Recreation and Parks Board

Parks and recreation meeting minutes September 17th meeting Attendance: Board Members: Chairman Mike Riegel, Marc Mignogna , Ryan McCulley, Scott Rieland, Councilman Karl Munder Board Members Absent: Heather Hobbs, Drew Heck, George Guevara Town Staff: Gina Campanile Director of Community Development, Ashley Collier, Parks and Special Events Coordinator, Nancy Hernandez, Parks Attendant Press: Tony Burke Mount Airy Messenger The meeting was called to order at 7:08 following the Pledge of Allegiance The August minutes were approved Chairman’s comments: Chairman Riegel stated he has been trying to attend other commission meetings and encouraged other members to stay on topic. Council report: Councilman Munder reported the town council meeting was held on September 14th. He mentioned the pop up park volunteers were awarded outstanding citizenship awards. He also reported there was an ordinance to amend the APFO and number of police officers. Guests: Abigail Beckman: Gold award project- Recycling station at prospect park to dispose fishing lines on pier. Board discussed; Scott made motion to approve after speaking with public works Ryan 2nd all in favor. Emily Trail: Gold award project- 1267 Gold Scout troop beach volleyball project, new poles, sand, and net. Board discussed. Mike made motion to approve, there is no indication of ant result this is a issue. Staff report: Boardwalk project: Engineer working on the plan Rails to trails West: Close to agreement Summit Ridge paving: Obtained bids awarded to E and sons paving installed ADA playground: Making progress Senior area Wildwood: Received one design Wildwood fountain: Receiving by spring New Business: Native forest habitat project: Beautification needs rehabbed and restored. Mike will contact them. Unfinished Business: Pickleball Signage: Revised image sign of $21, Marc made motion Scott approved 2 signs all in favor TRES Fields: Fields open again, new requirements Windy Ridge Mountain bike update: 5-10 grand est on trail , been in discussion with Patapsco, will outplay funds to get grants in place. Parks Spreadsheet: Updating as changes occur Ashley went over all the upcoming events Marc made motion to adjourn the meeting Ryan 2nd all in favor Respectfully, Marc Mignogna The meeting ended at 8:30. The next meeting will be on October 15th at 7:00 Zoom format and on Facebook live.