Recreation Board

Approved: 080618 City of College Park Recreation Board Meeting College Park Community Center 5051 Pierce Avenue Monday, July 2, 2018 6:00 p.m. FINAL MINUTES Members Present Absent 1. Stuart Adams X 2. Sarah Araghi (Jazs) X 3. Janice Bernache-Crocker X 4. Alan Bradford X 5. Jane Hopkins X 6. Bettina McCloud X 7. Judith Oarr X 8. Barbara Pianowski X 9. Christina Toy X Also Present: City Staff: Robert Ryan, Public Services Director Sharon Fletcher, Executive Assistant, Public Services Department Other Attendees: Santosh Chelliah, Resident Joi Woods, Contract Secretary I. Call to Order Mr. Bradford called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. II. Review of Agenda Mrs. Oarr motioned to approve the agenda. Mrs. Bernache-Crocker motioned to add the Father’s Day Ice Cream Social to agenda. Mrs. Oarr motioned to accept the agenda as amended. Mrs. Pianowski seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed 8-0-0. III. Treasurers Report- June 2018 Balance remains at $1,698.05  Mrs. Pianowski motioned to approve the June Treasurers Report. Mrs. Toy seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed 8-0-0. IV. Review of June 4, 2018 Minutes A. The board discussed the official vote for the Maryland Stingers Women’s Rugby team’s Field Request. The request is for an extension of the current Field Use permit through 7/19/18. The request was discussed during the June meeting. Mrs. Toy motioned to approve the June 4, 2018 minutes. Mrs. Bernache- Crocker seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed 8-0-0. V. Past Events: A. Father’s Day Ice Cream Social – 06/17 at Duvall Field The board discussed event details, noted points included: • An estimated number of 30-50 participants, no official count was conducted • Left over pre-packaged cold treats were donated on behalf of the Recreation Board to the Community Center’s Aftercare Program, Youth & Family Services and Community Center Summer Camp. • Possible freezer malfunction. Ms. Fletcher will submit a maintenance request to the Department of Public Works. • Feedback from residents for increase advertising and to incorporate Field Day activities in the future • Consideration of adding the event to Recreation Board’s permanent calendar of events Mrs. Pianowski stated that she spoke with Scott Somers, City Manager about the need for additional equipment at Duvall Field and inside the Clubhouse. Some suggested items included indoor ceiling fans, bike racks, more tables, permanent umbrellas for existing tables, and an additional portable grill. Dead tree removal was also discussed. Mrs. Toy made a motion to hold an annual Summer Kick Office Ice Cream Social on the first Sunday in June. Mrs. Bernache-Crocker seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed 8-0-0. VI. Events: A. Fourth of July – The Nightlife Band’s performs at 7:00 p.m. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. • All logistics and details have been confirmed B. Movie Night at Hollywood Park on July 20, 2018 – Planned feature “Ferdinand” • Ms. Fletcher reported that the equipment, screen, generator, and face painter, have been confirmed • Possible arts & craft activity: DIY fans made from paper plates & tongue depressors • September Movie Night- Arts Exchange: Mrs. Fletcher is working with the Arts Exchange to confirm the date and will provide an update at the August meeting. C. Car Show • Date change: Fall 2018  • Hosting a one time-event to gauge community interest • Thursday nights weekly in the Fall if the initial event is well received • Polling on Next Door to gauge community interest for dates, times, and location • Coordinate with Hollywood Farmers Market to host the event during the Saturday Market • Potential partnership with the UMD Mechanical Engineering Department’s Car Club • Forming a sub-committee D. Relaunching College Park Baseball The College Park Boys and Girls Club (CPBGC) is receptive to the idea of relaunching baseball. Chris Umstot has been referred to the CPBGC to explore field use and scheduling options. E. Ms. Araghi shared details about Blues band entry to perform at The College Park Blues Festival and the International Blues Challenge. I. Next Meeting: Monday, August 6, 2018 II. Adjournment Ms. Araghi made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mrs. Toy seconded the motion. All were in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 6:38 p.m.