HomeMy Public PortalAboutP&RAC Minutes 2004 05/11PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
May 11, 2004 — Parks and Recreation Department — 6:30 PM
I. ROLL CALL AND CALL TO ORDER
Dave Faurot, Ron Rooth, Kevin Briem, John Rygh, Scotty Davenport and Mike Lenzi
were present. Pat Hill was absent.
II. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST
III. OLD BUSINESS
PARKS
a.) Brownsfield Site Assessment Plan
Informed the Committee that the Brownsfield Site Assessment Plan has been turned in
and we are waiting to here back from them. John talked to Joanne LaBaw from EPA and
she informed him that she might be interested in visiting the site. The committee is
worried about getting anything done at Riverfront (cleanup, future development etc.)
John informed the Committee that we cannot acquire the Land but we must purchase the
Land from the Forest Service at Fair Market Value but he will look at some different
ideas.
The Committee would like the P&R Director to ask the Grant writer about grant use and
what does she need from us for Development Grants.
b.) Hiring Summer Seasonals
Informed the Committee that we are struggling with getting summer seasonals
due to other jobs.
RECREATION
a.) Construction of office space
Construction has been completed and everyone in the Department is moved in.
b.) Hiring of new position
The new person will start May 17th and we are looking forward to his arrival.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
PARKS
a.)
Riverfront Park
The Committee has requested that I ask the Public Works Director about Boulders
at Riverfront Park to see if he can transport them for us. The Committee has also
asked if The Parks Supervisor can contact Community Service for cleanup at
Riverfront Park.
b.) Park Department Activities
The Committee has asked for an early walkthrough of the Parks and have decided
on May 20th. This lets everyone give input on Parks for next year's budget. The
parks are being maintained well though we don't have the number of staff needed.
c.) Volunteers
We have had an abundance of volunteers this year for help in the Parks. This has
helped us out early on when the parks need that early cleanup after the winter. I
will be writing a letter to Star News thanking all of the volunteers.
RECREATION
a.)
Youth Softball/Baseball
Things are moving along. All sign ups are done and we have about 75 kids. The
fields need a lot of work due to weather.
b.) Hiking Trips
Hiking Trips start June 9th and we will be hiking every Wednesday and look
forward to some great times.
c.) Blastball/Tball
Starts July 12th. The Recreation Coordinator will be running this program.
d.) Coed Softball
Starts July 12th. I will be running this program and hoping for 6 teams this year.
e.) ASA Softball Tournaments — Distributors
Scotty Davenport has asked for more tournaments this year. Ron Roth explained
the importance of having these tournaments in McCall. I have asked for the
Committees' help at finding ways to get more teams and tournaments. They
suggested contact the ASA President and get a list of names, numbers and emails
for the teams and contact the P&R Directors in Idaho for their help.
f.) Skate park
Informed the Committee that the McCall Skatepark Committee will be attending
meeting within the next month to talk about budgeting for the Skate park and how
they are doing on raising monies.
V. SET NEXT MEETING AND AGENDA
Meeting adjourned: 8 p.m.
June 8th at 6 p.m. at the McCall Parks and Recreation Department.
Respectfully submitted,
Brock Heasley
Parks and Recreation Director
McCall Parks and Recreation Department