Citizens' Recreation Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingGrosse Pointe Woods, MI · February 10, 2026
Minutes
Citizens’ Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes
Meeting of the Citizens’ Recreation Commission was held on
February 10, 2026 at Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan.
CALLED TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: ABSENT:
Melinda Billingsley Abby Klotz
Dave Andrews Amanda York
Gib Heim Lindsay Frattaroli
Barb Janutol Amanda Starkey
Jason Gaidis
ALSO PRESENT: Owen Gafa, Angela Coletti Brown.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Motion was made for acceptance of the agenda for January 13, 2026 by Janutol and
seconded by Billingsley.
Approval of motion:
Yes: Billingsley, Andrews, Heim, Janutol, Gaidis.
No: None
Absent: Klotz, York, Frattaroli, Starkey.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Motion was made for the approval of minutes from January 13, 2026 by Billingsley
and seconded by Heim.
Approval of motion:
Yes: Billingsley, Andrews, Heim, Janutol, Gaidis.
No: None
Absent: Klotz, York, Frattaroli, Starkey.
COUNCIL REPORT:
No social district this year. Last year there were only 2 businesses that
participated.
Police Dog assisted with a car theft and found 2 suspects.
Last Council meeting received positive feedback for WinterFest.
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DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
Need Itemized budget submitted to finance.
Egg Stroll sign up is on February 19th. Location: Ghesquiere.
Thank you cards for WinterFest Volunteers.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
WinterFest just under budget.
OLD BUSINESS:
WinterFest Wrap up.
NEW BUSINESS:
SpringFest May 2nd.
Spring Bike Ride.
Motion was made to approve funding for spring fest in the amount of $2,000.00
from account number 101-105-880.200 by Billingsley and seconded by Janutol.
Approval of motion:
Yes: Billingsley, Andrews, Heim, Janutol, Gaidis.
No: None
Absent: Klotz, York, Frattaroli, Starkey.
Motion was made to approve funding for spring Bike Ride in the amount of
$500.00 from account number 101-105-880.200 by Billingsley and seconded by
Janutol.
Approval of motion:
Yes: Billingsley, Andrews, Heim, Janutol, Gaidis.
No: None
Absent: Klotz, York, Frattaroli, Starkey.
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ADJOURNMENT:
Motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Billingsley and seconded by Heim.
Approval of motion:
Yes: Billingsley, Andrews, Heim, Janutol, Gaidis.
No: None
Absent: Klotz, York, Frattaroli, Starkey.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by: Jason Gaidis, Secretary of the Grosse Pointe Woods
Citizens’ 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 February 10, 2026 AT 7:00 pm in the Conference Room at the City
Hall.
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of agenda for February 10, 2026
3. Approval of minutes from January 13, 2025
4. City Council Report
5. Parks & Recreation Director’s Report
6. Treasurer’s Report
7. Old Business:
8. New Business:
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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