Monday, April 27, 2009

Prior to the meeting being called to order, Michael Fortner was sworn in by Commissioner Nicholson. Mr. Fortner will fill the term vacated by John Ward’s resignation.

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 P.M., March 09, 2009 by Chairman Clay Rogers.

II. ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Nicholson, Hank Hess, Clay Rogers, and Michael Fortner were all present. Nicole Wheetley, Kumar Patel and Bennie Cobb were absent.
A quorum was present.

III. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the February 09, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes
Hess moved to accept the Consent Agenda
February 09, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes as written
Nicholson seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

IV. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA:

V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
1. Discussion and possible action Bradley Ball Request to Board to consider renaming “Windward Slopes Park” to “Archie Barkley Memorial Park”. Bradley Ball addressed the Board about renaming Windward Slopes Park, the Archie Barkley Memorial Park. Mark Hartz was present and voiced his support for the action. The board voted to table the item until the April meeting.

2. Discuss looking for funding/possible donations for a soccer field adjacent to the parking lot at this park (Bradley Ball) – This item was tabled, along with Item 1, until the April meeting. Brenda Lockhart requested the board relax the rules to have a brief discussion on this item. Hank Hess made a motion to relax the rules, a second was made by Commissioner Nicholson; voice vote, all in favor.

VI. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS & OFFICERS:
1. Parks & Recreation Update (Lockhart)
Discussion and updates by Brenda Lockhart
No Action Taken

VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Power Point presentation on Master Plan status and information. (Lockhart)
Discussion/No Action Taken

VIII.NEW BUSINESS:

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Egg Hunt date has been moved to April 11th.

X. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Rogers called for a motion to adjourn.
Fortner moved to adjourn the meeting.
Hess seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

The meeting adjourned at 7:20 pm, March 09, 2009.

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Bennie Cobb, Secretary

Minutes were approved (as written/as amended) April 13, 2009.

Friday, March 13, 2009

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M., February 09, 2009 by Chairman Clay Rogers.

II. ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Nicholson, Nicole Wheetley, Clay Rogers, John Ward and Kumar Patel were all present. Hank Hess and Bennie Cobb were absent.

III. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the January 12, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes
Ward moved to the accept the Consent Agenda
January 12, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes as written
Wheetley seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

IV. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA:

V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
Bradley Ball addressed the Board about renaming Windward Slopes Park, the Archie
Barkley Memorial Park. Commissioner Nicholson called for a Point of Order, stating
that the item must be placed on the agenda before consideration or recommendation.

VI. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS & OFFICERS:
1. Parks & Recreation Update (Lockhart)
Discussion and updates by Brenda Lockhart
No Action Taken

VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Review concept of sports complex
Brenda Lockhart gave a PowerPoint presentation on 2 concepts utilizing different
locations.
Discussion/No Action Taken
2. FYI on regulations that will govern Instructors for Recreational classes and clinics
Discussion/No Action Taken
3. Discussion of selection for a Chairperson to secure special event funding.
Discussion/No Action Taken

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
John Ward tendered his Letter of Resignation which was read into the record by Brenda
Lockhart. The board expressed their sincerest thanks for John Ward’s hard work and
dedication.

X. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Rogers called for a motion to adjourn.
Ward moved to adjourn the meeting.
Wheetley seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

The meeting adjourned at 7:35 pm, February 09, 2009.


________________________________________
Bennie Cobb, Secretary

Minutes were approved (as written/as amended) March 09, 2009.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M., January 12, 2009 by Commissioner Randy Nicholson.
The Board welcomed its newest member Kumar Patel.
John Ward, Hank Hess and Kumar Patel were sworn in by the City Clerk prior to the meeting.

II. ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Nicholson, Hank Hess, Nicole Wheetley, Clay Rogers, Bennie Cobb, John Ward and Kumar Patel were all present.

III. ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
 Commissioner Nicholson opened the nominations for Chairman. John Ward nominated Clay Rogers with a second from Nicole Wheetley. There were no other nominations; Clay Rogers was elected Chairman by acclamation.
 Chairman Rogers opened the nominations for Vice Chairman. Hank Hess nominated Nicole Wheetley with a second from John Ward. There were no other nominations; NicoleWheetley was elected by acclamation.
 Chairman Rogers opened the nominations for Secretary. Nicole Wheetley nominated Bennie Cobb with a second from John Ward, Hank Hess nominated John Ward, who withdrew his name from consideration. There were no other nominations. Bennie Cobb was elected by acclamation.

III. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the December 08, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Ward moved to the accept the Consent Agenda
December 08, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes as written
Wheetley seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

IV. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA:

V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

VI. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS & OFFICERS:
1. Parks & Recreation Update (Lockhart)
Discussion and updates by Brenda Lockhart
No Action Taken

VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Election of new officers for 2009
Addressed under Item III, Election of Officers
2. Approval of 2009 regular meeting dates
Discussion/Action Taken
Ward moved to accept the meeting dates as listed
Wheetley seconded the motion
Voice vote, all in favor, motion passed

3. Review and action to adopt By-Laws
Review/Action Taken
Hess moved to accept as By-Laws as presented
Ward seconded the motion
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor
4. Review and action to adopt 2009 Parks and Recreation Calendar of Events
Review/Action Taken
Hess moved to adopt the 2009 Calendar of Events
Wheetley seconded the motion
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Chairman Clay Rogers stated for the record the Board’s thanks and appreciation for
the service, dedication and expertise of the late Jim Bacon

X. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Rogers called for a motion to adjourn.
Hess moved to adjourn the meeting.
Wheetley seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

The meeting adjourned at 7:10 pm, January 12, 2009.


________________________________________
Bennie Cobb, Secretary

Minutes were approved (as written/as amended) February 09, 2009.

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M., November 10, 2008 by Chairman Jim Bacon.

II. ROLL CALL:
Jim Bacon, Commissioner Nicholson, Nicole Wheetley, Clay Rogers and Bennie Cobb were present. John Ward and Hank Hess were absent.

III. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the October 13, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Rogers moved to the accept the Consent Agenda
October 13, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Wheetley seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

Chairman Jim Bacon made a motion to take Agenda Item VI-2, Skate Park presentation by Jeremy Fowler from American Ramp and Agenda Item VIII-1, Request and possible action for consideration in naming Windward Slopes playground area after Archie Barkley out-of-order. Motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
VI-2, Skate Park presentation.
Discussion/No Action Taken.

VIII. New Business: 1.Request and possible action – Bradley Ball to address the Board for
consideration to name the playground area of Windward Slopes after Archie Barkley.
Discussion/Action taken – The request was to rename Windward Slopes Park (not the playground area) after Archie Barkley. The Board voted to table the motion until more
information has been gathered before making a recommendation to the BOC.

IV. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA:

V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

VI. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS & OFFICERS:
1. Parks & Recreation Update (Lockhart)
Discussion and updates by Brenda Lockhart on sports, the Master Plan, Business plan
for Lakeland Municipal Park & Golf Course, and TRPA Conference.
No Action Taken
2. Skate Park presentation by Jeremy Fowler from American Ramp. Taken out-of-order.

VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Request and possible action: Bradley Ball to address the Board for consideration to
name the playground area of Windward Slopes Park after a young man that left us
much too early in life, Archie Barkley. Taken out-of-order.

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. TRPA State Conference starts November 17th and goes through the 20th at the Cook
Convention Center.

X. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Bacon called for a motion to adjourn.
Rogers moved to adjourn the meeting.
Nicholson seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

The meeting adjourned at 7:35 pm, November 10, 2008.


________________________________________
Nicole Wheetley, Secretary

Minutes were approved (as written/as amended) December 08, 2008.

Monday, November 17, 2008

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M., October 13, 2008 by Vice Chair Clay Rogers.

II. ROLL CALL:
John Ward, Commissioner Nicholson, Nicole Wheetley, Clay Rogers and Bennie Cobb were present. Jim Bacon and Hank Hess were absent.

III. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the September 8, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Ward moved to the accept the Consent Agenda
September 8, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Cobb seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

IV. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA:

V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

VI. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS & OFFICERS:
1. Parks & Recreation Update (Lockhart)
Discussion and updated by Brenda Lockhart
No Action Taken

VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. 2008 Golf Tournament Fund Raiser Results
Discussion/No action taken

VIII. NEW BUSINESS:

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Volunteer Appreciation Banquet October 24, 6:00 pm – IH Building
2. The Lakeland Civic Club has voted to purchase a sound system for Parks &
Recreation – up to $3,000.00.
3. Volunteers for TRPA 2008 State Conference. – Conference to be held November 17,
2008 at the Convention Center in Memphis

X. ADJOURNMENT:
Vice Chair Rogers called for a motion to adjourn.
Ward moved to adjourn the meeting.
Wheetley seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

The meeting adjourned at 6:45 pm, October 13, 2008.


________________________________________
Nicole Wheetley, Secretary

Minutes were approved (as written/as amended) November 10, 2008.

Friday, November 7, 2008

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M., September 08, 2008 by Chairman Jim Bacon.

II. ROLL CALL:
Jim Bacon, John Ward, Commissioner Nicholson, Nicole Wheetley, and Clay Rogers were present. Hank Hess and Bennie Cobb were absent.

Ward moved to take Public Discussion out-of-order. Wheetley seconded the motion. Voice vote, all in favor, motion passed.
Dean Thomas and Pam Beasley addressed the Board and attendees with the report on the Public Input meetings for the 10 Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

III. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the August 11, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Rogers moved to the accept the Consent Agenda
August 11, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Ward seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

IV. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA:

V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
1. DTD report on 10 Year Parks and Recreation 10 Year Master Plan Public Input
meetings.
Taken out of order.

VI. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS & OFFICERS:
1. Parks & Recreation Update (Lockhart)
Discussion and updated by Brenda Lockhart
No Action Taken
2. 2008 Golf Tournament (Jim Bacon)
Report on status – tournament only 4 days away.

VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Movie Night (Lockhart)
Date set for movie night - Friday, October 3, 2008 – with Bicycle Derby starting at
5:30-5:45 pm and Movie beginning at 7:30 pm.
Brenda Lockhart reported the cost for the sound system, screen and projector system
would be $650.00.
The Lion’s Club is sponsoring the Bicycle Derby, donating $500.00 and will get 2
bikes for the overall winners in the competitions along with trophies. Lion’s Club
volunteers will also take care of overseeing and judging the competitions.
Kids ID and fingerprinting will be occurring during the bicycle derby.

VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Select a Board Member to serve on Advisory Committee for New Canada Road.
John Ward volunteered to serve as the Park Board Representative on the Advisory
Committee.
Rogers moved to accept John Ward as Advisory Committee Representative.
Bacon seconded the motion.
Voice vote, all in favor, motion passed.

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Goodie bags for the golf tournament were stuffed immediately following
adjournment.

X. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Bacon called for a motion to adjourn.
Rogers moved to adjourn the meeting.
Ward seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.



The meeting adjourned at 7:56 pm, September 08, 2008.


________________________________________
Nicole Wheetley, Secretary

Minutes were approved (as written/as amended) October 13, 2008.

Friday, October 10, 2008

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M., August 11, 2008 by Vice-Chairman Clay Rogers.

II. ROLL CALL:
Ward, Nicholson, Hess, Wheetley, Cobb and Rogers were present. Chairman Jim Bacon was absent.

III. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the July 14, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Hess moved to the accept the Consent Agenda
July 14, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Ward seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

IV. CONSIDERATION & POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA:

V. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

VI. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS & OFFICERS:
1. Parks & Recreation Update (Lockhart)
Discussion and updated by Brenda Lockhart
No Action Taken

Status reports were given by the various Golf Tournament Committee chairs.

VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Bicycle Derby – Lions’ Club volunteered to co-sponsor with the City.
Discussion/No Action Taken
2. Movie Night – Possible activities discussed: Fingerprinting-ID kits for children,
McGruff Dog and Rockin’ Robin.
Discussion/No Action Taken
3. Complete committee assignments – Assignments were handed out for the remainder
of the tournament committees.

VIII. NEW BUSINESS:

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Volunteer Banquet – Banquet scheduled for Friday night, October 17, 2008.
Brenda Lockhart suggested a possible guest speaker – Lady Tiger Coach, Mary Lou Johns.

X. ADJOURNMENT:
Vice Chairman Rogers called for a motion to adjourn.
Hess moved to adjourn the meeting.
Ward seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.



The meeting adjourned at 7:48 pm, August 11, 2008.





________________________________________
Nicole Wheetley, Secretary

Minutes were approved (as written/as amended) September 8, 2008.