Citizens' Recreation Commission

Name: Citizens' Recreation Commission — Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
Start: 2025-12-09T19:00:00
End: 2025-12-09T21:00:00
Location: Grosse Pointe Woods, MI

Regular Meeting

Grosse Pointe Woods, MI · December 9, 2025

Agenda Minutes

Minutes

Citizens’ Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes Meeting of the Citizens’ Recreation Commission was held on December 9, 2025 at Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan. CALLED TO ORDER: 7:07 p.m. PRESENT: ABSENT: Melinda Billingsley Lindsay Frattaroli Abby Klotz Amanda Starkey Amanda York Dave Andrews Gib Heim Barb Janutol Jason Gaidis ALSO PRESENT: Owen Gafa, Tony Rennpage APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Motion was made for acceptance of the agenda for December 9, 2025 by Starkey and seconded by Klotz. Approval of motion: Yes: Billingsley; Klotz; York; Andrews; Heim; Janutol; Gaidis No: None Absent: Frattaroli; Starkey APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Motion was made for the approval of minutes from November 18, 2025 by Heim and seconded by Andrews. Approval of motion: Yes: Billingsley; Klotz; York; Andrews; Heim; Janutol; Gaidis No: None Absent: Frattaroli; Starkey 1 DIRECTOR’S REPORT: ● Goose control coming to Ghesquiere in the spring COUNCIL REPORT: ● No Report TREASURER’S REPORT: ● No Report OLD BUSINESS: ● WinterFest ○ DJ, Food trucks, Signage, petting zoo, inflatable games, firepits all secured ○ No characters this year, but will try to organize Olympic athlete ○ Looking for photo booth ○ Giveaways: Pompom NEW BUSINESS: ● Officer Elections o Dave Andrews nominated as Chair o Barb Janutol nominated as Vice Chair o Melinda Billingsley nominated as Treasurer o Jason Gaidis nominated as Secretary Motion was made to approve officer elections as a slate by Klotz, second by Heim Approval of motion: Yes: Billingsley; Klotz; York; Andrews; Heim; Janutol; Gaidis No: None Absent: Frattaroli; Starkey ● 26-27 Budget draft o Fishing Derby: $2,000 2 o Small Fall Event (Disc Golf): $500 o WinterFest: $12,800 o Snow Creation Contest: $200 o SpringFest: $2,500 o Small Spring Event (Bike Ride): $500 Motion was made to recommend budget for FY 2026-2027 Commission of $18,500 by Janutol, second by Heim Approval of motion: Yes: Billingsley; Klotz; York; Andrews; Heim; Janutol; Gaidis No: None Absent: Frattaroli; Starkey PUBLIC COMMENT: ● None ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Dave Andrews and seconded by Heim. Approval of motion: Yes: Billingsley; Klotz; York; Andrews; Heim; Janutol; Gaidis No: None Absent: Frattaroli; Starkey Meeting Adjourned at 7:57pm. Respectfully submitted by: Melinda Billingsley, Secretary of the Grosse Pointe Woods Citizens’ Recreation Commission. 3

Agenda

CITY OF GROSSE POINTE WOODS (313) 343-2440 20025 Mack Plaza Drive Fax (313) 343-2785 Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan 48236-2397 NOTICE OF MEETING COMMISSIONS: COMMITTEES: BOARDS: Beautification Advisory Building Authority Board of Canvassers Citizens' Recreation X Compensation & Evaluation Board of Review Community Tree Construction Construction Board of Appeals Election Finance Downspout Board of Appeals Historical Fireworks Pension Local Officers Compensation Mack Ave Business Study Planning Public Relations Senior Citizens' PUBLIC INVITED: IN ACCORDANCE WITH PUBLIC ACT 267 OF 1976 (OPEN MEETINGS ACT), ALL MEMBERS OF THE GROUP SELECTED ABOVE, AS WELL AS THE GENERAL PUBLIC, ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE FOLLOWING MEETING ON December 9, 2025 AT 7:00 pm in the Conference Room at the City Hall. 1. Roll Call 2. Approval of agenda for December 9, 2025 3. Approval of minutes from November 18, 2025 4. City Council Report 5. Parks & Recreation Director’s Report 6. Treasurer’s Report 7. New Business: a. Officer Elections b. 26-27 Budget draft 8. Old Business: a. Winterfest Sub-Committee 9. Public Comment / Adjournment cc: Commission Members Council Representative City Clerk File Post Submitted by: Melinda Billingsley Office Held: Recording Secretary Telephone: 626-346-8460 The City of Grosse Pointe Woods will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired, or audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities. All such requests must be made at least five days prior to a meeting. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the City of Grosse Pointe Woods by writing or call the City Clerk’s office, 20025 Mack Plaza, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236 (313) 343-2440 or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) 313 343-9249.

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