BOPARC

Minutes of the October 11, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners Location: Marilla Recreation Center, Morgantown, WV Call to Order: President Trumble called the meeting to order at 3:03 PM. Establish Quorum: Members present were Cal Carlson, Susan Klingensmith, Jenny Selin, Jenny Thoma and Danielle Trumble. Members absent were Meridith Balas and Amel Morris Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the regular meeting on September 13, 2023, were approved by consensus. Correspondence: None. Public Comment: None. Financial Report: Director Wiles reviewed the contents of the financial report. Jenny Selin moved to approve the Financial Report, and Jenny Thoma seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0. Action Items: None. Executive Director’s Report: Director Wiles shared the content of the Executive Director’s report. Jenny Selin asked about the potential of winterizing the BOPARC public restrooms in the park. Director Wiles said that BOPARC is working towards that goal. Danielle Trumble suggested BOPARC put the photos of the Dorsey’s Knob upgrades on social media. General Board Comments: Jenny Thoma toured Dorsey’s Knob and was glad to see it reopen and operational. Susan Klingensmith also toured Dorsey’s Knob and appreciated meeting the staff members prior to the meeting. Jenny Selin appreciated the work on Dorsey’s Knob and how nice it is that there are funds available for upgrades, as it makes a difference in people’s perception of confidence in BOPARC. Cal Carlson was impressed with the work completed from the Dorsey’s Knob photos and has been utilizing White Park for kickball and social bike rides. Danielle Trumble appreciated Director Wiles always keeping the board in the loop with everything being so busy. She was also looking forward to the closing reception for Shari Lynn Bennett at Wiles Hill, and keeps hearing great things about Eureka Café. Executive Session: Cal Carlson 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 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th Wards, and Susan Klingensmith seconded the motion. Cal Carlson moved to exit executive session, and Jenny Thoma seconded the motion. Executive session was exited at 5:16 pm. Adjournment: Susan Klingensmith moved to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 5:16 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Cal Carlson October 11, 2023 Entered Into Record: Melissa Wiles Melissa Wiles, Executive Director November 8, 2023