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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - Recreation and Parks Committee - 05/22/2017 Approved South Burlington Recreaon & Parks Commiee May 22nd, 2017 Present: Jennifer Kochman, Mike Simoneau, Glenn Sproul, Paul Steinman, Naa Aku Addo, Rebecca Poquee, Liz Robitaille and George Donovan and Maggie Leugers Director Recreaon and Parks Meeng was called to order at 4:57pm George Donovan and Mike Simoneau reviewed the Safety Procedures. Addions to the agenda: Jennifer menoned that it would be helpful to include the Recreaon and Parks retreat to the agenda. There were no comments from the public. Approval of minutes from April 17th meeng: There were no changes or discussion of the meeng minutes. Mike made a moon to approve the minutes, George seconded. With this the minutes were unanimously approved. Director’s reports: Maggie shared that she and Holly went to Washington DC to present on the grant that was received last year. The presentaon was for 88 new recipients of the Commitment to Health Grant. Maggie and Holly explained to the new recipients how the South Burlington junior recreaon camp was carried out. The presentaon also highlighted what was going to be done in the future. Maggie also menoned that the Recreaon Department intends to offer FREE programming at the O’Dell, Grand Way and Lime Kiln Apartments. There are three pop-ups happening this summer at O’Dell. The hope is to secure funding from United Way, Champlain Housing Trust and the City for this programming. Recreaon and Parks will be talking with Champlain Housing Trust and Grand about funding. Maggie will share the dates of these pop-ups. Jennifer encouraged Maggie write an arcle to Seven Days, The Other Paper or a press release to highlight this extraordinary work. SOBU life magazine will have three magazines published. Maggie also reported that last Friday was Tulefest. This gave the kids from Tule Middle School an opportunity to go out to Dumont Park. The kids were able to learn about what invasive species were and what to pull out during their me at the park. There were 10 people at Dumont Park on Saturday who came in to pull invasive species. Maggie advised that in June VYCC will be working on pulling out buckthorne and honeysuckle in Dumont Park. VYCC will also be at Red Rocks this summer for 8 weeks. Maggie menoned that The O’Brien house is gone! Maggie advised that the current dog park is not on city property, therefore it has to be moved. There are discussions to place a temporary dog park where the O’Brien house used to be. The hope is to have the permanent dog park at Farrell park. Maggie menoned that there will be a meeng to keep the Jaycee Park residents abreast of what is happening with the property and the dog park. Glenn asked whether this change will increase pressure on the other parks? Glenn suggested that there is the need to look at this sooner rather than later since visioning will begin soon. Maggie also menoned that T=the Wheeler Homestead now has an ADA portable restrooms available. The Underwood master plan, has been sent to Mark Kane of the SC group. Maggie also received the quotes on the Veteran’s Memorial electricity update. The quotes are esmated at $35,000. With regards to the visioning process, Maggie discussed that there will be vignees put up at Underwood Park during the visioning process. Maggie emphasized that it will build on what the Underwood taskforce put together, and the hope is to have public input throughout this process. Mike asked if it will be a good idea for the commiee to revisit the Underwood master plan and come to a consensus with the recommendaons of the commiee. Glenn asked that the recreaon commiee be able to see the details of the process. Maggie advised that the overall Underwood master plan compleon cost is set at $45,000 with a conngency of $3,000 should there be the need for more. Finally, Maggie menoned that the lights at Jaycee Park should be up and ready to go by the first week in June. Orientaon Package: The commiee agrees that the orientaon package is comprehensive. It includes the by- laws, and a document describing Who We Are and What We Do. Jennifer asked that the commiee review for the next meeng the Who We Are and What We Do document. Leadership meeng: Jennifer menoned that leadership has requested that commiees work on a matrix of experience/skills for appointees’. Mike advised that the list was adapted from the Howard Center. The commiee suggested some changes for the list. The commiee advised that they would like to see the definion for es to the community defined beer. Rebecca suggested that there be two columns that highlight skills, experiences and interests. Glenn suggested adding eding as a skill. Glenn also suggested that S.B history skill/experience reflect not just only in the community but also other parts of local government. Rebecca suggested that aends commiee events have two parts that highlights parcipaon and volunteering. Glenn also suggested including number of years in SB as part of the matrix. Rebecca suggested that Advocacy and PR be separated into two skills and experiences. Glenn suggested that we approach the matrix as something that the commiee hopes to have and not every single member is required to have these skills and experiences. Jennifer and Rebecca advised that prior aendance at commiee meengs be included. Jennifer will work on this in me for the leadership meeng on the 25th. NRPA Performance Review: Maggie advised that the volunteer hours menoned in the NRPA Performance Review report is inaccurate. Maggie menoned that the actual numbers should be about 10,000. The commiee agreed that the NRPA Performance Review document is a comprehensive document. Glenn volunteered to create a one-page synopsis of the document, that will provide a summary to the report. Once the synopsis is complete, Glenn will present this to the commiee and hopefully there will be a discussion of this report. PUD’s: Maggie has contacted Paul Connors and hasn’t heard back yet. Maggie menoned that there is work that needs to be done with the LDR’s. Reports and Updates Bike and Ped: Rebecca reported that there is a development of a purchasing program for bike racks for local developers and builders. City Council: Nothing to report Natural Resources: Naa reported that there was a discussion about the Invasive species pull-up event. at Dumont Park SB Land Trust: Paul reported that the Land Trust commiee discussed highlights of the year. These include 28 acres added to the Wheeler property, involvement in open space discussions, Green Up Day sponsorship, input to the regional planning board on properes, involvement in several commiees that align with the commiees goals, and the discussion of land conservaon. Commiee highlighted that there has been improved coordinaon with Recreaon and Parks! Library Board: Nothing new to report School Board: Liz menoned that the school now has a new name; Wolves. However, there is a school budget vote happening on the 6th of June. Winooski Valley park: Nothing new to report. Planning commission: Jennifer plans to follow up on the PUD report. Design Commiee: Jennifer reported that a design has finally been selected. DRB: Nothing to report Energy: Nothing to report Retreat: Jennifer menoned that the summer retreat was a great thing to have and it would be great to have another especially when new members join the commiee. Meeng was adjourned at 7:15 Next regular meeng is June 19th at 5pm Respecully Submied, Naa Aku Addo, Secretary