HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-02-02 Parks & Recreation SummaryKENAI PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 2, 2017
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
CHAIR CHARLIE STEPHENS, PRESIDING
MEETING SUMMARY
1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Stephens called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows:
Commissioners present: C. Stephens, J. Halstead, N. Widmayer, J. Hudson, S. Thornton
Commissioners absent: T. Wisniewski
Staff/Council Liaison present: Parks & Rec Staff Director B. Frates, City Clerk, S. Modigh, Council
Liaison Jim Glendening
A quorum was present.
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:
Commissioner Widmayer MOVED to approve the agenda; Commissioner Halstead SECONDED
the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
3. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
Commissioner Stephens was nominated as Chair.
MOTION:
Commissioner Widmayer MOVED to elect Charlie Stephens as commission chair and
Commissioner Halstead SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
Commissioners Halstead and Widmayer were nominated as Vice Chair.
MOTION:
Commissioner Halstead MOVED to elect Noel Widmayer as commission vice chair and
Commissioner Stephens SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY
a. November 3, 2016
MOTION:
Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve the meeting summary of November 3, 2016 and
Commissioner Widmayer SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
b. January 5, 2017
MOTION:
Commissioner Halstead MOVED to approve the meeting summary of January 5, 2017 and
Commissioner Thornton SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED.
5. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None.
6. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED — None
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None.
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. Cemetery Fees
Parks and Recreation Director Frates and City Clerk Modigh reviewed suggested amendments
to the policy and procedures. It was pointed out that some changes were housekeeping as well
as fee changes and the incorporation of a fee structure for the Columbarium. It was noted the
proposed fee changes would bring the fees more in line with what other communities charged.
Commissioner Widmayer pointed out that Veterans are eligible to apply for burial allowances
which were dependent on whether or not the death was connected to service; non -service death
allowance was reported to be $747.00 with headstones provided at no cost to the family.
It was reported that there had been no known vandalism in the cemetery, and in terms of security,
the police patrolled the area on a complaint driven basis.
Administration suggested that a moratorium be put in place for all future plot reservations to
ensure ample plots are available for the next few years; moratorium would require Council
approval.
9. REPORTS
a. Parks and Recreation Director — Frates reported on the following:
• One staff member on leave to do illness in the family;
• Administration decided to reject recent Tractor and Rake bids;
• KCHS Varsity Hockey played their first home games at the Multi-purpose
facility; venue was successful;
• An ordinance was to be before Council at their next meeting and, if
approved, would transfer remaining balances from completed or postponed
capital projects to the General Fund.
b. Commission Chair — No Report.
C. City Council Liaison - Council Member Glendening reported on
miscellaneous Council actions and presentations to City Council.
10. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION — March 2, 2017
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11. COMMISSION QUESTIONS & COMMENTS — None.
12. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD — None.
13. INFORMATION — None.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
Meeting summary prepared and submitted by:
City Clerk
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
February 2, 2017
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