GOOSE CREEK RECREATION

COMMISSION MEETING- Minutes Summary

February 8, 2010

Present

· Commission: Chairman Jerry Glass, Nancy Trevino, David Kennedy, Andrea Glover, and Milton Terre

· Staff: Director Gary Stuber and Carrie Stika

· Guests:

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Chairman Jerry Glass.

Public Comments

None at this time.

Minutes

Mrs. Trevino made a motion to approve the minutes, of January 11^th with the addition that policies enacted by the Commission be placed in the minutes; seconded by Mr. Kennedy; all in favor.

Financial Reports

Mr. Kennedy made a motion to approve the financial reports as submitted for the period ending January 31, 2010; motion was seconded by Mrs. Trevino, all in favor

Project Status Report

Oak Creek Park

Mr. Stuber informed the Commission that the playground equipment at Oak Creek Park is up and the kids have been playing on it. Mrs. Trevino expressed her concerns about the new area being taken care of by the residents. Mr. Stuber assured the Commission that the committee that he has been working with from the neighborhood will keep an eye on the property.

Mrs. Trevino asked if the manhole covers have been secured. Mr. Stuber answered yes that Chris Fesler has tied them down to prevent any further vandalism.

Analysis of Programs:

Mr. Stuber passed out two reports that cover last year’s numbers for participation and this year’s participation. Mr. Kennedy asked if a graph chart could be produced. Mr. Stuber replied yes. Mr. Stuber informed the Commission that the Mayor is trying to get Devon Forest to come into the City boundaries.

The Commission expressed their concerns regarding Devon Forest. Mr. Stuber suggested that the Commission allow the Mayor to work on Devon Forest and see where it leads.

New Business

Parks Report:

Mr. Stuber updated the Commission on the progress of the baseball fields. With baseball and softball season upon us the maintenance crew has been working hard to get the fields ready for play.

Recreation Report:

Mr. Stuber updated the Commission on the interest he has had from people about the Community Garden.

Director’s Report

Mr. Glass addressed the Commission with an article about children and obesity. Mr. Kennedy added that the staff should stay involved in the community by going to PTA meetings and schools to promote the area parks and activities.

Mr. Glass suggested that the staff use the article as an opportunity to try to get a grant to help with the topic of children obesity.

Adjournment

Mr. Kennedy made a motion to close the meeting at 6:45pm; the motion was seconded by Mr. Terre, all in favor.

The next regularly scheduled meeting is March 8^th, 2010 at 6 p.m.