Parks Advisory Board (Green Board)

THE FOLLOWING MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION AND ARE NOT OFFICIAL MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED BY THE SPRING HILL GREEN BOARD Spring Hill Green Board Regular Meeting Minutes August 17, 2015 CALL TO ORDER Doug D’Albini called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm ROLL CALL Present: Doug D’Albini Laila Reis Mark Squire Absent: Staff Present: Beau Ford, Parks Superintendent Dora Davison, Green Board Secretary Meeting Attendees: None APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Laila Reis, seconded by Mark Squire to approve the agenda. Motion carried. FORMAL BOARD ITEMS 1. Approval of Minutes: June 15, 2015 Motion by Laila Reis, seconded by Mark Squire to approve the Minutes. Motion carried. 2. 2015 Green Board Group picture will be taken September 21, 2015. 3. Recycling – Ripple Glass a. Ripple Glass is currently gathering information on availability and associated costs. i. Once this information is received the Green Board will discuss location possibilities and seek funding for glass recycling. 4. Community Gardening a. Beau Ford is researching model ordinances and will provide location options at the next meeting. 5. Fall Festival – September 18, 2015 a. Shredding Truck (onsite shredding services) will be available from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. i. The City of Spring Hill has agreed to share cost with the SHRC. ii. Volunteers were requested to assist with shredding operation. Laila Reis agreed to help from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Spring Hill Green Board Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 2  THE FOLLOWING MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION AND ARE NOT OFFICIAL MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED BY THE SPRING HILL GREEN BOARD 6. Hometown Holidays – December 5, 2015 a. The Board agreed to either host an activity or help with the distribution of warm beverages. This will be discussed in more detail at the September meeting. 7. Parks Department Update a. City Lake Update – There is a property issue that is being addressed to allow access to City Lake. It was suggested by the Board that the City’s Public Affairs Specialist give an update of progress on the City Lake Plans. b. Beau Ford spoke with Mayor Ellis on July 20, 2015 regarding the use of engineering services and future park plans. The determination was made to move forward with engineering services for the upper pond at Melvin Murray Park in Woodland Ridge. The remaining engineering funds will be used to develop a comprehensive parks plan that will encompass all park areas, trail system and future development. OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURN Motion by Laila Reis, seconded by Mark Squire to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Dora Davison Dora Davison, Green Board Secretary Spring Hill Green Board Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2