Recreation Commission

FREDERICKSBURG RECREATION COMMISSION Minutes of June 20, 2013 The June meeting of the Fredericksburg Recreation Commission was held on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Maury Commons. The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:09 p.m. Present: Commissioners: Marcus Tepaske, Gary Olsen, George Foster (arrived late), & Susan Tyler. Absent: Malvina Kay, Matt Kelly and Ken Kroko. Also in attendance: Dr. Antozzi and Patricia Sparks. I. Approval of Minutes: The minutes of May 16, 2013 were unanimously approved. II. Public Comment: None. III. Communications from the Director: The Commissioners reviewed the following reports: Financial Report – May 2013 Sports Report – May/June 2013 Leisure Report – June/July 2013 Follow-Up Report – May 2013 IV. Noteworthy Dates: The Commissioners reviewed upcoming programs and trips. V. Old Business: A. Pathways – Dr. Antozzi reported that construction continues on the Virginia Central Railway Trail at different locations. B. Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation Partnership – No update. C. Riverfront Park – Webb Associates has almost completed the survey for the Riverfront Park property. The proposals for archeological services were received on Friday, June 14, 2013 and are currently under review. A demolition permit for the Masonic Lodge was submitted to the Archeological Review Board. Action was tabled pending a historical review of the building and submission of the plan for the post demolition site. D. Idlewild Park – No update. E. Player Concussion Procedure Policy – The Commissioners discussed the Player Concussion Procedure Policy. 1  A motion was made by Commissioner Foster, seconded by Commissioner Duffy and unanimously approved to adopt the following Player Concussion Procedure Policy. Any child suspected by a game official, volunteer coach, or Parks and Recreation staff to have a concussion will be removed from play immediately with immediate discussion with the child’s parents or legal guardian detailing the reason for removal from play, and thereby placing the responsibility of the child’s condition therewith. Said child may not resume activities with the team until clearance is provided by his/her parent or legal guardian. If said child’s parent is not immediately available, emergency assistance will be called. An incident report form will be on hand that is applicable to concussion incidents and will include space for the parent’s response to the concussion incident recommendation. All Parks and Recreation staff who will be working on site will have a cell phone, and if a concussion event occurs, they are to call for emergency assistance unless a parent or legal guardian chooses a different course of action. New Business: VII. Commission Concerns and Topics: Commissioner Foster congratulated Marcus on a good job as Chairman. Commissioner Olsen complimented Parks and Recreation staff on their timely manner in repairing the fence at the tennis courts at Kenmore Park. Commissioner Tepaske announced that he was now a Doctor of Engineering. Meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m. ________________________ ______________ Dr. Robert Antozzi, Director Date Next Meeting July 18, 2013, 7:00 p.m. at Maury Commons, Suite 111. 2