Parks & Recreation Board Summary for
Monday, March 09, 2009


MEETING SUMMARY

Prior to the meeting being called to order, the newest board member, Michael Fortner was sworn in by Commissioner Nicholson. Mr. Fortner is to fill the term vacated by John Ward’s resignation.

The board welcomed Mr. Fortner as its newest member.

The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Chairman Clay Rogers.
Nicole Wheetley, Kumar Patel and Bennie Cobb were absent.
A quorum was present.

Approval of the January 12, 2009 Meeting Minutes
 Minutes were approved by a vote of 4-0.

Public Discussion
 Bradley Ball addressed the Board about renaming Windward Slopes Park the Archie Barkley Memorial Park. The board voted to table the item until the next meeting
 Item 2 – dealing with raising funds for a soccer field at Windward Slopes Park was tabled until the next meeting.
Brenda Lockhart asked the board to relax the rules for a short discussion on item 2.

Reports and Updates
 Parks and Recreation Update – Discussion/No Action Taken

Unfinished Business
 Brenda Lockhart did a PowerPoint presentation on the Master Plan status and information. Discussion/No Action Taken

New Business
 No new business

Announcements
The date for the Egg Hunt has been moved to April 11th.


The meeting adjourned at 7:20 pm.