Citizens' Recreation Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingGrosse Pointe Woods, MI · December 10, 2024
Minutes
Citizens’ Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
Meeting of the Citizens’ Recreation Commission was held on December 10,
2024 at Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan.
CALLED TO ORDER: 7:02
PRESENT: ABSENT:
Melinda Billingsley Barb Janutol
Abby Klotz Amanda Starkey
Tony Rennpage Lindsay Fratarolli
Amanda York Dave Andrews
Gib Heim
ALSO PRESENT: Angela Coletti-Brown, Owen Gafa
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Motion was made for acceptance of the agenda for December 10, 2024 by Klotz and
seconded by Heim.
Approval of motion:
Yes: Billingsley; Klotz; Rennpage; York; Heim
No: None
Absent: Janutol, Starkey, Fratarolli, Andrews
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Motion was made for the approval of minutes from November 12, 2024 by Abby
Klotz and seconded by Rennpage.
Approval of motion:
Yes: Billingsley; Klotz; Rennpage; York; Heim
No: None
Absent: Janutol, Starkey, Fratarolli, Andrews
DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
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● Woods Aglow went great
● Polar Express went well, parents said new route was good
COUNCIL REPORT:
● Council still hasn’t received Park Improvement Plan. Commission will send
plan with updated cover letter
OLD BUSINESS:
● WinterFest
o Flyer drafted
o Most vendors have been booked, library no longer available
o frisbee chosen as giveaway
● Snow Creation
o Subcommittee not present
o Flyer
NEW BUSINESS:
● Elections
o Billingsley suggests beginning a rotation of commission positions.
o Billingsley nominates
▪ Chair: Janutol
▪ Vice-Chair: Starkey
▪ Treasurer: Billingsley
▪ Secretary: Andrews (decided by alphabetical)
PUBLIC COMMENT:
● None
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Heim and seconded by Klotz.
Approval of motion:
Yes: Billingsley; Klotz; Rennpage; York; Heim
No: None
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Absent: Janutol, Starkey, Fratarolli, Andrews
Meeting Adjourned at 8:08pm.
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 December 10 AT 7:00 pm in the Conference Room at the City Hall.
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of agenda for Dec 10, 2024
3. Approval of minutes from Nov 12, 2024
4. City Council Report
5. Parks & Recreation Supervisor’s Report
6. Old Business:
a. WinterFest
b. Snow Creation
i. Flyer
7. New Business:
a. Elections
8. 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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