City of Columbia Park & Recreation Advisory Board met May 24
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Park & Recreation Advisory Board meeting of the City of Columbia, Illinois held was called to order by Vice-Chairperson Sarah Clarke at 5:00 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL & ESTABLISH QUORUM
Roll was called with the following attendance noted.
Members Present: Kathi Boyer-Edwards, Sarah Clarke, Lauren Darr (left at 5:45 P.M.), Becky Hunt, Kara Lamack, Glenn Melching
Members Absent: Chris Grode, Matt Klopmeyer
Quorum present.
City Staff & Officials Present: Scott Dunakey (Director of Community Development)
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the Tuesday, March 22, 2022 Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting were submitted for approval.
MOTION: It was moved by Member Melching and seconded by Member Hunt to approve the minutes of the Tuesday, March 22, 2022 Park & Recreation Advisory Board meeting as submitted. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
Unapproved
4. PUBLIC INPUT
None.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Election of Officers for FY2023 (5/1/2022 – 4/30/2023)
Vice-Chairperson Sarah Clarke opened a call for nominations, indicating that nominations could be accepted for individual officer positions or a slate of candidates.
There was discussion among Advisory Board members resulting in a group nomination of the following slate of candidates: Chairperson – Sarah Clarke; Vice Chairperson – Lauren Darr; Secretary – Scott Dunakey. With no further candidates offered, Vice Chairperson Clarke closed nominations and asked for a motion.
MOTION: It was moved by Member Melching and seconded by Member Darr that the Advisory Board elect the nominated slate of candidates as officers for the current fiscal year. Upon a voice vote, all members present voted yes. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
b. Appointment of Ad Hoc Committee to Plan a Dedication/Ribbon Cutting for New Pickleball Courts in Metter Park
The Advisory Board discussed the ribbon cutting.
MOTION: It was moved by Member Hunt and seconded by Member Lamack that Mr. Dunakey plan the ribbon cutting for June 11 and extend an invitation to the Advisory Board members. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
c. Discussion of Capital Funding Campaign for the Planned Destination Playground in Admiral Trost Park.
Mr. Dunakey presented information about the Planned Destination Playground.
After discussion with the Advisory Board, Mr. Dunakey agreed to make arrangements to discuss the potential capital funding campaign with the Play Foundation at their next meeting.
7. STAFF REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS
a. Update on Park Condition Assessments
The Dunakey presented the update to the Advisory Board.
Mr. Dunakey stated he would email the Board the Comprehensive Plan Open House flyer.
8. ADJOURN
Unapproved
With no further business to discuss, Chairperson Clarke entertained a motion to adjourn.
MOTION: Motion to adjourn was made by Member Melching and seconded by Member Boyer Edwards. Upon a voice vote, all members present voted yes. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
The meeting adjourned at 5:50 P.M.
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