Goose Creek Recreation

Commission Meeting
Minutes Summary

October 20, 2008

 

PRESENT:

 

·        Commission: David Kennedy, Milton Terre, Nancy Trevino, & Tom Lindsay

 

·        Staff: Terry Tudor, Gary Stuber, Chris Fesler & Carrie Stika

 

·        Guest: Mrs. Rogers and son

 

CALL TO ORDER:

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

 

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Mrs. Rogers expressed her concern that she had not heard from Mrs. Heiselman about components and any other information regarding the skate park.  Mr. Stuber told Mrs. Rogers that Mrs. Heiselman went to a funeral and a conference and would return with more information about the skate park.

 

Mr. Kennedy asked if Mr. Fesler had walked the area at Foster Creek to determine if this would be good sight for the skate park.  Mr. Fesler answered that he has walked the grounds and the only area that would be suitable for the skate park would be up near the playground area.  Mr. Fesler stated that the soil is too soft to support concrete in the other areas of Foster Creek Park.

 

Mr. Stuber told Mrs. Rogers that he will get with Mrs. Heiselman when she returns and get some ideas together before next meeting.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

MINUTES:

Minutes for the September 2 and September 15, meetings were approved.

 

FINANCIAL REPORTS:

Financial reports for period ending September 30, 2008 were approved.

 

PROJECT STATUS REPORT:

Transition:

Mr. Stuber informed the Commission that a lot of paperwork has been completed for the transition.  This paperwork consists of job surveys and job descriptions.  He is planning a strategy planning meeting with City Council for the first or second week of November on what has transpired.

 

Mr. Kennedy asked about the staff’s annual leave being paid.  Mr. Stuber answered that the staff that is eligible to be paid will be paid by December.  Mr. Stuber also informed the Commission that the City of Goose Creek is allowing us to keep the Commission’s health insurance. 

 

Mr. Lindsay asked if every employee will be talked to personally about their pay and options for retirement.  Mr. Stuber replied that the City of Goose Creek’s first paycheck will be December 28th and they will not sit down with each employee. 

 

Mrs. Trevino asked if the City of Goose Creek will have any problem with the Commission’s part time workers.  Mr. Stuber replied that he does not think so; there will just be stricter rules to obey.

 

Mr. Stuber also informed the Commission that all employees will be drug tested starting in November.  This will include all full time and part time staff.

 

Car Show:

Mr. Stuber updated the Commission on the progress made so far on the Car Show.  He stated that it will be held at Foster Creek Park on November 15th.  The staff has arranged to have Gene Reed Toyota and Altman Dodge bring out some brand new cars.  Goose Creek Primary school is also having a festival that same day, so the staff decided to join them with the games for the kids. 

 

Mr. Kennedy expressed that the staff really needs to push for door prizes.  Mr. Stuber stated that Ms. Martin will be going out on October 21st to try to get some door prizes from different car places.

 

Mr. Stuber also said that there will be a junk in your trunk yard sale out there along with the car show. 

 

Mr. Kennedy said he will get with Mrs. Heiselman about entry forms and categories for judging.  Also that AACA is to get in free because of donation that will be made.

 

Presentation to City of Goose Creek:

Mr. Stuber expressed that he still wants to make a presentation to the City of Goose Creek about future plans but after the transition.  He is hoping for sometime in November.

 

Mr. Kennedy asked about a Christmas Party for the staff.  Mr. Stuber responded that the City of Goose Creek usually takes their employees to a restaurant.  Mr. Kennedy asked Mr. Stuber to find out if the Goose Creek Recreation staff will be included.

 

RECREATION REPORTS:

 

Maintenance Division:

Mr. Kennedy expressed his concern about the grass outside the building at the New Community Center.  He also said that the sidewalks need to be pressure washed.

 

Mr. Fesler said that the contractors are done and his staff will come over and try to get some things cleaned up.

 

Mrs. Trevino asked about the light pole at Lake Greenview.  Mr. Fesler said that he is trying to find one like it but because it was purchased so long ago that the exact kind is fairly expensive.

 

 

 

Recreation Division:

Mr. Stuber informed the Commission that there will be a Haunted House on October 25th at the Casey Center from 6:30pm to 9:00pm.

 

Mr. Terre praised the person that set up the recent CPR class.  He stated he was disappointed that only three people showed up to take the class.  He also informed Mr. Stuber that the staff needs to be trained on how to pick someone up when someone faints.

 

Mr. Kennedy stressed to Mr. Stuber that he needs to get with Berkeley County and the City of Goose Creek about grant writing.

 

Administrative Report:

Mr. Stuber informed the Commission that the 2007 audit is almost done and then the audit for 2008 will begin immediately.  He stated that as soon as they are done he will have it for the Commissioners.

 

Directors Report:

Mr. Stuber expressed his concern about Mr. Hiott losing his house in a fire.  Mr. Kennedy stated maybe we can do something to help clean up.  Mr. Fesler said he spoke with Mr. Hiott and said that all they really need right now if maybe a gift card to Wal-Mart for shoes or clothes.  Mr. Kennedy told Mr. Stuber to see what he could do about helping out the Hiott family.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

Mr. Lindsay made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:00pm, seconded by Mrs. Terre, all in favor, motion carried.

 

Next Regular Monthly Meeting:  Monday, November 17, 2008