HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 22
Parks and Recreation Committee
Meeting Minutes
January 22, 2007
9:30 a.m. Town Hall Chambers
Present: Co-Chairs Steve Johnson and Val Metcalfe, Ben Gikis, Rebecca Hickman, Karin Bergh,
Scott Vanderlip, Mike O’Malley, Council Liaison, Karen Jost, Interim P & R Coordinator
Regrets: Patty Radlo
The Committee meeting was opened by Val Metcalfe at 9:30.
Approval of the December 2006 minutes were deferred to the February meeting.
Parks and Recreation Director
Val reported that Tod McLemore is no longer employed as the Parks and Rec Director
for the Town. Karen Jost said that recruitment is in process to fill the position. A team
management strategy is in place with Karen Jost coordinating and working with Val,
Patty and Rebecca along with the Committee to make sure all current and upcoming
spring/summer programs and events go forward seamlessly.
Westwind Standing Committee
Council directed Council members Mordo and Kerr to work out the lease with Friends of
Westwind as stipulated by the WW Standing Committee. Renovation issues have not
been discussed as of yet.
Riding Program Update
Jane Kawasaki has all dates set for spring and summer riding programs.
Review of Survey for New Recreation Facilities
The survey draft has been reviewed and approved and will go out as soon as possible
with a return date of February 17.
Bullis Site – soccer/sports field proposals
Mike reported that the Council is looking at all field location options.
Spring Programs
Karen reported that she is working on finalizing dates. Spring programs and events
include Y.R.R.P., Mind-Body Fitness, Hoppin’ Hounds and the Pathways Run.
New Business
Ben said that the salvaged lumber from the completed Little League bleacher project
could be used to shore up the bottom of the L.L. fences.
Meeting adjourned at 10:18 am.
Respectfully submitted,
Rebecca Hickman, Secretary