Parks & Recreation – Advisory Committee – June 10, 2020
Meeting Agenda
| Advisory Committee members:
Chair – Howie Labiner
Vice Chair – Vacant
Harvey Boyd
Ryan Maclatchie
Sandi Lee
John Gatlin
Debbie Chopas
Susan Chambers
Scott Rossmeisl
This document is used during the meeting Parks & Rec Avidsory Committeed Meeting Agenda – June 10, 2020
Chair – Howie Labiner
Vice Chair – Vacant
Harvey Boyd
Ryan Maclatchie
Sandi Lee
John Gatlin
Debbie Chopas
Susan Chambers
Scott Rossmeisl
0:00:07 | Call to Order
0:01:12 | Public Comment
0:00:14 | Division Reports:
Corey King – Presenting modified schedule
Restarting summer camps on July 6, 2020 with modified schedule
Describes restriction of summer camp attendance due to virus precautions
a) Special Events
All town events cancelled until October, 2020
Food Truck Fridays events undetermined at this time
Question: Are any openings in the summer camp program
Currently limited to 10 for camp enrollment
Question: Will the camps be more expensive due to lower enrollment allowed
Should not result in higher cost per attendee
Parks are open – Playgrounds still closed
Question: what is the definition of “closed”
Discussion about caution tape around playground equipment
Discussion about some camp instructors requiring masks to be worn
Question: will any of the towns open meeting rooms be able to be used for classes, etc.
Questions: has the town considered using Zoom for classes
Reply – Yes, some classes have been virtual since March, 2020
Question: Is staff still working remotely
Reply – In the office part time with staggered presence
Comments about public art at Community Center
Comments about Crews Recreation Center logo
Comments about the Youth Force gaming
Question: Food Truck Friday schedule
Discussion about whether Food Truck Friday will be successful if allowed
Discussion about limiting number of people allowed entering Food Truck Friday
May open Food Truck Friday in last week of July, 2020
Discussion about having a pre-attendance sign up for Food Truck Friday
0:20:43 | Director’s Report
a) FY21 Budget Update
Discussion of highlights of budget
Presenting information about the Dog Park
Question: what is the completion date of the Dog Park
Presenting information about intersection of Trade and Matthews Station Street
Question: what is planned for the grassy area in front of town hall
Reply – working with the developer-owner on ideas of how to utilize it
How many people can fit into the community center auditorium with COVID-19 restrictions
Discussion about allowing family members to closely group in public meeting rooms
Discussing visit to historic cemetery behind apartment development on Monroe Road