EVENDALE RECREATION COMMISSION
January 20, 2005
Called to Order at 6:05pm
Roll Call:
Present: Wayne Mosley, Dave Nichols, Michele Gottschlich, Marylou Isaac, Jeff Albrinck.
Excused: Molly McMahon, Mike Flavin, Beth McDaniel.
Elections:
Jeff Albrinck nominates Mike Flavin for Chairperson; seconded by Wayne Mosley.
Nomination passed.
Wayne Mosley nominates himself for Vice-Chairperson; seconded by Jeff Albrinck.
Nomination passed.
Recognition of Visitors:
Steven Jones, Aeration Decoration
· Request to stage the annual Balloon Town USA in our gym on November 5th & 6th.
· Two days prior required for set up.
· Hopes to grow the event; thus looking for a bigger venue to hold it.
· Proceeds get donated to area non-profit organizations.
Kathy McGrath, Tri-Health
· Kids in training graduated 75-80 kids in 2004
· Specific sport-focused workouts have been used infrequently. Considering doing a camp one to two weeks prior to the beginning of the season. Recommendation made for Tri-Health to investigate the Ignition program.
· Incentive programs went well in 2004. Water aerobics, muscle class, and step aerobics were also successful in 2004.
· Spinning classes have been added for a tougher workout program. Additional classes were added to accommodate people placed on the waiting list.
· Prevention through Exercise classes has included Osteoporosis prevention and Muscle retention. Future topics include Fall Prevention and Memory Retention.
· A request was made for a pre-season tennis conditioning class.
Additions to the Agenda:
None
Approval of Minutes:
Motion to approve minutes made by Jeff Albrinck; seconded by Wayne Mosley. Motion passed.
New Business:
Discussion regarding the presentation Steven Jones, Aeration Decoration
· Phi Lambda Pi would qualify for receiving part of the proceeds.
· We’d have to place notices in the lobby regarding latex allergies, strobe light usage, etc.
· Village would have to be named as additional insured on his policy.
· Emergency exit doors would have to be considered when figuring out and setting up the display.
· This would effect basketball season with the gym being closed for at least four days.
· Final decision will be made at the February meeting.
Racquetball Membership Request
· Current member retired and would like to continue playing racquetball.
· We have yet to sell out the business racquetball memberships. Only one other person has requested this in the past. Memberships must be renewed each year or it will be lost.
· Since retirees no longer pay Evendale income tax, the fees committee will be requested to review the need for an additional fee to be paid by retirees since they no long pay income tax to the Village.
· Motion to approve the request made by Wayne Mosley; seconded by Michele Gottschlich. Motion passed.
Evendale Chamber of Commerce Request
· Chamber requests use of a room in May or June for their monthly luncheon.
· The Chamber would like to hand out a complimentary one-day recreation center pass to everyone who attends. A recommendation was made to not advertise this give-away. It may create an above normal turnout; and it may also create new regular attendees with these types of surprises.
· A thirty or sixty day expiration was also recommended.
Request from Coaches:
· A request was made for the department to purchase blocking pads.
· This will help teach kids to engage a defender or blocker.
· The pads will also be of assistance to male coaches of female teams.
Old Business:
Tri-Health Report Discussion
· Staff interaction with members still needs to be improved. Some Tri-Health staffers do not even acknowledge members coming into the fitness center. Others walk around but do not encourage members to go beyond their current level.
· Tri-Health is there to be personal trainers, do orientations, first responder if something happens; and also to assist people, motivate members to do more, or work a different set of muscles. They are there to promote physical fitness.
Director’s Report:
· Since we have three new members - Patty Grist will be here in February to introduce herself and explain what she does. Kristen Maiden will be at the March meeting; and Kim Pielage will be at the April meeting for the same reasons.
· The Mayor has notified Dave that a decision regarding whether or not to hold the Texas Hold‘em Poker night will be made on Monday, January 24th. The decision has to be made early due to the contract with Showstoppers.
· Commission members are requested to bring goals and objectives to the February meeting. A few Department goals were read, and attached to these minutes.
Phi Lambda Pi Report:
None
Open Discussion:
· The department should consider organizing youth volleyball. There is a lot of interest in it right now in the school systems. It could co-ed. It could be intramural volleyball; or contact other communities about getting a league together. This would be another way to keep kids active and involved.
Motion to adjourn made at 7:53pm by Wayne Mosley; seconded by Jeff Albrinck. Motion passed.
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