GOOSE CREEK RECREATION

COMMISSION MEETING

June 8, 2009

 

Present

  • Commission: Chairman Jerry Glass, Nancy Trevino, David Kennedy, and Tom Lindsay
  • Staff:  Director Gary Stuber and Cheryl Heiselman
  • Guests:  Kathleen Roberts and Mayor Michael Heitzler

 

 

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 the May 11, 2009 meeting with one grammatical change; motion 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 May 31, 2009; motion was seconded by Mrs. Trevino, all in favor.

 

Project Status Report

City Planning Project
Mr. Glass reported that he had attended several meetings conducted by the City on land use and future planning.  At one of the land use projection meetings he had been assigned homework to take 10 pictures of good things about the city and 10 pictures of things that could use improvement.

 

Mr. Glass said that these meetings are strategic planning tools.  The emphasis is on trends, growth and what the interests are.  This information is valuable to help plan and focus resources.

 

New Business

Parks Report

Mr. Stuber reported that the maintenance crew is busy preparing for tournament play at  Felkel Field.  Also, a historical marker has been placed at Foster Creek Park.

 

The Commission asked about the progress on purchasing new playground for the parks.  Mr. Stuber said that he has contacted the homeowners and told them that we are working on a replacement program for the equipment, but it is a slow process.  When it is time to install the equipment, he will meet with the homeowners and impress upon them the importance of their help in deterring vandalism.

 

Recreation Report:

Mrs. Heiselman reported that Spring Soccer has concluded; Spring Basketball will finish up this coming weekend and the Baseball and Softball teams are preparing for All-Stars. 

 

Mr. Kennedy asked the staff to look at a date for the Car Show at Foster Creek Park this fall.

 

Mr. Kennedy inquired about the Farmers Market.  He stated that the purpose of a farmers market was to help local farmers sell their produce and we might need to revamp our market to reach more farmers.  Mr. Kennedy suggested we move the market to Foster Creek Park.

 

Mayor Heitzler suggested that we look at the space next to the Community Center and make the market a destination. 

 

It was suggested the staff look at alternate solutions for the Farmers Market. 

 

Director’s Report

Mr. Stuber reported that he had received several excellent resumes for the vacancy on the Commission and had forwarded them on to Councilman Bob Call for consideration.

 

Closing Public Comments

Mrs. Roberts inquired about the status of the skate park project.  Mr. Stuber responded that it is still an item for review and discussion. 

 

Adjournment

Mr. Kennedy made a motion to close the meeting at 6:40 p.m.; the motion was seconded by Mr. Lindsay, all in favor.

 

The next regularly scheduled meeting is July 13, 2009 at 6 p.m.