06/11/2026 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting — Minutes

Minutes are not official until formally approved by the Park and Rec Board at the next scheduled meeting. MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING HELD IN GREENFIELD CITY HALL ROOM #204, ON THURSDAY 03/26/26 AT 6:30PM 1. Chairperson Zach Marshall called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. ROLL CALL: Michael Braswell Excused Quinn Brunette Excused Troy Chowanec Ald. Shirley Saryan Present Present Nikki Cherek Patty Forget Present Present Zach Marshall Scott Jaquish Denise Collins Cheryl Bailey Present Present Present Present 2. There was no citizen commentary. Citizen Commentary 3. A motion was made by Ms. Collins, seconded by Ms. Bailey to approve the 03-16-26 Park and Recreation Board Meeting minutes. Motion approved. Motion to approve 03-16-26 Minutes 4. Alderperson Saryan noted nothing to report. Common Council Report 5. Mr. Marshall noted nothing to report. Board Chairman Report 6. Mr. Marshall noted nothing to report. Planning Commission Report 7. Ms. Cherek noted that there was a strong turnout at the Greenfield production of “Guys and Dolls.” Spring break is currently underway, and students are scheduled to return on April 3rd. Summer school registration has closed. Additionally, prom tickets are now available for purchase. GSD Report 8. Mr. Brunette is not in attendance. Nothing to report. WSD Report 9. Mr. Jaquish informed us that the Common Council approved the award of the contract to CW Pupero for the pickleball project at Jansen Park. We are currently seeking a sponsor for the upcoming Car Show. Sponsorship commitments are progressing positively. Additionally, the installation of Part 2 of the Story Walk is scheduled for this fall. Friday May 8th is officially Knock Out Rose Day and will be celebrated at Radler Gardens. Director of Parks and Recreation Report 10. Mr. Jaquish informed the board that Julie Rome is present to provide information regarding the 2026 Dan Jansen Family Festival scheduled at Konkel Park. Motion was made by Ald. Saryan, seconded by Ms. Forget to approve. Motion approved unanimously. Discussion/Decision regarding special use request for use of Konkel Park received from Dan Jansen Family Festival for the annual 2026 event. 11. Mr. Jaquish informed the board that Ms. Pamela Panich is present to provide an update regarding the 2026 Fourth of July Celebration event. Ms. Panich noted that the parade route will be altered due to ongoing construction in the area. Motion was made by Ms. Collins, seconded by Ms. Bailey to approve. Motion approved unanimously. Discussion/Decision regarding special use for the use of Konkel Park received from the Greenfield Partners of Parks and Recreation for the 2026 Fourth of July Celebration event. 12. Mr. Jaquish provided the board with details regarding the Summer Fees and Charges Schedule. Mr. Geller is here to present a summary of his summer programming. Motion was made by Ms. Collins, seconded by Ms. Cherek to approve. Ms. Bailey abstains. Motion approved by a roll call vote. Discussion/Decision regarding proposed 2026 Summer Fees and Charges Schedule. 13. Mr. Jaquish reviewed the annual overnight camping special event at Konkel Park held on August 15th and 16th. Mr. Geller is in attendance to answer any questions. Motion was made by Ms. Cherek, seconded by Ms. Forget to approve. Motion approved unanimously. Discussion/Decision regarding family overnight camping special event on August 15th/16th at Konkel Park. 14. Motion was made by Ms. Bailey, seconded by Ms. Cherek to adjourn the meeting at 7:02 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Andrea Sierra, Administrative Assistant Adjournment/Next meeting date (April 23, 2026)