Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 1, 2017; 6:30 p.m. Members Present: Willie Brown, Terrell Kingwood, Shawn O’Keefe, Robert Shuford, Tara Wilocx Absent: Douglas Sessoms, Kelly Wilson Staff Present: Torriano Askew, Brian DeProfio, Laura Fitzpatrick, Kellie Godfrey, Kevin Myers I. Welcome and call to order – Kevin Myers II. Budget Presentation – Brian DeProfio a. Overview of the Capital Improvement budget. III. Old Business a. Advisory Board meeting minutes will start being published online at Hampton.gov in order for the public to have access to the information. Attendance to monthly meetings is important so the minutes can be approved and business conducted. IV. New Business a. The large shelter at Gosnold Hope Park is almost complete and will be available for use. This shelter was torn down due to storm damage. Two additional shelters are being replaced and electrical conduit is being added. b. The department is working toward building an inclusive playground. c. The Parks division will begin painting Buckroe Beach pavilion stage and repairing the decking boards on the observation pier prior to the start of the season. d. Presentation of Briarfield Park plans. There are two versions of the plans; the first has the most dramatic changes including shifting the baseball fields. The second leaves the fields in the same place. Also included in plans are amenities such as: a dog park, a walking trail, batting cage and disc golf. The board recommends combining the best of both plans in order to have all of the best amenities in one plan. Mr. Myers informed the board the plans will be made public in order for citizens to have input. e. The program division has been working on a proposal to bring new programs into the department. There is an application process and the program division will review for content. The proposal will be presented at April’s board meeting for review. f. The parks division is working on replacing the vita course at Gosnold Hope Park. PRLS has reached out to companies to get a proposal. g. There were plans drawn up in the past including, but not limited to development around the Boo Williams Sportsplex that haven’t been located. Mr. Myers will provide an update on these plans in the April meeting. V. Updates and Announcements a. Officers will be elected during the April meeting provided there is a quorum. VI. Adjourn a. Meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kellie Godfrey Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services 22 Lincoln Street | Hampton, Virginia 23669 www.hampton.gov | P: (757) 727-6348