Town of Mammoth Lakes Parks and Recreation Commission

Minutes of Regular Meeting

Tuesday, March 05, 2024 at 2:30 P.m. - 5:30 P.m.

437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes

Members Present:

• Chair Dan O'Connell, 
• Vice Chair Silver Chesak, 
• and Commissioner Scott Reif 

Members Absent:

• Commissioner Ben Wisner 
• and Commissioner Greg Newbry 

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:35 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes.

2.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

The Public Comment portion of the agenda provides the public with an opportunity to address the Commission on matters not otherwise listed on the agenda. Under California law the Commission is prohibited from generally discussing or taking action on items not included in the agenda; however, the Commission may briefly respond to comments or questions from members of the public. Therefore, the Commission will listen to all public comment, but will not generally discuss the matter or take action on it. Requests for service from the Town may also be made at the Town offices during regular business hours. Members of the public desiring to speak on a matter appearing on the agenda should ask the Chair for the opportunity to be heard when the item comes up for Commission consideration.

John Leonti spoke in support of the development of an indoor recreation facility.

Jen Leonti spoke in support of the development of an indoor recreation facility.

3.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Moved by Commissioner Scott Reif
  Seconded by Vice Chair Silver Chesak

  Approve the Consent Agenda.

  For (3)	Chair Dan O'Connell, Commissioner Scott Reif, and Vice Chair Silver Chesak
  Absent (2)	Commissioner Ben Wisner, and Commissioner Greg Newbry

  Carried (3 to 0)

3.1

Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 6, 2024.

4.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

4.1

Parks and Recreation Department Monthly Report

Recreation Manager Kat Kelly and Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of the Commission and staff.

4.2

2024/25 Parks and Recreation Department Fee Schedule Amendments

Parks and Recreation Director Stuart Brown outlined the information in the staff report. There was discussion among members of the Commission and staff. 

• Moved by Commissioner Scott Reif
  Seconded by Vice Chair Silver Chesak

  Approve the 2024/25 Parks and Recreation Department Fee Schedule Amendments as presented.

  For (3)	Chair Dan O'Connell, Commissioner Scott Reif, and Vice Chair Silver Chesak
  Absent (2)	Commissioner Ben Wisner, and Commissioner Greg Newbry

  Carried (3 to 0)

5.

COMMISSIONER REPORTS

Vice Chair Chesak thanked the community for their support of the Tony Colasardo Scholarship Fund. 

6.

REQUEST FOR AGENDA ITEMS

There was discussion among members of the Commission and staff. 

The April agenda will include the presentation of the 2024 Whitmore Pool Operating Plan and Budget and the Monthly Department Report. The May agenda will include the presentation of the 2024 Mammoth RecZone Operating Plan and Budget, the presentation of the 2023/24 LA Kings Ice Performance Analysis, and the Monthly Department Report. The June agenda will include the presentation of the 2024/25 Proposed Parks and Recreation Department Budget and the Monthly Department Report.  

7.

ADJOURNMENT

The Parks and Recreation Commission will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on April 2, 2024.

The Commission adjourned the meeting at 4:00 p.m.