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SOUTH BURLINGTON CITY – RECREATION & PARKS COMMITTEE
MEETING
August 12, 2024
The South Burlington City Recreation & Parks held a regular meeting on Monday, August 12,
2024, at 5:30 p.m., at City Hall, 3rd Floor, 180 Market Street, and by GoToMeeting remote
participation.
Members present: Mike Simoneau, Ravi Venkataraman, Cyndi Freeman, Brett Visger, Will
Sudbay, Jon Pence, Erin Buzby
Members of the Public: Linda Norris
1. Call Meeting to Order, Changes or additions to the agenda, Comments from the
public not related to the agenda, Review of past public interactions
Simoneau calls the South Burlington Recreation & Parks Committee to order at
5:35pm.
L. Norris states that she listened to a recent DRB meeting where Hubbard Park was
discussed, including the topic of lighting in the parking lot. She pointed out that no
other parks in South Burlington have lights installed in their parking lots. L. Norris
urged the Committee to oppose installing lights at Hubbard Park or expanding its
parking lot.
L. Norris also noted that the proposed South Burlington City Plan includes a goal
of having a park within a quarter mile of every household. With the addition of new
parks, she encouraged the Committee to maintain the existing park infrastructure.
2. Consideration of July Meeting Minutes
Motion by Sudbay, seconded by Buzby to approve the July South Burlington
Recreation & Parks Committee Meeting Minutes. So voted.
3. Director Update/Director Report/Budget/Upcoming Calendar
Matth reviews the Director’s Report for August, the current budget and upcoming
calendar with the South Burlington Recreation and Parks Committee.
4. Position Interview Update
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Matth states that position interviews will be taking place over the next few weeks. 3
of the Committee positions are up for renewal.
5. Park Updates (Hubbard – DRB, Farrell – Dog/Baseball, South Village, Wheeler
Nature Park)
Matth provides updates on Hubbard Park Recreation & Natural Area, Farrell
Baseball Fields, South Village and Wheeler Nature Park.
6. Master Plan Update
Matth states the South Burlington Parks Master Plan Memo will be presented to
the South Burlington City Council at an upcoming meeting. The City of South
Burlington received three RFPs to consider.
7. Discuss Agenda Items for Next Meeting
The Committee states there are no discussion items for next meeting.
8. Adjourn
The August South Burlington Recreation and Parks Committee Meeting was adjourned
at 6:43pm.