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Terry Wallis, identified in the meeting as coach and large coordinator, described a daily after-school schedule running from roughly 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. during the school year (10 a.m.–9 p.m. during summer and holidays). Programming includes a “Power Hour” homework slot, life-skills and safety instruction, drop-in game-room time, organized sports (soccer practice and flag football), and teen and adult gym time in the evenings. Boys & Girls Club members use a membership check-in; Parks and Recreation staff maintain sign-in records for neighborhood drop-in users. Wallis said the cooperation allows shared programming rather than strict division of space and that weekend and holiday hours follow a different schedule.

Commissioners pressed staff for participation data. Terry Wallis said membership numbers and daily check-in data are tracked by the Boys & Girls Club, and Parks and Recreation is compiling more detailed attendance information to present at a future meeting. Staff acknowledged they do not currently maintain a complete emergency-contact roster for every drop-in participant, but said permission forms and contact information are collected for children who accompany the center on field trips.

During public comment, Chaplain Herbert Turner urged the commission and staff to “serve the underserved in of this community and provide for them so that we can keep them out of the courts,” and asked the department to prioritize programming during the national Crime Prevention Month and support Rutherford Youth Action League activities. Staff and commissioners acknowledged capacity limits — citing saturated facility usage and staffing constraints — but said they would look for ways to coordinate with other agencies and transport children from underserved neighborhoods to existing centers and programs.

Commissioners asked staff to provide quarterly statistics and a breakdown of hours and membership data for McFadden and other centers at the next meeting, per the cooperative agreement requirement.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Parks and Recreation Commission - September 7, 1994","oneSentenceSummary","Staff and program leaders detailed cooperative programming at McFadden Community Center with the Boys & Girls Club, including after-school hours, homework help, sports, and teen/adult evening slots; commissioners asked for more detailed participation data.","taxTitle","Parks and Recreation Commission Meetings, Murfreesboro City, Rutherford County, Tennessee","taxId",69340,"location","Tennessee","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6076003,"Commission ratifies McKnight Park change order and approves pay request contingent on architect sign-off",132,736000,868000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2978031-4acfe7050f7c344a1a714a21d41f78d1&start=736&end=868","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2978031-4acfe7050f7c344a1a714a21d41f78d1/thumbnail_736000.jpg","/articles/6076003/Tennessee/Commission-ratifies-McKnight-Park-change-order-and-approves-pay-request-contingent-on-architect-sign-off","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6076003-d32fd740f6d9a012bf774608d7c228ba/orig.mp4?Expires=1770969140&Signature=FpAxlF-bLuGspLnh9Yn4bKNkKgxcnNkc4vBV4S2J0MmdCqWDbHsoRMId6xvHnqEklEX71Eg0AB-g3T5d11E5DqTcqSBV6sQ7A-SqJq2sO0V4tkOcdzKVKXnB0BWBETceUs8qjjWgoz7xy7EbTqaTewQ~d39oAU4tWmnwou~xMLxO4ggd2OTj9KyFX9fXhPM77MqF0ZsmJpwUR338UO6HSUDtgaM~QkoJ9gwjaXeOEtL4v8mtQZS2HSUej6joJAzqsvrQdsPJXr5~rYQZFnXBrZ5UKRn7PSkTlEAQAedIwHqqZV7af8Oly6l31aZcpSYuJJFiRpEZ4ER7BWMmgHWCeQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parks and Recreation staff asked the commission to ratify a change order and to approve a contractor pay request for the McKnight Park project.

Staff reported that soil testing at the McKnight site showed an unsuitable plasticity index for the proposed building pad beneath a two-story concession stand, press box and restrooms. The architect and contractor recommended placing approximately 267 cubic yards of crush-and-run rock beneath the building pad. The vendor and placement cost was presented as $17,970; staff said those dollars would come from the project’s contingency fund (originally $150,000). The commission voted by voice to ratify the change order.

Separately, staff presented a pay request of $45,217.80 for work completed to date and asked the commission to approve that payment contingent on final sign-off by the architect. Dennis told commissioners the architect had reviewed much of the work but requested further discussion before final approval; staff asked the commission to authorize the payment contingent on the architect’s approval to avoid delaying routine processing. Commissioners approved the pay request contingent on architect sign-off.

Commissioners asked for an updated schedule; staff said the project was approximately two weeks behind schedule and expected to have an architect update at the next commission meeting. The scheduled completion date recorded in the meeting was March 1995. Commissioners also discussed field dimensions and flexibility: the new McKnight five-field complex will include four fields with approximately 300-foot fences and one larger field (325 down the lines, 345 in the alleys, 360 to center) intended for older youth (Babe Ruth). Staff noted four sets of portable fences are in the budget so field lengths can be adjusted for youth or adult leagues.","The commission ratified a $17,970 change order for rock fill under the McKnight Park concession/restroom building pad and approved a contractor pay request of $45,217.80 contingent on the architect’s final approval; staff said the project is running slightly behind schedule with a scheduled completion in March 1995.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6076004,"Commission backs Old Fort Park as site for community-built playground",77,222000,299000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2978031-4acfe7050f7c344a1a714a21d41f78d1&start=222&end=299","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2978031-4acfe7050f7c344a1a714a21d41f78d1/thumbnail_222000.jpg","/articles/6076004/Tennessee/Commission-backs-Old-Fort-Park-as-site-for-community-built-playground","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6076004-b8f8bc5859b02c8e0f01dc96bf12d8b4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770969140&Signature=A19qWnvAULB6p9hOzdJITOwMUyPOuag3SVTodDvD2sJMo7AeOJhDT6Hw8hjlV4PB90bYD7ipYNCDdrHWda6OPF6Bd6o3foSAq~FDoU2TzmD8dKeIuLnBtjX4mI8O4jfp4eS3R4QsXRAi6N-lQk525IPQ0fcWnR8zv7loldMaf470e1V8HVX2VUbYr~xi36LhzAXMzux2PLbpguWyutqYZ4yLgGeon5mGAYcH8-YCpKCvn~8iem1hPXnHflOeiukvmPcbAGNZaF61hsnUz7WaSCQ-hg0-ExeWgv8uzP9cRV505lroOxzCUlMPFRo5c9h3qj8CHGxxQ0qQ3F7-uNRsUw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Parks and Recreation Commission on Wednesday recommended Old Fort Park as the preferred site for a community-built playground after hearing from staff and the project’s architect.

Dennis, a Parks and Recreation staff member, told commissioners he and staff had reviewed the project and that Leathers Associates, the project architect, recommended Old Fort Park “based basically on the central location,” shade from trees, growth potential in the area and proximity to nearby neighborhoods. The commission’s recommendation is contingent on the community playground committee working out any additional details with the city and obtaining city council approval, Dennis said.

Commissioners heard that the new playground would be about four times larger than the existing playground on the site and that some older equipment — described as a “fortress type” structure that was installed 10–15 years ago — will be removed because it no longer meets updated Consumer Product Safety Commission guidance. The community playground group plans a design day in October and hopes to construct the playground in May 1995 with community volunteers involved in the build.

Commissioners also discussed salvaging usable portions of the existing equipment for donation; staff said they will evaluate what can be reused and return with recommendations. A motion to accept staff and architect recommendations carried on a voice vote.

Dennis urged the commission that final approval of any agreement between the community committee and the city would rest with the city council; that step remains to be completed.","After review of architect and staff recommendations, the commission recommended Old Fort Park as the preferred location for a community playground, contingent on a future agreement with the city council and a community-led design process.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6076005,"Parks and Recreation Commission elects chair and vice chair for 1994–95",0,664000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2978031-4acfe7050f7c344a1a714a21d41f78d1&start=664&end=664","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2978031-4acfe7050f7c344a1a714a21d41f78d1/thumbnail_664000.jpg","/articles/6076005/Tennessee/Parks-and-Recreation-Commission-elects-chair-and-vice-chair-for-199495","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6076005-f471dadf4b9e9a91ef093102b07db146/orig.mp4?Expires=1770969140&Signature=FMoKcuzqGDcRaSGRslW-HA6z-9xTlciT-UwMU~uGPhxKCDGaViEWS5IOU~8UDHIBcF~amPRQgjRkZeWZWYij0n72PKX2m~n0E97eS6yh6eF8gCLm86wkULJKrLi~MaS4qk-cMSfeO60al3b~PL2e1efVEWEwa~bHVI~KUiluL7Kxmh59ZTmYDYiOrKLApn2~BZmWmnpMRtuxKN186RkqW98P7WexvYOcys3UJvlfal4Z3oZ3FWYwKy81Xyni2-6dLN0bIu9zn~H76wquiUePEJQ-dqOj6TEodQiw7NW4uAOA3MGsVVo8BsKxRFNveMaxzhgjPaTvrFaQiozU0yZZDg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Parks and Recreation Commission on Wednesday nominated a commission member referred to in the meeting as Charlie to serve as chair for the 1994–95 year and voted by voice to approve the nomination. Members also nominated and approved Gary Eeks as vice chair for the same term; Eeks accepted and chaired the remainder of the meeting.

The nominations were moved and seconded during the election portion of the agenda after staff explained the current chair was out of town and the past vice chair’s term had ended. The commission approved both positions by voice vote; individual roll-call vote names were not recorded in the meeting transcript.

The election covers the commission’s officers from the date of the meeting through June 30, 1995. Following the vote, the newly elected vice chair, Gary Eeks, briefly presided over the meeting and thanked members for their confidence.","The Parks and Recreation Commission approved nominations to fill the chair and vice chair posts for the 1994–95 term by voice vote; the chair was nominated in absentia and the vice chair accepted and presided over the meeting.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6075994,"Commission endorses wellness day, hears trail environmental-assessment public notice and sets field-use review committee work",1660,1196000,2856000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2978031-4acfe7050f7c344a1a714a21d41f78d1&start=1196&end=2856","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2978031-4acfe7050f7c344a1a714a21d41f78d1/thumbnail_1196000.jpg","/articles/6075994/Tennessee/Commission-endorses-wellness-day-hears-trail-environmental-assessment-public-notice-and-sets-field-use-review-committee-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6075994-f857363962ba6352298cbce67b244ba3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770969140&Signature=BW3yQQHKUgZwFlwDTJzRH~~JysUpxm5wtNSKduOotsYUTV0I8vOs3CWhPukoCIOtxJomy3WUpykCZ5aTccotr3AbSW2A392wIe2xRopBPUlDd1A3LuisKsMGvAA0sMALVGx0nFUqzdTXK2ZwEShCV9i9HiGXmylhcqSrhkTZsiW01IuTfuYuXSRSW8Vi-4Y2AdytDbgrtA36thmJQH~qSNrAlat~iixGmIAYh8~08hboHruTeFNVvbgMWqbjwiOZ456GB8rtuV-2E1b3bco9Vb1QRoEKIKJ~544zfy76VWKyBgDRt6SC~8l6O96jdO7SzdNJ3mwZWT~mxL3HLS9BSA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioners endorsed a citywide Wellness and Fitness Awareness Day set for Tuesday, Oct. 4, which staff said would include low-impact aerobic classes, health screenings (cholesterol and blood pressure) and participation by local health organizations and schools. Lynn Humpke, program coordinator, and Lisa Lewis, wellness and fitness coordinator, described plans to ask physical-education teachers to coordinate a 20-minute activity in schools on that date and to solicit participation from the downtown Chamber of Commerce and local nonprofits.

Staff also announced a dedication and lighting ceremony at the soccer complex (McKnight Park) scheduled for Sept. 13 at 5:15 p.m., when the new field lights will be activated; members and community dignitaries were invited to attend and to see the first games under lights at 6 p.m.

The commission received a public-notice read by staff announcing that the environmental assessment for the Stones River Greenway revisions and spur trail would be available for public review from the coming Sunday through October 1994 at Linebaugh Library, the MTSU Library and the Stones River National Battlefield visitor center; written comments were to be accepted through Oct. 17, 1994, with a city contact provided for questions.

Staff reminded commissioners that two members — Mr. Bratcher and Ms. Brown — had been appointed to work with department staff to review field usage when the McKnight five-field complex opens and to return recommendations to the commission; staff said the group will meet with league representatives before the commission considers final field-use arrangements, given the potential for controversy over allocations.

Separately, the commission approved endorsement of the Wellness and Fitness Awareness Day via motion and voice vote.","The commission endorsed a Wellness and Fitness Awareness Day scheduled for Oct. 4, heard announcements about a soccer-field lighting dedication Sept. 13 and a public-review period for the Stones River Greenway environmental assessment, and appointed a committee to review usage of a new five-field complex.","actionData","errors"]

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Commission ratifies McKnight Park change order and approves pay request contingent on architect sign-off

Commission backs Old Fort Park as site for community-built playground

Parks and Recreation Commission elects chair and vice chair for 1994–95

Commission endorses wellness day, hears trail environmental-assessment public notice and sets field-use review committee work