Millerstown Recreational Committee Community Room, Park Building Wednesday, August 6, 2025 A. Call to Order: President, Dave Bratton called the meeting to order at 7:03pm. B. Present: Dave Bratton, Jack Cameron, Kelley Griswold, Willard Benner, George Moore, Katy Black, Mark Stroup, Den Comp Teresa Hunker, Joe Hunker, Diane Schnauffer and Ross Miller. C. Secretary’s Report: Minutes of the July 2, 2025 were approved as submitted. D. Treasurer’s Report: The treasurer’s report from January 1st thru July 31, 2025 was accepted as presented. E. Committee Reports: a. Pool: The numbers (income) are a bit better than last year. It’s unlikely that the traditional “last day of school -Free Swim” will be continued in future. Too many people only attend that one day and don’t care if they are breaking the rules and being a nuisance since they have no intention of returning. b. Baseball/Softball (GYSA): No report. No signed contract received yet. Reminder will be sent c. Football (GNMFA): No report. No signed contract received yet. Reminder will be sent. d. Soccer: Ross Miller reported practice started July21, games start August 17. No contract received yet. Reminder will be sent. F. Fund Raisers: a. Car Show July 12. Registration numbers were down compared to past Car Shows. Suggestions included: 1. Get rid of craft venders & 2. Expand to something else – but what??? b. Parktober Fest October 18. Organizing meeting Monday, August 11 @ 6pm G. Building and Grounds report: a. General Repairs List: 1. Repairs to stage roof and fascia. Lift truck needed. 2. New dog policy signs stating: “Dogs must be on a leash at all times” have not been posted yet. 3. Community Room floor needs repaired. 4. Large tree branches need to be cleaned up after spring storms, especially near the BBQ pit. 5. Fencing on the old canal tow path has been pushed over. 6. Fire-ring needs repairs before Students Reading to the Gnomes in October. 7. Repair damaged door to BBQ pit bathroom. b. Capital Area Intermediate Unit (CAIU) The adult students may be able to volunteer to help in a general “clean-up” since the Perry Co. Home Schoolers are not available. H. Old Business: a. Safe Serve Course to be planned: Plans are underway to host a future Safe Serve course for park volunteers. I. New Business: a. Willard will be catering two meals in the Park building on Sept. 6 & 13 @1:00. Volunteers needed to help. Proceeds will be donated to the Park. b. Dedication of Freedom Elm Tree, Wednesday, September 24 @ 11:00. Perry County HS Bands and Greenwood’s 4th graders will be present. We need to set up 100 chairs. J. Upcoming events: a. September 24, 11:00 – Dedication of Freedom Elm Tree b. September 27 - Pool Fall Fest c. October 5 Fire Dept. Challenge Contest d. October ? – Annual Students Reading to the Gnomes e. October 18 – Parktober Fest (rain-date – Oct.