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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-10-11 PRC MINUTESEnglewood Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of October 11, 1990 The regular monthly meeting of the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order at 5:35 p.m. by Chairman Neyer in the Sheridan High School Health Room, 3201 West Oxford Avenue. Members present: Armstrong, Clayton, Dounay, Gerlick, Neyer, White, Wiggins, Black, ex officio Members absent: Daugherty, Gomes Also present: Jim Kavinsky, Operatio ns Manager Ken Bostdorff, Principal, Sheridan High School Dale Patton, Mayor, City of Sheridan Chairman Neyer asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of September 13, 1990. There were none. A motion was made and seconded that the minutes be approved as presented. The motion passed unanimously . Chairman Neyer introduced Ken Bostd orff, Principal of Sheridan High School. Mr. Bostdorff welcomed the Commission to Sheridan High School and encouraged future contacts. Recreation Services Director Bla ck and Operations Manager Kavinsky discussed the recent restructuring of some City departments. Black stated that the Department of Library and Recreation Services has been divided into two departments. Hank Long is now the Director of Library Services, and Black has been appointed as Director of Recreation Services. Recreation Services now includes Golf Course Maintenance, which was previously under Public Works. Black stated that he has moved his office to the Recreation Center. Kavinsky stated that the Public Works Department has been restructured from seven divisions to three divisions: 1) Engineering; 2) Streets - 1 - Operations (a combination of the Streets and Traffic Divisions); 3) Operations Division, which includes Building Maintenance, Parks, Servicenter, and Fleet Maintenance. Kavinsky stated that the Director of Public Works position will be filled after the first of the year.· Discussion ensued. Commissioner Armstrong request that the Commission be provided with a total staffing picture of the new reorganization. Youth Member White entered the meeting at 5:43 p.m. Chairman Neyer introduced Sheridan Mayor Dale Patton to the Commission. Patton thanked Youth Member White for inviting him to attend the meeting. Patton was very supportive of the two cities working together for the betterment of the communities. There was some discussion regarding interviews of the two Youth Member vacancies. Director Black stated that there were two applications received and they are from the current Youth Members, White and Dounay. Interviews will be held on October 15. Commissioner Wiggins discussed excessive noise and unacceptable activity taking place for the last several months at the Belleview Park Chenango Parking Lot, which has resulted in numerous complaints from ne(ghbors in that vicinity. Wiggins requested that the parking lot be closed to public use. Discussion included appropriate timing for closing the lot; the possibility of recruiting neighbors to open and close the gate since employee overtime pay would otherwise be involved; the likelihood of cars being locked in the lot, etc. Commissioner Wiggins made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Clayton, to recommend that Operations Manager Kavinsky research, with City Attorney DeWitt, and with neighbors of the Chenango Parking Lot, the possibilities of having the parking lot gate locked at dark during the summer months. It was recommended also that a Recreation Center pass or Golf Course pass be offered to the individual locking the gate. The motion passed unanimously. - 2 - Sheridan Principal Ken Bostdorff, prior to leading a tour of the Sheridan High School, gave a brief synopsis of some of the School's activities. He stated that approximately 1/3 of the student body is non-district students. Bostdorff also discussed staffing; the School's computer programs and labs; word processing requirements; and the freshmen VIP program to gear them towards making college plans, which meshes with the "Letter of Intent" program for seniors. Bostdorff detailed their Mentally Tough program, which involves nutrition, exercise and humor, to seek out student peak performance. Bostdorff explained that this is a three year program, which began last year with staff training, continuing this year with student training, and next year with community training . He stated that Sheridan High School was chosen by the author of the book, "Mentally Tough'', to participate in this pilot program because of the School's smaller population. Following the tour, there was some discussion regarding the emphasis placed on lifet i me sports in the P.E. program at Sheridan High School, such as golf, tennis, bowling, etc. Director Black stated that at the November Commission meeting he will distribute a report requested by the Commission showing the breakdown of drama program expenses and revenues. There was some brief discussion concerning the Commission's float entry in the Holiday Parade. The Commission, because of the time constraint, will hold off entry until next year. Commissioner Armstrong discussed the CPRA legislative platform as it relates to quality and availability of child care provided by parks and recreation agencies . There was some discussion concerning the distribution of material regarding Amendment 1. Commissioner Armstrong reported that CPRA is encouraging parks and recreation agencies to be environmentally sensitive and to educate the public - 3 - concerning its responsibility in maintaining a safe environment. Co11111ission- er Clayton stated that Englewood is receiving grant money for a recycling project which includes a demonstration project with Tri County Health on household hazardous waste disposal. He stated this will include only identifiable waste material. Mr. Bostdorff introduced Mr. Mike Geniesse , Athletic Director and Activities Coordinator for Sheridan High School. Mr. Geniesse inqui r ed about the possibility of purchasing some gymnastic equipment from the Englewood Recreation Center, stating that he understands the equipment is no l onger used by the Rec :eation Center. Director Black stated he will contact Mr. Geniesse to discuss this further. Commissioner Armstrong stated she was approached by parents at a recent Junior American football game at Miller Fi eld, and they suggested that the football field be redirected so that spectators can be seated inside the fence. There was some discussion regarding the availability of paramed i cs at the youth recreation sports programs. Commissioner Clayton discussed the Englewood City Code requirements for monthly meetings of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Cl ayton stated that the Commission can make a recommendation for City Council's consideration to revise the ordinance requiring monthly meetings. Clayton stated there are some items in the Code he felt should be reviewed by the Commission, and reiterated that the Commission should conduct a goal setting session. Commissioner Clayton reported on budgetary decisions that were made by City Council pertaining to Parks and Recreation. Clayton stated that the $50 ,000 earmarked to landscape Oxford Avenue along the golf course has been placed, instead, into course improvements. Clayton stated that Council reduced resident charges for 18 holes and 9 holes by $1.00 rather than - 4 - . . increasing them by $1.00 as recommended by staff, resulting in resident fees of $8/18 holes and $5/9 holes. The non-resident rates will be kept at market as recommended by staff. There was some discussion regarding senior citizen rates. Commissioner Wiggins reported that the request for a handicap ramp at Belleview Park was eliminated. The status of the skateboard park was discussed. Commissioner Wiggins stated that the School District requested to conduct a survey among the middle schools and high school students,_prior to further pursuit of this project, to determine whether or not the popularity of the sport is on the decline. Director Black reported that the School District is putting together a child care program, which includes the City's Before and After School Program. Black stated that the School District received some grant money for a planning and training program and the City will be in receipt of a portion of these funds to be devoted to City staff training for the Before and After School Program. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Linda Wi kS)Recording Secretary - 5 -