Aug 3rd, 2021 - Parks and Recreation Meeting Minutes

Walford Park and Recreation Minutes


Regular Meeting                                                                                                                                               August 3rd, 2021


Meeting called to order at 7:07 pm.  Lane, Primmer, Miner, and Davis present.  One vacancy.

Motion by Miner to approve the July 6 meeting minutes.  Seconded by Lane.  Approved unanimous.

 

Pickle ball court  - several items discussed:

  • Concrete problems exist - pad appears to be tilting, un-level spots remain.

    • Options -

    • Amount/density of re-bar is uncertain

  • Pickle ball court expansion

    • Quote was received for review from Courts Fore Sports

    • Proposal to seek additional quotes for fencing move/re-install

    • Proposal to seek alternative quotes for concrete repair/leveling/expansion

    • Further investigation discussed regarding integrity of entire concrete pad at the court

  • Park bench

    • Motion to move forward with Boland Recreation quote for purchase of one SG306P park bench by Lane, seconded by Davis.

  • Citizen comments

    • Question regarding if any insurance coverage exists to cover workmanship?

    • Question regarding if it should be considered an option to proceed with an alternative surface to replace the existing tile court. Alternative surfacing inquiries to be made.

General baseball program

  • Bat donation received

  • IABA tournament held this past weekend - 10 teams from the area played across both days with a good result

    • Lights were powered up both nights and are fully functional

Halloween Program

  • Flyer confirmed for distribution

  • Request for resident volunteers to organize Halloween party to be made via social media

 Basketball Court Project

  • Discussion included items to specify:

    • Court size and overall concrete surface size - current quoted options of 84' 4" x 51' 4" (preferred) and 46' 4" x 75' 10"

    • Placement/replacement relative to existing basketball court location

    • Accessibility limitations that could exist

    • Hoop specs

General Equipment Grounds and Maintenance

  • Metal pipe dome in main park is rusty and requires paint

  • Fill dirt is needed around the Pickle Ball court pad to create a safer approach to the court and eliminate the drop-off

  • Wooden benches have wood that has become warped and should be replaced as is no longer safe to use.

 

Citizen comments

 

Motion to adjourn by Miner.  Seconded by Lane.  Meeting adjourned 8:19.



__________________________________                            _______________________________

Jennifer Lane, Chairperson                                                         Pat Miner, Secretary 

Parks and RecreationTyce Hoskins