P&RMinutes2022January11
FREDERICK COUNTY COMMISSION FOR PARKS AND RECREATION
January 11, 2022
Board Room at Frederick County Administration Building
107 North Kent Street, Winchester, VA 22601
Members Present: Gary Longerbeam, Ronald Madagan, Randy Carter, Guss Morrison, Charles
Sandy, Jr., Dennis Grubbs, Amy Strosnider. Non-voting Board Liaison, Mr.
Robert Wells.
Members Absent: Natalie Gerometta
Staff: Jon Turkel, Andrew Keefauver, Cory Smith, Stacy Herbaugh
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mr. Gary Longerbeam.
Approval of December 14, 2021, Meeting Minutes
Mr. Sandy moved to approve the minutes as submitted, second by Mr. Madagan, carried
unanimously (7-0).
Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Sandy made a motion to adopt the agenda as submitted, seconded by Mr. Morrison, carried
unanimously (7-0).
Public Comment
Dr. Diane Hackney with the 2 For 2 Foundation thanked the Commission for taking their vote of
support (of the Foundation) forward to the Board for informational purposes. There will be an
announcement of the two world record events later in the month.
Old Business
None
New Business
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1. Election of Officers: Mr. Madagan made a motion to nominate Gary Longerbeam for the
position of Chair, seconded by Mr. Carter, carried unanimously (7-0). Mr. Madagan made a motion
to nominate Charles R. Sandy, Jr. for the position of Vice-Chair, seconded by Mr. Grubbs, carried
unanimously (7-0).
2. Mr. Sandy made a motion to accept the revision to the Park Suspension Policy (100.24) as
presented, seconded by Mr. Madagan, carried unanimously (7-0).
Monthly Reports
Staff reported as follows:
Winter Wonderland takedown has started
Clearbrook Park staff is busy clearing brush from around the paths
Rappahannock Electric has installed the light poles at Sherando park along Lakeview Circle
Drive
Sherando Staff is busy clearing dead trees and working on planting bed renovations
Staff has been meeting and discussing enhancements to the Winter Wonderland Light show;
updated displays, ticketing software, etc.
Winter Wonderland had 35,738 participants and revenue from ticket sales and sponsors
totaled $241, 716
Staff is pursuing an agreement with the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival to provide the
Kids Bloomin’ Mile and the 10K
Youth Winter Basketball and other indoor programs are underway after taking a year off
due to Covid
The Active Adult Luncheon was held on 12/17/21 at the West Oaks Market and had over 40
participants
basicRec staff is going well and we were able to open the Daily Drop-in option for
participants starting January 4
The proffer request for the Sherando Park playground and Clearbrook Park pickleball courts
th
will go to the Frederick County Finance Committee on January 19
In considering timing for re-bid of the amphitheater project, staff consulted with Public
Works and has determined that construction costs are still too high at this time
The Spring Activity guide is in production and will be released early next month
Our running events/Run at the Top website are being updated for a January rollout
Staff is working with the HR Department to seeking summer aquatic and internship staff
Field allocations for the Youth Sports Partners have been released
The Community Centers are open for rentals
There was discussion regarding any usual firewood from the park dead tree clean-up be donated to
people in need for fuel. Mr. Smith will reach out to determine the best course of action.
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Standing Committee Report
None
Information Items
Mr. Madagan thanked Dr. Hackney and the 2 For 2 Foundation for their work and wished them the
best of luck. Mr. Carter stated that he was looking forward to seeing the facility. Mr. Longerbeam
thanked Dr. Hackney for attending the meeting.
Mr. Longerbeam stated that the Committee assignments would stay the same for the month of
January and if anyone had a desire to change Committees, they should reach out to him. The
monthly Commission meeting day and time will remain the same; the second Tuesday of the month
at 7 p.m.
Mr. Longerbeam thanked Jason Robertson for his leadership and felt that he had accomplished a lot
for the Department and wished him well.
Mr. Madagan thanked Jason Robertson for the job he did, felt he had a lot of good ideas for the
Department, and appreciated him asking for the funding for the Department.
Adjournment
Mr. Longerbeam adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Gary Longerbeam, Chairman
Jason L. Robertson, Director