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PAHRUMP PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE DRAFT MINUTES April 21, 2021 Pursuant to NRS, a meeting of the Pahrump Park and Recreation Advisory Committee was held on April 21, 2021 at 6:30pm at the Bob Rudd Community Center. 1. Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order. The Pledge was recited at 6:37pm. 2. Roll Call Members Present: Chair Helen W. Schneider, Vice-Chair Vanessa Simmons, Secretary Bonnie Darrell: Absent, Pamela Hiller and David Harris, Commissioner Donna Cox, ABSENT, Town of Pahrump: Courtney Kenney. Advisor: Jimmy Martinez 3. Approval of the Agenda for March 24, 2021. Pamela Hiller made a motion to accept the agenda. David Harris made a motion to move item 15 to after item 7 so those representing the private organizations do not have to wait. Pam Hiller seconded, and the motion was approved 4-0. 4. Committee Comments (This item limited to announcements or topics/issues proposed for future workshops/agendas) None. 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). Commissioner Donna Cox joined the meeting. No public Comment. 6. For Possible Action – Discussion and deliberation of minutes of the Pahrump Park and Recreation Advisory Committee, meeting of March 24, 2021. Helen Schneider noted that all votes taken during that meeting should reflect they were approved 4-0. Vanessa Simmons made a motion to accept the minutes with that change. Pam Hiller seconded. Approved 4-0 7. Announcements (first) Helen Schneider stated that there are two vacancies on the board and an announcement will go out for interested parties to apply. 8. For Possible Action – Selection of three non-profit organizations to run the snack bar during the Movies in the Park for 2021. ---PAGE BREAK--- PAHRUMP PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE DRAFT MINUTES April 21, 2021 Three organizations presented themselves to run the snack bar during the summer of 2021 Movies in the Park. Michael Lucas of the Lions Club explained the goals of the organization. Michelle Beird of Sleep in Heavenly Peace explained how they build and furnish beds for children who may be sleeping on the floor. Kristina Keenan of Brian’s Passion explained that they provide necessities for people who are in assisted living and have no family to provide the little things that make them more comfortable. Helen explained that names would be drawn from a bag and the first one will be the primary provider with the second organization drawn serving as a backup if the primary cannot make a night and the third organization as additional backup. The Lions Club will be the primary with Sleep in Heavenly Peace as the first back up and Brian's Passion as second back up. Michael Lucas asked about health department rules for Covid. Jimmy Martinez said right now all food must be prepackaged but they should check with the health dept and follow their guidance concerning how food will be served. 9. For Possible Action – Discussion and deliberation of any Park Reservation Requests. Courtney Kenny explained that The Balloon Festival will be held 23-25 April at Ian Deutch Park on fields 3 and 4. And all four fields 26 April through 3 May. Little League has an issue and Jimmy Martinez stated that there will be a meeting with them and the parents to work out the issues. Vino Jazz Music Festival is scheduled for Petrack Park June 3-6 using the entire park. This event will include rides, vendors, and music. The promoter is also planning “Wonderful Wednesday” starting 1 May to be held on field A. This is described as a “pop up mall” with vendors and music, no rides. Helen Schneider asked if the 4th of July paperwork had been approved. Courtney Kenny stated that it has not been finalized yet but should be before the next meeting. 10. For Possible Action – Discussion and deliberation of the Pahrump Park and Recreation Advisory Committee By-Laws. Helen Schneider requested that the bylaws be changed to read that the membership be appointed and approved by the County Commissioners in the January meeting. David Harris pointed out that Vanessa Simmons, Pam Hiller, and Bonnie Darrell are starting their 2-year terms and he and Helen are in their second year. Discussion was held on whether David Harris can be moved from an alternate position to a permanent position needs to be an agenda item. It was determined that yes it does and will be on the next agenda. Announcements will go out to request applications for the two vacant positions, alternates, and they should be in place by June. David Harris asked if those that have applied in the past can still be considered or do, they need to reapply. Courtney Kenny stated they need to apply to the new announcement. No other corrections were noted to the bylaws. Pam Hiller moved that the bylaws be accepted, finalized, and submitted for the Board of County commissioners to review and approve. David Harris seconded. Approved 4-0 ---PAGE BREAK--- PAHRUMP PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE DRAFT MINUTES April 21, 2021 11. For Possible Action – Discussion and deliberation regarding the July 4, 2021 festival. After committee discussion – Public Discussion. Helen Schneider stated that the 4th of July plans are still in the works. The sheriff’s department and fire department have agreed to play a soft ball game. David Harris suggested that a “mush ball” be used that will make the game safer for those that are not ball players. He will procure the balls and provide to the departments for them to practice with. There is still a need for a referee for the game. Helen stated there may need to be a special meeting once the paperwork is approved to finalize the plans. 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 Martinez stated that Southpoint Casino was cleaning out its arena and rodeo area and donated the materials to Pahrump and was to be used the OHV area, however, a lot of it was destroyed when someone set off fireworks, illegally, in the area and started a fire. 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 Martinez stated that Morales Construction is working on the park, currently awaiting inspection of the path, the septic is going in, dog park is out for bids. The current well is non potable so a new well needs to go in. The old well will be used for watering the vegetation and flushing. Helen suggested that requests be made for donations of native plants. Vanessa Simmons stated that the Master Gardeners had expressed interest in helping with the native plants. Public comment was made that the Boy Scouts might also be willing to be involved in this. 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. Ian Deutch Baseball is going, Balloon Festival is coming up, grass is growing like crazy, movies will be starting at the Skate Park there has been some tagging going on which takes some time to clean up. Expecting more vandalism as the summer progresses. Helen asked about the moving of the Dog Obedience group to another field so soccer can use the field they currently are on. Jimmy said he would have to check on that. Simpkins Baseball is progressing. Vanessa Simmons asked about the horse poop on the fields and why the opening could not be chained off. Jimmy Martinez stated that is a liability as kids might run toward the opening, not notice the chain, and get injured. Blosser Park Drinking fountains are in the works, possibly two. They are trying to fill the holes in the grass. Petrack is going fine. No issues with soccer, dog groups and other uses progressing. ---PAGE BREAK--- PAHRUMP PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE DRAFT MINUTES April 21, 2021 Swimming pool is on track to be opened. Enough people have applied and are in the lifeguard class that there will be enough to open. There is even enough interest to have another round of classes if not enough pass the course. 15. For Possible Action – Discussion and deliberation of Movies in the Park for 2021. After committee discussion – Public Discussion. Jimmy Martinez stated that all 10 of the movies requested were available and there might be a possibility of substituting in some new movies not released in 2020 are being made available due to Covid releases. The first movie will be May 29th, but no movie will be shown on July 3rd. 16. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT (second). A Citizen asked Jimmy Martinez how big Kellogg park property is and how much will be used for the park. Jimmy stated that the park is 80 acres and plans are to eventually develop all of it into the park. She stated that she has been approached by a gentleman that has a building he would like to donate to the town for use as a recreation center. He purchased the prefab building several years ago and it has never been put together. It is at least as big as the Walmart in town. His only request is that there be an exercise area in the building. She suggested it could be used as indoor walking, satellite library among other things. She also stated that there is a developer that has enough property in the area to put in another 1500 homes, but they are trying to convince him to go with larger lots. 17. ANNOUNCEMENTS (second). Helen Schneider announced that the next meeting will be May 19th tentative location Bob Ruud Community Center. 18. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:34. Vanessa Simmons made the motion, it was seconded by Pam Hiller and approved 4-0. APPROVED this 2021. Chair