Villar said he thoughtthe manager of the Midnighters understood
the situation, i.e. their playing without charge and yet paying
the group which might continue after the Midnighters left with
funds obtained by charging the teenagers admission. It was the
consensus, after further discussion, that the details will be
worked out by Commissioner Villar and the Director with Commissioner
Villar confirming the date and time of the event with the Mid -
nighters manager.
COMMUNICATIONS: None
7. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: Mr. Kobett announced that the tentative
date for the City Picnic is September 23rd and that the Marine
Corps Band has been invited to play for the event. Appearance of
the band is not certain at this time.
The Director announced that plans are underway to form a men's
'open' 16" softball league. A managers information meeting has
been held and a five or six team league is anticipated. He also
announced that a City Hall softball team composed of Councilmen,
• Commissioners and staff will play the Temple City Kiwanis Club on
Thursday, May 25th at 8 :00 p.m. at Clemensen School. The Commission
was invited to participate on the team.
The Annual Baby and Toddler Contest will be held Friday, May 19th
9 :30 a.m. at Live Oak Park. Also, a ceremony graduating 72 young-
sters from the Tots Recreation Program will be conducted at Live
Oak Park on Thursday, May 25th at 10:00 a.m.
Commissioner Greenberg mentioned the matter of adopting a par-
liamentary procedure to shorten the time necessary to pass on
noncontroversial matters. After discussion, Commissioner Adams
moved to adopt said procedure, Commission Caswell seconded and
the motion was adopted unanimously. Chairman Maudlin presented
the printed parliamentary procedure form which was duly signed by
each Commissioner.
TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: Mr. Kobett
introduced Mr. William (Bill) Burke, 5539 Parmertan, who is a
member of the Board of Managers of the Temple City Y.M.C.A.
Mr. Burke expressed his regret that he had been unable to be
• present with the Commissioners when they had toured the Y.M.C.A.
facilities earlier. Mr. Burke described the building and the
grounds as well as present and future activities planned by the
organization.
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• Mr. Burke announced that Monday night, May 22nd from 6:30 to
9 :00 p.m. would be Teenage Night open - house. There are about
12 teenage members in the Y -Teen group, 18 tribes of Indian
Guides (8 boys to the tribe) and 4 Wagon Trains of boys from
4th through 6th grades. Starting about September a mother and
daughter tribe of "Princesses" for girls 4 -6 grade is being
considered. The Temple City Y's Men Group is the second largest
in the District, having 30 to 40 members. After being thanked
by Chairman Maudlin for the tour and for his visit, Mr. Burke
left.
Commissioner Caswell suggested reviewing the fees and charges
to church groups. After further discussion, Chairman Maudlin
requested that a copy of the fee schedule be sent to each
Commissioner for study before the next meeting.
9. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Commissioner
Caswell moved to adjourn to June 21, 1967 at 7:30 p.m. seconded
by Commissioner Greenberg and carried unanimously. The meeting
was adjourned at 9:02 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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Chairman