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PAHRUMP PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES AUGUST 17, 2022 Pursuant to NRS, a meeting of the Pahrump Park and Recreation Advisory Committee was held on August 17, 2022, at 6:00 pm at the Bob Ruud Community Center. 1. Call to Order and the Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited at 6:30 pm 2. Roll Call Members Present: Chair Vanessa Simmons, Secretary Dave Harris, Dave Clasen, Loyce Seastrunk. Town Representatives: Jimmy Martinez / Buildings and Gounds, Courtney Kenney / Administrative Coordinator. Guests: Helen Schneider, Bill Hockstedler, Commissioner Frank Carbone. Absent: Vice Chairperson Pam Hiler, Mark Broedling. 3. Approval of the agenda for August 17, 2022 Dave Harris made a motion to approve the agenda for August 17, 2022 as written. Loyce Seastrunk second the motion. Approved 4-0 4. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT (three minute time limit per person). Action will not be taken on the matter considered during this period until specifically included on an agenda as an agenda item (First). Bill Hockstedler introduced himself as a member of the community and is interested in the parks of the community. 5. For Possible Action – Discussion and deliberation of minutes of the Pahrump Park and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting of June 15, 2022. Loyce Seastrunk made a motion to accept the minutes as written. Dave Clasen seconded the motion. Vote 4-0 6. Announcements (First) No announcements at this time. ---PAGE BREAK--- 7. Committee Comments (This item limited to announcements or topics/issues proposed for workshops/agendas). Dave Harris apologized for lack of a meeting in July due to his failure to produce an agenda in time to be posted in the community. Loyce Seastrunk had a question about obtaining land in the valley for future parks. Vanessa Simmons stated she had provided a copy of another city’s requirements to accept donations from the general public to benefit the parks in that city. 8. For Possible Action – Discussion and deliberation to consider for BOCC recommendation one member application from the following list of applicants: Helen Schneider. After discussion – Public Discussion. Public Comment: Helen Schneider addressed the committee on her application to be again a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. She provided a resume and a summary of why she should be placed on the committee. Dave Harris made a motion to accept Helen Schneider’s application to be on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and sending it on to the BOCC for their approval. Dave Clasen seconded the motion. Vote 4-0 9. For Possible Action – Discussion and deliberation of Major Event Park Reservation Requests. New event scheduled for Petrack Park on Field A involving a community fitness group on September 29th through October 3rd. Fall Festival in Petrack Park on September 22nd through the 25th. Community Halloween event on October 31st on Field A in Petrack Park. Balloon Fest at Petrack Park on November 11th through 13th at Ian Duetch Memorial Park. The Powwow at Petrack Park on November 17th through the 20th. Public Discussion: Frank Carbone raised a concern about the landing area for the balloons to land. Courtney Kenney reported that the calendar on the town’s website is not currently working but is being addressed. ---PAGE BREAK--- 10. For Possible Action – Discussion and deliberation regarding the progress and/or updates on the development of the Fairgrounds. After committee discussion – Public Comment. Engineering is working on the development of a well and septic system for the fairgrounds. Grant money will help pay for the development of these projects. Bids should go out in August for these projects. Public Discussion – No public comment at this time. 11. For Possible Action – Discussion and deliberation regarding the progress and/or any updates on the development of Kellogg Park. After committee discussion – Public Comment. Continued development is waiting for more funding to start at the beginning of July. Planned development includes a gazebo, benches, addition to walking trail, more landscape and additional grass area. Public Discussion – No public comment at this time. 12. For Possible Action – Discussion and deliberation regarding the progress and/or any updates on the other parks in Pahrump (Ian Deutch, Simkins, Blosser, Petrack Park). after committee discussion – Public Discussion. Ian Deutch Park completed the Movies in the Park program with an average attendance of over 150 people. Little League and AYSO will start their fall seasons. Simkins Park the horse issue is improving keeping them off the grass fields used by the public and youth softball and football. Petrack Park has soccer on Field C with softball on Field A. Swimming pool will close on August 27th and average attendance was around 200 users a day. Horseshoe pits are completed and has already hosted a tournament. Blosser Park will have its water system monitored by the state due to providing drinking water at the park. Holes in the turf being repaired. Gophers are a problem at some of the parks. Discussion of the need for a 5 year plan for the parks. Public Discussion – No public comment at this time. ---PAGE BREAK--- 13. For Possible Action – Discussion and deliberation regarding the donation process to support Pahrump parks. Sample from another community has been provided to the BOCC. After committee discussion – Public Discussion Sample donation regulations included types of vegetation, benches, costs, and who was responsible to place them in the parks. The question on the use of volunteers for park development was addressed but is limited. Public Comment: Helen Schneider supported the idea of donations to improve the community parks. 14. Possible Action – Discussion and deliberation on the members thoughts of where the Committee should focus and where it can be most effective. After committee Discussion – Public Comment The development of a donation form for the parks. Do research on types of grants that would benefit the parks. Grants are usually match money with the community. Develop descriptions of community parks on the town website. Develop a plan for park development for the next five years. Continued support for the town’s golf course. The committee needs to continue to talk the public about the parks and what they would like to see in the parks. Use of advertisement (radio/newspaper) to inform the community of what the parks have to offer the public. The need for some type of water/splash park for the southern part of the valley. The committee has the important responsibility to provide correct information to the public. 15. Committee Comments (This item limited to announcements or topics/issues proposed for future workshops/agendas.) (Second) No comments at this time. 16. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT (Second) No public comment at this time. 17. ANNOUNCEMENTS (Second) Courtney Kenney said she would forward Helen Schneider’s application for membership on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee to the BOCC for their approval. ---PAGE BREAK--- 18. ADJOURNMENT Our next scheduled meeting of the Town of Pahrump Park and Recreation Advisory Committee will be on September 21st at 6:30 pm in the Bob Ruud Community Center. Adjournment at 7:42 pm. Loyce Seastrunk made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Dave Clasen seconded the motion. Vote 4-0