08-28-01 vA regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board was held on August 28, 2001 at the
Adele Grage Community Center. DeJean Melancon called the meeting to order at 7:15
p.m. Present were: Ray Coleman, Phil Corp, Kim Greene and Tom Vogle. Susan
Gorman operated the tape recorder.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
DeJean asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the last regular meeting of July
2001. Phil motioned to approve, Tom seconded and the motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
DeJean provided an update on the budget request list. He also advised the Board that one
item, property purchases was omitted from the City Manager's revised list. Approval of
a nominal amount is expected for the proposed skateboard Park, this would qualify the
City for a Grant application. An amount of$30,000 should cover Project design cost and
this would help process the application. The $30,000 will be approved in order to apply
for the Grant by autumn of this year. Interest has been expressed in cooperating with the
Beach Community at large. Final vote on the budget will take place during the
September Commission meeting. DeJean indicated to the Board that the proposed
budget list is much more defined than in previous years. Board members expressed
concern over liability issues connected with the proposed skateboard park. Ray Coleman
advised the Board that designation of a specific skateboard park site would create
liability.
BOARD MEMBER TERMS
Terms of three Board members will expire in autumn of this year. Peter Coalson and
Kim Greene have indicated to the Board that they plan to allow their terms to expire.
Ray Coleman indicates that he is available to serve beyond his current term. Ray
expressed his satisfaction with the role that the Board has played with regard to
community affairs. DeJean noted that the Board played a vital role in getting several
projects off the drawing board.
He also asked the Board if they feel instrumental in decisions made by the Commission.
Phil suggested that the Board serves as a sounding board to the Commission, but citizen
input is lacking despite the Board's effort to reach out to the community. Ray suggested
that the Board table their discussion of the Board's relevancy until a later time when at
least 6 members are present.
DeJean and the other Board members agreed with Ray's suggestion. DeJean motioned to
adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m.