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Stephanie (Recreation Department) said nine locations have received automated external defibrillators (AEDs); placement varies by park and typically the units are in visible exterior cases mounted on shelters or buildings. “It depends on each location. They're of course, visible,” Stephanie said, explaining the cases open and the units provide on-device instructions when activated. She acknowledged the department has experienced misuse at one site and said staff are working to manage that concern; the transcript identifies the location of that incident as Sunpoint Park in Creekside.

Stephanie also reported the department received a new 15‑passenger vehicle to assist with senior transportation and other department needs. The vehicle is rated as a 15‑passenger van but staff said one seat was removed to improve maneuverability; staff estimated it comfortably carries up to 11 passengers. The van is not handicap accessible and does not have a lift, and a second identical van is on order.

On training, Stephanie said the Parks and Recreation Foundation funded CPR, first aid and AED certification courses for affiliate program personnel; up to 20 individuals will be able to receive certification at no cost. Staff emphasized that while AEDs provide voice instructions and will not “activate” unless necessary, skill-based training increases user confidence and safety.

The report highlighted aquatics: as of the meeting there were 289 aquatic memberships, 98 more than the same time last year. Staff credited marketing and outreach for higher membership and program registrations. Summer camps were reported as largely full, seasonal staffing was “almost completely full” and the department said it has hired over 200 seasonal staff for the summer; staff estimated retention of more than 50% among returning seasonal hires for camps and aquatics, and said they will provide exact retention numbers once recruitment is complete.

Board members asked clarifying questions about accessibility of the new van, AED placement and misuse, and the timing of the aquatics master plan draft; staff said the draft report is under internal review and will be discussed with the steering committee before a final timeline is set.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Parks and Recreation Board - April 16, 2025 - Livestream","oneSentenceSummary","At the meeting, Parks staff briefed the board on nine AED installs across parks, a new 15‑passenger senior van (not handicap accessible), training funded by the Parks and Recreation Foundation for CPR/AED certification, and an increase in aquatics memberships to 289 — 98 more than the same time last year.","taxTitle","Gahanna, Franklin County, Ohio","taxId",55589,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6270426,"Gahanna Parks Board approves two GMAC trailer fee waivers for local schools",235,282000,517000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3034849-99ab14cfb0b687866185ab8bcbf029ca&start=282&end=517","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3034849-99ab14cfb0b687866185ab8bcbf029ca/thumbnail_282000.jpg","/articles/6270426/Gahanna/Franklin-County/Ohio/Gahanna-Parks-Board-approves-two-GMAC-trailer-fee-waivers-for-local-schools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6270426-afb23663c103bfb57c8ba8f3a65a52c1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196883&Signature=KnaNvVCyqQn28-NR~3WolsURyszFi9ArWaGaG0GXYn6KGUxYtxuwvG7sSI5h7dldgLwXWnEi4BqrXGCcDtkk5cS2eg85WS9v1X7HpqGeV8gPPnGxiOYuJvg1ZQt3EjeCCv6v6AmxfgL83uWD~cU3hJ2mhMFbDgtC3aQIpaYkKeIdvnAeg2HiOK4kGnaz24NIDWn7oySggSIrLimdgMgKfF7kgu0c3HvC0W7OSSmg2tSqDMS18G2ioxSF~qkTDkoAQafMRs-pJ91EIiKnDH~oMGRj-NCJMc~JpHbxlp2Tiwool~G09z5lgkBlBiEbBTjG3q44AUBGn~H9-os9~F6RKg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Gahanna Parks Board voted unanimously to approve two fee waivers for use of the GMAC trailer by Lincoln Elementary and Middle School East during its regular meeting. The board approved waivers for both schools after staff said the shelters themselves do not require fees Monday through Thursday under the city pricing policy, but the GMAC trailer is not covered by that policy.

Nicole, Parks Department staff, told the board the two requests are separate and asked members to vote on each waiver individually. “They don't require [shelter rental fees] per the pricing policy,” Nicole said, explaining that schools may book shelters Monday through Thursday without paying a shelter fee and that the requested waivers apply specifically to the GMAC trailer. Staff also noted the last GMAC request from Lincoln Elementary, in April 2023, resulted in a $50 discount rather than a full waiver.

Board members made two separate motions and approved both by roll call. The vote tally for each waiver recorded the same five members voting yes: Eric Miller, Ken (surname not specified in the transcript), Chrissy Kaminski, Harvey McCluskey and Donna Simmons. No members voted no, abstained or were recorded as recused for these items; two members, Kevin and Jan, were absent.

The board did not attach additional conditions to the waivers. Staff left the amount of the fee (before waiver) listed in the packet but said the waivers were necessary because the GMAC trailer falls outside the blanket school-shelter fee policy.

Documentation in the meeting packet notes the schools are booking shelters Monday–Thursday and therefore already benefit from the existing shelter-rental policy; the waivers approved at this meeting apply only to the separate GMAC trailer rental fee.

Votes at a glance

• Motion: Approve full fee waiver for GMAC trailer — Lincoln Elementary. Outcome: approved. Roll-call: Eric Miller — yes; Ken (surname not specified) — yes; Chrissy Kaminski — yes; Harvey McCluskey — yes; Donna Simmons — yes. Mover/second: not specified in the transcript.

• Motion: Approve full fee waiver for GMAC trailer — Middle School East. Outcome: approved. Roll-call: Eric Miller — yes; Ken (surname not specified) — yes; Chrissy Kaminski — yes; Harvey McCluskey — yes; Donna Simmons — yes. Mover/second: not specified in the transcript.

The board recorded no further debate and moved on to the director’s report.","At a Parks Board meeting, members approved full fee waivers for the GMAC trailer for Lincoln Elementary and Middle School East. Board members said shelter rentals Monday–Thursday are already covered by city policy; the waivers apply only to the GMAC trailer, which falls outside that policy.","actionData","errors"]

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Parks director reports new AED installs, a 15‑passenger senior van and rising aquatics memberships

Gahanna Parks Board approves two GMAC trailer fee waivers for local schools