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June 13,2023 Rec. Comm. Minutes

                          Recreation Commission, June 13, 2023

Members present:   Phil Scott, Rosemary Zamore, Jeff Sikora, Peter Johnson, Marion Palermo, David Lane, Guy Maguire, Jessica Jackson

1. Call to order, 7:08 pm

2. Adjustments to the agenda

3.Acknowledgment of previous meeting minutes

4. Public input

·     Jeff Sikora and Peter Johnson – sliding (sledding) hill at the corner of Town Line Road and Sweeney Farm Road.  Goal- to keep the hill open.  Tragedy waiting to happen. Proposed small Winter parking Nov- March.   Discussion on easement and the liability.

·     Trail Cam installation – Guy McGuire from South Hero Land Trust.  Story walk has been vandalized.  Could also be an advantage to see wildlife.  Confirm signage and location.

5. Discussion Items

·     Update regarding ARPA Funds request for Town Beach Renovation – Phil- $130,000 Town Park, (leveling, driveway, landscaping), $15,500 for Beach renovation, $12,000 Boardwalk.

·     22/23 budget update, current balance, committed/uncommitted budget – David Lane.  $19,000 spent.  Port-a-lets, parking attendants need to be paid for.  Approved for $1800 for gravel.

·     Town Beach renovations.  Discuss the idea of a Town Beach event or gathering with a Food Truck. Will revisit for the next meeting.

·       Tryathlon planning – Jessica reworded statement on brochure.

        Swim Lessons-   Carol has signed up one and more are pending.

   Learn to Sail Program – Phil.  It is set up and ready to go.

·     Boater Safety – Phil  will send info.

·     SHRC Booth at Cheers and Cheese Event, 4-6 pm, June 26.  Review brochure, popcorn maker, SHRC booth, staffing.

·     Family Bike Excursions: June 29, July 26, August 11

·      LCIEDC- Lake Champlain Islands Development Committee.   Making awareness commercials.

6. Agenda Items for July 11meeting:  Food truck and kick off celebration.  Discussion of Frisbee golf.

7. Adjournment 8:16 pm