1993-05-25MINUTES
JOINT UTILIZATION COMMITTEE
May 25, 1993
In attendance: Janet Murphy, Buddy Luce, Bethann Scratchard, Jane
Cousins, Stephen Apple. School District Superintendent: Bill
Branum. City Staff: Curtis Hawk, Chris Terry, Tina Harvey.
Meeting called to order at 7:05 p.m.
Administrative Comments:
1. Rick Wilheim unable to attend. 3 voting members present.
2. Reviewed and approved minutes from April 13 meeting. 2 ayes, 1
abstain.
Discussion:
1. Buddy Luce reported that City Council and School Board have
approved the Joint Utilization Agreement submitted and are
ready to proceed.
2. Buddy Luce suggested that the committee discuss and then
prioritize specific joint utilization projects to form sub-
committees for enacting each.
3. Janet Murphy reported priorities according to Park Board:
Top priority- improvements at Intermediate School baseball
field and basketball court.
2nd priority- fitness course at Johnson Elementary
3rd priority- two security gates at Middle School
4. Stephen Apple suggested common purchasing as a priority.
5. Curtis Hawk suggested combining contracts for vehicle
maintenance and locating library books purchased by the
city at the High School library, then making the library
open to the public.
6. Recommendation was made to pursue athletic proposals, and
form committee for operational programs. Sub -committee to
report at June 16th meeting. Proposals to be presented at
city retreat on June 17th.
7. Other possible joint ventures discussed: building facilities,
library at High School, computer equipment and software,
community education.
8. Sub -committees formed:
Purchasing/Operational - Bethann Scratchard, Bill Branum,
Curtis Hawk
Fitness trail - Jane Cousins and Tina Harvey
Improvements Intermediate School -Janet Murphy and Buddy Luce
Library - Stephen Apple, High School librarian and staff
Middle School - Mike Thompson
9. Chris Terry submitted revisions of Joint Utilization Committee
procedures compiled from input during prior meeting. Vote to
accept revisions, 3 ayes.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Next meeting scheduled for, Wednesday, June 16th at the
Bicentennial Park Community Building at 300 N. White Chapel Rd.