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A motion to approve the June 11 minutes was made and seconded; the board voted \"aye\" and the minutes were approved as presented. The board also moved to table the nomination and election of chair until the September meeting to allow mayor and council time to determine who will fill the role under revised term-limit language.

Board members discussed whether to involve the town attorney given the consultant delays on the Memorial Park expansion, but the group agreed to have the city manager first address the consultant's responsiveness.

Staff said four applications had been received for advisory-board openings, including applications from Kelly and Bill; the application deadline is July 31. The mayor and staff will meet to review applications and forward appointments to mayor and council for action.

During the meeting one board member (identified in the transcript as Nick) said he will step back from the board to focus on coaching and local volunteer work. The board thanked him for his service and encouraged him to remain involved as a community volunteer.

No additional formal votes were recorded at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Parks & Rec Advisory Board Meeting w/TAA July 16, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved its June 11 minutes, voted to table nomination and election of chair until September, and discussed open advisory-board applications and a member's decision to step back from the board.","taxTitle","Taneytown, Carroll County, Maryland","taxId",71667,"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},6549848,"Taneytown parks staff report paving, fountain and playground maintenance work",213,1644000,1857000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5422770-be48c1dad4f82a236bb5de49e98091e4&start=1644&end=1857","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5422770-be48c1dad4f82a236bb5de49e98091e4/thumbnail_1644000.jpg","/articles/6549848/Taneytown/Carroll-County/Maryland/Taneytown-parks-staff-report-paving-fountain-and-playground-maintenance-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6549848-399318d33e3e83fc1c1b3092509c8859/orig.mp4?Expires=1771194530&Signature=AL11rTki9OjKn8rcX2Rc03FI0AuLBCgPkWdZcX765BU2xkiIQe6evpmhAzUw~s4uwUc3PVkRYV6~LPbpZOAoiBh5JEngWzURp~5oN8PUobHD6wFagvvChAfnTrQBKMgbNE8zYeOWFisl1-vhB6ypbHWJnT8JtivjjT1gHyHA6nNcBvBe7K1181sa-Q9O-B7tZB3sa-TMbYRWxY8jDBAqUINfkoWfA2DhD3kcaCa~XcpOxiG3eqQEa8TXSAowjnDqGX3OnYf4LF5AwhPOuI3tgOV3xgxRxTiThvZ4B9u4T27H8a3jLNRF4fXjrPk5z7oJp2cUxNbAEiXZAriHO6EAjA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parks staff gave a series of maintenance updates at the July 16 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting.

At Roberts Mill Park, crews completed a new paved pathway from the pond trail up to the dog park and through the small corral entrance. Staff said they plan to install additional riprap at the pond's southeast side when water levels drop.

The fountain at the pond has a new motor installed but the contractor is awaiting a splicer before scheduling the final connection; staff said the new motor will be enclosed in a protective cage and that operational changes (turning the fountain off for a few hours nightly) are planned to reduce algae and protect the motor.

The basketball court at Roberts Mill Park was relined by a local contractor. Public Works spread fresh playground mulch across town parks. Staff also reported that gutters on the storage building at Roberts Mill Park will be replaced on Monday the 28th.

Finally, staff said the new pollinator meadow at Bollinger Park is filling in and beginning to establish, though deer continue to graze some plantings at dusk and dawn.

Board members thanked Public Works for completing several items over the summer; no further action was requested.","Parks staff reported completed and pending maintenance: a paved pathway at Roberts Mill Park, fountain motor replacement pending a splicer, basketball court relining, playground mulch spreading and progress on a Bollinger pollinator meadow.",{"_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},6549853,"Taneytown parks staff report event revenues and brainstorm 250th celebration plans, fireworks options",849,1647000,2496000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5422770-be48c1dad4f82a236bb5de49e98091e4&start=1647&end=2496","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5422770-be48c1dad4f82a236bb5de49e98091e4/thumbnail_1647000.jpg","/articles/6549853/Taneytown/Carroll-County/Maryland/Taneytown-parks-staff-report-event-revenues-and-brainstorm-250th-celebration-plans-fireworks-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6549853-6a61a2139d2cc7829876db4a7456c5b9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771194530&Signature=On5D~I7Li6EvowXANel2c~yeAKqAKN0rl3X8HeNBEzTw6B60PqdPm08qAagD~SR1re~apR93kwnvEtEgszbqZrBW~9coIIv2~LUhcYLYkERF97Wtr6iXCbNkfYoUKag6WIvp8vk-j9x-P0LEO6lhnqi59vEs9LmZcC8IrXUqScCiwF0X8HzyqkZ6WEkmEYwkWDCKw8DgI9zPeb80mmBoUDYugDqMovHJ-Wihn88aLv5pVkbECjrycuOm3EQA~zG0AJW5HizCeS-2-kYfMRA1KhHfik23FXP-4aP7z7byVmY83wed9~0tSsfGL3TQU0JNaavhH7H-eUpq3JIfIiFvUA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Taneytown Parks staff reported results from summer events and discussed early planning ideas for the town's 250th-anniversary celebrations during the July 16 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting.

Staff reported the final Wine Art and Music Festival accounts showed a $2,246.51 surplus and that the event did not require using its $5,000 contingency. Staff listed upcoming programs: three remaining \"Yoga in the Park\" sessions, youth and adult tennis clinics (the adult clinic fee is $75), a free Hapkido camp (registration required), ongoing family movie nights and the Family Fun Food Truck event scheduled for Friday the 18th at Memorial Park.

Movie nights have required last-minute location changes due to storms: two recent showings were moved to Grace United Church of Christ community room because of weather.

The board held an extended discussion about the Independence Day event and planning for the country's 250th anniversary next year. Staff estimated about 1,500 people attended this year's July 4 celebration and reported the team's discussion with the lead fireworks technician that a fireworks launch could be operated from the expansion-area parking lot while meeting safety clearances. The technician told staff that launching from the parking lot would be acceptable if the multipurpose building is unoccupied and a 350-foot safety radius is maintained.

Board members discussed alternatives and costs. Staff said drone shows and laser shows had been priced and found to be substantially more expensive; the transcript cited drone packages and laser proposals that far exceeded the department's budget. Ideas raised by board members included holding fireworks on Friday night and a parade on Saturday, or expanding the celebration into a multi-day weekend with concerts, food trucks and a parade. Several board members proposed adding a morning 5K or fun run that would feed into daytime parade activities; staff asked board member Mackenzie to develop a proposed route and report back.

Staff and the director of economic development were reported to be coordinating with council to explore broader collaboration and potential funding for next year's celebrations.

Upcoming event details cited by staff: Family Fun Food Truck (vendors listed in meeting), Harvest Festival on Sept. 27 (eight food vendors confirmed), and a summer scavenger hunt that runs in rounds through early September. For the family movie showing that week, staff said the first 25 attendees would receive a coupon for a free snow cone from Purple Polar Bear if the event can be staged in the park.","Parks staff reported a positive result for the Wine Art and Music Festival, upcoming family events and movie nights; the board discussed how to approach the 250th-anniversary July 4 plans, including fireworks, drone/laser alternatives and a possible multi-day celebration with a 5K run and parade.",{"_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},6549858,"Youth leagues report registrations across soccer, baseball and football as fall seasons approach",524,196000,720000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5422770-be48c1dad4f82a236bb5de49e98091e4&start=196&end=720","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5422770-be48c1dad4f82a236bb5de49e98091e4/thumbnail_196000.jpg","/articles/6549858/Taneytown/Carroll-County/Maryland/Youth-leagues-report-registrations-across-soccer-baseball-and-football-as-fall-seasons-approach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6549858-eb3280cdd7cb0bbe1d0fbc381fce301f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771194530&Signature=lCWkIZgJbvXgUTrdShbzPg5Mo~3ze0RHk7~r-dYGd~01FLG47OXy4xwe2pH57ST~op-pB229gJKpAvtv5ivkQO~33dKL8A6IZaOWlVmDYQDyDO4Eg9c3nW6v7bjf7WQA-rq8XGlah0ZhR3Idcy57H4u9yT8zu1CmauPpAj1XVQ2bzrdbUv0t7VZBhE4QabiZW-2pS2A9s2Sj5YZHdKQxb~qBRhg5kfcPmDLIr7weMaNX~ZnxxP-0qZIaheKBalSS74CPa4ERAiJLTVvMDXYf~Ou5Xmo9gDOIKGgSU6Y-8pvuhzwli59CXYdXSu30TXIelf7x58uK2A7EAPOIHY-t4g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","League volunteers reported registration totals and program plans for fall and upcoming seasons during the Tony Town Athletic Association meeting and at the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board session on July 16.

Soccer: A soccer representative said the program had 369 registered players, including 19 for the senior elite team, 151 in the URSL league and 199 for in-house play. The representative said in-house registration remains open through July 30. She summarized past participation by saying, \"Last season or last fall? We had 410, I think,\" and noted spring numbers around 467.

Field hockey: The field hockey representative reported about 70 players registered, roughly the same as the prior year. Registration closed June 30; coaches and uniform ordering affect how long registrations can remain open, and the league reported plans to start practice in mid-August and run through the first weekend in November.

Baseball: Fall baseball registrations close on July 19 and had openings at every age group as of the meeting. Baseball organizers plan to host a \"Zombie Fest\" tournament in October for ages 8 and up. The league is also holding a sportsman's hunting raffle on Nov. 1 with $35 tickets that include food and drinks; organizers said ticket sales will be capped at 300 and asked interested parties to consult the Taneytown Lions baseball Facebook page for details.

Football: Football organizers said registration closed earlier in the week with 135 players across seven teams. Practices were starting with conditioning; equipment use will be introduced the next week. Games are scheduled to begin Aug. 23, and the league planned homecoming activities the weekend of Oct. 11. The football program said it had provided full scholarships to three players and reported sponsorships from 10 local businesses.

Lacrosse: Organizers are scheduling skills nights and \"try-it\" sessions at local high school and Carroll Indore and said they are seeking additional coaches for both boys and girls programs.

Several board members and staff urged leagues to identify field needs and share plans with Parks staff given the Memorial Park expansion delay.","League representatives reported enrollment counts, scholarship support, tournament plans and coach shortages for the upcoming seasons during the July 16 meetings of the Tony Town Athletic Association and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6549863,"Taneytown officials say Memorial Park expansion stalled; leagues eye temporary field options",405,571000,976000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5422770-be48c1dad4f82a236bb5de49e98091e4&start=571&end=976","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5422770-be48c1dad4f82a236bb5de49e98091e4/thumbnail_571000.jpg","/articles/6549863/Taneytown/Carroll-County/Maryland/Taneytown-officials-say-Memorial-Park-expansion-stalled-leagues-eye-temporary-field-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6549863-ed09fd729f8b0741786d69ec33872922/orig.mp4?Expires=1771194530&Signature=MapoTNThS3Sejewe9ZuuegLtMKs1l1siwPCtGBe5JNrF2tif9120nSXly3XbdM0O8VwK7V9vtWsHaij7wWXLhpiQ1xzEyrVMsT-NJ8keS73oN7GBmGE8e9~o6okCS0v~vCoHX~MeZvDURCQ9Vm3SZNyrITJ5sEMLAF8TEkN4Qtu-Ur4xFYRKi~eecbPG01enxLNmjpYwrSkYj7jW-~lvUdKnDna8hKEWbSGaLpc3sFG98PaPooGwpshd8z9M6IMa31o8zTu913ihpHzePqwZ~RgqI~P3xSpwiVLkkEToTP3xXOXxWqFZjnNjookTS4k-1P77Jy5Pckyu4Hw8qWX1aQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lorena, a Parks and Recreation staff member, told the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on July 16 that the Memorial Park expansion project remains stalled while the hired engineering firm works through regulatory comments from State Highway.

\"I wish I had better news, but it's basically, the same. And it's not no news is good news. It's no news is bad news because we're still stagnating,\" Lorena said, urging the board that the delays are increasing costs and risk reducing the buying power of nearly $900,000 in federal grant funding encumbered for the project.

The board heard that the project consultant — identified in the meeting as Arrow — has been slow to provide plan revisions. Lorena said Arrow has been providing minimal status responses such as \"let me check with the CAD manager,\" and she described repeated requests for weekly updates that have not produced firm timelines.

Board members discussed options to prompt movement. Several members urged involving the city manager and possibly the mayor to press Arrow; one board member said engaging the town attorney could be considered if communications do not improve. Lorena said she will ask the city manager to intervene first and that the city could consider other remedies if no progress appears in the coming weeks.

Because the expansion has been pending for years, board members also discussed interim measures to meet fall field demand while the expansion remains on hold. Suggestions included using a grassy area between the tennis courts and Route 140 as temporary space for fall activities and continuing field-sharing agreements between football and lacrosse. Board members also revived an earlier idea — previously discussed with baseball leadership — to place back-to-back tee-ball fields where a current tee-ball field now sits; the town would assist with some costs but the leagues would provide labor and detailed plans.

The board noted additional constraints: Mountain Brook development land that might supply two 60-foot fields is not yet available, and drainage issues exist on some existing fields. State Highway staff previously reviewed stormwater concerns related to runoff near 140, and the board recorded that those comments are being handled in plan revisions.

Board members expressed concern that the combination of consultant delays and rising construction prices could reduce the impact of the federal grant funding. No formal direction to terminate or rebid the engineering contract was made at the meeting.

The staff pledge: Lorena said she will keep leagues informed by email as soon as any substantive updates arrive from Arrow or the city manager's office. Board members said they expect more aggressive outreach from city leadership if the consultant fails to produce a schedule in the next several weeks.","City staff told the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board that work on the Memorial Park expansion remains delayed by the project engineer, putting about $900,000 in federal grant funding and local field capacity at risk. Board members discussed interim field space and next steps, including possible city-manager and mayoral intervention.","actionData","errors"]

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