Goose Creek Recreation

Commission Meeting

Minutes Summary

February 18, 2008

 

PRESENT:

 

·        Commission: Bill Starr, Jerry Glass, Nancy Trevino, Milton Terre, & Tom Lindsay

 

  • Staff: Gary Stuber, Cheryl Heiselman, & Carrie Stika

 

  • Guest: Ed Gonsalves, Kathleen Roberts, Zachary Roberts, Alex Roberts, Kenny Hampton, Ali Torus, James Craig, Kathy McDuffie

 

CALL TO ORDER:

Mr. Glass called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Mr. Gonsalves approached the Commission for an answer on staying open late on Friday nights.

 

Mr. Stuber informed the Commission and Mr. Gonsalves that there is not enough staff to cover the extra hours.

 

Mr. Glass told Mr. Gonsalves that it is still on the agenda.

 

Mrs. Heiselman informed the Commission that they are researching putting fans upstairs but they will not put TV’s downstairs.

 

Mr. Roberts brought in pictures of the skate park in West Ashley and some drawn up plans of his idea of a skate park here in Goose Creek.

 

Mr. Roberts also brought in a petition with approximately 180 signatures to help support the skate park.

 

Mr. Glass informed Mr. Stuber that he should look at prices for skate park equipment.

 

Mrs. McDuffie brought in a letter from Grady Woodard the coordinator of the St. James civic club concerning the contract with the City of Goose Creek.

 

Mr. Glass said that no definite decisions have been made yet but he is hoping that the only change will be in the authority area.

 

Mr. Starr said that the Commission is taking their time to consider the parks and the people living in the district.

 

Mr. Page informed the Commission that he has some concerns about Foster Creek Park being open on Sunday.  Staff is being scheduled to work on Sundays and take Friday off in return.  This results in them falling behind in their usual work.

 

Mr. Stuber said that we are understaffed and it is a temporary problem and he has addressed it with the staff.

 

OLD BUSINESS MINUTES:

The minutes of the January 21, 2008 meeting were approved.

 

FINANCIAL REPORTS:

Financial reports for the period ending January 31, 2008 were approved.

 

PROJECT STATUS REPORT:

 

Foster Creek Park:

Mr. Stuber informed the Commission that the outside structure of the concession stand is done.  The trails and the interior of the concession stand are still being worked on.

 

Contract:

Mr. Stuber informed the Commission that City Council said they would sign when the Commission is ready.

 

Mr. Lindsay and Mr. Starr voiced their concern that not enough people in the District had a chance to read the contract and voice their opinion.

 

Mr. Lindsay made a motion to send out a flyer to the District residents only to try to get their feedback on the contract.  Seconded by Mrs. Trevino, all in favor, motion carried.

 

RECREATION REPORTS:

 

Recreation Division:

Mrs. Heiselman informed the Commission that a long time umpire, Mr. Hajnal, had passed away and a tree will planted at Felkel Field in his honor.

 

Mrs. Heiselman has brought to the Commission’s attention that the fitness center needs an orientation fee to help with the equipment usage.  The warranty on the equipment runs out in November.

 

Mr. Glass and Mrs. Trevino stated that they thought it was a good idea.

 

Mr. Stuber said that he will get with Mrs. Heiselman and talk more about it and hash out the details.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

Mr. Starr made a motion, seconded by Mr. Terre, to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m. All in favor, motion carried.

 

Next regularly scheduled meeting is set for March 17, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.