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HomeMy WebLinkAbout060921 Danville Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission – Special Meeting Summary of Actions June 9, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER The special meeting of the Danville Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission was called to order by Chair Joyce at 5:00 p.m. The meeting was conducted by Teleconference only. 1.1 Roll Call Administrative Assistant Gail Massagli conducted the roll call for attendance: Present: Brittany Beech, Commissioner Kevin Donovan, Commissioner Adam Falcon, Commissioner Jenna Mesic, Commissioner Jane Joyce, Chair Absent: Randall Diamond, Vice-Chair, Alesia Strauch, Commissioner, Kyler Fung, Youth Representative, and Alec Tappin, Alternate Commissioner 1.2 Announcements Gail Massagli, Administrative Assistant, provided information regarding the format of the meeting and instructions for public comment. 2. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA There were no changes to the order of the agenda. 3. “FOR THE GOOD OF THE TOWN” – To address the Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission about a subject which is not listed on the agenda, click on the "Raise Your Hand" option in Zoom. Your name will be announced and you will have up to three (3) minutes to share your comments. Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission – Special Meeting Summary of Actions June 9, 2021 2 Chair Joyce opened For The Good of the Town to public comment. There were no public comments. 4. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION/ACTION 4.1 Approval of the Summary of Actions from the May 12, 2021, Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission Special Meeting MOTION BY COMMISSIONER FALCON, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER DONOVAN, TO APPROVE THE SUMMARY OF ACTIONS OF THE MAY 12, 2021, PARKS, RECREATION AND ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 5-0-0-3; VICE CHAIR DIAMOND, COMMISSIONER STRAUCH, AND COMMISSIONER FUNG ABSENT 4.2 Recommend the Town Council appoint one member to the Arts Advisory Board for a four-year term ending June 30, 2025. The Commission reviewed the item and decided to defer this appointment to its July meeting for further discussion. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER FALCON, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER DONOVAN TO PROCEED WITH DEFERMENT OF APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE ARTS ADVISORY BOARD FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION TO THE JULY 14, 2021, MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 5-0-0-3; VICE CHAIR DIAMOND, COMMISSION STRAUCH, AND COMMISSIONER FUNG ABSENT 5. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 5.1 Recreation, Arts and Community Services Department Director’s Report Cultural Arts and Marketing Program Supervisor, Jessica Wallner provided updates regarding the Danville Town Buildings reopening July 6, 2021, and resuming regular business hours. She also provided a current update on the status of the Recreation, Arts and Community Services Department and highlighted some of the activities that have taken place over the past month. Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission – Special Meeting Summary of Actions June 9, 2021 3 5.2 Commissioners’ Reports and Comments Commissioner Falcon extended the available volunteer services of the Boy Scouts of America to anyone including the Town and the public. Commissioner Beech reflected on the community enjoying pickleball not only through the Town of Danville but her own Home Owners Association has placed one in her neighborhood. Chair Joyce provided feedback in support of more pickleball courts becoming available through the Town of Danville in the future. She interviewed with the Town Council for continued membership to the Parks Recreation and Arts Commission and expressed her desire to continue on the commission. Chair Joyce requested a more detailed report regarding the budget, CIP and timing. Commissioner Donovan reflected on how delighted he was to see the community enjoying summer outdoor activities throughout the Town of Danville. He also requested a more detailed report on the $8.3 Million Covid relief funds provided to the Town of Danville and where they will be expended. 6. ADJOURNMENT The special meeting of the Danville Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission was adjourned at 5:59 p.m. ___________________________________ Henry Perezalonso, Director Recreation, Arts and Community Services ____________________________________ Gail Massagli, Administrative Assistant Recreation, Arts and Community Services