NORTH LITTLE ROCK PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING
NORTH LITTLE ROCK COMMUNITY CENTER
NOVEMBER 16, 2009 - 5:00 P.M.
I. Call to Order: Chair Vicki Stephens
II. Roll Call of Members: Jan Eberle-Wilkins
III. Third Quarter 2009 Financial Report: Treasurer Bruce Waller
IV. Third Quarter Utility Cost Report: Bob Rhoads
V. Disposition of Minutes: Chair Vicki Stephens – October 19, 2009
VI. Action Items – New Business and Unfinished Business
Arkansas River City Sports Commission Advertising Agreement: Bob Rhoads
Amendment to Tennis Contract for the Purpose of Selling Advertisement: Bob Rhoads
Grant Request: Bob Rhoads
Authorization for Execution of Contracts and Agreements: Bob Rhoads
VII. Director Reports
VIII. Calendar of Events – North Little Rock Community Center
December Deadline: December 8, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.
December Regularly Scheduled Commission Meeting:
December 21, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
January Deadline: January 5, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.
January Regularly Scheduled Commission Meeting:
Tuesday - January 19, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
IX. Adjournment
X. Public Comments / Visitors
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SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
October 2009
The month of October has been identified by the National Weather Service as the wettest month in the history of North Little Rock since weather data of that type was first recorded. In addition, the state is in the top five of wettest years on record. The rain throughout the month has had its impact on maintenance completed during the month.
I have been out of the office from October 2 through October 23 due to open heart surgery. There were no complications from the surgery, and I started working half days effective October 26. Mr. Rhoads filled in for me during my absence.
The following are activities the Parks Maintenance Division supported in October:
October 2/4 LRFC 17th Annual Soccer Capital City Cup
October 3 6th Annual Bark in the Park, Burns Park Dog Park
October 9/11 Burns Park Fall NTRP, Tennis Tournament
October 17 Burns Park Jr. Baseball Fall Festival
October 23/25 Infiniti Play to Drive Tennis Championship
October 30 The Combo State Tennis Tournament
All the above activities included maintenance tasks such as mowing, weed eating, pruning, placing out trash containers, assisting with electrical requirements, moving picnic tables, trash removal, moving chairs, and ensuring restroom facilities are cleaned and maintained.
In addition to the October activities, the following maintenance tasks are completed on a reoccurring basis:
Monday and Thursdays Dog Park thorough Cleanup
Tuesdays and Fridays The Old Mill Wheel is Greased
Fridays River Trail and Soccer Trails Cleaned
Mondays Faucette Memorial/Old Mill Fountain Cleaned
Twice a Day Clean Big Dam Bridge/Victory Lake Restrooms
Daily Playground Safety Inspections
Weekly New Baseball ADEQ Inspection/Report
Brian Spears continues to make the playground structures in the parks system safe and pleasing to the eye. All the older playground equipment has been painted and he continually inspects the playgrounds on a daily basis to ensure the safety of the children playing on the equipment.
We have started winterizing some of the park restrooms and removing the RPZs specifically from flower beds. Removal of additional RPZs and restroom winterization will continue as freezing weather is forecasted to move into the area.
Staff has started to put up the Burns Park Christmas light display along Funland Drive. We are making excellent progress in getting the display up and should be operational by mid November.
Preventative maintenance measures initiated this month include changing out air filters from all the air and heating units within the Parks and Recreation system.
WILLIE ELIZANDRO, Superintendent
Parks Maintenance Division
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Recreation Superintendent Report October 2009
FINANCE
October 2009’s revenue was $13,135.07 which was a $2,182.69 increase from 2008’s $10,952.38. Increases were seen in fitness, memberships, and athletics.
Funland had no revenue this month due to being closed for the season.
GENERAL ACTIVITY
General
After School Program (ASPire) began at Glenview, North Heights, and Sherman Park community centers. Participation at Sherman Park and Glenview averages 60 students each, while about 150 participate at North Heights. Students are able to participate in a variety of activities, including, but not limited to homework assistance, tutoring, nutrition, sports, games, clubs (art/drama, reading, chess, etc.) and more.
Late Night Intervention’s (LNI) Fall session continues
Halloween carnivals were held at SPCC, GVCC, and NHCC on October 30.
Glenview
Open Volleyball at GVCC Open play held on Monday nights.
Adult Physical Fitness Class is being held weekly on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings.
North Heights
Gymnastics: Classes are in session Monday – Thursday evening. Gymnastics lessons are held for boys and girls ages 3 and up. Tumbling and cheerleading classes are held for Jr. High and High school age.
North Little Rock (Main)
Opened as an Emergency Relief Center Thursday-Saturday, October 29-31 with assistance from the American Red Cross.
The Adult Fitness Center is offering Cardio Strength and Beginning Aerobics, with membership into the Fitness Center. Participants can receive a free personal consultation to determine the best workout plan for their physical goals. Karate is also being offered to adults.
Sherman Park
Lights on Afterschool! and Talent Show was held celebrating afterschool programs and included performers from SPCC, NHCC, and GVCC.
Bring Your ‘A’ Game on Saturday mornings for adult basketball pick-up games.
Funland/Holiday Lights
Funland was to host a Haunted Festival in Burns Park but was cancelled due to weather conditions.
Holiday Lights have been laid out are in the process of being set up.
CALENDAR:
November - ASPire continues
30th - Holiday Lights in Burns Park - Opening night
December - ASPire continues, Holiday Lights in Burns Park
12th - Holiday Light Festival
12th - Dashin’ Thru the Lights
Youth Basketball/Cheerleading Registration continues and Adult Basketball League Begin
Jeff Caplinger, Acting Recreation Superintendent, 501-791-8543, jcaplinger@northlittlerock.ar.gov
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Director’s Report
October 2009
October 2009 was the wettest October ever, therefore, we had several days that no green fees were sold or carts rented.
The October revenues for Burns Park were $22,678.00 with 1683 paid rounds, $100.00 in annual fees, and $54.00 in miscellaneous fees for a total of $22,832.00.
Revenues last year were $27,994.00 with 2172 paid rounds, $900.00 in annual fees, and $705.00 in miscellaneous fees for a total of $29,159.08.
Revenue for Emerald Park was $3,105.00 with 454 paid rounds for a total of $3,105.00. Revenues last year were $3,433.00 with 517 paid rounds for a total of $3,433.00.
Burns Park Golf Course
2008 2009
January $ 7,015.00 $ 9,429.00
February $12,802.00 $14,720.00
March $24,932.00 $25,520.00
April $34,052.00 $33,795.00
May $52,171.00 $35,625.00
June $53,258.00 $42,037.00
July $51,101.00 $50,195.00
August $42,111.00 $52,490.00
September $47,372.13 $39,862.00
October $29,159.08 $22,832.00
Total $ 355,321.21 $326,505.00
Emerald Park Golf Course
January $1,098.00 $ 1,261.00
February $2,108.00 $ 2,406.00
March $3,504.00 $ 2,873.00
April $4,112.00 $ 4,595.00
May $7,145.00 $ 5,622.00
June $6,277.00 $ 4,703.50
July $5,270.00 $ 6,302.00
August $4,901.00 $ 6,291.00
September $4,523.00 $ 4,459.00
October $3,433.00 $ 3,105.00
Total $42,821.00 $41,617.50
Steve Ralston, Golf Professional
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October 2009 Directors Report
The wet weather has wreaked havoc on all outdoor sports this month. We have had record rainfall in October. Just in the last week of the month, we recorded well over 10 inches of rain in the gauge at the soccer complex. There have been more games and events cancelled than I can ever remember. The North Little Rock Softball Association had to cancel the Fall Ball Season for the adult open league. They were so far behind that there was no way to catch up the season. The BMX track has not raced all month. The track was already beat up from the wet spring/summer. They are in desperate need of some dry weather.
The multi-use trails have really been hit hard. Some of the trails are still built on water drainage fall lines so the extreme amounts of rain have visibly taken a toll on the tread. Bert Turner and the Master Naturalists are still working hard on the reroutes. We still have a little more than six miles to go.
It has been tough to get games in at the Soccer Complex. Little Rock Futbol Club hosted their annual Capital City Cup on the 3rd and 4th. The rain hit hard on Saturday night, washing out most of the play on Sunday. We were able to collect a good profit on the gate, but the weather really hurt our concession revenue. The Lakewood Fallfest Tournament scheduled for 10/31 and 11/1 were postponed to 11/7-8. That weekend became available when the Westside YMCA had to cancel their tournament, the Central Arkansas Soccer Classic, because of the lack of teams signed up to play. There were originally 145 teams signed up. As of today, 115 of them are still going to participate. This is a pleasant surprise. Normally a tournament would be lucky to have half of the teams come back.
It’s beautiful, sunny, and 72 degrees today. Can’t complain about that!
John Crow
Project Coordinator
