07/12/2016-Parks Rec-Minutes-Regular
MINUTES: Parks and Recreation Board
July 12, 2016
MEMBERS
PRESENT: Eddie Piercy, Jackie Pevehouse, Josh Shumate, Jason Collett, Alicia Metcalf, and Carrie Bilyeu
MEMBERS
ABSENT: James Fox
OTHERS
PRESENT: Parks Director Jim Berman and Administrative Assistant Jennifer Shumate
1. Meeting called to order at 7:00PM.
2. Pledge.
3. Citizen’s Input.
No citizens in attendance.
4. Consider minutes of the meeting of May 10, 2016.
Minutes approved unanimously after a motion to approve by Eddie Piercy and a second by Carrie Bilyeu.
5. Introduction of New Member and Election of Officers.
James Fox (who was absent) was introduced.
President – Josh Shumate
Nominated by Carrie Bilyeu with a second by Jackie Pevehouse. Nomination carried unanimously.
Vice President – Jackie Pevehouse
Nominated by Carrie Bilyeu with a second by Josh Shumate. Nomination carried unanimously.
Secretary – Carrie Bilyeu
Nominated by Josh Shumate with a second by Jackie Pevehouse. Nomination carried unanimously.
Treasurer – Eddie Piercy
Nominated by Carrie Bilyeu with a second by Josh Shumate. Nomination carried unanimously.
6. Follow Up on Sanger FREEdom Fest Held on July 2, 2016.
Attendance is estimated at 400
There were hot dogs, chips, waters, and popsicles. We had several bounce houses, a bike parade with 19
participants, and a dunking booth.
Board would like to see the addition of something for the older kids as well as some sort of music f or
2017.
Brett Bumpus, Softball Board President, offered his services to host an adult home run derby.
It was suggested to include that pets were welcome.
7. 2016 Budget Proposal Overview.
For the 2015/2016 Budget a separate budget was created for Recreation (separated from the actual Parks
Department).
The Recreation Department stands to grow greatly for 2016/2017. It stands to get very busy and very
exciting.
8. Open Discussion of Future Projects.
A grant was submitted for lightening detectors at both Railroad Ball Fields and Porter Park.
The trail grant that was submitted was denied. We will be reapplying in 2017.
9. Future Agenda Items.
October Events that will include a Fishing Derby and another run.
10. Meeting Adjourned.