Buchanan Area Recreation Board (B.A.R.B.) Wednesday, May 10, 2023 06:00 PM Chamber of Buchanan City Hall - 302 N Redbud Trail, Buchanan MI

THE BUCHANAN AREA RECREATION BOARD (B.A.R.B.) OF THE CITY OF BUCHANAN in compliance with Michigan’s Open Meetings Act, hereby gives notice of a regular meeting.

I.Call to Order

II.Pledge of Allegiance

III.Roll Call

IV.Approve Agenda

V.Public Comment - Agenda Items Only (3-minute limit)

VI.Approve Minutes

1. A.Consider Approval of April 12, 2023 Minutes

VII.Unfinished Business

1. A.Consider recommending Megan Weedon for a 3 year term, retroactive from July 2021-July 2023

2. B.Consider Annual Review of 5-Year Master Plan

3. C.Park Updates:

   The Common/Pears Mill – Mark/Megan Weedon
   Firehouse Park – Maintained by fire department volunteers
   Harger Park – Mark/Megan Weedon
   Kathryn Park – Jen Popielski
   Buchanan Garden Club Park – Garden Club partnership
   McCoy Creek Recreation Area (McCoy Creek Trail, Field of Dreams Dog Park, Centennial) – Cayde Heyliger
   Veterans Memorial Park – Mark/Megan Weedon
   Ravish Park – Jeanne Harris and Rachel Plank
   Redbud Riverfront Park –
   Smith Park – Buchanan Youth Baseball/Softball Association partnership
   E.B. Clark/Spafford Woods –
   Victory Park/Tot Lot – Jeanne Harris
   Mud Lake Bog – Rachel Plank
   Madron Lake Boat Launch – Wendi Heyliger
   Walton Bridge Park – Jen Popielski

VIII.New Business

1. A.Consider Quote for Kathryn Park Playground Equipment

2. B.Consider Purchase of Picnic Tables

3. C.Consider recommending Anthony Houser to a 3 year, at large term from July 2023-July 2026

IX.Public Comment - Non-Agenda Items Only (3-minute limit)

X.Executive Comments

XI.Adjourn