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.


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Bennie Cobb, Secretary

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