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Recreation department outlines events, youth football request and staffing plans
Summary
Parks Director James Bunnell summarized recreation plans including a waived fee for a May 3 memorial at Coggshall, a youth football group's request to use Nikitas Field (board expressed concern about spring use to protect turf), a Fishing Derby on May 16 supported by $750 in donations, and summer concerts booked.
At the Feb. 3 meeting the Parks and Recreation director outlined a schedule of spring and summer activities, staffing plans and youth sports requests.
Director James Bunnell told commissioners that a memorial service for Ginny White of Ginny’s Food Pantry is scheduled for May 3 at Coggshall Park and the board waived the facility fee in recognition of her contributions. He said a new youth football program has requested use of Nikitas Field for March through June on Tuesdays–Thursdays in evening hours; the board expressed concern about spring use because of recent investments to grow new grass and want the field to recover in the spring, and the department said it would work with the group to find alternative space or timing.
Other items in the recreation report: a Fishing Derby at Coggshall Park on May 16 with $750 already donated toward the event; 119 walking passes issued by Parks plus another 20 from the library; ongoing STEAM activities with the library; a planned Unified Sports Field Day at Coolidge Park on Aug. 1; summer concerts (bands and performers booked); and upcoming recruitment for a Recreation Assistant and seasonal positions. The recreation report was accepted by the board 3‑0.
The minutes do not provide final field‑use permits or schedules for all groups and note that Parks staff will coordinate alternatives and logistics.
