Parks Advisory Board (Green Board)

THE FOLLOWING MINUTES ARE SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION AND ARE NOT OFFICIAL MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED BY THE SPRING HILL PARKS ADVISORY BOARD Spring Hill Parks Advisory Board Virtual Meeting Minutes April 20, 2020 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Doug D’Albini called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Doug D’Albini Tommy Holland Carol Thomas Board Members Absent: Mark Squire Staff in Attendance: Dillon Jones, Parks Superintendent Dora Davison, Administrative Assistant – Public Works PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Tommy Holland made a motion to forego reciting the pledge of allegiance in this virtual meeting situation, the motion was seconded by Carol Thomas. Motion carried. ROLL CALL The Secretary called the roll of the Parks Advisory Board. With a quorum present, the meeting commenced. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Carol Thomas, seconded by Tommy Holland, to approve the agenda. Motion carried. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION None FORMAL BOARD ITEMS Approval of Minutes: February 17, 2020 Motion by Tommy Holland, seconded by Carol Thomas, to approve the February 17, 2020 meeting minutes. Motion carried. DISCUSSION  Board members reviewed a formal recommendation to the City Council to rename Melvin Murry Park to Willow Park. Carol Thomas made a motion to approve the recommendation, motion seconded by Tommy Holland. Motion carried. Spring Hill Parks Advisory 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 PARKS ADVISORY BOARD  2021 & 2022 Budget Funding Request – Board members determined the $2,000 budget from 2020 would be adequate for the next 2 years. Funds will be used for events such as Daffodil Days (Arbor Day), Fall Festival and Hometown Holidays. Mr. Holland made a motion to request $2,000 in funding for the 2021 & $2,000 in funding for 2022, motion was seconded by Carol Thomas. Motion carried.  Carol Thomas suggested information regarding Emerald Ash Borer identification and prevention be placed the Outlook to notify residents. Dillon Jones will work with City staff to accomplish this.  Daffodil Days scheduled for April 25 has been cancelled. Dillon Jones is in contact with Spring Hill Parks and Recreation for possible alternatives to the event.  Meeting time change to 7 pm Tommy Holland made a motion to change the meeting time from 6 pm to 7pm, Carol Thomas seconded the motion. Motion carried. STAFF REPORT  Spring Hill Aquatic Center Consultation – Parks staff received 3 possible design ideas to the River Slide from Lamp Rynearson. Dillon Jones will seek a recommendation from this board to be made to the City Council after staff reviews the proposals.  Woodland Ridge Pond revitalization has been delayed; anticipated completion summer 2020.  Veterans Park construction by Mega is on schedule to be completed in June. Currently there is not a set date for dedication of the park.  Members were asked if the virtual meeting is acceptable. All members found it a good alternative and agreed it would be ideal for the May meeting. ADJOURN Motion by Tommy Holland, seconded by Carol Thomas, to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m. Dora Davison______ Dora Davison, Secretary Spring Hill Parks Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2