Parks & Recreation Commission

Meetings

During COVID-19, the Commission’s meeting schedule and format may be amended.

Next Meeting - Tuesday, September 14, 2021 | 7PM

To listen to the meeting and/or provide comment, using the following call-in information:

  • Phone: +1 929-229-5669
    Conference ID: 665 503 006#

Typically meetings occur at 7 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of Every Month

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

Most Recent Agenda | View All Agendas

Most Recent Minutes | View All Minutes

Purpose

The Commission will advise City officials and staff  on policies, programs, and issues relating to City programs, classes, and facilities.  

Members

Ordinance G-19-35 provides for staggered terms of less than 3 years in order to stagger the terms of the Commission as a whole.  There are ten members; nine voting citizens and one non-voting Alderman.  Members must reside or own property in the City.  

  • Joe Baldi, Chairman
    Term: March 19, 2021 to March 18, 2024
  • Mark Lawrence, Vice Chairman
    Term: August 21, 2020 to August 20, 2023
  • Sarah Costlow
    Term: December 20, 2019 to December 19, 2022
  • Rob Fox
    Term: August 21, 2020 to August 20, 2023
  • Jennifer Grove
    Term: December 20, 2019 to December 20, 2021
  • Josh Henson
    Term: December 20, 2019 to December 19, 2022
  • Larry Hill
    Term: December 20, 2019 to December 19, 2021
  • VACANT -  3 year term.  
  • Seth Pollack
    Term: March 19, 2021 to March 18, 2024
  • Alderman Derek Shackleford, Liaison - Nonvoting member.  Term is same as aldermanic assignment.

Public Information Contact

Sarah Stamper, Office Manager
Phone: 301-600-1173
Email Sarah Stamper

Join the Commission

If you are interested in an appointment to a citizen board or commission, please complete the Commission Vacancy Application.  Members of the Parks & Recreation Commission must reside  or own property in the City.   As of December 2021, there will be three vacancies. .   

Complete the application online or download the application (PDF).