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.

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M., July 14, 2008 by
Chairman Jim Bacon.

After the oath of office was administered by Sontidra Franklin, prior to the call to order, the Board welcomed its newest member. Bennie Cobb will fill the seat vacated by Tony Neri.

II. ROLL CALL:
Ward, Nicholson, Bacon, Hess, Wheetley, Cobb and Rogers were all present.

Chairman Jim Bacon opened nominations for Secretary, a seat vacated by Toni Neri.
Hank Hess nominated Nicole Wheetley.
John Ward seconded the nomination.
Nominations closed.
Nicole Wheetley was elected secretary by acclamation.

III. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the June 09, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Hess moved to the accept the Consent Agenda
June 09, 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

VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Review Family Night – Discuss strong points and areas for improvement for 2009
(Lockhart and Board members)
The rules were relaxed for discussion by staff and board members.
Discussion/No Action Taken.

VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. 2008 Golf Tournament – Discussion and possible action for chair persons for
the various committees. (Lockhart)
The board members selected Chairman Jim Bacon to be the overall chairperson
for the tournament. Other members of the board will be heading up various
committees.

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Parks Master Plan underway as of July 1, 2008
2. Crosswalk & sign at Windward Slopes Park.

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

The meeting adjourned at 7:48 pm, July 14, 2008.

________________________________________
Nicole Wheetley, Secretary

Minutes were approved (as written/as amended) August 11, 2008.

Friday, August 8, 2008

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M., June 09, 2008 by Chairman Jim Bacon.

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

III. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the May 12, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Ward moved to the accept the Consent Agenda
May 12, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Rogers 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. Discuss field trip (Brenda Lockhart & Board Members)
Discussion/No action taken.
2. Family Night (Brenda Lockhart)
Discussion of volunteers’ duties.
3. Parks Master Plan (Brenda Lockhart)
Discussion/No action taken.

VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion and possible action on a Bicycle Derby for late July or early August
(Lockhart)
Discussion/Action taken.
Hess moved to plan a Bike Derby.
Ward seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.
Brenda Lockhart to check dates and location for Derby and bring it back to the Board for approval.
2. Discussion on community interest for Sand Volleyball. (Lockhart)
Brenda Lockhart to follow up with residents on community interest and bring findings back to the Board.

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

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



The meeting adjourned at 7:25 pm, June 09, 2008.



________________________________________
Anthony J. Neri, Secretary

Minutes were approved (as written/as amended) July 14, 2008.

Friday, July 11, 2008

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M., May 12, 2008 by Chairman Jim Bacon.

II. ROLL CALL:
Ward, Nicholson, Bacon, Hess, Wheetley, Neri and Rogers were all present.

III. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the April 14, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Neri moved to the accept the Consent Agenda
April 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:

Brenda Lockhart requested to take Unfinished Business out of order. Board approved to
take items out of order for discussion and/or possible action.
1. Fishing Rodeo (Lockhart)
Update on preparations for the fishing rodeo.
2. Park Board Field Trip date and site-possible action (Lockhart)
Action taken. Special Called Meeting of the Parks & Recreation Board was set for June 7, 2008 leaving from City Hall at 9:00 am to take a field trip to Munford, TN to visit Ball Field Complex and Skate Park.
3. Volunteer Banquet– possible action.
Action taken. Date was set for Friday, July 11, 2008, 6:30 pm at IH Clubhouse.

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

VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Taken out of order
1. Fishing Rodeo (Lockhart)
2. Park Board field trip date and site – possible action (Lockhart)
3. Volunteer Banquet (Lockhart)

VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Family Night – Recommendation and possible action. (Lockhart)
Action taken. Date was set for June 13, 2008 beginning at 6:30 pm with games,
band & inflatables with a movie starting at 8:30 pm to end the evening (Rain date-
June 14, 2008).

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
T Ball coaches passed certification and background checks.

X. ADJOURNMENT:
Neri moved to adjourn the meeting.
Ward seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.


The meeting adjourned at 7:15 pm, May 12, 2008.



________________________________________
Anthony J. Neri, Secretary

Minutes were approved (as written/as amended) June 9, 2008.
I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M., April 14, 2008 by Chairman Jim Bacon.

II. ROLL CALL:
Ward, Nicholson, Bacon, Hess, Wheetley, Neri and Rogers were all present.

III. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the March 10, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Hess moved to the accept the Consent Agenda
March 10, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Neri 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
3. Taken out of order: Discussion and possible action on Volunteer Banquet (Lockhart)
Discussion/No action taken..
2. Discussion/possible action on Board Field Trip. (Lockhart)
Brenda Lockhart recommended the Board take a field trip to Munford to see their park layout. Board requested Brenda Lockhart to come up with possible dates for field trip.
4. Update on the Natural Resources Board advertisements. (Bridges)
Discussion and updated by Eric Bridges.

VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Discussion and/or Action on feedback to staff on the DRAFT Natural Resources
Assessment. (Bridges)
Discussion/No action taken.

VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

IX. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Committee Golf Shirts (Bacon)
Discussion/Jim Bacon and Brenda Lockhart to present to City Manager, Robert Wherry for approval and purchase.

X. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

XI. ADJOURNMENT:
Neri moved to adjourn the meeting.
Hess seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.



The meeting adjourned at 7:15 P.M., April 14, 2008.



________________________________________
Anthony J. Neri, Secretary

Minutes were approved (as written/as amended) May 12, 2008.
I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M., March 10, 2008 by Chairman Jim Bacon.

II. ROLL CALL:
Ward, Hess, Rogers, Neri, Wheetley and Bacon were all present. Commissioner Nicholson was absent.

III. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the February 11, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Hess moved to the accept the Consent Agenda
February 11, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Neri 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
2. Report on RFP received for Park Ten Year Master Plan (Lockhart)
Discussion and updated by Brenda Lockhart
John Ward volunteered to sit on committee to review and make recommendation.
3. Report on Workshop attended concerning Park and Playground Safety (Lockhart)
4. Report and possible action to recommend “Park Signage” (Lockhart)
Staff recommendation to accept material and oval sign shape with two (2) posts as presented to the Board. Brenda Lockhart to request price from Sign Company.

VII. NATURAL RESOURCE BOARD BUSINESS:
1. Natural Resource Department Update (Bridges)
Discussion and updated by Eric Bridges
2. Code Rewrite Steering Committee Update (Hess)
No Update
3. Discussion and/or Action on a recommendation to the Municipal Planning
Commission on the adoption of the City of Lakeland Natural Resources Assessment. (Bridges)
Discussion/No action taken.

VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

IX. NEW BUSINESS:

X. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

XI. ADJOURNMENT:
Hess moved to adjourn the meeting.
Neri seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.


The meeting adjourned at 7:30 P.M., March 10, 2008.



________________________________________
Anthony J. Neri, Secretary

Minutes were approved (as written/as amended) April 14, 2008.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

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

II. ROLL CALL:
Ward, Hess, Rogers, Neri, Wheetley and Bacon were all present. Commissioner Nicholson was absent.

III. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the February 11, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Hess moved to the accept the Consent Agenda
February 11, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes
Neri 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
2. Report on RFP received for Park Ten Year Master Plan (Lockhart)
Discussion and updated by Brenda Lockhart
John Ward volunteered to sit on committee to review and make recommendation.
3. Report on Workshop attended concerning Park and Playground Safety (Lockhart)
4. Report and possible action to recommend “Park Signage” (Lockhart)
Staff recommendation to accept material and oval sign shape with two (2) posts as presented to the Board. Brenda Lockhart to request price from Sign Company.

VII. NATURAL RESOURCE BOARD BUSINESS:
1. Natural Resource Department Update (Bridges)
Discussion and updated by Eric Bridges
2. Code Rewrite Steering Committee Update (Hess)
No Update
3. Discussion and/or Action on a recommendation to the Municipal Planning
Commission on the adoption of the City of Lakeland Natural Resources Assessment. (Bridges)
Discussion/No action taken.

VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

IX. NEW BUSINESS:

X. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

XI. ADJOURNMENT:
Hess moved to adjourn the meeting.
Neri seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.


The meeting adjourned at 7:30 P.M., March 10, 2008.



________________________________________
Anthony J. Neri, Secretary

Minutes were approved (as written/as amended) April 14, 2008.
I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M., February 11, 2008 by Chairman Jim Bacon.

II. ROLL CALL:
Ward, Nicholson, Hess, Rogers, Neri, Wheetley and Bacon were all present.

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

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

VI. PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

VII. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, MEMBERS & OFFICERS:
1. Parks & Recreation Update (Lockhart)
Discussion and updated by Brenda Lockhart

VIII. NATURAL RESOURCE BOARD BUSINESS:
1. Natural Resource Department Update (Bridges)
Discussion and updated by Eric Bridges
Discussion/No action taken
 Board Separation – Ordinance passed First Reading on February 7, 2008. Final Reading will be held on March 6, 2008 at the next Board of Commissioners regular meeting. When passed, it will take effect 30 days after Final Reading.
 Canada Road medians – Landscape plans are on DRC agenda for February 12, 2008.
2. Action on developing an Arbor Day Brochure (Bridges)
Discussion/No action taken.
 Arbor Day celebration will be March 8, 2008 at 10:00 am.
3. Action on selecting an Arbor Day Poster Contest Winner (Bridges)
Board members voted on posters to select winner for the Arbor Day Contest:
• Winner – Ashley Douglas
• 2nd Place – Shelby Allen
4. Code Rewrite Steering Committee Update (Hess)
Discussion/No action taken
5. Environmental Awards Committee Update (Bridges)
Discussion/No action taken

IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Golf Tournament (Bacon)
Discussion on date & time: contract with Stonebridge for Friday, September 12, 2008 at 1:00 pm (subject to approval).
Discussion about purchasing shirts for Board Members to wear. Place on agenda as an action on a recommendation to present to City Manager

X. NEW BUSINESS:

XI. ANNOUNCEMENTS:

XII. ADJOURNMENT:
Hess moved to adjourn the meeting.
Ward seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.


The meeting adjourned at 7:30 P.M., February 11, 2008.



________________________________________
Anthony J. Neri, Secretary

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

Friday, January 18, 2008

I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M., December 10, 2007 by Chairman John Ward.

II. ROLL CALL:
Ward, Nicholson, Hess, Rogers, Neri, Horton and Bacon were all present.

III. CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the November 20, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes
Neri moved to the accept the consent agenda
November 20, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes
Bacon 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

VII. NATURAL RESOURCE BOARD BUSINESS:
1. Natural Resource Department Update (Bridges)
Discussion and updated by Eric Bridges
2. NRD End of Year Report (Bridges)
Discussion and updated by Eric Bridges
3. NRD Presentation (Bridges & Bridgeman)
Slide show presentation & discussion after adjournment
2. Environmental Awards Committee Update (Ward)
Discussion and updated by John Ward and Eric Bridges
3. Code Rewrite Steering Committee Update (Hess)
Discussion and updated by Hank Hess & Eric Bridges

VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Park Signage (Lockhart)
Discussion/Action taken:
A committee was formed to bring back recommendations. Tony Neri, Hank Hess and
Brenda Lockhart to make up the committee.
2. Friends of the Park (Lockhart)
Discussion/Action taken:
A committee to study and establish a program was formed. John Ward, Clayton
Rogers and Brenda Lockhart to make up the committee.

IX. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Parks 10 year Master Plan (Lockhart)
Discussion/No action taken

X. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Recognition was given to departing board member Billie Horton on her service to the
Parks & Recreation/Natural Resources Board.

XI. ADJOURNMENT:
Neri moved to adjourn the meeting.
Hess seconded the motion.
Motion passed, voice vote, all in favor.

The meeting adjourned at 7:00 P.M., December 10, 2007.