City of Centralia Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee met Feb. 11.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
Meeting was called to order and Crow stated that this Committee needs a Chairman and Vice Chairman. He asked if anyone would like to volunteer for the 2 positions. Graham volunteered to be Chairman and Lawson volunteered to be Vice Chairman.
Public Participation: None
Approval of Minutes: No minutes due to new formation of Committee
Treasurers Report: Crow presented the following figures: Park Donation account has a balance as of 1/31/2021 of $16,528.92. The Airplane Maintenance account has a balance of $2,807.25 as of 1/31/2021.
Ongoing Business:
1. Crow reported that the City has hired a firm to do an evaluation of the Fairview Park Pool with their recommendations of the condition of the pool. The company completed an evaluation 10 years ago. Crow reported that if the firm returns will the recommendation of pool needing to be totally replaced the City would have to go to a Referendum in order acquire the Funds needed. Graham stated that under the past Administration the idea of installing a Splash pad had been mentioned. Crow responded that this company could assist in this project if that is what the Council would decide they wanted to do. Crow reported that in the last 18 months new provisions had been put into place requiring that Splash pads have public rest rooms.
2. Garrett asked for an explanation of the Budget for the CRC versus the Youth Center. Crow and Germann explained the City and Complex contract explaining that it is for the Management of the City Recreation programs and maintain of fields and mowing. The money is for services and the money is not used to subsidize the Complex. Agee explained that the Complex is subsidized by the Centralia Foundation. Crow explained that City receives $88,000 from taxpayers that is specified directly towards Recreation Programs. Crow stated that if the Sales Tax Referendum passes there will be funds available for both parties.
3. Garrett asked if Allen and Germann thought there was a need of more soccer fields. Both responded not at this time. Graham answered that due to the High School beginning to play all of their games at the
New Business:
1. The committee discussed various goals that this committee should focus on and be responsible for. They are listed on a separate page under Goals and Responsibilities.
2. Lawson asked if the Committee could be informed on who has the 2 year or 4-year terms. Germann stated that she will contact MiMi and provide that information for the next meeting.
3. Graham asked if the meeting date will remain the same as the 2nd Thursday of the month. Crow replied that is what is in the resolution and the meeting was to be held at a local restaurant. It was suggested that another restaurant be chosen due to lack of lunch being served. Crow replied that he would check into another restaurant.
Adjournment:
Agee made the motion to adjourn and Garrett seconded the motion. The motion carried.
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