Buchanan Area Recreation Board (B.A.R.B.) Wednesday, February 18, 2026 06:00 PM Buchanan Charter Township Hall - 15235 Main St, Buchanan, MI 49107

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 approving 1/21/2026 Minutes

• Document 16.pdf (0.06 MB)

VII.Unfinished Business

1. A.The Common/Pears Mill - Wendi Heyliger

   Harger Park - Wendi Heyliger

   Kathryn Park - Katie Heyliger

   McCoy Creek Recreation Area (McCoy Creek Trail, Field of Dreams Dog Park, Centennial Park) - Jeanne Harris

   Veteran's Memorial Park - Raquell George

   Ravish Park - Jennifer Popielski

   Redbud Riverfront Park -

   Victory Park/Tot Lot - Jeanne Harris

   Mud Lake Bog - Katie Heyliger

   Madron Lake Boat Launch - Emily Koziel

   Walton Bridge Park - Emily Koziel

VIII.New Business

1. A.Board Training with Buchanan City Clerk

2. B.Introduction of New Planning and Community Development Director

3. C.Consider planting approval request from Buchanan Tree Friends

• Tree Placement.pdf (0.11 MB)

4. D.Discussion of Kathryn Park Bidding Scope

• Kathryn Park Equipment RFP.pdf (0.38 MB)

5. E.5 Year Parks and Rec Plan Kick-off

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

X.Executive Comments

XI.Adjourn