Recreation Commission

FREDERICKSBURG RECREATION COMMISSION Minutes of May 15, 2014 The May meeting of the Fredericksburg Recreation Commission was held on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at Maury Commons. The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. Present: Commissioners George Foster, Marcus Tepaske, Ken Kroko, Gary Olsen and Susan Tyler. Absent: Tim Duffy and Matt Kelly. Also in attendance: Robert Antozzi and Patricia Sparks. I. Approval of Minutes: The minutes of April 17, 2014 were unanimously approved. II. Public Comment: None III. Communications from the Director: The Commissioners reviewed the following reports: Financial Reports – April 2014 Sports Report – May 2014 Leisure/Special Events Report – May/June 2014 Ltr. to Dr. Antozzi in reference to Earth Day Ltr. to Dr. Antozzi from Susan Denning in reference to Doggie Easter Egg Hunt IV. Noteworthy Dates: The Commissioners reviewed upcoming programs and trips. V. Old Business: A. Pathways – Dr. Antozzi reported that the culverts are installed and we are waiting for the inspection to be completed on the Virginia Central Railway Trail project. There will be a scheduled grand opening for the VCR Trail. Commissioner Tyler stated that she was approached by two people in reference to bikers on the Canal Path. One gentleman stated that he had been hit three times. Dr. Antozzi stated that we would monitor the situation. B. Riverfront Park – Commissioner Kroko reported that the 2nd open house held on May 3rd was not as well attended as the first. The design firm, Rhodeside and Harwell, continue to accept comments from the public. The two Riverfront Park concept options are not final, and continue to progress as feedback is received. Commissioner Kroko 1  encouraged everyone to go on-line and make comments as to their ideas, wants and needs. The design firm will make a presentation to the ARB. Dr. Antozzi stated that he does not want to phase this project out. Dixon Park and the pool were done in phases, and to this date the second and third phase have not been done. Dr. Antozzi stated that he preferred that the City acquire the funds to build this park from start to finish. C. Jenny Guth Donation - Dr. Antozzi reported that the City now owns the property. The park will remain the same and we are not forbidding use of the property. The Commissioners agreed to remove this item from the agenda. . D. Park Signs – Commissioner Tepaske stated that the subcommittee had met today with Mike Ward. The Commissioners discussed designing a new, simple professional park logo that will allow a person to identify the sign quickly as a city park. Dr. Antozzi stated that we should contact Phil Brown, a City employee that is a graphic artist, in regards to designing a City park logo. The Commissioners agreed to submit several suggestions to Phil Brown. Commissioner Tyler stated that the entrance sign to Motts Reservoir is covered up by overgrown vegetation. The overgrowth needs to be cleared around the sign. She also requested that signs be placed in both directions, at least 500 yards, prior to the entrance of Motts Run Reservoir. Dr. Antozzi stated that he would notify Mike Ward. E. Whitewater Park – Commissioner Tepaske stated that he had drafted a letter to Mr. Scott Thomas updating him on the Commission’s concerns on the development of a Whitewater Park. VI. New Business: Nomination of Officers – The Commissioners discussed and made a motion to nominate officers for the 2014-2015 Recreation Commission. A motion was made by Commissioner Kroko, seconded by Commissioner Foster, to nominate Commissioner Tepaske as Chairman, Commissioner Olsen as the Vice Chairman and Patricia Sparks, as Secretary for the upcoming year 2014-2015. Motion passed unanimously. 2 VII. Commission Concerns and Topics: Commissioner Olsen asked if Dr. Antozzi was aware that the Kenmore Tennis Courts had visible signs of cracking. Dr. Antozzi stated that he would talk to Mike Ward. Commissioner Kroko thanked Commissioner Tepaske for the information sent out to the Commission in reference to attendance. The meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m. ________________________ ______________ Dr. Antozzi Date Next Meeting June 19, 7:00 p.m. at Maury Commons, Suite 111. 3