Goose Creek Recreation

Commission Meeting

March 09, 2009

 

PRESENT:

 

·        Commission: Jerry Glass, David Kennedy, Nancy Trevino, Tom Lindsay & Eddie Hiott

 

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

 

  • Guest: Mayor Heitzler, Ryan Sigworth, Daniel Ben-Yisrael, & Mark Stenstrom

 

CALL TO ORDER:

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

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Mr. Stenstrom voiced his concerns about the selection of coaches for the regular season.  Mr. Stenstrom asked that there be some written rule or guideline to help with the selection of coaches so that no hard feelings are presented between new coaches and returning coaches.

 

Mr. Glass responded that there are not formal guidelines for the selection of coaches because usually the Recreation Department is in dire need of coaches.

 

Mr. Stuber asked to let him research the situation and bring some statistics back to the Commission for discussion for future seasons.

 

OLD BUSINESS MINUTES:

Mrs. Trevino made a motion, seconded by Mr. Lindsay to accept the February 9, 2008 meeting minutes.   All in favor, motion carried.

 

FINANCIAL REPORTS:

The financial reports for the period ending February 28, 2009 were approved.

 

PROJECT STATUS REPORT:

 

Comprehensive Plan:

Mr. Stuber introduced Daniel Ben-Yisrael and Ryan Sigworth who are the planners for the City of Goose Creek.  Mr. Ben-Yisrael presented the Commission on what exactly the planning department is trying to accomplish with the City’s comprehensive land use plan.

 

The City’s comprehensive land use plan was designed to help the community derive at an idea on how the City of Goose Creek should grow and develop.  Mr. Ben-Yisrael informed the Commission on some upcoming events to help improve the City’s comprehensive land use plan.  Mr. Ben-Yisrael asked that one Commissioner be appointed to the steering committee to offer suggestions in regards to recreation.  On March 25th the Steering Committee will have their first meeting at City Hall at 5pm.  The next meeting will be a public meeting at Westview Primary on April 2nd at 7pm.  There will also be a meeting on April 7th at 7pm in Boulder Bluff Elementary School.

 

Mayor Heitzler asked what exactly the purpose of the meetings is.  Mr. Ben Yisrael answered that it is to develop a vision for the community.  Mayor Heitzler asked if the committee will be dealing with any political boundaries.  Mr. Ben-Yisrael answered that this process is for corporate citizens and residents of Goose Creek. 

 

Mr. Glass asked if there was anyone who would like to volunteer to be on the steering committee.  Mr. Glass stated he plans to try to go to all of the meetings that are scheduled.  Mr. Stuber suggested that Mr. Glass go to the first meeting and then when all Commissioners are present take a vote on who will be a part of the steering committee.

 

Unsupervised Children Policy:

Mr. Stuber stated that a policy was sent out to all Commissioners concerning the supervision of unattended children at the Community Center.  He asked for comments on the wording and if approved by the Commission he will post the policy.

 

Mr. Glass stated that it will be difficult to police.  Mr. Kennedy suggested that the Commission add all properties be included to help take the liability off of the Recreation Department.  Mrs. Trevino suggested that the new policy be printed in the quarterly report to help remind parents about the policy.  Mr. Stuber said that he will get with the Chief of Police to help with this policy.

 

 

Franchise Information:

Mr. Stuber informed the Commission that the Recreation Department will be going with Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth but he does not have any books to hand out yet.  Mrs. Heiselman stated that there will be a coaches meeting to review and go over some issues on Saturday March 14th.

 

 

Insurance Prices for Parks:

Mr. Stuber stated that he has spoken to the Finance Director with the City of Goose Creek about the insurance of recreation parks.  The Finance Director does not seem to have the same views as the City Administrator.  Mr. Stuber will be meeting with the City Administrator to help clarify this issue.  When Mr. Stuber receives an answer he will return to the Commission.

 

RECREATION REPORTS:

 

Recreation Division:

Mr. Stuber updated the Commission on the baseball season soon approaching and the maintenance on the fields. 

 

Mrs. Trevino asked how much unsafe playground equipment has been removed.  Mr. Stuber answered that he has removed quite a bit of playground equipment and has a plan to replace the equipment as he gets money.

 

Mrs. Heiselman told the Commission that the Athletic Department would like to change the policy regarding mandatory face masks on batting helmets in baseball for ages 12 and under.  They are recommending the policy be amended to require mandatory face masks for ages 10 and under and make face masks highly recommended for ages 11 and up.  Cal Ripken baseball does not require face masks for ages 11 and 12 and the coaches are requesting this change.

 

Mr. Kennedy made a motion to mandate face mask for children ages twelve and under, Mrs. Trevino seconded.  After a vote of three to two the motion failed.

 

Director’s Report:

Mr. Stuber informed the Commission that he needs their signatures on a document to give The Beacon Group permission to move employee 457 monies to the new 457 accounts at ICMA.

 

Mr. Kennedy made a motion to go into executive session at 7:05 pm to discuss the method a Commissioner is recommended and selected for the seat, seconded by Mr. Lindsay.   All in favor, motion carried.

 

 

Executive Session:

Mrs. Trevino made a motion to come out of executive session at 7:15 pm, seconded by Mr. Kennedy.

 

No action was taken in Executive Session.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

Mr. Hiott made a motion, seconded by Mr. Lindsay, to adjourn the meeting at 7:18 p.m. All in favor, motion carried.

 

Next regularly scheduled meeting is set for April 13, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.