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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks & Recreation minutes (18) • o _ uev-v CthjTe/teattoil CDpa & eRt ohn Bequette DIRECIOR PARKS & RECREATION COMMI SSION MEETING July 2, 1979 CITY HALL - CALDWELL, IDAHO The July 2nd meeting was called to order by Chairperson Dee palrang at 12120pm in the Council Chambers of City Hall. ROLL CALLt Present Others Present Sandra Doo John Bequette-(Rec. dept. ) Suzanne Fouts Jess Payne (Parks dept.) Dave Gipson Torn McLaughlin (Boy' Baseball Gene Hemenway Bill Petzoldt (Men's Softball Dee Palrang Rick Coffman (Tennis Club) LeAnn Simmons Rowena Roberge (Swim Parents) Stefani Knoeller (Ladies Ath.) Wayne Baines (Babe Ruth) Minutes from the June 4th meeting were read with the following additions and corrections being madet Under "Business", last paragraph should read - Next Ro reported on the 1978 $462.00 income from the candy and ice cream machines in the pool entrance area. Dee adked that Ro report annually on that income. Under "Recreation Report" the last paragraph under the swim program report should read - Dewey Burress. The minutes were approved as corrected. SWIM - GYM EXCHANGE PROGRAM _ John reported that each year the School District negotiates with the City for swim lessons for the Caldwell Migrant Children in exchange for usage of gym facilities during the fall and winter mtbnths. Approximately 150 Caldwell Migrant Children benefit from the 2 week swim lesson period. Lessons are held from loam - 12noon with -- hr. for lessons and 4 hr. for free swim. BABE RUTH REPORT - Wayne Baines Wayne Baines, President of Babe Ruth Baseball league, reported that their league is very much in favor of having Luby Field's infield made into a grass infield. The league has someone lined up to do the hydroseeding. Legion B and Babe Ruth leagues would be the only leagues to use the field because of the grass infield and the bases being set for baseball . No softball or little league would be allowed to play on the field. Babe Ruth league would be responsible for care of the infield. Commission felt that as long as Luby field is being htilized mainly by the Legion B and Babe Ruth leagues and since the infield has been in bad condition anyway to go ahead and meet with their request as long as there is no expense to the City or Parks & Recreation departments. 618 IRVING STREET / CALDWELL, IDAHO 83605 / TELEPHONE (208) 454-8252 2. It was moved and seconded and unanimously voted on by the Commission. PARKS REPORT - Jess Payne Jess reported that our Wilson Parks Project has been approved by the State Parks and Recreation Commission. We just need the Mayor' s signature now. At the Rose Gardens, Jess reported, the barbed wire was restrung along the top of the fence, Vandalism has dropped at all the parks which might be due to some supervision as well as the parks being closed now between 11pm and bam. TENNIS REPORT - Rick Coffman Rick reported that the city wide tennis tournament willbeld this weekend. All courts will be utilized on saturday between 9am and 6pm, with Jefferson courts being used on Sunday/ PENTATHLON - Rowena Roberge Ro reported that this was the 13th Pentathlon since 1966 with 237 swimmers meeting from all over. Very successful meet with no problems coming frim the camping area of the park. BOY'S BASEBALL - Tom McLaughlin Tom reported 270 8-12 year olds involved in the little league baseball program this year. A Caldwell Invitational Tournament will be held this weekend for the 11-12 year olds. RSVP VOLUNTEERS - Dee Palrang Dee asked that a letter of commendation be sent from the City (Mayor's office) to all the RSVP volunteers who have been helping out in the P & R office. NO CITY COUNCIL REPORT RECREATION REPORT - John Bequette John reported a little league tournament being held on Mon. Tues. and Thurs. with Midget Majors playing in the evenings and Midget Minor playing their game s'in the morning. OTHER BUSINESS: Bill Petzoldt inquired into holding a Men' s Invitational Softball Tournament on a weekend as to what the cost would be for fields and lights. John reported it would cost $20.00 per night. Bill also wanted to know about the concession stands - if a permit was required. Someone reported that they would have to get a permit only if they were serving self-prepared food items. NEXT MEETING: Aug. 6th will be the next regularly scheduled meeting. MEETING ADJOURNED.