The City of Rock Island Parks and Recreation Board met Tuesday, July 19.
The Rock Island Parks and Recreation Board consists of five members who are appointed by the Mayor, with the consent of the City Council, to serve without compensation.
The Board has the power to provide, maintain, improve, and conduct parks, playgrounds, and recreation centers in the City. Any money appropriated by the City Council for such purposes is expended under the Board's direction.
Here are the meeting minutes as provided by the Rock Island Parks and Recreation Board
EATION – PARK BOARD
Regular Meeting – July 19, 2016
Park and Recreation Board Meeting – 5:30 p.m.
Park and Recreation – RIFAC – Room #3
Members Present: Fred Dasso, Moses Robinson, David Conroy
Members Absent: absent
Staff Present: John Gripp, Executive Director; Kimberly Miller, Park &
Recreation Office Manager; Todd Winter, Assistant Director
Staff Absent: Ryan Berger, Assistant to the City Manager
Audience: Chuck Austin, Carolyn Altimus
The Regular Meeting of the Rock Island Park Board was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
Motion to add 4D – Friends of Douglas Mr. Conroy motioned, Mr. Robinson seconded. All voted yes. Carolyn spoke to the board about the pleasing progress of Friends of Douglas involvement. Carolyn wrote a check for $100 to the Rock Island Parks and Recreation as a thank you.
Approval of June 21, 2016 Regular Minutes:
The motion was made by Mr. Robinson to approve the June 21st Regular Minutes.
Mr. Conroy seconded the motion. All voted yes. (It was mentioned as May.)
Correspondence:
THANK YOU NOTES
The Board acknowledged all of the thank you notes received for the month.
Finances:
MONTHLY REPORT FROM FINANCE DEPARTMENT
The Monthly Report from the Finance Department was reviewed and accepted.
June has some discrepancies as we continue to work on the sync up between Active and GEMS.
APPROVAL OF THE BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE IN THE AMOUNT OF $233,981.83
Mr. Conroy made a motion to approve the bills for June in the amount of $233,981.83. The motion was seconded by Mr. Robinson. All voted yes.
Director’s Reports:
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
The Board reviewed and accepted the Director’s Report.
SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION’S REPORT
There is no Superintendent of Recreation report at this time as the position is vacant.
Rock Island Fitness and Activity Center:
MONTHLY STATEMENT
The Board reviewed the Managers Monthly Statement and accepted it.
Golf:
The Board reviewed and accepted the Play and Financial Report.
Recreational Field Reports:
The Board reviewed and accepted the Recreational Field Reports from all individual areas.
Park Field Reports:
The Board reviewed and accepted the Park Field Reports from all individual areas.
New Business:
11A – Approval of Rock Island Grand Prix to use two sets of bleachers
Mr. Conroy motioned to approve use of two sets of bleachers for the Rock Island Grand Prix. Mr. Robinson seconded. All voted yes.
Chuck Austin read a paragraph from a Times Magazine article pertaining to wellness and urban natural areas.
Old Business:
Community Meetings will be held to go over the proposed tier system, the partnerships and friends groups, and financial challenges.
Executive Session
Motion was made by Mr. Conroy to move to executive session at 6:25 p.m. Mr. Robinson seconded the motion. All voted yes.
Adjourn from Executive Session:
The motion was made by Mr. Conroy to reconvene the regular Park Board Meeting at 6:35 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Robinson and all voted yes.
Adjourn:
The motion was made by Mr. Robinson to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 6:35 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Conroy and all voted yes.
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Executive Director, Parks & Recreation
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