HomeMy WebLinkAbout16 11 PRB MinutesWUP Parks and Recreation Board MINUTES NOVEMBER 2 , 201 6 6:30PM REC CENTER – CONFERENCE ROOM TYPE OF MEETING Monthly Meeting CHAIR Kevin Boyle SECRETARY David DeAnda ATTENDEES Kevin Boyle, Stephen Damiani, Melissa Pifko, Mark Prescott, David DeAn da, Tracy Larson, Peter Billipp , Donna Petrone , Council member Mardi Turner, and Tim O’Connor VISITORS WUP r esident Alida Drewes I. Call to Order : The mee ting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Board C hair Kevin Boyle . II. Approval of October 12 , 2016 Meeting Minutes : Motion to approve the October 12 , 2016 Parks Board Meeting M in utes was made by Melissa and Seconded by David Jennings . Motion passed unanimously. III. Public Comments : Alida Drewes addressed the board stating that she wants what is included in the minutes to state what she says . She thinks the First Responder event is asinine. It is more important for them to do their job. Citing the example of the robbery of former Mayor Kelly’s wife in her front yard. Stat ed that fees should not be going up. Felt that so many of the fees are going up and that senior citizens can’t afford the increasing fees. Stated that senior s are struggling and that this bo ard needs to do more to help senior citizens . She also raised concerns about the big automatic compacter s (as to who was going to pay for it). IV. West Uni versity Place Fi rst Responder Appreciation & Pu blic Safety Awareness Day : Event Chair Peter Billipp briefly updated the Board. Will be held on November 19 th on the west side of Colonial Park. Plan is to have food and music. Combined goal of celebrating the new venue as well as honoring WU first responders. Peter asked about underwriting and Tim stated that we have not had to solicit underwriting , that all the underwriting thus far has been donated with out solicitation. Peter stated the they also plan to give First Responders a $50 gift card as other gifts (example spa services). Hoping for 300 to 500 attendees. Kevin thanks Peter and the Park’s Board V. Boo Run : Tim gave an update on the Boo Run . Had over 1000 participants . Kevin asked where the excess funds would go, asked whether a portion could potentially go to th e Centennial Club (underwrites needs of West U first responders) or the 1 00 Club . VI. Friends Overview . Mark Prescott stated that board meeting is next week . Will update at our next meeting. VII. 2018 Fee Schedule . T o discuss at subsequent meeting . This is with respect to 2018 fee s . There were no increases for 2017
Parks and Recreation Board Minutes page 2 VIII. Board Member Updates . Kevin asked the Board for any relevan t updates . Tracy mentioned that Huffington has a huge Asp issue. Tim stated that Weir Park also has a problem. IX. Council Update . Council Member Turner stated that Budget is done and that tax rate is down (for second year). Next task is renewing the MOU agreements. Christmas tree lighting is scheduled for Monday December 5 th . X. Director Update . Tim asked Kevin to give an update on Hughes Park. Ther e will be no meeting to discuss in November. Need to wait for estate to work out issues before we can move forward. XI. Parks Master Planning Issue . Nothing to report, focusing on Jennie Hughes Park . Tim asked whether this Board would be responsible for moving this along. Kevin stated that we need to get Jenny Hughes moving along before getting back to parks on Master Planning. XII. New Business . None XIII. Adjournment . Regul ar meeting convened at 7:03 pm . T he next Parks Board meeting is scheduled for December 7 , 2016 @ 6:3 0 pm .