Goose Creek Recreation

Commission Meeting

Minutes Summary

August 18, 2008

 

PRESENT:

 

·        Commission: Jerry Glass, David Kennedy, Milton Terre, Edwin Hiott & Tom Lindsay

 

  • Staff: Gary Stuber, Terry Tudor, & Carrie Stika

 

  • Guest: Kathleen Roberts, Bonnie Greger, Margaret Hines, Zachary Roberts, & Alex Roberts

 

CALL TO ORDER:

Mr. Kennedy called the meeting to order at 5:55 p.m.

 

OLD BUSINESS MINUTES:

The minutes of the July 14th meeting were approved.

 

FINANCIAL REPORTS:

The financial reports for the period ending July 31st, 2008 were approved.

 

PROJECT STATUS REPORT:

 

Farmers Market:

Mr. Stuber has come to agreement with Mr. Dyches, the owner of the property between hwy 52 and 176, to establish a Farmers Market.

 

Mr. Stuber said that he and Mr. Dyches will meet again to iron out the details.

 

Mr. Stuber suggested that the Farmers Market begin in April and Mr. Kennedy and Mr. Glass suggested that we check with the farmers to see about a fall harvest.  Mr. Kennedy also suggested that the staff check on a different day of the week.

 

Meeting with City Council:

Mr. Stuber informed the Commission that a date has not been set yet for a meeting with City Council.

 

Mr. Glass suggested that we have a special planning meeting prior to the City meeting.   He also asked the Commission to come up with a picture of future projects to present to City Council and potential sponsors.  Mr. Terre and Mr. Hiott agreed that a plan needs to be made before meeting with City Council.

 

The Commissioners have agreed to meet for a planning meeting on September 2, 2008 at 6pm.

 

The Commissioners also agreed to have their regular meeting on September 15, 2008 and on September 29, 2008 to meet with City Council.

 

Transition:

Mr. Stuber updated the Commission on the big issues that are still being worked on with the City of Goose Creek.  The first issue still being healthcare, which if a decision is not made by Mr. Harmon by October the staff at the Goose Creek Recreation Commission will stay with they options for open enrollment.

 

 The next big issue that was just brought to his attention is annual leave.  The City gives all of their leave in January and the Goose Creek Recreation staff earns theirs as they go.  Mr. Stuber does not want anyone losing out on any time. 

 

 

RECREATION REPORTS:

 

Parks:

Mr. Stuber stated that all projects are getting completed.  He informed the Commission that Foster Creek Park is ready for soccer season.

 

Mr. Kennedy asked if all the gravel had been removed from Foster Creek Park.  Mr. Fesler answered that it would not take long to clean the gravel up.

 

Mr. Glass asked about the vandalism at the Casey Center.  Mr. Stuber said that it has happened twice and he asked for more patrol.

 

Recreation Division:

Mr. Glass asked about the CPR class.  Mr. Terre let him know that he was informed that it was cancelled due to low enrollment and will be rescheduled for September 27, 2008.

 

Mr. Glass also asked about the Commission applying for a credit line.  Mrs. Tudor answered yes it is early for this request.  Mr. Stuber suggested that this will not happen when the Commission partners with the City of Goose Creek.

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Mrs. Rogers let the Commissioners know that there has been some skate park pieces donated to a Hanahan Park from the Ice Palace and the kids are extremely happy.

 

Mr. Glass suggested giving them time to meet, plan and come up with a vision to operate with when they meet with City Council.

 

Mr. Kennedy suggested to Mr. Stuber to take his strongest staff members and go talk to Google.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

Mr. Glass made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hiott, to adjourn the meeting at 7:00p.m. All in favor, motion carried.

 

A Planning Meeting has been scheduled for September 2, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.

 

Next regularly scheduled meeting is set for September 15, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.