Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes



DATE: Wednesday, July 9, 2008
TIME: 2:00 p.m. (3:26 p.m.)
PLACE: City Hall Council Chambers

PRESENT:
Aldermen William Carrell, Richard Corzine Sr., David McManus, Robert Midnight, David Daugherty, Nathan Anderson, and Charles Barfield with Alderman Jerry Mizell absent. Also present were Mayor Billy McDaniel, City Clerk Brenda Westbrooks, Corporate Counsel Rick Abell and Park & Recreation Director Pris Abell.

ROLL CALL
Carrell Present
Corzine Present
McManus Present
Mizell Absent

Moved by Alderman William Carrell and Second by Alderman David McManus to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on June 17, 2008 as presented: MOTION CARRIED
Carrell Yea
Corzine Yea
McManus Yea
Mizell Absent




Change Order on Storage Building in Sports Park
Alderman Carrell reported that Biggerstaff Construction was the low bidder on this project but he didn’t include the overhead door. Mr. Carrell said that the door would be $2,000 more on Biggerstaff’s bid amount which is still below Mr. Bailey’s.
Approval of a change order for this would be in order if the Committee wants to recommend it.
Moved by Alderman William Carrell and Second by Alderman Richard Corzine Sr. to recommend to the full Council to approve a change order for Biggerstaff Construction on the storage building in the Sports Park in the amount of $2,000 for the overhead door as presented by Alderman William Carrell: MOTION CARRIED
Carrell Yea
Corzine Yea
McManus Yea
Mizell Absent

Annual Swimming Pool Luau
Park & Recreation Director Pris Abell reminded everyone that it is time once again for the City’s annual luau at the swimming pool. She said that if approved by the Committee and City Council it will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Moved by Alderman William Carrell and Second by Alderman Richard Corzine Sr. to recommend to the full Council to approve the luau to be held at the City Swimming Pool on August 5, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.: MOTION CARRIED
Carrell Yea
Corzine Yea
McManus Yea
Mizell Absent

Monday Night Live
Pris Abell said that she as well as the Mayor and Councilmen have received numerous complaints regarding Mary Street’s handling of the Monday Night Live Program.
It seems that there is not enough food provided even though money is donated and earmarked for food. People complain that the bands they request to play are not getting scheduled to play. When the bands were asked about it they said they were told not to come.
Pris said that Mrs. Street was told in the beginning that a monthly accounting would be required with which she agreed to provide and did for 2 months then stopped all together.
Mrs. Abell said that it may be time for us to look at having someone else to run this program. She said that there is a gentleman that is willing to take it over to keep the program.
The Committee told Mrs. Abell to do what she feels best and if that is dismissing Mrs. Street and putting someone else in charge then they will back her.


City Pool Update
Pris Abell gave a brief update on the City Pool for 2008. A copy is attached to these minutes.








Batting Cages
Alderman Anderson asked about the status of the batting cages. He was told that they are back up except for one net and the guide wires have yet to be installed.
Pris Abell said that Memphis Net & Twine’s idea of a net repair kit is a needle and twine. She said that she sews but has never repaired a net.
Alderman Richard Corzine Sr. suggested that she contact Mr. Bill Parrish at Fort Massac Fish Market, that he has had a lot of experience fixing nets; would know the right way to do it and might even fix it for her.

Ball Field Fencing
Alderman Carrell reported that he is still waiting on information and pricing on the fencing for the 3 new ball fields in the Sports Park.
He said that we may need to wait until September to do the seeding since there is only a small water line going to that area that is not big enough to provide adequate watering.
It was said that according to the type of grass seed used, it might not require much water.

Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine Sr. and Second by Alderman David McManus to adjourn: MOTION CARRIED – TIME: 4:06 P.M.
Carrell Yea
Corzine Yea
McManus Yea
Mizell Absent





DATE: Tuesday, June 17, 2008
TIME: 2:30 p.m.
PLACE: City Hall Council chambers
PRESENT:
Aldermen William Carrell, Richard Corzine Sr., David McManus, Robert Midnight, Nathan Anderson, and Charles Barfield with Aldermen David Daugherty and Jerry Mizell both absent. Also present were Mayor Billy McDaniel, Park & Recreation Director Pris Abell, City Attorney Rick Abell, CFO Patricia Suttles and City Clerk Brenda Westbrooks.

ROLL CALL
Carrell Present
Corzine Present
McManus Present
Mizell Absent

Moved by Alderman William Carrell and Second by Alderman David McManus to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on April 3, 2008 as presented: MOTION CARRIED
Carrell Yea
Corzine Yea
McManus Yea
Mizell Absent









Maintenance Storage Building at the Sports Park
Alderman William Carrell obtained quotes to erect a storage building at the sports park from both Biggerstaff Construction and Bailey Construction.
Mr. Biggerstaff quoted prices for two pole barn buildings as well as one steel building.
30 X 40 pole barn @ $26,000
25 X 30 pole barn @ $22,000
30 X 40 steel barn @ $33,000

Mr. Bailey quoted a pole barn (30 X 40) for $36,408.

There was concern about Mr. Biggerstaff since he has never signed agreements with the local unions as he said he would.
Mr. Bailey’s quote was very thorough where Mr. Biggerstaff’s was very vague.
Everyone was in agreement to have a steel building erected instead of a pole barn.
They also decided that Mr. Carrell and Mayor McDaniel should get with Mr. Bailey on a cost for a steel building and with Mr. Biggerstaff to make sure he has worked everything out with the local unions and obtain a more detailed set of specs for the steel building he quoted.





Not on Agenda but Discussed

(Meter Reader’s Car)
Mayor McDaniel reported that the transmission has gone out in the old Ford Torus that the meter reader drives.
He obtained quotes to repair it and the lowest quote was from
A – 1 Automotive for $2,400.
Mayor McDaniel asked if the Committee and Councilmen present wasted him to go ahead and have the car fixed since we do have to have a spare car or to try to buy something else.
The consensus was that the Torus is old enough that we wouldn’t get anything for it so they decide to go ahead and have it fixed.
Mayor McDaniel said that he would go ahead and authorize the repairs and have the Council to sign an approval sheet and approve the expenditure at the next Council meeting.

(Batting Cages)
It was also reported that the new batting cages that the City just put up at the Sports Park blew down in the storm that came through our area the other day. Randy Harris and the city workers have been busy trying to get them back up.

Moved by Alderman David McManus and Second by Alderman Richard Corzine Sr. to go into Executive Session for reasons listed on the agenda (personnel & salaries): MOTION CARRIED – TIME: 3:00 p.m.
Carrell Yea
Corzine Yea
McManus Yea
Mizell Absent



Around 3:30 p.m. the meeting was called back to order in open session.


Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine Sr. and Second by Alderman David McManus to approve the minutes of the Executive Session: MOTION CARRIED
Carrell Yea
Corzine Yea
McManus Yea
Mizell Absent



Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine Sr. and Second by Alderman David McManus to adjourn: MOTION CARRIED – TIME: 3:32 P.M.
Carrell Yea
Corzine Yea
McManus Yea
Mizell Absent








DATE: Thursday, April 3, 2008
TIME: 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: City Hall Council Chambers

PRESENT:
Aldermen William Carrell, Richard Corzine Sr., David McManus, Jerry Mizell, Robert Midnight, Charles Barfield, and Nathan Anderson with Alderman David Daugherty absent. Also present were Mayor Billy McDaniel, City Clerk Brenda Westbrooks, Park & Recreation Director Pris Abell, Joe Matesevac with Engineering, Inc., Corporate Counsel Rick Abell, and CFO Patricia Suttles.

ROLL CALL
Carrell Present
Corzine Present
McManus Present
Mizell Present

Moved by Alderman William Carrell and Second by Alderman David McManus to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on March 19, 2008 as presented: MOTION CARRIED
Carrell Yea
Corzine Yea
McManus Yea
Mizell Yea





Rental Fees for New Community Center Building
Pris Abell said that she has been questioned by people asking if the rental fees will remain the same or be changed for the new facility. She said that she felt they should remain the same.

Mayor McDaniel said that it probably needs to be more that the fees we charge now wouldn’t cover the utilities and if any damage is done we will go into the hole. He said that he does agree that it is a service and he will live with whatever the Council agrees to do.
Everyone was in agreement that no matter what the fee we need to make sure they take care of the facility and do clean up after themselves or we keep the deposit.
Presently there is a $50 deposit and an hourly charge of $15.00 which the Committee all agreed should remain the same.

Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and second by Alderman Richard Corzine Sr. to recommend to the full Council that the fees for using the new Community Center building be the same as we are presently charging to use the old one: MOTION CARRIED
Carrell Yea
Corzine Yea
McManus Yea
Mizell Yea








Signage for Girl Scout House
Alderman William Carrell said that he has a quote from John Holland in the amount of $330.00 to do the signage for the Girl Scout house.
The consensus was to approve the signage but that it could be done under the Mayor’s spending authority. However a motion was made to approve the quote.

Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine Sr. and Second by Alderman David McManus to recommend to the full Council to accept John Holland’s quote of $330.00 for signage at the Girl Scout House, installed: MOTION CARRIED
Carrell Yea
Corzine Yea
McManus Yea
Mizell Yea

Update on Sports Park
Alderman William Carrell reported that the Sports Park is in limbo due to the rain.

Update on New Community Center
Alderman William Carrell reports that the water line should hopefully be done this week and then Pris Abell can start getting things moved in starting April 8th.






City Mowing Bids for 2008 Mowing Season
13 bid packets were picked up but only 4 turned back in. Mrs. Abell reported that the lowest bidder didn’t meet the bid specs so she recommends accepting the second low bid from Casper Smith in the amount of $640 per week not to exceed $16,000.

Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine Sr. and Second by Alderman David McManus to recommend to the full Council to approve the second lowest bid from Casper Smith for the City’s mowing contract for the 2008 mowing season in the amount of $640 per week not to exceed $16,000 for the season: MOTION CARRIED
Carrell Yea
Corzine Yea
McManus Yea
Mizell Yea

Not on the Agenda but discussed

(MCYSA Contract)
Alderman William Carrell said that we have already approved the contract for the Massac County Youth Sports Association (MCYSA) but need to get it signed. He gave everyone a copy of the agreement to review. Everyone seemed to be ok with the contract.








(New Sound System)
Pris Abell said that John Holland has a portable sound system that he has around $2,300 in and he is going to sell it for $800.00. She said she would like to purchase the system and store it in the new Community Center building for the City to be able to use different places since it is portable.
Mrs. Abell said that the Monday Night Live Group are about the only ones that can very easily operate the old system so she suggest that we have it wired in the new building so they can use it.
No one objected to her purchasing the sound system but Alderman Nathan Anderson did suggest that Mrs. Abell might check with Tricia Steckenrider for a possible tourism grant to purchase the system.
The consensus was that it is such a good buy that we need to go ahead and purchase it from Tourism funds.

Moved by Alderman William Carrell and Second by Alderman David McManus to go into Executive Session for reasons listed on the agenda: MOTION CARRIED
Carrell Yea
Corzine Yea
McManus Yea
Mizell Yea


Around 2:14 p.m. the meeting was called back to order in open session.



Moved by Alderman William Carrell and Second by Alderman David McManus to approve the minutes of the Executive Session: MOTION CARRIED
Carrell Yea
Corzine Yea
McManus Yea
Mizell Yea

Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine Sr. and Second by Alderman David McManus to adjourn the Park & Recreation Committee meeting: MOTION CARRIED – TIME: 2:16 P.M.
Carrell Yea
Corzine Yea
McManus Yea
Mizell Yea














DATE: Wednesday, March 19, 2008
TIME: 12:00 noon
PLACE: City Hall Council Chambers

PRESENT:
Aldermen William Carrell, Richard Corzine Sr., David McManus, Jerry Mizell, Robert Midnight, David Daugherty, Nathan Anderson, and Charles Barfield, Mayor Billy McDaniel, City Clerk Brenda Westbrooks, Park & Recreation Director Pris Abell, CFO Patricia Suttles, and Attorney Rick Abell

ROLL CALL
Carrell Present
Corzine Present
McManus Present
Mizell Absent (came in around 12:30 p.m.)

Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine Sr. and Second by Alderman David McManus to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on March 14, 2008 as presented: MOTION CARRIED
Carrell Yea
Corzine Yea
McManus Yea
Mizell Absent





TENNIS COURTS
It was reported that the building and bathrooms at the Tennis Court Park have been vandalized again this year. They kicked in all the doors and used the bathrooms even though they were winterized and there is no water in them.
This has become a yearly happening and such a problem that no one knows what to do. They just know they are tired of pouring good money after bad making repairs.
After discussing different options it was the consensus to have the Mayor to have new doors installed with special outside doors made of welded metal that they can’t kick in and will be pad locked.
Mr. Abell said that he would talk to the States Attorney and explain the problems we are having and see if we can get something done with the people doing the vandalizing.


ONGOING PROJECTS:

(Batting Cages)
Alderman William Carrell said that the batting cages are in storage and we are just waiting on the weather to be able to pour pads and install them.

(Showmaker’s Estimate)
Alderman Carrell gave everyone a copy of an estimate from Mr. Edward Showmaker for work at the Sports Park (parking lot, soccer fields and ball fields). It will cost around $70,000 for the parking lot and soccer fields and $18,410.00 for the new ball fields.
No action taken at this time.



(American Legion Park)
Alderman Carrell said that the City has been asked to clean up the American Legion Park and remove the batting cage there since they are no longer using it. Everyone was in agreement to clean up the park and remove the batting cage.

(Sports Park)
Alderman Carrell said that the permit for the park also allows us to straighten out the slough and go straight to the ditch.

Alderman Carrell said that he has been told that they have an additional 165 players this year so we are hurting for ball fields. He said we need to get the ball fields ready as soon as possible. He suggested that we have Mr. Showmaker to disk the north end of the park for practice fields while he is here working.
The consensus was to have Mr. Carrell to get a cost to disk the north end of the park for the practice fields from Mr. Showmaker that they were in favor of having that done.
Alderman Carrell said that we will concentrate on doing the fields for now then work on a walking trail later on.

Not on Agenda but Discussed:

(Reaching for Kids)
Mayor McDaniel gave everyone a copy of a request from Doris Vogt for financial support for Reaching for Kids program in the amount of $20,000. He said they can review it and discuss it further later on.
(Super Bike Trek)
Don Smith was present to ask for the budgeted funding for Kiwanis’s Super Bike Trek event they have every year in the mount of $2,000. Pris Abell said she told him she would take care of it for him so he didn’t stay for the meeting.
Mr. Smith said they received a check for $100 instead of the $2,000 and Pris said she would take care of it.


(Police Care Transmission)
Mayor McDaniel said that Police Chief Mike Worthen told him today that one of the newest police cars transmission has gone out and that he got 4 quotes to have it fixed and the cheapest one was that of A1 Automotive in the amount of $2,428.
The consensus was to approve having it fixed at the next Council Meeting.

Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine Sr. and Second by Alderman David McManus to adjourn: MOTION CARRIED – TIME: 12:55 P.M.
Carrell Yea
Corzine Yea
McManus Yea
Mizell Yea









DATE: Friday, March 14, 2008
TIME: 1:30 p.m.
PLACE: City Hall Council Chambers

PRESENT:
Aldermen William Carrell, Richard Corzine Sr., David McManus, Jerry Mizell, Robert Midnight, Nathan Anderson and Charles Barfield with Alderman David Daugherty absent. Also present were Mayor Billy McDaniel, Corporate Counsel Rick Abell, CFO Patricia Suttles, Park & Recreation Director Pris Abell, City Clerk Brenda Westbrooks, Joe Matesevac with Engineering, Inc., Jim Hall from the Planet, John Travis & Greg Barna from the MCYSA and Larry Grace.

ROLL CALL
Carrell Present
Corzine Present
McManus Present
Mizell Present

Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine Sr. and Second by Alderman David McManus to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on January 23, 2008 as presented: MOTION CARRIED
Carrell Yea
Corzine Yea
McManus Yea
Mizell Yea

Alderman William Carrell informed everyone that the City has received the permit for the work at the Sports Park and that we are waiting on dry weather so that Mr. Showmaker can disk the fields. He said that the soccer fields are approved and ready to disk and that they have approved straightening out the slough and going directly in the ditch.

Alderman Carrell introduced John Travis and Greg Barna with Massac County Youth Sports Association who wanted to discuss a problem they have with the scheduling of games for the upcoming season.
It seems that two teams have pulled away from the MCYSA and joined Vienna’s Pony League. However the coaches of those teams want to practice and play games here in Metropolis instead of going to Vienna.
Mr. Travis and Mr. Barna said their goal is for all children to get to play but that scheduling all the games and practices has become a very large problem. They said that the two teams that pulled away are not paying the fees the others are paying so they are asking if they should be allowed to use the fields the same as the others or what.
After some discussion it was the consensus of the Committee and Councilmen present that the MCYSA should try to work with those two teams since they are Massac County residents but that the Teams should continue to pay the same fees the other teams pay if they are to use our fields. Mr. Travis who schedules the games was told that he could offer them Wednesdays and Sundays for their practice games they are requesting but that priority should be given to the MCYSA teams. Alderman McManus said they should play their regular games in Vienna since they are members of that league.
It was suggested that those two teams check with Brookport to see if they can use their fields any.
Mr. Travis did say that they have about 45 days to get all the games in and that scheduling to do this is very tight.
The Committee said that next year we should have the 3 new fields and hopefully that will help to eliminate this problem.

Building & Fencing of Three Ball Fields in Sports Park
Alderman Carrell said that we do have the approval and are waiting on dry weather where we can start the building of fields and fencing. We will do the fields first then go across the creek and level and build soccer fields. Alderman Carrell said that we will disk the north end for practice fields as well.

Batting Cage Area
Alderman William Carrell said that we have two 15X70X12 batting cages in stock and will build pads and install them when the weather permits.

Storage Building
Alderman Carrell said that a 30’X40’ building has been permitted and that the ball league would like to have an office in the corner of the building.
The consensus was that we have a business in the process of locating in the Industrial Park that builds buildings and that we might want to check with them first.
It was decided to hold on the building for now and discuss it later on.






Electric to Sports Park for Batting Machines
A building is needed for storage for the batting machines in the Sports Park and Pris Abell said that we need to look at a large enough permanent structure adequate for the needed storage for the league.
It was suggested that the best location for the building would probably be behind the first base dugout.

American Legion Fencing Update
Pris Abell has a quote from Jones Fencing in the amount of $764.00 to repair the fence at the Sports Park on the 19th Street side and a $100 quote to replace the section of fence in front of the dugout at the Legion Park.
Pris said that there is a problem getting fence caps on due to settling but Jones Fencing is to take care of that.
It was the consensus of the committee that this is all under the Mayor’s spending authority and they agreed to let him handle it.

Mowing Bid Situation
Pris Abell said that it is time to advertise for bids for the City’s mowing for the season but she had questions about a couple of areas that the City had calls from residents last year saying they don’t own certain areas and the City needs to mow them. She wanted to make sure they are on the mowing specs if we are to keep them mowed.
The consensus was for Pris to proceed with the mowing specs for this seasons mowing and to check and see who owns those properties before adding them to the list.

Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine Sr. and Second by Alderman David McManus to recommend to the full Council to authorize Park & Recreation Director Pris Abell to proceed with mowing bid specs for 2008 mowing season: MOTION CARRIED
Carrell Yea
Corzine Yea
McManus Yea
Mizell Yea

City Pool Employees – Salary Schedules
Pris Abell told the Committee that she was concerned that she would have lifeguards making more than the pool manager this year.
Everyone was in agreement that wouldn’t be right but that they can’t make more than City Hall employees do either.
The consensus was to discuss this further when the Committee has more time.

Not on Agenda but Discussed:

Civitan Park
Pris Abell informed everyone that the bathrooms and building at the Civitan Park was broken into again. They kicked all the doors in so now we need all new doors. They used the bathrooms and they were winterized with the water off so that is really a mess. She said she didn’t know what the answer was for there.
Alderman Carrell suggested fencing the hold thing in with keys given only to the coaches with them being held responsible.
Pris said we need bathrooms there but don’t really need the building. Someone suggested using kit-mos.
No action taken

Moved by Alderman David McManus and Second by Alderman Richard Corzine Sr. to go into Executive Session for reasons listed on the agenda: MOTION CARRIED – TIME: 2:48 P.M.
Carrell Yea
Corzine Yea
McManus Yea
Mizell Yea

Around 3:04 p.m. the meeting was called back to order in open session.

Moved by Alderman David McManus and Second by Alderman Richard Corzine Sr. to approve the minutes of the Executive Session: MOTION CARRIED
Carrell Yea
Corzine Yea
McManus Yea
Mizell Yea


Moved by Alderman Richard Corzine Sr. and Second by Alderman David McManus to adjourn the Park & Recreation Committee Meeting: MOTION CARRIED – TIME: 3:05 P.M.
Carrell Yea
Corzine Yea
McManus Yea
Mizell Yea








DATE: Wednesday, January 23, 2008
TIME: 12:00 Noon
PLACE: City Hall Council Chambers
PRESENT:
Aldermen William Carrell, Richard Corzine Sr., David McManus,
Jerry Mizell, Robert Midnight, David Daugherty, Nathan Anderson
and Charles Barfield, Mayor Billy McDaniel, Corporate Counsel
Rick Abell, City Clerk Brenda Westbrooks, Pris Abell, CFO Patricia
Suttles and Ken Kovac with J. M. Walters


ROLL CALL
Carrell Present
Corzine Present
McManus Present
Mizell Present


Moved by Alderman David McManus and Second by Alderman Richard Corzine Sr. to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on December 18, 2008 as presented: MOTION CARRIED
Carrell Yea
Corzine Yea
McManus Yea
Mizell Yea

MURALS LIGHTING
The Murals grant with IDNR was an 80/20 grant and that there is
$9,822.97 left from those funds that needs to be spent on the
project so we can be considered for another grant in the future if
necessary.




Mr. Carrell said that he has 3 quotes for lighting of the murals and
they are as follows:
J M Walters: $10,725 for the standard lighting but didn’t quote on the more expensive lighting with 3 other quotes on florescent lighting which the committee was against using.

Reed Electric: quoted $10,600 for the standard lighting and $17,336.32 for the more expensive lighting.

Shelby Electric: only quoted $18,902.32 for the more expensive lighting.
The consensus of the committee was to go with the better lighting
even though it is more expensive and to accept Reed Electric’s lowest
quote of $17,336.32.




Moved by Alderman Jerry Mizell and Second by Alderman Richard
Corzine Sr. to recommend to the full Council to accept Reed Electric’s
low quote of $17,336.32 for the lighting of the murals: MOTION
CARRIED
Carrell Yea
Corzine Yea
McManus Yea
Mizell Yea

UPDATE ON SPORTS PARK
Alderman William Carrell reported the following:
The City has received the (IDNR/OWR) Permit on the Sports Park. This
approval is on parking lot, soccer field, walking trail, and the storage
building will not result in increased flooding of neighboring properties.
The batting cages are not located within the creek floodplain so
IDNR/OWR authorization is not required.

Mr. Showmaker is waiting on the ground to dry for disking, after
disking a rain or two will be necessary for the historical walk over
before approval.

The lost check to EPA has been replaced and the City should now
hear from them.

Alderman Carrell said that basically all we need now is some good
weather.


Not on agenda but discussed:

At the new Community Center building on West 10th Street, the
flooring has been laid and the Sprinkling System is in but needs to be
tested.


Pris Abell said that in the past there have been several committees
to use the front lobby of the old Community Center building for
meetings from time to time. However the new building is completely
open so we can patrician off a portion of the front of this building for
such meetings or finish out the other office in the back of the building
that we didn’t intend to do for now.

The consensus of the Committee was that it would only take some cleaning of the floor, painting of the walls and putting in of the drop ceiling to have the other office good enough for a meeting place.
There would also need to be an enclosure around the pump system that is in that room but wouldn’t be a problem.

The Committee decided to authorize going ahead with finishing
out of the other office space for a meeting room as discussed above.






FIBOR OPTICS – KEN KOVAC
Mr. Kovac told the Committee that they (J.M.Walters) are in the process of running fiber optics to the City building as well as the Industrial Park and that they will be going right by the new Community Center building on West 10th Street going to the Hospital and wanted to know if the City wants to go ahead and hookup the that building as well. Mr. Kovac said they would do it free of charge.
The general consensus was to go ahead and have it hooked up since it won’t cost the City anything.
It wasn’t on this committee agenda but is on the Water, Light & Street Committee agenda so they will make a recommendation for full Council approval during that meeting.

Girl Scout House
Pris Abell also reported that the Girl Scout house was vandalized and the floor stained. The guys used bleach to clean it and now the floor is really dull.
Everyone was in agreement that it is a shame what people do to destroy things the City does for the Community and it seems that it happens quite often to us.

Moved by Alderman William Carrell and Second by Alderman Richard Corzine Sr. to adjourn the Park & Recreation Committee Meeting: MOTION CARRIED – TIME: 12:40 P.M.
Carrell Yea
Corzine Yea
McManus Yea
Mizell Yea