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PARK BOARD MEETING
DATE: JANUARY 14, 2026
TIME: 4:15 PM
LOCATION: BOARD ROOM, PARKS DEPT
PARK BOARD PRESENT: GARY NOLLEY, TERIE ANDERSON, TAMMY KNOX,
SCARLETT TINSLEY-PRICE
OTHERS PRESENT: HANNAH GUNNELL, SHELBYVILLE NEWS
PARK STAFF PRESENT: TRISHA TACKETT - DIRECTOR
DOUG CONNER - MAINT SUPERVISOR
CHRIS STEPHENS - SPORTS DIRECTOR
TIFFANY KREDIT - RECREATION DIRECTOR
NESHA ANDERSON - SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR
AMY WISKER - ADMIN ASST
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Gary asked for nominations for park board president. Terie nominated Gary to remain as
president. Tammy seconded. The vote was unanimous. Gary then asked for nominations
for vice president. Scarlet nominated Terie to remain vice president. The vote was
unanimous.
Gary Nolley called the meeting to order and asked for a motion to approve the minutes and
claims from the December 10, 2025 meeting as presented. Terie motioned to approve the
minutes, Tammy seconded. Motion carried.
RECREATION REPORT
Tiffany reported that Winter Camp went well and had 45 campers each of the 6 days and
5 counselors. The camp met on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday each of the two weeks due
to the holidays falling on Wednesday and Thursday. They were able to go on some field
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Tiffany told the board she is working on the buildout for a new registration program for
summer camp. It is all web based with counselors having access to information they need,
while also being HIPPA compliant. They will utilize tablets to access this information.
Tiffany told the board that applications are coming in for returning summer staff. Those
wanting to apply to be a lifeguard need to be looking for classes. There is a link to the Red
Cross that can be found on our website that lists locations for these. She anticipates a
large portion of returning pool staff.
Tiffany reported that we are again offering the Artful Exploration classes funded in part by
a grant from the Indiana Arts Alliance which covers materials and instructors. Each week is
a different art form. The first class on January 8th was painting on wood. There were 13 in
attendance. Fees for each class are $10 per person. They also have a dance class
scheduled for one of the weeks.
Tiffany told the board that Kris Schwickrath will be instructing a Mindfulness class in
February. Kris is a certified coach and educator. She will be teaching people to get through
the long winter months and teaching them how to calm ourselves in stressful situations.
The design process for the summer guide has begun. Tiffany and Nesha have started
collecting dates and pictures.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Nesha recapped our holiday events. She told the board that in addition to DIY and Dessert
and Gingerbread House class the staff served four meals in two days. On Friday, December
12th we had Breakfast with Santa for Seniors in the morning and that evening we served
Merry Miles for cross country participants. Then Saturday, December 13th we had our two
servings for Breakfast with Santa. She thanked the staff for all their work in December and
thanked Terie for helping with Breakfast with Santa as well as the Halloween festival and
upcoming Highland Games. Nesha also responded to 100 Letters to Santa personalizing
each one. Staff also created a float for the Holiday parade.
Nesha reported that all bands for Music in the Park have been booked for this summer
along with opening acts and food vendors for each one. We will be releasing this
information on Thursday at noon.
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Nesha told the board that our annual Daddy/Daughter and Mother/Son Nights will be
February February 13th and February 20th. This year we have hired a magician to put on a
magic show. The events have also been moved to Friday evenings this year. They have
previously been on Sunday evenings.
Nesha and Tiffany have put together a sponsorship guide booklet for this year. Sponsors
are needed for many of our free events and also help support those we charge for, but cost
us a lot to put on like Halloween.
This year’s Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for March 28th.
SPORTS REPORT
Chris is working on new equipment for the renovated concession at Sunrise. He is meeting
with Coca-Cola to have a fountain installed.
Chris is happy to report that his concession manager from last year is returning. He is also
working again with Cutting Edge Pizza out of Fairland to supply pizza for both parks.
Chris is working on final designs for graphics to go in the fitness room. The money for this
project was approved last year. He also signed a ??? with BGI Fitness to service equipment
in the fitness room. We are waiting on delivery of some new equipment. BGI Fitness will
get the equipment then bring it here to install. Gary asked what we would do with the old
equipment. Chris said it would have to be auctioned off. Chris is also trying out disposable
wipes instead of towels and spray bottles to help alleviate the staff from having to launder
and fold the towels on a daily basis. He will see how many get used and determine if it is
still cost effective.
Chris had new video surveillance signs made and installed them at the civic center.
Volleyball leagues are set to start next week. He currently has 6 coed teams and 5
women's teams.
The adult basketball league currently has 2 teams registered.
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Chris held a strength training workshop last month and had 19 attend. It went really well
and he plans to hold another one in March.
Chris told the board that the Girls Basketball Camp will be held February 23 & 25. The cost
is $30 per camper. Grades 1-3 will meet from 6-7pm and grade 4-6 will meet from 7:15 -
8:15pm.
Chris has the schedule out for the spring and summer for softball tournaments. Still
waiting to finalize the fall dates. Contracts have been sent to USSSA.
Gary asked about offering any other sports that people could do. Chris will look into it.
Tammy suggested archery or whiffleball. Chris will look at what interest is.
MAINTENANCE
Doug reported that the maintenance staff has been cutting down and trimming trees. It
has been awhile, but now much easier with our own bucket truck. They have 15-20 stumps
to remove.
Doug also reported that staff had to clean out a large homeless camp at Blue River. A tree
had been set on fire and the fire department was called.
Doug asked Terie and Gary if they got their logins for Traction, the new maintenance work
order software. Having access allows them to let Doug know when they see things that
need done in the parks. He also asked Scarlett and Tammy if they would also like access to
let him know.
Doug is still working on quotes for the pool floor. They have also redone the tiki hut.
DIRECTOR REPORT
Trisha told the board that Brent Ross let her know that he will not be able to fulfill his
mowing contract for this year due to knee surgery. He and his wife have always done a very
nice job and taken pride in their work. She wishes him the best with his surgery. She is
looking to replace his portion. This is the second year of a three year contract.
Trisha told the board she is working on goals for the department and her team for the new
year.
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Trisha told the board that Jenna Martin, PR Director for the city, is working on a 250 year
celebration. Plans are in the works to possibly use the parks and she will let them know
when those details are finalized.
Trisha reported that the master plan digital version is now on our website and can be
accessed by the public.
Trisha gave the board an update on the blue river light replacement project. Duke Energy
representative Steve Lee is still working on this and will be there this week. There are 15
poles left in phase 1 and will then proceed to phase 2 and 3. She is not sure what has
caused the delay. Trisha is going to ask him for a timeline. All three phases were supposed
to be done by now. She is concerned about upcoming spring/summer events like soccer,
softball and music in the park and if the work being done will interfere.
Gary wants to talk about items from a special meeting last year - when appropriate to start
the process.
Adjourned 4:49 pm
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