HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-06-03 - MinutesPRAB REGULAR MEETING JUNE 3, 1991 The meeting was called to order by Mark Robertson at 5:30 in room 326 of the City Administration Building. Members Present: Alexander, Palmer, Robertson Staff Present: Braswell, Clark, Cox, Edmonston X BUSINESS I. PARK MAINTENANCE DISCUSSION Clark reported that Maintenance Supervisor, Bob Braswell has been given permission to employ two additional summer workers immediately. Palmer asked if these two positions would get the parks back to the level of maintenance the PRAB had requested at an earlier meeting.. Braswell stated that it would make a big improvement but the situation will still need to be evaluated in the future. The public should begin to notice a difference in the parks within two or three weeks. Alexander asked how much maintenance was lost when the horticulturist was changed to the Planning Division. Braswell reported that the horticulturist was in charge of'flowerbeds, shrubs, trees, watering, herbicides, and fertilizers. Braswell has had to take workers from such jobs as mowing, general repairs, and edging/trimming to fill the horticulturist duties. Palmer asked Braswell how many more workers were needed to keep the parks in good condition. Braswell stated four more would make a big difference. Robertson stated the herbicide issue should be decided by next summer. Munsell reported that a new schedule of four ten hour days was being experimented by the Street and Parks Divisions. This should increase productivity. Edmonston reported that the Adopt -A -Park program should help with the shortage in maintenance. Maintenance workers will be in the new personnel requests for 1992. OTHER BUSINESS Palmer stated that on. field #3 at Lake Fayetteville there was a glare, therefore, a screen or net should be installed behind the bleachers. The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m. Minutes Approved; Secretary