Pittsfield Recreation Commission Meeting - October 10, 2024

Pittsfield Rec Committee Meeting Minutes
Meeting Date:
10/8/2024
Link for Recording of the Meeting:
https://pittsfieldvt-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/p/meeting/EZ0Qijfy13RMmoZEomGoSdUBZ6oznlfFZrZJUkO6km8pVQ?nav=eyJyZWZlcnJhbEluZm8iOnsicmVmZXJyYWxBcHAiOiJTdHJlYW1XZWJBcHAiLCJyZWZlcnJhbFZpZXciOiJTaGFyZURpYWxvZy1MaW5rIiwicmVmZXJyYWxBcHBQbGF0Zm9ybSI6IldlYiIsInJlZmVycmFsTW9kZSI6InZpZXcifX0%3D&e=R6XktB

I. Administration

1. Meeting begins 6:12
   Meeting minutes approved by Katrina Hotchkiss seconded by Dave Fenity

II. New Business

1. Spring painting by St. Johnsbury Vermont Tennis Court Surfacing $9,780 out of paving budget
   
2. Bazaar feedback
   1. Review of every survey and tallying responses
      1. Do you live in Pittsfield
         Yes                21
         No                10
         
         Are you aware of the town's multi-use field, playground, basketball court, horseshoe pits, pump track, and winter skating rink?
         Yes                34
         No                  1
         
         
         
      2. Four favorite features of a municipal park
         Walking Trail                         23
         Picnic Areas & Benches      16
         Community Garden            15
         Winter XC Trail                     12
         Fenced Dog Park                 12
         Pavilion                                 11
         Fire Pit                                     7
         Sports Field & Goals             6
         Exercise Stations                   5
         ​Disc Golf                                 4
         Soccer Kick Wall                    3
         
         
      3. Write insSkate park, BBQ pit, roller blading, mobile baseball bases, shuffleboard, movie night, climbing structure, varied structures by age group, native plant area
         
         
      4. Playground Surface
         Cushioned Turf                      3
         Wood Mulch                         10
         Recycled Tire Rubber          14
         Sand                                         2
         
         
         
      5. Suggestions on signage aesthetics
         Subtle, to exist, lighting
         
         
      6. Additional comments
         Use local artists, tweed access for MTB, swings, social media presenc 

Jacob Hunt motioned to adjourn at 6:47 pm, Dave Fenity seconded.