Town of South Hero

Recreation Commission

March 21, 2023 Rec Comm Minutes

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Recreation Commission Meeting
March 21, 2023

Members present: Phil Scott, David Lane, Dylan Degree, Rosemary Zamore, Marion Palermo. Guests: Guy Maguire, Peter Zamore, Howard Scott

1. Call to order 7:01
2. Adjustments to the agenda-none
3. Acknowledgment and approval of previous meeting minutes
4. Public input
Peter Zamore presented a grant opportunity to connect the Bike/Pedestrian Path. VTrans could close the gap in the southern half. Funds for abandoned railpath, federal level, tight schedule, deadlines for completing the project. Pat Corbin in a nursing home, could speak to her now. Linda Kinney is her niece. David Lane can talk to her. Substantial money available. Northern easement cost $40,000 conveyed to the town by Local Motion. Peter will contact Emily Alger and Andy Julow. Need discussion with Fish and Wildlife. Restrictions on Roy Marsh trail.
Deadlines for funding in June and September.

5. Discussion Items

· 23/24 Budget Approval and adjustments to 22/23 budget – David Lane. Budget approved.
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The Rec Commission voted tonight and unanimously agreed to the following regarding beach parking passes.
Residents: $5 each, limit of 2 per household.
Non Residents: $55 each, limited to 70 total passes.

Dylan Degree will inform the Select Board at the next meeting.

· Soccer equipment shed – Dylan. Will follow up with Jessica.
Jessica- Folsom is planning to install a shed once the snow melts and the ground isn’t soggy with mud. It will be next to the existing school shed by the dumpster with the door facing the paved lot and will only be for school equipment.
· Long jump – Jessica tabled for now
· Learn to Ski/Ride Program – Dylan- Very successful, all kids progressed. Will review the year. David has not received the bill yet.
. Basketball reimbursement, passed
· Swim Lessons – Dylan- Will contact the Red Cross who might offer lessons certified through Camp Hochelaga.
· Town Beach Improvements- Dylan- Will submit plans to the town officers.
· Learn to Sail Programs – Phil- Don’t have tickets yet. Will publicize on Front Porch Forum, town website, Islander, etc.
· Catamount Outdoor Center Tickets – Phil Talk to Keagan at the library.
· Discussion of indoor facilities in South Hero for senior/family activities. Rosemary- List published in last months minutes. Phil will contact Skip Brown as to where to post information.
· Trails sub-committee- Guy- trails update. Wetland permits for Robinson property came out high- $6000-9000. Maybe scale down the project with an out and back trail. The South Hero Recreation park grant behind the school is moving forward. Have not heard back from Lake Champlain Basin for the boardwalk restoration. South Hero Land Trust received $5000 for an outdoor classroom. Guy will meet with Nancy Patch, the county forester.
· Other Winter/Spring activities – planning/suggestions? Who gets port-a-lets? Dave will look into that.
· Tryathlon- · SHORE Project Update – scheduled events
· Miscellaneous / Open discussion

6. Town Park Proposal Update – Dylan will invite Select Board Representative to speak and update.
7. Agenda Items for April 11th meeting.
8. Adjournment 7:52 pm

Submitted by Rosemary Zamore

March 21, 2023 Rec. Comm. Agenda

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TOWN OF SOUTH HERO

Recreation Committee Meeting

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March 21, 2023 at 7:00PM at the Snow Farm Vineyard

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Time: Mar 21, 2023 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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1. Call to order

2. Adjustments to the agenda

3. Acknowledgment of previous meeting minutes

4. Public input

· Peter Zamore – Re: ARPA funds for the improvement of the southern half rec path link (owned by Pat Corbin) between Martin and West Shore Roads.

5. Discussion Items

· 23/24 Budget Approval and adjustments to 22/23 budget – David Lane

· Decide on beach pass quantities for non-residents, pricing, availability dates, and any limitations.

· Soccer equipment shed – Jessica and Dylan

· Long jump – Jessica

· Learn to Ski/Ride Program update – Dylan

· Swim Lessons – Dylan

· Tryathlon planning

· Town Beach Improvements

· Catamount Outdoor Center Tickets

· Learn to Sail Program

· Discussion of indoor facilities in South Hero for senior/family activities

· Trails sub-committee – trails update, boardwalk grant update

· Other Winter/Spring activities – planning/suggestions

· SHORE Project Update – scheduled events

· Miscellaneous / Open discussion

6. Town Park Proposal Update – invite Select Board Representative to Speak and Update

7. Agenda Items for April 11th meeting.

8. Adjournment

February 14, 2023 Rec. Comm. Agenda

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February 14, 2023 at 7:00PM at the Snow Farm Vineyard

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1. Call to order

2. Adjustments to the agenda

3. Acknowledgment of minutes

4. Public input

5. Treasurer’s Report – Budget Update (David Lane)

6. Discussion Items

• Donna Boumil – Shore Project Update
LCIEDC
S.H.O.R.E. Project Coordinator

• Guy McGuire
Programs Director
South Hero Land Trust

• Publicizing Town Rec programs – Phil
• Learn to Ski/Ride Program – Dylan
• Catamount Outdoor Center Tickets – Phil
• Discussion of indoor facilities in South Hero for senior/family activities
• Trails sub-committee – snowshoeing or cross-country skiing winter trails
• Town Beach Improvements
• Other Winter/Spring activities – planning/suggestions
• Tryathlon
• Swim Lessons
• Miscellaneous

7. Town Park Proposal Update
8. Agenda Items for March 14th meeting.
9. Adjournment

Comments From Dylan Degree:
Below is some information and updates from Christal Nase in regards to the Ski/ride program. I let her know to forward the monies and invoice to Dave Lane. We will need to chat about the Gas card’s and see if we can do this.

Ok, here are some numbers/info…let me know if there is anything specific to pass on that might be helpful for tonight.

– 3 dates scheduled: 1/19, 2/1, 3/8
– 45 students are registered to participate
– approx 24 parents are signed up to drive and/or chaperone
– 2 students requested scholarships, totaling $252
– full payment has been received from all other (43) participants
– I will turn over all payments to Linda Burger (?) soon (after our first day)
– Smuggs will send us an invoice for the entire amount of our season (3 dates) after our last day. This amount should match the total of all payments received from families plus the 2 scholarships.
– I will forward that invoice to Linda once I receive it and she can pay it directly.

Thoughts:

– I need to be on my way out next year. I will teach someone how to do it and be available to assist but I am very much hoping someone else will be the coordinator of this program next year.
– I would LOVE to be able to give gas cards to a few drivers who are stepping up to bring quite a few kids to the mountain aside from their own – if that’s an option.
– Revamping the paperwork/going digital would be ideal.

1) I have been chatting with a woman about swimming lessons. She does the lessons for North Hero. She is on board and just need to work out the details. Solid possibility for this year.
2) I did a walk with Steve Robinson on the Robinson trail and he is good to go with us hosting a snowshoe on the trail. We need to pick and date and hope for more snow.
3) Christal Nase asked if we could purchase some gas cards for the adults who have been driving kids to smuggs for the ski/ride program as a thank you. I will get a solid number of people.

Comment from David Hobbs:
I would like to suggest another role for a Recreation Director: to be added to the Town Plan:
“Manage and direct the Highway Dept or private contractor(s) in maintenance of 1. the Roy Marsh Trail ( gravel based Rail Trail ) as well as 2. the Town Recreation Park Trails adjacent to Folsom School in order to enable safe and comfortable public access”

January 10, 2023 Rec. Comm. Agenda

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January 10, 2023 at 7:00PM at the Snow Farm Vineyard

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1. Call to order

2. Adjustments to the agenda

3. Acknowledgment of minutes

4. Public input

5. Donna Boumil – Shore Project Update
LCIEDC
S.H.O.R.E. Project Coordinator

6. Treasurer’s Report – Budget Update (David Lane)

7. Discussion Items

• New Rec Commission Volunteers / Board Members
• Improving Awareness of all Town Rec programs
• Learn to Ski/Ride Program
• Catamount Outdoor Center Tickets
• Town Beach Improvements – funding for repairs
• Discussion of indoor facilities in South Hero for senior/family activities
• Other Winter/Spring activities – planning/suggestions
• Tryathlon early planning
• Swim Lessons
• Miscellaneous

8. Trails sub-committee

9. Agenda Items for February 7th meeting.

December 13, 2022 Rec. Comm. Minutes

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Recreation Committee Minutes, 12/13/2022

Dylan Degree, Guy Maguire, David Lane, Phil Scott, Marion Palermo, Rosemary Zamore

1. Called to order 7:10

2. Approval of minutes

3. Public Input: Guy Maguire spoke about the boardwalk behind Folsom which is falling apart. It needs to be fully replaced, built in 2008. The future of the forest is in danger. 90% of the ash trees are predicted to die. The understory has invasive species- buckthorn and poison ivy. Gravel path also needs to be improved. Many grants are available- Education grants, Community Forestry, Vermont Community, Urban and Forestry, etc. Guy said that the South Hero Land Trust will apply for the grants. ARPA, Lake Champlain Basin Program and matching grants are also available. No objections.

4. Treasurer’s Report: David Lane: One bill submitted for basketball uniforms.

5. Activities:
Phil Scott presented the committee’s annual report for the Town Report for fiscal year, 21-22.

White’s Beach Improvements will be presented in the 23-24 proposed budget.
Next presentation for White’s Beach TBA

Front Porch Forum is a good place to get the word out.
Phil will send a list of places to advertise events.

Learn to Ski, 60 kids will be involved. How to carpool to events? Dylan will invite Christel Nase to the next meeting.

Catamount Outdoor Center, Phil will go this week to get tickets and coordinate with the library.

Discussion of indoor activities for seniors or families this winter. Cider, Church, Library? Rosemary will look into it- Tai Chi, Yoga, Aerobics. Search for leaders.

Improving outreach. Invite more people to meetings. Front Porch Forum, The Islander, facebook. Phil will put together a list of places to publicize events.

Guy is organizing first hike, Jan 1.

Planning more activities, snowshoe hikes, Dylan will look into that. Steve Robinson’s land for future cross country skiing.

6. Next Meeting January 10. Donna Boumil, SHORE project with Lake Champlain. Update on snowshoeing/ cross country event.

7. Motion to adjourn 7:20