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Minutes of July 12, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners Location: Wiles Hill Community Center, Morgantown, WV Call to Order: Director Wiles called the meeting to order at 3:06PM. Establish Quorum: Members present included Cal Carlson, Susan Klingensmith, Jenny Selin, Jenny Thoma, and Danielle Trumble. Members absent were Meridith Balas and Amel Morris. Election of Officers: Director Wiles opened the nominations for Chair. Cal Carlson nominated Danielle Trumble for Chair, and Jenny Thoma seconded. By consensus, Danielle Trumble was elected Chair. Danielle Trumble opened nominations for Vice Chair. Jenny Selin nominated Susan Klingensmith, and Jenny Thoma seconded. By consensus, Susan Klingensmith was elected Vice Chair. Danielle Trumble opened nominations for Secretary. Jenny Selin nominated Cal Carlson, and Susan Klingensmith seconded. By consensus, Cal Carlson was elected Secretary. Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the regular meeting on June 14th, 2023 were approved by consensus. Correspondence: Director Wiles did not receive any correspondence through BOPARC. Danielle Trumble received correspondence from members of the public regarding runoff problems in Jack Roberts Park. Public Comment: None. Financial Report: Director Wiles reviewed the contents of the financial report. Jenny Selin moved to approve the financial report, and Susan Klingensmith seconded. The motion passed 5-0. Action Items: None. Executive Director’s Report: Director Wiles shared the content of the Executive Director’s report. General Board Comments: Jenny Selin appreciated how the concerts, camps, pool and Eureka Café were doing this summer. Jenny Thoma also expressed enjoyment about Eureka Café. She also commented on the great turnout at the White Park softball tournament the prior weekend. Susan Klingensmith said her family was hitting the pools and was looking forward to the concerts. She commended Assistant Director Travinski’s work and her appreciation for the staff. Cal Carlson said he loves Eureka Café and inquired if an ingredient list could be posted for allergens. Danielle Trumble said the concerts have been great. She attended an ice meeting at Mylan Park on July 5th, and there would be a Woodburn cleanup at Whitemoore Park on Saturday the 15th. Executive Session: Cal moved to enter executive session pursuant to West Virginia Code Section 6-9 A-4 as it pertains to acquisition and/or development of real estate in Wards 1, 5, 6, and Jenny Thoma seconded. Entered 3:20 pm. Jenny Selin moved to exit executive session, and Jenny Thoma seconded. Executive session was exited at 4:52 pm. Adjournment: Susan Klingensmith moved to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 4:52 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Cal Carlson August 6, 2023 Entered Into Record: Melissa Wiles Melissa Wiles, Executive Director August 9, 2023