TOWN OF SOUTH HERO
Recreation Committee Meeting
Minutes
August 16, 2022 at 7 PM at the Town Hall
ZOOM link — https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85688057229
Present: Carol Tremble, Dylan Degree, Chuck Hulse
ZOOM: Phil Scott, Rosemary Zamore, Marion Palermon
Absent: David Lane, Mandy Hotchkiss, David Hobbs, Jessica Jackson
1. Call to order – 7:15 pm.
2. Adjustments to the agenda – None
3. Acknowledgment of minutes – minutes of 7/19/2022 were acknowledged
4. Public input – Andy Julow from the Lake Champlain Islands Economic Development Committee presented information on the SHORE (South Hero Overland Route Exploration) project that is a 2 year, $100k grant from VOREC/VFP&R aimed at improving the quality and quantity of bike and pedestrian routes and safety in South Hero. It is a collaborative grant involving the LCIEDC, SHLT, NWRPC and Local Motion. Mr. Julow stated that he will connect with members of the PC, SHLT and other members of the recreation commission to make sure that everyone is aware of all the proposal / projects regarding bike and walking safety / infrastructure. Priority should be given to creating a safe route (cross walk and crossing signs) to the school.
5. Treasurer’s Report – will provide an update in September.
6. Community Park update – Nate Hayward will be going to the Select Board to seek assurances regarding the plans for the community park.
7. Beach parking / coverage / maintenance – coverage is needed for August 27th and 28th. The schedule for the 27th will need to be changed because of the Tryathalon.
8. Activities
Tryathalon – Next Tryathalon will be Saturday August 27th. Jessica Jackson posted information about the event in the Islander.
Pump Track – Carol Tremble has created a petition for public input regarding building a pump track. The space behind Folsom will not work. The space at the park and ride is too far away from the center of town (safety issues of having kids riding on Rt2. Carol will be looking for alternate places to locate the pump track. We may be able to have the town highway crew do some of the work.
Bike Excursions: Another bike excursion is planned in the next few weeks.
Bike Racks – bike racks have been purchased for the school and the beach. We may be able to use the old bike racks in different places.
Beach – swings, grills, playground, etc – The committee will be looking into purchasing one new swing, moving one of the existing grills and purchasing a playground for pre-school aged children. Jessica Jackson is going to look into the possibility of fire pits. The area around the beach sign needs to be cleaned up as the shrubs and weeds have become a bit of an eye sore.
Swim Lessons – residents are getting children to swimming lessons in nearby towns. Funds have been used to reimburse the costs of the lessons.
Tennis Lessons – tennis lessons at Shore Acres have been well attended and appreciated.
Volleyball – Dylan Degree has been looking into making the volleyball court safer by reconditioning the sand and grading the surrounding turfed areas.
Dog Park – on hold the moment while locations are considered.
Fall Soccer – fall soccer activities are being planned.
Fall / Winter activities – planning for events to begin soon.
9. Trails sub-committee – No report.
10. Adjournment – 830pm.
Next meeting with be held at the beach on September 13th starting at 630pm. There will be no ZOOM connection for that meeting. The purpose of the meeting at the beach is to look at where grills, swings, playgrounds, etc. can or will be placed.
Respectfully submitted,
C. Hulse