City of Moline Park and Recreation Board met Feb. 7.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
PRESENT: Bill Abel
Carrie Bull
Roger Clawson
John Knaack
Lauren Schrier
Mike Waldron
ABSENT: Don Welvaert
STAFF: Yvonne Brolander, Parks Administrative Assistant
Alison Fleming, Human Resources Manager
Greg Johnson, Interim Parks Recreation Director
Rodd Schick, Municipal Services General Manager
JD Schulte, Interim City Administrator
Call to Order
Park Board President, John Knaack, called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. in the City Hall Committee of the Whole.
Roll Call
Items on Consent
Approval of the Park Board Meeting Minutes of December 5, 2019.
Approval of the Park Board Special Meeting/Closed Session Minutes of January 13, 2020.
Approval and acceptance of departmental November/December/January bill payment and
departmental November/December/January revenue, expenditures, capital projects, park reserve and cemetery reports.
Consideration of a Special Use Application for Friends of Off Road Cycling to utilize Sylvan Island for their annual Sylvan Island Stampede Mountain Bike Race. The event is to be held Sunday, April 5, 2020, from
6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Omnibus Vote
Mike Waldron, seconded by Lauren Schrier, moved to approve items by omnibus vote. Motion carried with unanimous approval.
Items Not on Consent
Purses for Parks. The Parks Department will be hosting the “Purses for Parks” fundraising event to benefit the Karstens Park update. The event will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2020 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the Quad City Music Guild. Staff is seeking the Board’s approval to apply for a temporary liquor license and serve alcohol at the event. Mike Waldron motioned to approve, motion seconded by John Knaack. Motion carried unanimously. Pickleball. The Parks Department would like to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Shive Hattery for the design work on the construction of the pickleball courts, at Riverside Park. The base bid will include six (6) courts with an additional two (2) courts as an alternate bid. Board would like staff to consider some security feature(s). Mike Waldron motioned to approve, motion seconded by Lauren Schrier. Motion carried unanimously.
6114 51st Avenue Soccer House Asbestos Removal. Due to the age of the soccer house, an inspection was performed and asbestos was found. Active Thermal Concepts was the low bid at $6,478 of three written quotes for abatement. Board would like staff to inquire if it will be more cost effective to do asbestos removal for both houses in that area at the same time. Mike Waldron motioned to approve, motion seconded by Lauren Schrier. Motion carried unanimously.
Other Business/Public Comment
Butterworth Dog Park discussion.
Butterworth Dog Park print framing is approved with all Board members.
Closed Session
Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance or Dismissal of Specific Employees – 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)
Motion by Knaack, seconded by Waldron. Roll call vote – all present in favor.
Entered Executive Session at 7:58 am.
Parks Recreation Director discussion and interviews.
Motion by Mike Waldron to exit Executive Session, seconded by Lauren Schrier and unanimously approved.
Executive Session ended at 3:55 pm.
ADJOURNMENT
On the motion of Carrie Bull, seconded by Lauren Schrier and unanimously approved, the meeting was adjourned at 3:55 pm
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