Buchanan Area Recreation Board (B.A.R.B.) Wednesday, March 19, 2025 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

VII.Unfinished Business

1. A.Park Updates:

   The Common/Pears Mill
   Harger Park
   Kathryn Park
   McCoy Creek Recreation Area (McCoy Creek Trail, Field of Dreams Dog Park, Centennial)
   Veterans Memorial Park
   Ravish Park
   Redbud Riverfront Park
   Victory Park/Tot Lot
   Mud Lake Bog
   Madron Lake Boat Launch
   Walton Bridge Park

2. B.Park Clean Up Day - 5/3/25

3. C.Community Garden Discussion

VIII.New Business

1. A.Tree Planting in Parks - Buchanan Tree Friends will present potential tree planting areas in parks for BARB's approval

2. B.City Manager Tony McGhee - Presentation on Kathryn and Riverfront Parks Projects

3. C.Grants Update - Community Development Director Rich Murphy

4. D.Summer Storytime in the Parks

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

X.Executive Comments

XI.Adjourn