Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

GLADSTONE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Parks & Recreation Office - 901 Montana Avenue September 19, 2023 6:30 PM MINUTES Chairman Gary Stevenson called the meeting to order, Clerk Berry called the roll. PRESENT Anne Pfotenhauer Cathy Sjoquist Gary Stevenson Jay Bostwick ABSENT Bob Bosk Jeremy Cook Stacie Carter Public Comment: The following individuals spoke on concerns regarding the Harbor: Theresa & Pat Madden Patrick Bricco Motion by Cathy Sjoquist; seconded by Jay Bostwick to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 6, 2023. MOTION CARRIED The Parks & Recreation Director position will be posted in the near future within the IBEW Local 906 Supervisory Union and then open to public. Motion by Gary Stevenson; seconded by Cathy Sjoquist to appoint Bob Bosk to the Parks & Recreation Director Interview Team. Voting Yea: Pfotenhauer, Sjoquist, Stevenson, Bostwick MOTION CARRIED Motion by Anne Pfotenhauer; seconded by Jay Bostwick to approve the Northeast Saunders Point location for memorial bench provided by Cathy & James DeKeyser.  Gladstone, MI September 19, 2023 Voting Yea: Pfotenhauer, Sjoquist, Stevenson, Bostwick MOTION CARRIED Motion by Jay Bostwick; seconded by Anne Pfotenhauer to approve the East Harbor foot bridge location for memorial bench provided by Karen Nicholas Voting Yea: Pfotenhauer, Sjoquist, Stevenson, Bostwick MOTION CARRIED Motion by Anne Pfotenhauer; seconded by Jay Bostwick to approve the big field location for memorial tree and rock with inlay plaque provided by John (Mick) Bruno. Voting Yea: Pfotenhauer, Sjoquist, Stevenson, Bostwick MOTION CARRIED Parks & Recreation Maintenance & Janitorial employee Robert Brown and Seasonal Employee Troy Drbeszandt gave update on the progress of the fall maintenance and preparations for the Gladstone Ski Hill season. Motion made by Gary Stevenson, Seconded by Anne Pfotenhauer to recommend to the Gladstone City Commission to close the Baybank account for the Gladstone Ski Club due to inactivity and receipt $277.26 to the General Fund Gladstone Ski Hill Revenue Account for use to purchase ski equipment for the after school program. Voting Yea: Pfotenhauer, Sjoquist, Stevenson, Bostwick MOTION CARRIED Manager Buckman and Robert Brown update the board that new security cameras were being installed soon, the Harbor will have an open position for Harbormaster for the 2024 season and in upcoming meetings the harbor rules and reservation system will be reviewed. Manager Buckman and Robert Brown updated the campground will be closing October 12th, upcoming meetings the campground rules, reservation system, Airbnbs will be addressed and seasonal labor. Motion by _______; seconded by _______ to appoint _____ and _____ to meeting with Director Ron Robinson to discuss a Community Watch Program. MOTION CARRIED There being no further business before the Board Chairman Gary Stevenson adjourned the meeting at 9:45 PM. ______________________ Kimberly Berry, City Clerk