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.


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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.