2007-12-12
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2007 AT 7:OOPM
Meridian City Hall Council Chambers
Statement of Purpose and Authority: The Parks and Recreation Commission for
the City of Meridian is a volunteer citizen's group that is created and empowered to
advise the city on issues relating to the park facilities and recreation programs of the
City. Their mission is to gather input from staff and other qualified personnel on issues
relating to the creation and design of public parks and open spaces; to listen to public
input; and to provide advice and recommendations on parks and recreation related
matters to the Mayor and City Council.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEMBERS
O Bruce MacCog President O Vacant
X John Nesmith, Vice-President X Tom LeClaire
X Phillip Liddell X Sara Steele, MYAC
I. CALL TO ORDER /ROLL CALL: 7:17 PM
The President will call the meeting to order and will call roll.
II. ADOPTION OF AGENDA: APPROVED AS AMENDED
III. CONSENT AGENDA:
X Gary Shelley
X Jon Cecil
X Creg Steele
IV. Approval of the minutes from the November 14, 2007 meeting. O APPROVED AS
AMENDED
- Review November Commission Actions: ACKNOWLEDGED
Heroes Community Park -Approved as presented.
Castle Rock Neighborhood Park -Approved as amended.
Messina Meadows Pazk Name -Approved as "Verona Pazk."
Babe Ruth World Series /Meridian All-Stazs -Approved sign as presented.
V. MESSINA MEADOWS RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO C/C
John Nesmith will discuss re-naming the Messina Meadows Park due to the current
commission approved name is the same as a subdivision on the north side of town.
(Commission Recommendation Required)
VI. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION ELECTION
PRES-JOHN NESMITH, VICE PRES-GREG STEELE
The commission will elect a new Vice President for 2008. The current Vice President moves
into the President's position. (Commission Recommendation Required)
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VH. COMMTTTEES: NO ADDITIONAL REPORTS
Committee Meetings will be held monthly prior to the regularly scheduled
commission meeting at City Hall in the Council Chambers from 6-7pm.
A. Recreation & Saecial Events Committee: Help create contirmity and involvement in
community parks and recreation programs by proposing, promoting and facilitating
special events.
John Nesmith, Bruce MaeCoy, ton Cecil, and assistance from Allison Kaptein and/or
Colin Moss from the Recreation Department.
B. Park Amenities & Sienese Committee: To defrne future park locations, themes, signage
and amenities to better serve the impeding growth demands of the City of Meridian.
Working closely with Meridian Parks & Recreation Department to develop and implement
these new concepts into a more functional park system serving both young and old alike.
Phillip Liddell, SaraSteede,andCregSteele. O ACKNOWLEDGED
C. Community Liaison Committee: The purpose of the Community Liaison Committee is to
develop and maintain relationships with community organizattoaar in ~Lleridian.
Tom LeClaire, and Gary Shelley.
VHA. IMPACT FEE COMMITTEE REPORT BY TOM LECLAIRE
VHI. CORRESPONDENCE & OTHER INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
• Director's Report written by Steve Siddoway: O ACKNOWLEDGED
• Recreation Coordinators Report written by Colin Moss & Allison I{aptein: O
ACKNOWLEDGED
• Park Superintendent's Repots written by Elroy Huff: O ACKNOWLEDGED
IX. FUTURE TOPICS: NONE
X. ADJOURNMENT: 7:50 PM
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O Indicates written report included in the agenda packet.
The Commission may consider removal and addition of items to the C'nnsent Agenda prior to vr#ing nn tbat item. All
items remaining nn the Consent Agenda may be approved in onemotion. /temc rermrved from the Consent Agenda
will betaken up after the "Discussion//nformational Items" unless the Commission reorders the agenda.
The Parks and Recreation Commission packet is available for review at the Pazks Recreation
Department Offices, 11 West Bower Street, Meridian, Idaho during their normal business hours.
Questions can be drrected to the Commission's Administrative Secretary, Diane Stewart, who can
be reached at 888-3579 or by email at stewartd~d~meridiancitv.or¢_
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