Citizens' Recreation Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingGrosse Pointe Woods, MI · September 10, 2024
Minutes
Citizens’ Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
Meeting of the Citizens’ Recreation Commission was held on Sept 10, 2024 at
Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan.
CALLED TO ORDER: 7:02 pm
PRESENT: ABSENT:
Melinda Billingsley Abby Klotz
Barb Janutol Tony Rennpage
Amanda York Amanda Starkey
Gib Heim Dave Andrews
Lindsay Fratarolli
ALSO PRESENT: Angela Coletti-Brown, Owen Gafa
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Motion was made for acceptance of the agenda for Sept 10, 2024 by Janutol and
seconded by Heim.
Approval of motion:
Yes: Billingsley; Janutol; York; Heim; Fratarolli
No: None
Absent: Klotz; Rennpage; Starkey; Andrews
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Motion was made for the approval of minutes from July 9, 2024 by Janutol and
seconded by Heim.
Approval of motion:
Yes: Billingsley; Janutol; York; Heim; Fratarolli
No: None
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Absent: Klotz; Rennpage; Starkey; Andrews
SUPERVISOR'S REPORT:
● Hob Nobbin registration opens Sept 12, 2 sessions with 600 resident slots
each. Sat Oct 12 is date
● Splash pad was put in, people love it, lots of residents using it
● Tennis started Sept 10
● Pool liner is in process of being replaced
COUNCIL REPORT:
● Swim team will be recognized during Fall Fest for undefeated season
● City council taking applications to fill vacancy
● Disc Golf grand opening Sat, Sept 28 at 10am by Jackson lot
OLD BUSINESS:
● Fishing Derby
o Trophies were given out, all winners present
o ~100 participants
o No changes needed for next year
● September Event
o Planned budget for movie in the park was not sufficient, so no Sept
event
NEW BUSINESS:
● Annual Review of Park Improvement Plan
o Ghesquiere Park
▪ Based on council feedback, refrigerated ice rink moved to
Lakefront
▪ Updated restrooms are in progress
▪ Walking path has been approved - in progress
▪ GPW Foundation working towards new swings
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o Lakefront
▪ Additional shaded areas are a priority
o Pocket parks
▪ Brys Dr & Helen St
● Ongoing discussions of having benches, flowers, fairy
garden, beautification - conversations led by council
● WinterFest
o Detroit Sports theme
▪ Will have characters from Detroit Pistons, Lions, and (possibly)
Tigers
▪ possibly get inflatables
▪ Event application submitted by subcommittee
Motion made by Janutol and seconded by Heim to use funds from Account # 101-
105-880.200 not to exceed $13,000 for WinterFest.
Approval of motion:
Yes: Billingsley; Janutol; York; Heim; Fratarolli
No: None
Absent: Klotz; Rennpage; Starkey; Andrews
PUBLIC COMMENT:
● None
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Heim and seconded by Janutol.
Approval of motion:
Yes: Billingsley; Janutol; York; Heim; Fratarolli
No: None
Absent: Klotz; Rennpage; Starkey; Andrews
Meeting Adjourned at 7:45pm.
Respectfully submitted by: Melinda Billingsley, Secretary of the Grosse Pointe
Woods Citizen's Recreation Commission.
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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 September 10, 2024 AT 7:00 pm in the Conference Room at the
City Hall.
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of agenda for Sept 10, 2024
3. Approval of minutes from July 9, 2024
4. City Council Report
5. Parks & Recreation Supervisor’s Report
6. Old Business:
a. Fishing Derby Debrief
b. September Event
7. New Business:
a. Annual Review of Park Improvement Plan
b. WinterFest
8. Public Comment / Adjournment
cc: Commission Members
Council Representative
City Clerk
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Submitted by: Melinda Billingsley Office Held: Recording Secretary Telephone: 626-346-8460
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