Parks & Recreation – Advisory Committee – June 10, 2020

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

b) Athletics

c) Parks/Outdoor Recreation

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

d) Cultural Recreation

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

Discussion about using it for restaurant diners and possible violation of ABC regulations

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

b) Plan for Facility Reopening