Goose Creek Recreation

Commission Meeting

Minutes Summary

 

July 16, 2007

 

PRESENT:

 

·        Commission: Jerry Glass, Bill Starr, David Kennedy, Nancy Trevino, Pam Banks, & Tom Lindsay

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER:

Mr. Glass called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Mr. Terre expressed his concern about cars parking along the road at Foster Creek Park.  This could be a safety hazard.

 

Mr. Stuber stated that he will have the staff place signs about the parking.

 

OLD BUSINESS MINUTES:

The minutes of the June 18, and July 2, 2007 meetings were approved.

 

FINANCIAL REPORTS:

Financial reports for the period ending June 30, 2007 were approved.

 

PROJECT STATUS REPORT:

 

Model “A” Festival:

Mr. Stuber updated the Commission on the Model “A” Festival. At this time Mr. Stuber stated that Ms. Nimocks is researching the idea.

 

Mr. Kennedy asked to have Mrs. Nimocks contact him regarding this event.

 

Mr. Stuber will keep the Commission up to date on any information as it is available.

 

Meeting with the GCRC Commission & City of Goose Creek

Mr. Glass informed the Commission that a meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 25th in Moncks Corner. The meeting will include the GCRC Chairman and Mr. Starr, two representatives from the City of Goose Creek, and two County Council members.

 

The Commission had an open discussion regarding which Commissioner should attend.     

 

Pavilion Information:

Mr. Stuber informed the Commission that Mr. Fesler is working on a drawing and should have it for the Commission in about a month for review.

 

Contract for Grant Writer:

Mr. Stuber updated the Commission on the Grant Writer Contract. One of the three will be sending the contract in and will meet with Mr. Stuber next week. 

 

Parking Lot at New Community Center:

Mr. Stuber updated the Commission on the parking lot bid for the New Community Center. At this time the City of Goose Creek will be having its pre-bids August 7th at 2:00 p.m. at the City Hall. The City of Goose Creek will award the bid August 17th for work to begin.

 

RECREATION REPORTS:

 

Maintenance Division:

Nothing at this time

 

Recreation Division:

Mrs. Heiselman wanted to bring an incident to the Commission regarding a family that does not have insurance. Mrs. Heiselman stated that the parent did not want to purchase the playground insurance.

 

Mr. Stuber stated that he would suggest not changing the current policy for insurance. Mr. Stuber will look into the insurance coverage and get a legal opinion.

 

Mrs. Heiselman also wanted to inform the Commission that the staff is researching the different leagues available for softball and baseball for next season.

 

Mr. Glass asked that a proposal be presented to the Commission with all available information so the Commission will be able to make the best decision.

 

Mrs. Heiselman did mention that the baseball/softball season redrafted teams this season. The teams were much more balanced.

 

Mrs. Heiselman also stated that the draft will be used for the soccer and football season that is getting underway.

 

Mrs. Heiselman reported that the playground equipment has been ordered for Felkel Field and it will be about six weeks before delivery.

 

Administration Report:

Nothing at this time

 

Director’s Report:

Mr. Stuber informed the Commission about a parent whose child attends Devon Forest School but lives in Ladson who wanted to play soccer with Goose Creek. Mr. Stuber stated that the parent didn’t understand because her child attends a Goose Creek School even though she lives in Ladson, they are not eligible to participate in sports here.

 

At this time the Commission’s policy is that you have to live in Goose Creek City or District to participate in sports.

 

Mr. Stuber stated that the Casey Center passed inspection and has been working on a safer environment for the staff.   

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Mr. Page commented about the baseball/softball leagues. Mr. Page stated that he would like to see whatever league GCRC goes to that the rules, baseline, and pitching mounds are equal to those of the “B” teams in high school.

 

Mr. Page also wanted to know what the result was with his request.

 

Mr. Glass stated that was a personnel issue and would be discussed in Executive Session.

 

Mrs. Trevino spoke to the public from the Senior Center in reference to the horseshoe pits.

 

Mrs. Hinson stated that Ms. Nimocks is working to get the horseshoe program up and running.

 

Mr. Glass wanted to know each Commissioner’s opinion on the proposed relationship with the City of Goose Creek before next weeks meeting.

 

Mr. Kennedy would like to work with the City and would like to make sure the District residents are taken care of.

 

Mr. Starr stated that the District needs to be protected at all cost.

 

Mr. Lindsay stated that is important what Mr. Starr stated and also to continue services with District and City residents along with getting a legal opinion on the contract to make sure it states the protection so requested.

 

Mrs. Trevino feels the proposed contract does show some type of protection and feels that things will get better.

 

Mrs. Banks stated that recreation is provided for both the District and City residents together and not separate. Mrs. Banks also stated that the Commission needs to focus on coming together as one and protect both the District and the City residents.  

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Mr. Kennedy made a motion, seconded by Mr. Starr to go into Executive Session at 7:00 p.m. to discuss personnel issues. All in favor, motion carried.

 

No action was taken.

 

Mr. Starr made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Banks to come out of Executive Session at 7:35 p.m.

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

There were no public comments at this time.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

Mrs. Banks made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Trevino, to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. All in favor, motion carried.

 

The Special Planning Meeting is scheduled for July 30 2007 at 6:00 p.m.

 

Next regularly scheduled monthly meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.