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PAHRUMP PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE DRAFT MINUTES March 16, 2022 Pursuant to NRS, a meeting of the Pahrump Park and Recreation Advisory Committee was held on March 16, 2022, at 5:00pm at the Bob Ruud Community Center. 1. Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order. The pledge was recited at 6:30 PM 2. Roll Call Members Present: Chair Vanessa Simmons, Vice Chair Pamela Hiler, David Harris, Mark Broedling , Town representatives: Courtney Kenney, Jimmy Martinez. Guests: Leo Blundo, Helen Schneider, Tim Bohannan ABSENT, Brian Hayes, member, Secretary Bonnie Harris, Commissioner Donna Cox Town of Pahrump representative. 3. Approval of the Agenda for March 16, 2022. Mark Broedling moved that the agenda be approved. Dave Harris seconded. Approved 4-0 4. Committee Comments (This item limited to announcements or topics/issues proposed for future workshops/agendas) Dave Harris commented that he attended a meeting of users of and residents around the Lakeview Executive golf course and has minutes of that meeting for anyone to pick up on the table. The circus was approved and will be in town in May. 5. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT (Three-minute time limit per person.) Action will not be taken on the matters considered during this period until specifically included on an agenda as an action item (first). Helen Schneider commented she had dropped off checks to reserve a park weeks ago and they have not been cashed as of yet. She reminded the board that it was agreed at the last meeting that an ad would be published for the openings on the board, and she had not seen it in the paper. 6. For Possible Action – Discussion and deliberation of minutes of the Pahrump Park and Recreation Advisory Committee, meeting of March 02, 2022. Mark Broedling pointed out that the roll call was confusing as to who was present and who was absent. He moved they be amended to clarify this. Dave Harris seconded. Approved 7. Announcements (first) Chili Cook Off at Petrack Park 3/25/22 – 3/27/22 Music Festival 3/31/22 – 4/3/22 Circus (Tentative) 5/3/22 one day event has been approved by County Commissioners Adventure Ride Rally 4/23/22 One day Event ---PAGE BREAK--- PAHRUMP PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE DRAFT MINUTES March 16, 2022 8. For Possible Action – Discussion and deliberation to accept the applications to the Pahrump Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, due to one vacancy. The applicants are; Dave Clasen and Loyce Seastrunk. Pam Hiler commented that at the Open Meeting Law Training Debra Strickland introduced her to someone whom she said was a new member of the board. There was no application from that person nor was she present. Since the ad did not run again and it is standard policy that those wishing to join the board be present for the meeting Vanessa Simmons moved that the motion be tabled, and the openings be advertised as agreed on in the previous meeting. These applications will be considered at the next meeting. Public Comment: Leo Blundo stated that he felt the motion was out of order and proceeded to school the board on the procedures and stated that it didn’t matter what the board said that it was up to the town board to make the decision. The Chair reiterated that this was being done according to the bylaws approved by the Town Board. Helen Schneider commented that she agreed with the board on continuing to follow the established procedures. The motion was repeated. Pam Hiler Seconded and it was approved. 9. For Possible Action – Discussion and deliberation to appoint the alternate positions of the Pahrump Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. This should have stated “Permanent positions”. Action cannot be taken until new members are appointed. Public Comment: Helen Schneider pointed out that the appointment of permanent or alternate members should be held off until the Town of Pahrump Board had approved the new members. A motion was made by the Chair to table this until new members are appointed. Mark Broedling seconded. Approved. 10. For Possible Action – Discussion and deliberation of any Park Reservation Requests. Cancellation for April 23, 2022, at Petrack Park. Public Comment: Helen Schneider stated that she has not received approval of her organizations request for use of Simpkins Park which starts on Wednesday. Courtney explained that the calendar system was broken and thus creating delays processing request. Courtney Kenney will get with Helen on her issue. 11. For Possible Action – Discussion and deliberation of the Valley Electric past statement of Parks and Recreation financial assistance. The Chair, who brought this to the board, stated that she no longer wanted to pursue this issue as a board until the there is a request from the Town Board. No action taken. ---PAGE BREAK--- PAHRUMP PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE DRAFT MINUTES March 16, 2022 12. For Possible Action – Discussion and deliberation regarding the progress and/or any updates on the development of the Fairgrounds. After committee discussion – Public Discussion. Jimmy stated that water has been approved and we are moving ahead with the grant to install a well. Saturday March at 9 will be the groundbreaking ceremony for the Off Highway Vehicle track. The Chair commented that there was a rumor that 21 ball fields were being planned for that site and not a fairground. Dave Harris asked Leo Blundo to comment on the announcement made at the County Commissioners meeting about something being planned there. Leo stated that there was a $1m grant for a community/convention center to be built there. He brought up many items that the commissioners have discussed that this board is not aware of. He continued that the issue of the VEA money is not a dead issue. The Chair pointed out that comments received by the board would see a community center built out there as being built for Mountain Falls and not for the town center of Pahrump. 13. For Possible Action – Discussion and deliberation regarding the progress and/or any updates on the development of Kellogg Park. After committee discussion – Public Discussion. Jimmy stated that benches and bag dispensers are awaiting installation. The first gazebo is ready to be installed. The playground equipment will be like other playgrounds with shade. The restrooms are completed and should be opened by park staff every day, but they don’t always get out there in a timely manner. 14. For Possible Action – Discussion and deliberation regarding the progress and/or any updates on the other parks in Pahrump (Ian Deutch Memorial Park, Simkins Park and Blosser Park). After committee discussion – Public Discussion. Blosser – Water fountains repaired The Chair commented that the mud is still an issue, and the bag dispenser has not been refilled for weeks. It was also suggested that a sand/dirt with grass seeds be if people could use to fill in holes that their dogs dig like they do at Las Vegas dog parks and at golf courses. Simkins – Up and running with lawn care in progress Ian Deutch – Up and running, baseball in progress, waiting for funding on skate park, grass needs repair, concession stand is ready to operate. Mark commented that the opening ceremonies for baseball went great but is concerned that there is a lot of use of the fields, and they could use a hand drag to maintain the field as the day goes on. Public discussion: Tim Bohannon reiterated that the dog parks in Vegas have sand with seeds for filling holes. He commented that the ball fields are in pretty good shape but dry. 15. For Possible Action – Discussion and deliberation of Movies in the Park for 2022. After committee discussion – Public Discussion. The movie line up was amended to put two of the more popular movies in the lineup and maintain the 50% animated and 50% not animated. ---PAGE BREAK--- PAHRUMP PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE DRAFT MINUTES March 16, 2022 Public Comment: Tim Bohannon commented that with the current economy families can’t afford to go to the movies so need to have a good mix for kids. Helen Schneider recommended “Jurassic Park” since a new movie is coming out soon. The Chair commented that next month the concessions will need to be determined so that needs to be advertised and those non-profits interested in vying for the job need to be present. The amended selection was motioned, seconded, and approved. 16. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT (second). None. 17. ANNOUNCEMENTS (second). None. 18. ADJOURNMENT Adjournment at 7:28PM. Pam Hiler made a motion to adjourn, and Dave Harris seconded. Approved. Next meeting April 20, 2022, at 6:30PM at the Bob Ruud Community Center APPROVED this 2022. Chair