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FREDERICK COUNTY COMMISSION FOR PARKS AND RECREATION
May 13, 2025
Board Room of Frederick County Administration Building
107 North Kent Street, Winchester, VA 226001
Members’ Present: Gary Longerbeam, Jenny Myers, Dennis Grubbs, Vaughn Whitacre, Mollie
Brannon, Michael Stottlemyer, Ron Madagan, and Randy Carter, non-voting
Board Liaison, Mr. Josh Ludwig (remote participation).
Staff: Andrew Keefauver, Jon Turkel, Stacy Herbaugh, Cory Smith, Onna Keller
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mr. Dennis Grubbs.
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of March 11, 2025, Meeting Minutes
Mr. Carter moved to approve the minutes as submitted, second by Mr. Stottlemyer, approved (8-0).
Adoption of Agenda
Mr. Longerbeam moved to approve the minutes as submitted, second by Mr. Carter, carried
unanimously (8-0).
Old Business
None
New Business
1. By-Law Revision: Mr. Madagan made a motion to table the By-Law Discussion to a future
date so additional suggested edits could be incorporated into a draft document, seconded by
Mr. Carter, carried unanimously (8-0).
2. Program Supervisor Onna Keller presented an overview of the upcoming Showcase Series
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to be held at the Bowman Library Amphitheatre starting June 5 as well as the July 4
celebration to be held at Sherando Park.
3. Recreation Superintendent Andrew Keefauver presented an overview of summer camps,
programs, and trips.
Monthly Reports
Staff provided reports on past and upcoming park projects, maintenance upgrades, recreation
programs, marketing, and special events.
Standing Committee Reports
None
Information Items
Mr. Stottlemyer raised a concern with motorized scooters being used on the trails with pedestrians.
Mr. Whitacre asked about selling ads in the Calendar of Events Publication. Mr. Ludwig
mentioned Transportation Alternative Applications that were discussed at the Transportation
Committee meeting that pertains to a connector trail between Westminster Canterbury and
Sunnyside along with a trail portion along Tasker Road.
Adjournment
Mr. Grubbs adjourned the meeting at 7:52 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Dennis Grubbs, Chairman
Stacy Herbaugh, Director