Evendale Recreation Commission
September 18, 2008
Called to order at 7:38am.
Roll Call: David Nichols, Michele Gottschlich, Stiney Vonderhaar, Mary Lou Isaac, Gus Janszen. Absent: Pam Meyers, Grace Ficke and Wayne Mosley.
Recognition of Visitors: Stephanie Kathmann, Tri-Health
Approval of Minutes:
Correction in the tennis court discussion – change Park Hills to Carpenter’s Creek.
Motion to approve with change made by Stiney Vonderhaar; seconded by Mary Lou Isaac.
Motion approved.
New Business:
A. Stephanie Kathmann, Tri-Health
Congratulations to Stephanie Kathmann on her recent marriage.
2nd Quarter recap –
· 124 participants in the Evendale 100 Challenge; 48% completed the challenge. A total of 7,311 miles were completed.
· A bootcamp fitness class was added during the summer; it was a huge success. The class will continue on the schedule. Evening Pilates was cancelled because of lack of sign-ups; however Monday’s session was brought back after requests from participants and our minimum number for enrollment was reached.
· Amy Buschur replaced Shawn in the fitness center. Brent received great feedback from some members.
3rd & 4th Quarter Highlights-
· Fall Football Incentive begins (with more teams registered than last year).
· Wellness class to be held for those who travel and don’t think they have time to work out. Commission suggests she (Stephanie) purchase exer-tubes for people to use during class, then allow the participants to take the tubes home with them after the class.
· Great American Smoke Out and Holiday Stress Prevention packets will be worked on.
The question was asked about expanding the evening child care times; this has been tried with no success. Saturday hours have also been tried with no success.
Old Business:
A. Tri-Health - as noted in Stephanie’s quarterly report and commission packets.
B. Budget Sub-committee recommendations discussed.
· After meeting with the Mayor, David is developing a new schedule of operation for the fitness center to reduce costs. The bid packets will go out in late October.
· An Automated External Defibrillator will be purchased, and staff will be trained. Another security /safety camera will most likely be installed in the fitness center.
· In the ladies changing room at the pool, can new benches, hooks outside the showers, and a larger toilet be added without adding to the budget? David will investigate.
· Tennis courts, if approved would come out of a different line item; therefore the cost is not listed in the ’09 prospective department budget.
· Motion to recommend the sub-committee’s budget was made by Gus Janszen; seconded by Stiney Vonderhaar. Motion passed.
Director’s Report:
A. Trails’ Discussion
· Kingsport is marked as a shared pathway; however, there are some bends in the road that create blind spots. There is parking on both sides; can we designate no parking on the fire hydrant side? Maybe, but you should ride a bike with traffic, but run or walk against traffic.
· Has a crosswalk at Giverny been studied? Yes; there were concerns about east bound traffic going up the hill and maybe having to stop. Secondly, many drivers from Park Hills exit at Kingsport which has a traffic light.
B. Input Session
· Synopsis is on the website.
· Fourteen people attended.
C. Operations Sub-committee
· Sub-committee should have been formed last month’s meeting; however, only one question is pending.
· A resident suggested extending the summer hours to 10:00pm in the summer. However, usage numbers from 8:00-9:00pm do not support extending hours. Secondly, if we are considering cutting staffing hours at the fitness center, it does not make sense to extend hours.
· No changes, at this time, will be made.
Phi Lambda Pi Report:
As noted in the Commission packet.
Open Discussion:
A. Churchhill property was purchased with the idea of expanding recreational services plus a small commercial development.
- soccer field #3 needs to have additional yardage added (5 yds. toward the restrooms and 20 yds. towards Churchhill property would be good.)
- additional tennis courts may be added to this property
B. Youth soccer season is going well. This year’s coaches are some of the best and well trained that we have had in a long time. Even other coaches are noticing how well trained our coaches are. We have a few new referees in our youth soccer level; and they are developing their skills.
C. Adult soccer continues to do well. We still average 15 – 20 people on a regular basis.
D. Youth basketball sign ups are under way.
E. Tennis still has a few programs going. Because of the recent storm, the west tennis courts are closed but, the two east side courts are open and playable.
F. Gus made a request to make two divisions in Men’s Basketball – one for men looking for recreation and a workout, and one for men looking for a more competitive level. Business basketball lunchtime group may be interested in the recreation division if not enough teams declare for that level. Mary Lou and Stiney agreed with the two-division idea (Michele had to leave early and was not present). If enough teams declare for each level, then we will have two divisions this year; if not, we will investigate for 2009/2010.
Motion to adjourn made at 8:34am by Gus Janszen; seconded by Stiney Vonderhaar. Motion approved.
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