02.07.2024 Quick Recap Parks and Recreation Beautification Council Avon Indiana

This is the audio podcast for Avon Indiana’s Parks and Recreation Beautification Council Quick Recap, Meeting date: February 7th, 2024.

 

Host: Angel Gino-Gino, Marketing and Communications Specialist
Guest: Shelby Pride, Parks and Recreation Director for the Town of Avon

Highlights of the Episode:

1. Parks and Recreation and Beautification Council (PRBC) Meeting Recap (February 7, 2024):

   • Introduction to the PRBC as a sounding board for parks and recreation in Avon, which provides recommendations and advice but does not have governing authority.
   • Welcoming of two new members appointed by the Town Council President, along with the reappointment of two previous members.
   • Overview of the 2024 budget, park plans, phasing, and getting acquainted with new members.
   • Discussion of the events scheduled for 2024 and updates on sports and maintenance teams.

2. Role of the PRBC:

   • PRBC does not have the power to outright create or cancel events but serves as a supportive group, contributing suggestions and volunteer support for parks and events.

3. Next PRBC Meeting:

   • Scheduled for April 3rd at 6:30 p.m. in the town council chambers.

4. Avon Community Garden Plots:

   • Announcement of registration opening for the new community garden plots.
   • Location of the garden at the Ferkins property, accessible from both Town Hall Park and Parkside Church of the Nazarene.
   • Encouragement to visit avonindiana.gov/communitygarden for more information and to sign up.

Conclusion:

The podcast provides a recap of the PRBC's first meeting of the year, introducing the council's role and discussing the various recreational initiatives planned for Avon. The episode underscores the council's commitment to supporting parks and recreation and promotes the new community garden plots, inviting residents to partake in this new initiative.

View the full schedule of all public meetings at avonindiana.gov

For questions about this meeting, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Parks & Recreation Director, Shelby Pride, via email at spride@avonindiana.gov