09/11/2012-Parks Rec-Minutes-RegularPARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING
SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2012
MEMBERS PRESENT: Josh Shumate, Lee Allison, Tom Swartz,
Mendy Echols & Bob Koger
MEMBERS ABSENT: Chris Byrom
OTHERS PRESENT: John Schubert, Parks Superintendent,
& Norma Varner, Public Works Secretary
Bob called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
2. Tom made a motion to approve the minutes from July I Oth, 2012 with a
2nd from Lee and the minutes were approved unanimously.
Citizen Input:
N/A
Nominations and Elections of Officers for 2012-13.
Josh nominated Mendy for President with a 2nd from Tom and the
board voted to approve unanimously.
Mendy nominated Josh for vice president with a 2nd from Lee, and
the board voted to approve unanimously.
Josh nominated Chris for secretary with a 2nd from Mendy and the
board voted to approve unanimously.
5. Update on Park Projects.
John reported that renovations of Railroad Ball fields will be done during
September and October. The soccer goals have been added to Porter Sports Park.
6. Discuss Grant Options for Handicap Facilities at Parks.
Bob reported that lie has been unable to get information on grant options. Lee
suggested to inquire with the "Directory of Foundations" for resources.
Recap Sanger Sellabration Event.
Bob reported that be and Tom and Carrie Bilyeu from Keep Sanger Beautiful
Board sat at the booth and banded out information on both boards, and passed out
items for the kids that attended.
8. Discuss Christmas Parade Event.
Bob reported that the parade will be held on Saturday, December 8th at 6:00 PM.
He will send information to the newspaper and mail letters to past participants 3
weeks before the event. John will get an update on prices of a new Santa suit for
the Parks board to purchase from Rose's costumes.
9. Future Agenda Items.
• Update on Park Projects
• Grant Options for Handicap Facilities at Parks
• Christmas Parade Event
10. Tom made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 with a 2nd from Josh.
Next Meeting will be Tuesday, October 9th at 7:00 PM