Recreation Board

Approved: 120516 City of College Park Recreation Board Meeting Monday, October 3, 2016 6:30 p.m. College Park Community Center 5051 Pierce Avenue Minutes Members Present Absent Stuart Adams ______ ___X__ Jazs Araghi ___X__ ______ Alan Bradford _____ ___X__ Adele Ellis ___X__ ______ Eric Grims ______ ___X__ Bettina McCloud ______ ___X__ Judith Oarr ___X__ ______ Barbara Pianowski ___X__ ______ David Toledo ___X__ ______ Also Present: Robert Ryan, Public Services Director; Sharon Fletcher, Department of Public Services Administrative Assistant; MJ Fitzsimons, M-NCPPC; Julie Beavers, Recording Secretary I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:36 p.m. II. Approval of Agenda Mr. Toledo motioned to approve the agenda as submitted. Ms. Oarr seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed 5-0-0 III. Approval of Minutes a. September 12, 2016 Mr. Toledo motioned to approve the September minutes as submitted. Ms. Oarr seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed 5-0-0 IV. Treasurer’s Report - September 2016 Ms. Fletcher reported there were no changes to the bank account and the balance remains at $1,698.05.  V. Recent Events a. College Park Day – 09/24/16 The skies were overcast but well attended. Ms. Fletcher has heard positive feedback. The College Park Aviation Museum reported 1200 guests who lined up for the tours and the helicopters. The City of College Park had a tent and advertised upcoming city events. Ms. Araghi suggested the College Park Day Committee advertises the bands more. VI. Future Events a. Nightlife Band – 7:00 p.m. 10/21/16 at the Moose Lodge Ms. Fletcher reported there isn’t a flier yet but it is being promoted by College Park Connected, the Nightlife Band website, social media and the Moose Lodge. You can purchase food and drink from the Moose, but entrance to the event will be free. b. Blues Festival – 11/05/16  There was some miscommunication as to who was supposed to supply the Blues Festival banner for College Park Day and why it was not displayed. It will be hung across Rhode Island Avenue as soon as Public Works can secure the bucket truck to switch the banners. It was suggested that the banner will be on display for a few extra days.  Ms. Araghi mentioned that she has not been able to make contact with Miss College Park but will continue to reach out to her.  Due to Mr. Bradford’s surgery, he is unable to get the donuts from Raulin’s Bakery in Beltsville. Staff or another Board member is authorized to contact the bakery.  Mr. Moody’s volunteers will set up the tables and chairs.  Ellis and Mr. Toledo will be at Ritchie Coliseum at 2:00 p.m. to decorate.  Ms. Oarr and Mrs. Pianowski are not available to help set up this year.  Mr. Moody has confirmed delivery of the stage with M-NCPPC staff.  Mr. Moody has asked what time the electrician is wanted on site Saturday; sound check can be scheduled for 90 minutes later. The sound company would like to bring all of the supplies early Saturday morning but someone will have to be responsible for the equipment since Ritchie is open 24 hours a day. Ms. Araghi will work with the electrician and sound crew.  Mr. Ryan will look into message board set up for the event the day of or possibly the evening before. There is now a fee to rent the sign.  Ms. Fitzsimons will make arrangement to have the ‘wavy guy’ on site for the Festival. 2 10032016 Minutes   Ms. Fletcher will borrow the wheel spinner from Youth and Family Services. Ms. Araghi will send the list and Ms. Fletcher will prepare the prize wheel.  Ms. Araghi has found a vendor that will have Maryland flag bowties and hair bows.  Performers: The Battle of the Bands winner is Fast Eddie and the Slowpokes. The Solo/Duo Winner is Carley Harley and Soul Roots. They are an acoustic act. Mike Warner/Tommy Lepson. Andy T and Nick Nixon. Nick is in the hospital and may not be able to play at the Festival. If not, Alabama Mike or someone else that is equal to or better.  The flyer will be ready for printing this week.  Ms. Fletcher will have the Rubbermaid bin of Blues Festival supplies delivered on Friday. VII. New/Other Business a. Parkrun – funding from Recreation budget Mr. Ryan was directed by the City Manager to find the money in the Recreation Board budget to support the program. b. Senior Camp Ms. Oarr reminded the Board about the camp that is held at College Park Woods in the spring. They offer an outdoor lunch, entertainment and Bingo. They would like to have more volunteers for the event. It was suggested to ask Youth and Family Services Director, Peggy Higgins for help in finding volunteers. VIII. Next Meeting November 7, 2016 IX. Adjournment Mr. Toledo motioned to adjourn. Ms. Ellis seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed 5-0-0 The Meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m. Minutes prepared by: Julie Beavers, Contract Secretary 3 10032016 Minutes