Recreation Advisory Commission

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION Tuesday July 25, 2023, 1:00pm Council Chambers 100 Ann Edwards Lane Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Minutes Present: Perry Rourk, Chair; Tripp Cuttino; Ken Ayoub; Greer Hanlon; Lynne Moore; April Gift; Michelle Cormack Absent: Renken Carlin; Keely Enright; Kevin Kollegger; Frederick Rodewoldt; John Dodds Staff present: Steve Gergick; Jimmy Millar; Shelli Boesner; Christiane Farrell; Matt Brady; Melissa Estrada I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 1:03 p.m.. II. Approval of minutes from the June 20, 2023 Recreation Advisory Commission meeting Mr. Ayoub motioned to approve and seconded by Mr. Cuttino and Mr. Hanlon; all in favor. III. Public Comment There were no public comments. IV. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Health, Recreation and Events Committee for the “Open Space” area approved as part of Scheme B for the Faison Road Property.  Mr. Perry opened the discussion on the “Open Space” area and asked the commission for their thoughts and ideas on how the space could be used. Discussion followed. Mr. Perry made a recommendation to the Health, Recreation and Events Committee that the area identified as “Open Space” in Scheme B for the Faison Road Property be retained for public use. Mr. Ayoub motioned to approve and seconded by Ms. Cormack; all in favor. V. Update on Recreation Referendum and MPRD Capital and Maintenance Projects Mr. Gergick provided an update on current projects to include Memorial Waterfront Park, Carolina Park Phase 3, Rifle Range Road, Park West Pool and Whipple Road Tennis Center expansion.  Mr. Ayoub asked if there was movement on access to school district playgrounds and Mr. Gergick said the request was denied. Discussion followed. Mr. Ayoub asked that the Charleston County School District (CCSD) playground issue be placed on the agenda for the next meeting and Mr. Rourk replied in the affirmative. Mr. Rourk and Ms. Cormack spoke on an article featuring summer swim league swimming. Mr. Rourk stated that the youth triathlon was fun to watch and staff did a great job. VI. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 1:57 p.m.. Respectfully submitted by: Melissa Estrada, Recreation Support Coordinator August 18, 2023