GOOSE CREEK RECREATION

COMMISSION MEETING

November 8, 2010

Present

• Commission: Chairman Jerry Glass, Nancy Trevino, Milton Terre, Eddie Hiott, and Tom Lindsay.
• Staff: Director Gary Stuber and Cheryl Heiselman
• Guest: Mayor Michael Heitzler

Call to Order

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

Public Comments

There were no public comments at this time.

Minutes

Mrs. Trevino made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 11, 2010 meeting; motion seconded by Mr. Terre; all in favor.

Financial Reports

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

The Commission discussed several line items that are over-spent for the year. Mr. Stuber explained that the Recreation Department is broken down into 5 profit centers and each profit center is broken down into individual line items on the budget. This system is still fairly new to us and we are adjusting to it. In some cases, the bills might have been coded wrong and can be adjusted.

The Commission also asked the staff to look into how we can reduce the amount we pay in credit card transaction fees. Staff will speak with the City Finance Director about this issue.

Project Status Report

Forest Lawn Park

Mr. Stuber presented a time table for the improvements to Forest Lawn Park. He plans to begin the process in January 2011 by meeting with the homeowners to discuss the plan and get a commitment from them to work with us on this project

PARD Grant

Mr. Stuber reported that the paperwork for this grant has been submitted to PRT. We will need more funding to finish the building at Dogwood Park.

Dogwood Park Trailer

The owner of the trailer at Dogwood Park is currently working on having it removed.

Grant

Mr. Stuber told the Commission that he is in contact with Martha Dunlap from SC DHEC regarding the Community Schools Grant and will be meeting with her to discuss whether or not we will qualify for it.

New Business

Parks Report:

The maintenance department is beginning work on the pool. Mayor Heitzler said he received comments from the community about the poor condition of the furnishings at the pool. Mr. Stuber said that there are some cosmetic improvements that need to be done there.

Recreation Report:

Mayor Heitzler inquired about starting a community garden on the land behind the senior center.

Director’s Report

None at this time.

Closing Public Comments

Mayor Heitzler asked the Commission how they felt about their relationship with the City of Goose Creek.

Mr. Glass stated that they don’t have much direct contact. There hasn’t been the opportunity to expand recreation as he had hoped, but he understands that the economy has played a role in that.

Mrs. Trevino said she thought we would have been doing more to expand recreation.

Mayor Heitzler stated that there isn’t the revenue to do the things that need to be done. Right now there are no plans to raise taxes, so any plans for expansion are on hold.

Mayor Heitzler also stated that the annexation of Devon Forest had not been successful. He is waiting now to see if there is an interest in annexation in Okatee. If not, he will pursue adding those areas to the Recreation District; otherwise he will recommend that recreation services be cut-off.

Adjournment

Mr. Lindsay made a motion to close the meeting at 7:00 p.m.; the motion was seconded by Mr. Hiott. All in favor.

The next regularly scheduled meeting is December 13, 2010 at 6 p.m.