Carbondale parks commission re-elects chair Hollis Sutherland, names Drew Sorensen vice chair; approves minutes and schedules trustee update

The Carbondale Parks and Recreation Commission re-elected Hollis Sutherland as chair and elected Drew Sorensen as vice chair during its June 11, 2025 meeting. The commission conducted roll-call votes for each leadership position and approved the previous meeting's minutes by voice vote.

Sutherland said she was honored to serve as the commission's chair for the year. After nominations and acceptance, the commission held a roll-call vote for chair and then vice chair; both leadership positions were approved by the commissioners present.

The commission recognized outgoing youth commissioner Liza Logan and presented her with a small gift and well-wishes before she leaves for Middlebury. The commission also introduced the newly appointed youth commissioners, Nick Nardesha and Amalia Sparhawk, who will serve as nonvoting youth members and participate in commission activities.

Commissioners scheduled the annual update to the board of trustees for Tuesday, June 17; the trustees' session will include a facility tour and is intended to let trustees hear the commission's priorities and recent work. The commission also confirmed a parks tour tied to the trustees update and discussed upcoming boards-and-commissions training scheduled for June 23 (6 p.m. to 8 p.m.).

A commissioner announced a resignation effective after the commission's planned bike ride; the resigning member cited a new job that conflicts with commission duties and offered to assist with recruitment. The commission voted to adjourn the meeting and proceed with the scheduled parks tour.

Formal actions recorded in the meeting packet and by roll call include approval of the previous meeting minutes, the election of chair and vice chair, and an adjournment motion. No ordinance or binding policy decisions were taken at this meeting.