Goose Creek Recreation

Commission Meeting

Minutes Summary

October 15, 2007

 

PRESENT:

·        Commission:  Chairman Jerry Glass, Bill Starr, David Kennedy, Nancy Trevino, Tom Lindsay

 

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

 

  • Guest:  Bonnie Link, Bonnie Gregor, Michael Lewis, Kevin Mcfield, Tammy Jordan, Adam Park

 

CALL TO ORDER:

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

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Michael Lewis (Bantam Chiefs Football Asst.)  presented issues concerning new team in the Bantam league from James Island called Westchester.  He has heard of problems with the coach and recruitment of other players from all over Charleston.  He has brought this to Rhett’s attention and does not feel anything has been done.

 

Mr. Starr asked if Westchester has same rules as we follow.

 

Mr. Stuber stated yes but they might have different boundaries which he will look into.  Mr. Stuber said he will get the roster for Westchester to the coach as soon as possible.

 

Kevin Mcfield (coach), Adam Parks (coach), and Tammy Jordan (parent) asked the Commission to consider having football all-stars for the PeeWee, Small Fry, and Bantam leagues this year.

 

Mrs. Heiselman will provide more information to the Commission on expenses regarding football all-stars.

 

Mr. Glass read a letter from James Headley praising Cheryl and GCRC staff for a job well done at the SCRPA conference.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

MINUTES:

Minutes of the September 17, 2007 meeting were approved.

 

FINANCIAL REPORTS:

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

 

PROJECT STATUS REPORT:

Parking Lot

Mr. Stuber informed the Commission that the construction is well under way for the new parking lot which will add 87 more spaces.

 

Mr. Stuber also informed the Commission the fiber optic lines had been cut between the Community Center and the Municipal Center.  The cost to repair the line will be worked out between the contractors and the City.

 

Special Meeting

Mr. Stuber stated that Mr. Leo Hill will not be here until Friday.

 

Mr. Starr said that was not a good day for a meeting because he will be out of town until October 29th.

 

Mrs. Tudor will set up a meeting and notify the Commissioners of the date.

 

Audit

Mr. Stuber informed the Commission that the audit is done and he will speak with Mr. Michael Johnson about getting a copy and have him come to a meeting to answer any questions.

 

Model A Car Show

Mr. Kennedy has been talking with Mrs. Nimocks about getting everything in order for this first annual event.

 

Mr. Kennedy stated that he already has vendors set up and he is looking into trophy prices and door prizes from local businesses.

 

Mr. Kennedy stated that we will need EMS and some police there for security.

 

Mr. Kennedy is also interested in getting the jump castle for the event and maybe having the senior center contribute something as well.

 

DIVISION REPORTS:

 

Maintenance Division

Mr. Stuber asked if there were any concerns about the parks.

 

Mr. Kennedy stated that the dirt at Foster Creek looks much better.

 

Recreation Division

Mrs. Heiselman informed the Commission that she is taking Mr. Handley’s advice and adding information about the Cal Ripkin/Babe Ruth Organization into the Rec. Report.

 

Mr. Starr stated that he would like to hear from coaches and parents concerning this issue.

 

Basketball bids

Mrs. Trevino made a motion to accept the basketball bids as recommended by the staff,  motion seconded by Mr. Kennedy, all in favor, motion carried.

 

Membership Raise

Mrs. Heiselman asked the Commission if they would consider raising the fitness center membership fee.

 

The Commissioners all stated that they will think about it and research it to figure out an appropriate rate.

 

Administration Report:

Nothing at this time.

 

DIRECTOR’S REPORT:

Mr. Stuber stated that he received several complaints about Latinos being out playing soccer at Foster Creek and Heatley fields.  He does not think they are hurting anything and has brought it to the attention of City Council.

 

Mr. Glass asked if there was a way GCRC could organize them and possibly form an adult soccer league.

 

Mr. Stuber answered by saying if it starts to become a big problem that forming a league will be the next step.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

Mr. Glass made a motion, seconded by Mr. Starr, to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m. All in favor, motion carried.