HomeMy WebLinkAboutDRYC 2024-03-27 notes3.27.24 Meeting notes
Present Members:
Leslie Debo
David Peck
Ron Szymanski
Will Olson
James Whalley
Julie McLean
Not Present:
Jenelle Carr
Ronda Kowalski
Other persons present:
Marty Conger – Recreation Director
Athena Steinkraus – CCE/Rural Youth Services
Kate Shanks-Booth – Tompkins County Youth Services
Introductions for new members
Report from Athena on Rural Youth Services
Report from Kate on Tompkins County Youth Services
Mental Health Summitt
DRYC members should fill out the Vitality Checklist before the next meeting in April
There are currently some homeless youth in Dryden, if anyone would like to discuss more
on this, they can reach out to Kate for more information
Discussion on items to add to the RFP for the Town lands and development of fields and other
recreation items. The Commission put together a wish list of items including a boardwalk, possible
indoor facility, ADA compliant trails. Design Connect has an application due April 1st. Debo said she
can fill out and submit.
Discussion about wetlands and obstacles that may be faced when having to deal with permits with
DEC. Preferable that the fields are not too close to the highway.
Motion was made to post the RFP pending edits, Debo has to confirm a few items to make sure it
follows the Town’s procurement policy.
Peck motioned
Whalley seconded
All voted yes
Adjournment at 8:16 pm