Recreation and Parks Board

June 18th Parks and Recreation Meeting Minutes Attendance: Board Chair Mike Riegel, Drew Heck, Scott Rieland, Heather Hobbs Michael, Marc Mignogna, George Guevera, Ryan McCulley, Councilman Munder Town Staff: Gina Campanile Director of communications and events, Ashley Collier parks and special events coordinator, Nancy Hernendez Parks Attendant Press: Tony Burke Mount Airy Messanger The meeting was a zoom format live on Facebook called to order at 7:00 with the pledge of Allegiance The May meeting minutes were approved Chairmans comments: Chairman Riegel stated he had been out in the parks lately Council Report: Councilman Munder reported on the council meeting. It was held on June 1. He stated they are trying to get back into town hall next month for the meeting. Two public hearings were held. The budget was approved. The mxd ordinance establishing new zoning was discussed as well. Guests Troop 810202: The Smith family developed new no smoking signs in the parks. The members discussed the size and how it should be worded. Heather suggested making sure it does not interfere with public works when installing. Kristen and Pat Ellis: Mountain bike trail vision for East west park. The Ellis’s introduced the types of of trials and concept plan. The members discussed the different options. Kindness Rock: Bill Maloid and Sympathy Walkley: They discussed how they are placing rocks around town with kind reminders. The rocks are being placed between rails to trials, Watkins park, prospect park, and windy ridge park. This will be going for the next 2 weeks. Drew made motion to allow. All in favor. Pickleball instructors Marc Austin and Ron Legore: Certified Pickleball instructors at the top level. Teaches at various places, Ambassador for. Carroll and Howard county. They are trying to get space at prospect for lessons. The members discussed. Pamela Reed Avas T 21 Foundation: Reed informed the members that the playground grant $ was received with the amount of $278,728.00 for the ADA playground. Staff Report: Budget Update: Twin Arch Bball court tile has been ordered as well as benches Dog park fence: Installed this month Windy Ridge: Adding way finding to existing cases shared album Tap Grant: Moving slowly documents have been sent, waiting on hurdles Program open space : Applied through both counties, 100% covered no town matching funds required Rails to Trails Boardwalk project: Withdrawn from Phase II improvements New Business Windy Ridge Bike Trail: Drew had mentioned older plans and parking issues. Idea is biking in natural slate improvement of what’s there. Pickle ball Discussion: Reservation process? Tabling Future park projects: Spreadsheet available for board to look over Unfinished Business Field Allocations: MAYAA will be using Twin Ridge fields. The Central MD Sliders will be using the Summit Ridge 90, That field is free on Tuesdays. The lacrosse league will be using the Twin Arch soccer field for lacrosse through the summer. The meeting was adjourned at 9:08 Drew made motion George 2nd. The next meeting will be on July 16th at 7:00 zoom format live on Facebook Respectfully, Marc Mignogna