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Staff described the regional initiative as a collaborative group that supports outdoor programming, offers occasional grant and crowdfunding opportunities, and promotes participating organizations. Staff said there is no cost to join and monthly meetings are optional; a staff representative will attend meetings if the board chooses to participate.

Action details: A motion to join the Miami Valley initiative was made and seconded; the transcript does not record the mover or seconder by name but indicates the motion passed. The board also approved holding a Cloud Park public input session on April 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the senior center so board members can participate in consultant-led brainstorming and serve as community faces for specific park areas. A board member moved the public input session and the board agreed.

The board also approved the minutes for the previous meeting by voice vote.

Why it matters: Joining the regional initiative may provide promotional and grant opportunities for Huber Heights park programs with minimal upfront commitment. The Cloud Park input session is intended to gather public feedback directly with consultant facilitation.

Ending: Staff said it will send follow-up emails with details and materials for the regional initiative and the Cloud Park input session; board members were encouraged to attend and volunteer at upcoming events.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Huber Heights - Parks and Recreation Board - Mar 20, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Parks & Recreation Board voted to join a regional Miami Valley outdoor-programs initiative, agreed to a public input session for Cloud Park on April 17, and approved the meeting minutes.","taxTitle","Huber Heights, Montgomery County, Ohio","taxId",55050,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6628073,"Community playground build on hold amid grant uncertainty; board to pilot \"secret shopper\" park standards",30,132000,162000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2722730-aff1de6fbb4df55a79a4241b2d699dec&start=132&end=162","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2722730-aff1de6fbb4df55a79a4241b2d699dec/thumbnail_132000.jpg","/articles/6628073/Huber-Heights/Montgomery-County/Ohio/Community-playground-build-on-hold-amid-grant-uncertainty-board-to-pilot-secret-shopper-park-standards","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6628073-a7dd6c2ce8c0cd3476d4c7c64b56358f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192008&Signature=KXP5d3LOUzSj9sJ3cDvR21~RmRxresPxmTL-NIqll5vv0HxZ3Rtaqo-FdTBSdwhZolDzZ6nvbjlFXHagLuRhte~0l0x-7kcK375ZaiZpEz2giZgXrDMyR4ENoyWcw0KPliGCOK5M7XbCInsVUSSaDQ-L~MrOfcZ9-vNLOIrCunaBFzGsQqfhsva7MEATe3tUaGEyrJAFe9d0YkwcwRcS1DUAQHtZNRWAW4808gxhWoiUCBFF7fsNjbIvF50-674oNBBRlzTvweNFkQr1dFPS-dM6BJ7r9ZbjnPfvOclYAvSPaIBhKTpPmXnomM3Ni13pFgMGzRf~QZMz6xUh1B205A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Huber Heights Parks & Recreation staff told the board the planned community playground build will be delayed because county Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) awards have not been announced and staff advised against assuming funds without confirmation.

Staff said federal-level changes affecting grant funding have delayed the county's awards, so the city cannot rely on CDBG money at this time. The board discussed using capital-improvement funds to do more internally in the fall if county grant awards do not materialize.

Separately, the board approved a pilot \"secret shopper\" program for park standards. Staff circulated compiled park standards and asked board members to volunteer to \"secret shop\" parks (for example, Houston Park and Driftwood) early in the season and complete an online survey to provide detailed feedback. A board member volunteered to coordinate assignments and casework for the secret-shopper visits.

Other administrative items: staff moved the cost recovery policy discussion to the May meeting because the document needs more preparation. Staff said temporary repairs will keep the YMCA's Shelter 2 at Cloud Park usable for the season after storm damage to the roof; a full replacement may be scheduled later.

Why it matters: The playground build depends on external grant awards; delays change project timing and possible use of city capital funds. The secret-shopper pilot aims to provide candid, site-level feedback to improve park stewardship.

Ending: Staff asked board members to read the park standards, volunteer for secret-shopper assignments and expect the cost recovery policy to return for formal review at the May meeting.","The planned community playground build was put on hold after staff said federal changes have delayed Community Development Block Grant awards; the board approved a pilot \"secret shopper\" review of park standards and postponed the cost recovery policy to May.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6628078,"Huber Heights Parks & Recreation releases summer schedule: farmers market, concerts, youth programs",364,1443000,1807000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2722730-aff1de6fbb4df55a79a4241b2d699dec&start=1443&end=1807","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2722730-aff1de6fbb4df55a79a4241b2d699dec/thumbnail_1443000.jpg","/articles/6628078/Huber-Heights/Montgomery-County/Ohio/Huber-Heights-Parks-Recreation-releases-summer-schedule-farmers-market-concerts-youth-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6628078-40b52aa14b8bdd21c59dcd0e24ae2598/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192008&Signature=FCqKHi4DHZVf2LG2xt85gs97T4wT8epo0MCQw2JyX-5rAz8Uh2Da~HKnD32dKEMdxTCR2TgTQHAFzrujQaRDM0v8CAnJAXZb-7IRzNrX3e6oEGfALz9vkWnVsWWz3KUtxso84JmKeAwswuz~zFdRxBqk-mrCMu~k7zv1berMODGMkmZEo5i5SB7oQlVZuqc7oriE0CXrWml~eXWtmsX9thJCz-F8uyE63XLSLCJhCjqZ4KgthVBYEaH0oxZqrzuULUqMBNo2nR5Y7x5anX~jd4aUWLB5F4aQ0U6iKFLLOsalBWIvUz5EYHeNQZzPo7OoghgPHO4hLhrS~F2Qjy4Paw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Huber Heights Parks & Recreation staff presented an extensive summer schedule that includes a farmers market, a music series, youth field day, community parades and multiple family-oriented events.

Staff said the Farmers Market at The Heights will open May 10 and run through Oct. 11. Cloud Park food-truck rallies are scheduled every other Tuesday from May through September. Staff also plans weekly story time in June at Cloud Park in partnership with the Dayton Metro Library Huber Heights branch and story time in July at Shoalmay Park.

The board heard a lineup of bands and special events: The Venues (opening family-friendly cover band), Reel 2 Reel, Run Kitty Run, Dasty Bigo (local folk-rock), a Jimmy Buffett tribute band (Parents of the Caribbean), and a season-closing brass/Chicago-tribute show. The Little Mermaid touring production and a Juneteenth concert were also on the calendar. The Star Stable Heights parade, festival and fireworks are scheduled for June 28.

Youth-focused offerings include a Youth Field Day on June 10, a youth fishing class (date TBD) run in partnership with Rainbow Lakes, and Skyhawks day camps to be piloted at Community Park and Cloud Park. Staff said Skyhawks will supply program instructors while the city provides space.

Other items: the community garden on Powell Road has about five open plots; the cost is $20 for the year and includes bed, soil, water access and volunteer ambassador support. Staff asked board members to volunteer for events such as the parade and festival.

Why it matters: The schedule ties city events, vendor opportunities and youth programming into a single season of activities meant to increase park use and community engagement.

Ending: Staff asked the board to promote events and be prepared to volunteer on busy dates such as the June 28 festival; registration will be required for youth field day and some pre-registered packages (for example, charcuterie packages for date-night events).","Staff outlined an extensive summer season including a May 10 farmers market opening, weekly music series, family movie and youth events, and partnerships with Dayton Metro Library and Skyhawks camps.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6628083,"Parks board agrees to serve as Huber Heights tree board to pursue Tree City USA designation",147,1273000,1420000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2722730-aff1de6fbb4df55a79a4241b2d699dec&start=1273&end=1420","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2722730-aff1de6fbb4df55a79a4241b2d699dec/thumbnail_1273000.jpg","/articles/6628083/Huber-Heights/Montgomery-County/Ohio/Parks-board-agrees-to-serve-as-Huber-Heights-tree-board-to-pursue-Tree-City-USA-designation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6628083-f90e45f63ee841554bbe4329c38e7847/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192008&Signature=mrUAzVLqkyNpq0V3EyrMvm30Q0wLFEDP0D6w67iqJDaWp8zr2aXhgvVAZn~jdPhP~i14-fslnAoOJ6dtXdfV6xV3W6fN1p5HJmQEvSXMsmxy~I-rOM8PP7lAvBtMFhJlBWgog2m8SvElKLLaEKGorq2aj~UhCL05PCd8ZOWUizIHhURvToDMDriG~Y0wyLmY7lKV0JangYGIo1drai5nJnaOjmWDE6kctZXkBqyIallxKDKHXTURfah5y~Zdp6mRBiUiYa4z6VdTHtXFiJkGj0tcXsND7wsSkoWXTN1ZpcwEHTqRt1aVmrent9Ht4ZqyOtAa9hyHxFGBuKp~RzajSg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Huber Heights Parks & Recreation Board voted to serve as the city's tree board and to begin steps toward seeking Tree City USA designation.

Board members agreed the Parks & Recreation Board will function as the local tree board and will manage Heritage Tree nominations and scoring until a broader advisory group is convened. Staff said the designation signals a formal city commitment to maintaining and improving the urban tree canopy.

Why it matters: Tree City USA is a national program that recognizes municipal attention to urban forestry and tree health; the board said having a local tree board is a required element of the designation. Board members discussed opening nominations on Arbor Day and publicizing the program via social media and the city newsletter.

How the board decided: A motion to accept the Parks & Recreation Board as the tree board was made and approved; the mover and seconder were not specified in the transcript. After the vote, staff said they would recommend the action to supervisors and, if needed, inform city council of the board's role.

Board members discussed involving additional community partners and subject-matter volunteers as the Heritage Tree program develops. Staff noted the board could meet less frequently for tree board business and dedicate one or two meetings annually to tree-related items so interested members of the public could participate.

The board did not set a formal timeline for the council notification or final Tree City USA application in the meeting.

Ending: Staff said they would bring any required paperwork or recommendation to supervisors and, if directed, to city council for any formal recognition or next steps.","The Huber Heights Parks & Recreation Board voted to act as the city's tree board to pursue Tree City USA status and to manage a Heritage Tree nomination process; staff will recommend next steps to supervisors and council.","actionData","errors"]

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