Goose Creek Recreation

Commission Meeting

Minute Summary

January 12, 2009

 

PRESENT:

 

·        Commission: Edwin Hiott, Jerry Glass, David Kennedy, Nancy Trevino, Milton Terre, & Tom Lindsay

 

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

 

  • Guest: Steve Handley, Mrs. Roberts, Zachary Roberts, Alex Roberts, and Michael Johnston

 

CALL TO ORDER:

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

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

No comments or questions were presented to the Commission from the public.

 

OLD BUSINESS MINUTES:

The minutes of the December 15, 2008, meeting were approved.

 

FINANCIAL REPORTS:

The financial statements for the period ending December 31, 2008, were approved.

 

PROJECT STATUS REPORT:

 

All Star Coach:

Mrs. Heiselman explained to Commission that there were other circumstances that arose when the complaint from a Hanahan dad was looked into.  His son was one year younger than all the other boys and was moved up in the league.  Mrs. Heiselman also stated that the players and parents were told by the Coach that they might not get any playing time.  There is no playing requirement in all stars.

 

Mr. Glass said his main concern was the coach’s arrogance and attitude toward the players.  Mr. Stuber said that the all star situations are monitored closely and yes the coach could have been more tactful in his approach to the kids.

 

Advertisement:

Mr. Stuber informed the Commission that an ad was placed in the newspaper for the vacant Commission seat.  The ad started January 8th.  There have been no responses as of yet for this vacancy.

 

Unsupervised Children:

Mr. Stuber told the Commission that there have been no suggestions yet on an age limit for unsupervised children.  Mr. Stuber said that he will research the situation a little more and get back to the Commission with a proposal.

 

Audit:

Mr. Stuber passed out the audit and asked that the Commission go over it at the next meeting so that everyone can have a chance to look it over.

 

Mr. Glass asked if there were any particular concerns that they need to be aware of.  Mr. Johnston from Johnston, Marion & Company answered that there were no internal problems and he has never had a problems getting the proper paperwork from Mrs. Tudor.

 

RECREATION REPORTS:

 

Maintenance Division:

Mr. Stuber updated the Commissioners on the work that is being done on the Foster Creek Trail.  Field number one at this same park also needs some work due to adult play. 

 

Mr. Lindsay asked about using something synthetic to go on field number one.  Mr. Stuber said it is too expensive and he does prefer real grass.  Mr. Kennedy suggested that it be roped off and resodded.

 

Mr. Stuber also informed the Commission that the wooden poles at the tennis court located at the Casey Center are being replaced with some donated aluminum poles.

 

Recreation Division:

Mrs. Heiselman informed the Commission that she is still researching Babe Ruth, Little league and All Stars for baseball season.

 

Mrs. Trevino asked if the staff has looked into leasing or buying new exercise equipment.  Mrs. Heiselman stated that they are looking at some demo equipment.  The staff has also looked into a lease program with a replacement program.  Mr. Kennedy asked that the leasing and buying be looked into more.

 

Mr. Stuber responded by saying that the staff will replace a couple of pieces at a time so that it will not be such a big change for the members.

 

The City of Goose Creek is printing the recreation report for the Recreation Department and it is called the quarterly newsletter.  This will go out to all city residents and district residents.  This will not be charged to our recreation fund.

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Mr. Handley asked the Commission if there will be any need for fundraising now that they are part of the City of Goose Creek.  Mr. Stuber stated he does not think that will change.  Mrs. Heiselman will ask the City if fundraising and the Booster Club can continue.

 

Mr. Handley asked who would be going to for fundraising questions and concerns.  Mr. Kennedy said that it would still be Mr. Stuber and his staff.

 

The following officers were elected for 2009:

Chairman-Mr. Glass

 

Vice Chairman-Mrs. Trevino

 

Secretary-Mr. Lindsay

 

Treasurer-Mr. Terre

 

ADJOURNMENT:

Mr. Glass made a motion, seconded by Mr. Lindsay, to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 p.m. All in favor, motion carried.

 

Next regularly scheduled meeting is set for February 9, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.