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The committee approved the minutes from its March 5 meeting by a roll call vote with three ayes. The clerk recorded votes as: Mister Barton — yes; Mister Goss — yes; Missus Cooper — yes. “3 ayes. Motion passes,” the chair said after the roll call.

At the end of the meeting a motion to adjourn passed on a subsequent roll call with three ayes. The clerk recorded votes as: Missus Cooper — yes; Mister Goss — yes; Mister Martin — yes. The chair announced, “Yes. 3 a's. We are adjourned.”

Both actions were routine procedural items and did not direct staff to pursue additional tasks or adopt new policy.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Parks and Recreation Committee 4/02/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The committee unanimously approved minutes from the March 5 meeting (3–0) and later adjourned following a motion (3–0); roll calls recorded three yes votes for each action.","taxTitle","Sunbury City, Delaware County, Ohio","taxId",53946,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6089041,"Committee hears explanation of low reservoir levels; city lowered reservoirs for ODNR work and a stuck valve deepened drawdown",82,1208000,1290000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2877308-c4c2e3b241caf12fe21c8a8b55d3f4fa&start=1208&end=1290","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2877308-c4c2e3b241caf12fe21c8a8b55d3f4fa/thumbnail_1208000.jpg","/articles/6089041/Ohio/Committee-hears-explanation-of-low-reservoir-levels-city-lowered-reservoirs-for-ODNR-work-and-a-stuck-valve-deepened-drawdown","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6089041-55cb768d5be6e6e47f222ee71c751a25/orig.mp4?Expires=1770544669&Signature=Ot3kUF8zM8gxVPNSkgQQEhdTEtogHgx4CQLNdNLitOxkGhrW8J9ZJgHqT9GJsm0QdlEUaadJoXxqGIbRXAm67Z~I~q8BzvAgdVcHoDh5V0~E9VvngCbWaXFE7cZcv7sHOXeIygij9vLi5IRSGWrNhgEx21MG0iFV5nDGjZzJGju4fKWNUEO-z7T~GQqhcIqVTAY29f9Zv9CMjqZ5~RsrN1F99YilJJwikhRR8J2eBXiNvEolUFjQGCkxQY5sdcktf73BTuyxJ1qXNisiGOr4Ge3utAmM2bYXr16j7D-dX1fXjYYfu2d9faOP4gmlpxX90ALqlZ-A7DkyItYAVtDLFg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sunbury City staff told the Parks and Recreation Committee April 2 that the reservoir levels remain low because the city lowered the water to accommodate hazard‑mitigation work required by ODNR and to install new pumps and drains; staff also said a valve became stuck during the drawdown and caused the level to drop further than planned.

A staff member explained the project history: the reservoirs were lowered to allow contractors to cut a notch in the concrete and to replace piping and pumping infrastructure under an ODNR hazard mitigation program. “It was lowered to be able to do that,” the staff member said. When the valves were opened to release water, the valve “got stuck,” and the reservoirs continued to drain until staff were able to secure the drain.

Staff told the committee the reservoirs are secure and that the expected recovery will depend on natural rainfall. “It should be filling itself up naturally at this point,” a staff member said, adding the process would be gradual after evaporation and a dry season. Committee members asked whether the city could pump creek water into the reservoirs; staff said the pump system is not currently functional after the city sold its water plant to Delco and that reactivating pumping would require investigation and investment. Staff noted historic instances when crews or local agencies temporarily pumped water from the creek for training or emergency response but said the city has not undertaken a systematic restart of those systems.

Committee members also raised public confusion about access where a locked gate had led residents to believe the reservoir was closed. The committee asked staff to consider a temporary directional sign clarifying the entrance and parking for reservoir access until permanent signage is added.

No formal policy action was taken at the meeting; staff committed to monitor levels and share updates with the public as conditions change.","Staff told the Parks and Rec Committee that reservoirs were intentionally lowered for an ODNR hazard mitigation project and that an operational problem (a stuck valve) caused a deeper drawdown; natural rainfall is expected to refill the reservoirs, and staff discussed historic pumping options and temporary signage to clarify reservoir access.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6089045,"Eagle Scout proposes multi‑part Evening Street Park beautification; work to run May 10–June 14",79,810000,889000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2877308-c4c2e3b241caf12fe21c8a8b55d3f4fa&start=810&end=889","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2877308-c4c2e3b241caf12fe21c8a8b55d3f4fa/thumbnail_810000.jpg","/articles/6089045/Ohio/Eagle-Scout-proposes-multipart-Evening-Street-Park-beautification-work-to-run-May-10June-14","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6089045-564fa1172b9cf80668633a5c816d3eb4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770544669&Signature=VeWzmq3EuIorBpKgWCCZO7flKf-xhijDrqIyXC0-ipM8YLMmJNmyglaU-eJbxIwOEurZZLE8VXSYmcoR1cElca4ky-sIWpbhFAdXsgUaMkfsBGRdFfAfGe51f4HaWcKEgXrnU8EF2jKJxTuO9jUf3kgSXVpbyqu-LLHrKpa8W89dmPGQp1-jAxlaJlZrmFb0ny6Uxjt1TCq-wOr1F~3dOGKvbg8H76j6KMM7-LpIjb2DkVXBF65MNrfsd48DtqQ3iMGtcDuqvYSvy0~3top5ug7dz3hmaydwOBz3M5PoDIepr454wAGfwZuU8ncvGzCXSvztBXvC1I2jmxylJODKfg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Parks and Recreation Committee reviewed an Eagle Scout project proposal April 2 that would carry out multiple beautification tasks at Evening Street Park.

Committee staff said the scout, identified as Maddox, will present the project at the main council meeting. The scope described to the committee includes power washing concrete tables and benches and the memorial statue for K‑9 Marco; planting flowers around the statue; installing an informational plaque; restocking landscape rocks; edging and mulching around trees; trimming along the creek banks; and staining and planting around the park’s footbridge.

The proposal lists a start date of May 10 and a required completion no later than June 14. Committee members praised Scout involvement and confirmed the project would come back to the main meeting for formal presentation.

No formal permit or funding request was recorded at this meeting; the committee directed staff to include the scout’s presentation at the main meeting and to review the proposal during that session.","An Eagle Scout proposed a scope of work at Evening Street Park including power washing, planting, a new plaque, edging, mulching and staining the footbridge; committee will have the scout present at the main meeting and staff flagged the May 10–June 14 timeframe for completion.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6089047,"Jackson Preston Memorial Fishing Derby to use reservoir May 3; fish delivery set for May 2",48,724000,772000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2877308-c4c2e3b241caf12fe21c8a8b55d3f4fa&start=724&end=772","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2877308-c4c2e3b241caf12fe21c8a8b55d3f4fa/thumbnail_724000.jpg","/articles/6089047/Ohio/Jackson-Preston-Memorial-Fishing-Derby-to-use-reservoir-May-3-fish-delivery-set-for-May-2","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6089047-692c777c33bd860ea47f552f67111538/orig.mp4?Expires=1770544669&Signature=INxHaCaFB48HE5U2cmm7I-CwCi6-cnUh9Sw7TLb2TYwlrkIT95~zoi4sIJO~gVzFTzj5ipcfzsuNO9vs~tAiCgT8XHQsxzxxd8guksBBYNFDNSl7iYw036zTwxyFxtufgwRVmjrPMA3ZsNjZvnBHhb-RcpOLclFDM69c4oT39nxQkRxUxQOtSmwjac1YOpEMVWhyeakdTNqvWCUdVFBw~U1CuNMF7X0hgxWGc7y2DvMsO~pZdNfcqQP8bxyrjLhbO7G4y75g13ejdkFl4wsGEr5hlT9HKQJygKsNe4xcr-7ETsTVHi-OeSB4pQD0HPFcAxTHM1JirJAiQAhqF99sVA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Parks and Recreation Committee received details April 2 about the upcoming Jackson Preston Memorial Fishing Derby, which organizers said will stage the fishing portion of the event at the Sunbury reservoir on Saturday, May 3.

Committee members were told the larger event will include food and activities at the old Sunbury Christian property while the fishing competition itself will take place at the reservoir. “The fishing portion of the event is gonna take place at the reservoir. But they're going to have, like, food and other things, and all of that is gonna be at the old Sunbury Christian,” a committee member summarized.

Organizers and staff confirmed a fish delivery to stock the reservoir is scheduled for May 2, the day before the event. Committee members noted the city has hosted similar fishing derbies in the past and that the arrangements did not raise immediate concerns at the Parks and Rec meeting.

No formal committee action was recorded on the derby; staff said the item had been reviewed by the events committee and a representative had already participated in that meeting.","Committee heard that the Jackson Preston Memorial Fishing Derby’s fishing activities will take place at the reservoir on Saturday, May 3; organizers said food and other activities will occur at the old Sunbury Christian site and a fish delivery is scheduled for May 2.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6089049,"Organizers outline Memorial Day market plan; Granville Street closure planned, no public‑safety objections noted",96,343000,439000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2877308-c4c2e3b241caf12fe21c8a8b55d3f4fa&start=343&end=439","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2877308-c4c2e3b241caf12fe21c8a8b55d3f4fa/thumbnail_343000.jpg","/articles/6089049/Ohio/Organizers-outline-Memorial-Day-market-plan-Granville-Street-closure-planned-no-publicsafety-objections-noted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6089049-18f98469322841bb69fc536f71e37d9e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770544669&Signature=SaIVABo7cld0ZM100xr6RTOFKH4pA3-FQYb3Q0sZ1ZXsZvK-ZNBCdVob3MmA9LzDi8ct8CLOlYxGAGxEkI7uNlsSg9~y8G2jHVrC4bNX2otG~FnW2MJDCEKjNa4-PjC41tipkdOJybQaldPeHkZv40GYBk0CPFzvjWAgfHNYa83HYyk~yMhZl~VaAQhsTWogTzd2Twbg1X3fVV1AzgwwqrpFrO-6v1g3muTLSIKPUFuE5zFiG84sElMar~hX6iM~MhjhvShs3-tg~AyuqQiPmNdMre9cUwr2N1kD6lfXPljmEG5zyhKiDSKKoFp8g9fDXcQKO-nTvBNcblBT3bHcvQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives of the Memorial Day market told the Sunbury City Parks and Recreation Committee April 2 that the market has a long local history and will use Granville Street, from South Columbus to Vernon, for the event. The presenters described a mix of makers, vintage vendors, food trucks and a kids’ zone.

“My name is Songrass. I'm the president of Big Walnut Eastern Merchant Visitors,” the first presenter said, and Laura Snodgrass, who chairs the market, added background about the market’s history and operations. The organizers said the market has operated for about 30 years except for COVID interruptions and has evolved from a flea market into a maker and vintage market with food trucks and children’s activities.

Organizers outlined logistics: the vendors and truck placement will be set the night before to allow food trucks access for inspection in the morning; inspections will be conducted before the event opens. The presenters said they had sought the city permit and were appearing to “put a face to the name” and to check for any issues; committee staff reported “no red flags from the police, fire [or] emergency service.”

On funding, market organizers said vendor fees and voluntary donations are the primary revenue sources. “We do, but it's and it's totally voluntary. So we just we have, like, a recommended $1 per person,” one presenter said. The group described an annual target goal of $40,000 but said current take is about $6,000–$8,000 with costs around $3,500. They also run a winter market and periodic mattress sales as fundraisers, and proceeds support the school music program—including orchestra, choir and band across grades five through 12.

Committee members asked about event support needs such as electrical hookups; organizers said they would welcome help but expected to rely on in‑place electricity rather than generators where possible. The presenters said the permit had already been considered by the events committee.

The committee did not take a formal vote on the market permit during the meeting; staff said they would review the city’s matrix for any required council referral and follow up with the organizers.","Market organizers told the Parks and Rec Committee the long‑running Memorial Day market will close Granville Street (South Columbus to Vernon), vendors will set up the night before, inspections occur in the morning, and police, fire and services registered no red flags; organizers described fundraising and vendor fee structures.",{"_33":125,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":126,"_41":127,"_43":128,"_45":129,"_47":130,"_49":131,"_51":132,"_53":133,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":134,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":135,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6089051,"Sunbury committee: three Math Walk stands to be installed May 9; ribbon-cutting May 13",136,184000,320000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2877308-c4c2e3b241caf12fe21c8a8b55d3f4fa&start=184&end=320","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2877308-c4c2e3b241caf12fe21c8a8b55d3f4fa/thumbnail_184000.jpg","/articles/6089051/Ohio/Sunbury-committee-three-Math-Walk-stands-to-be-installed-May-9-ribbon-cutting-May-13","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6089051-e5cd62d35557faced7650446de40594f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770544669&Signature=ndU2fQOSKiXE49HiBufVwJ3rpFhBQu0ZpuleJig6BQQWEqGAT2KWOCAiEefe62BI8E8HthQX20tx8VXypU-O1nNuxNVdnMEok2fl2qgqJy~JpgMxYO~BrKX9v1~6vVJ03~qm~PreudNQH19eZld7ZGeGeO65ZfVV8gMDX9HlDoKoLOG30ciP5pisi7GxZvlMqCHKZl8eYLNyDHT7kXRVyO4GreVX2IorFySDGCVAYHN00DfrJ~cu0-Zj2yAv0iKCkRRPnXPAR-v874bl6~Ew1dZkrjC6SCAxXgKv2RbF9dyKDDgOnSXRuMg-KKMhiTtSuVjcXoG~A6rxBjgV5OD04Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sunbury City Parks and Recreation Committee heard an update April 2 that the first three stands for a proposed Math Walk will be installed on service day, May 9, with a ribbon-cutting set for Tuesday, May 13.

The project was described by Miss Sleeper, a math teacher at Big Walnut Middle School, who said students will submit real‑world math problems and a selection will be displayed on the stands along the trail behind GRE. “It’s kind of like a storybook trail, but instead, the students will be submitting math problems,” Miss Sleeper said. She told the committee she has “ordered the first 3 stands” and is continuing to raise funds to extend the project.

Committee members clarified placement and maintenance planning. Committee member Jake (last name not specified in the transcript) conducted a walk-through to advise on locations and maintenance needs; the stands’ material has been approved, and the committee expects middle school students to help install the stands on service day with assistance from the city’s services team.

The project organizers described the Math Walk as an interactive trail that will rotate problems annually and present a contest selecting entries to be featured. A committee member said the stands will be “placed along the trail there, in behind GRE.” The classroom teacher who presented the idea said she believes her research indicates it may be the first program of its kind in the nation; the committee recorded that claim but did not adopt a formal finding on national precedence.

No formal vote was taken on the Math Walk during the meeting. Committee staff indicated the organizers have funding for three stands and are seeking additional donations to expand the installation.

The committee did not set additional deadlines but noted the May installation and the May 13 ribbon-cutting dates for public notice and coordination with maintenance staff.","Committee heard an update that three interactive Math Walk stands funded so far will be installed on service day May 9 behind GRE, with a chamber ribbon-cutting planned May 13; middle school students will help install and a teacher is still raising funds for more stands.","actionData","errors"]

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Parks and Rec Committee approves March 5 minutes, then adjourns

Committee hears explanation of low reservoir levels; city lowered reservoirs for ODNR work and a stuck valve deepened drawdown

Eagle Scout proposes multi‑part Evening Street Park beautification; work to run May 10–June 14

Jackson Preston Memorial Fishing Derby to use reservoir May 3; fish delivery set for May 2

Organizers outline Memorial Day market plan; Granville Street closure planned, no public‑safety objections noted

Sunbury committee: three Math Walk stands to be installed May 9; ribbon-cutting May 13