centreville park advisory board meeting minutes

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Park Advisory Board Meeting (Via - Zoom)
April 6,2021- 6 PM
Minutes
'fhe April 6,2021Park Advisory Board (PAB) meeting was called to order by Mike Whitehill,
Chair at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. The following members and staff were present: Mike Whitehill,
Chair; Priscilla Mileski, Vice Chair; Sandy Simpson, Secretary; Rich Ryan, Gene Magary, and
Ryan Holgreve, Members; Steve Walls, Town Manager; and Norma Robinson, Administrative
Assistant.
Review and Approval ofPrevious Minutes:
a Ms. Mileski made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Ryan, to approve the
March 2,2021PAB meeting minutes, as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Ms. Mileski made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Ryan, to approve the March
2,202lTree Board minutes, as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Citizens Comments
a None
Appearances:
a None
Old Business:
a Mr. Whitehill gave an overall update of the Wharf project. He reported that
Southeast Lawn and Landscape has already begun working at the parks. The swing
set should be installed within the next month.
a Ms. Mileski reported that the Bluebird and Wood Duck boxes have been installed.
People can see the Wood Duck boxes from the end of Glendale Avenue and Goose
Landing.
a Ms. Robinson advised that the Board of Education approved planting of the two
Nellie Stevens Holly trees at Centreville Elementary School to honor Nancy and Jack
Covert. The purchase of the trees was approved by a relative, Art Shuster, who will
pay for the purchase of the two trees. Mr. Whitehill and Ms. Simpson visited the
school and selected a location for planting. The trees will be planted as part of the
Arbor Day celebration, Friday, April 30, 2021. The PAB requested Unity Landscape
deliver the trees and the Department of Public Works (DPW) dig the holes for the
Holly Trees. The DPW should schedule a Ms. utility locate before digging.
New Business:
a The Town of centreville has been designated Tree city USA for 2020
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a Ms. Simpson advised that there is an erosion problem at the end of Millstream trail near
Glendale Avenue which should be addressed before it becomes worse.
a Mr. Whitehill discussed the PAB annual Election of Officers. Mr. Whitehill asked for
volunteers for each position, comments, or a slate of officers. Mr. Ryan made a motion
to have the current officers remain in their position; Mr. Whitehill as Chair, Ms. Mileski
as Vice Chair, and Ms. Simpson as Secretary. All were in favor and the motion passed
unanimously.
Discussion:
a The next PAB meeting will be held }day 4,2021,6 p.m. viaZoom. The June 1,2027
PAB meeting will be held at Millstream Park pavilion.
a Mr. Whitehill asked to remind the Town Council of the Arbor Day celebration and
welcome them to join.
Reports:
.
No Reports.
Announcements and events:
a Ms. Robinson presented announcements for upcoming meetings and events.
Adjournment:
Ms. Mileski made a motion, which was seconded by Mr. Ryan, to adjourn. The motion passed
unanimously. The April 6, 2021 PAB meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Norma Robinson, Administrative Assistant
Action Items:
1. Approved the March 2,2021PAB meeting minutes.
2. Approved the March 2,2021Tree Board meeting minutes.
3. Elected officers to the Park Advisory Board.
4. Scheduled the Arbor Day celebration for Friday, April 30, 2021 at Centreville
Elementary School.
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