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Park Advisory Board
Minutes
February 4,2020
The February 4,2020 Park Advisory Board (PAB) meeting was called to order by Mike Whitehill, Chair at
6:13 p.m. in the Town Hall meeting room, 101 Lawyers Row. The following members and staff were
present: Mike Whitehill, Chair; Priscilla Mileski, Vice Chair; Sandy Simpson, Secretary; Katie Cook,
Member; Steve Walls, Town Manager; and Norma Robinson, Administrative Assistant.
Review and Approval of Previous Minutes:
a Ms. Mileski made a motion, which was seconded by Ms. Simpson, to approve the January 7,
2020 meeting minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Citizens Comments:
a None
Appearances:
.
None
Old Business:
o
Mr. Whitehill advised that the signs for the 'Pop Taylor Park' have been installed.
o
Mr. Whitehill advised that the hydrants have been installed at the Wharf Park. The power towers
have arrived and are stored at the DPW facility until they are ready to be installed.
o
Ms. Robinson submitted a revised list of PAB goals, planned projects and future work for the
board to review.
o
Mr. Whitehill advised that the Town has a three-year contract with Southeast Lawn and
Landscape with a two-year renewable clause. Mr. Whitehill suggested that the renewal clause be
amended to include landscaping at the Centreville Wharf. After discussion, Ms. Mileski made a
motion, which was seconded by Ms. Simpson, to submit a request to the Town Council to renew
the current landscape agreement with Southeast Lawn and Landscape and to amend the
agreement to include landscaping at the Centreville Wharf.
.
Ms. Mileski advised that she met with Rick Strittmater from Queen Anne's County Arts Council
who is willing to assist the PAB with seeking grant funding for artwork or a sculpture for
Millstream Park or the Centreville Wharf.
New Business:
o
Mr. Whitehill gave an overview of the Annual Tree Board meeting.
o
Ms. Robinson advised that Mr. Scott with Character Counts at Kennard Elementary School would
like to attend a PAB meeting to discuss community service programs for students. Mr. Whitehill
asked Ms. Robinson to invite Mr. Scott to the next meeting to discuss the project. Conversation
from the meeting would be shared with the Town's Public Works Department and Town Council.
o
Ms. Robinson stated that in 2018 the PAB discussed changes to the cost and the refundable fee
for the use of the Town's Parks. Mr. Whitehill asked for further research of nearby parks.
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Discussion:
o
None
ReDorts:
a None
Announcements and events:
o
A list of announcements and upcoming events were included in the PAB packet.
o
Town Hall will be closed on Monday, February 17,2020.
Adiournment:
Ms. Mileski made a motion, which was seconded by Ms. Simpson, to adjourn. The motion passed
unanimously and the PAB meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. The next PAB meeting is scheduled for
March 3,2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Vyr-,,,,*.
Norma Robinson, Administrative Assistant
Action Items:
.
I Approved the January 7 ,2020 PAB minutes.
2. Recommended a second-year approval of landscape services with Southeast Lawn and Landscape.
3. Recommended the landscape agreement be amended to include the Centreville Wharf.
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