Comstock Township - Parks and Recreation

Comstock Township - Parks and Recreation - March 9, 2026 Meeting

Updated about 10 hours ago

The Board considered the approval of new wayfinding signs designed to enhance navigation to local parks and amenities. Additionally, progress on the Merrill Park improvements was discussed, focusing on engineering services related to the water's edge project. The board also reviewed ongoing projects, such as the Winky Field lights and Neil Street Park landscaping, including potential plans for a community trail to connect local parks. The meeting concluded with updates on the park manager position and discussions about the insurance policy for farmers market vendors.

Chapters

Call to Order (00:01:42)
Meeting called to order at six o'clock for the Charter Township of Comstock parks and recreation.

The chairperson called the meeting to order at six o'clock for the Charter Township of Comstock parks and recreation meeting for Monday.
Approval of Agenda (00:01:55)
The agenda was presented and approved without any objections from the members.

The first order of business was the approval of the agenda. A motion was made to approve the agenda as presented, and there were no objections, so it was approved.
Consent Agenda (00:02:23)
Consent agenda included meeting minutes, GL distribution report, and mercantile bill.

The consent agenda was discussed, which consisted of the meeting minutes, the GL distribution report, and the mercantile bill. There were some questions and clarifications regarding the distribution report and the engineering services related to Merrill park improvements.
Business Items (00:05:03)
Discussion on the report covering the year and park brochures.

The meeting moved on to business items, where a draft report covering the year was discussed. There were questions about the spelling of names and the distribution of the report. The discussion included the park brochures that are being worked on and their impact on community outreach.
Wayfinding Signs (00:08:27)
Plans for new wayfinding signs were presented, including sign locations and designs.

Katie and Mark presented plans for new wayfinding signs to direct people through parks and amenities. Feedback was sought on the design and placement of signs, which included universal iconography and directional information. The discussion covered the need for consistency in signage and the potential for expanding the plan in the future.
Public Comments (00:12:12)
There were no public comments made during the meeting.

After the approval of the agenda, the floor was opened for public comments. However, no comments were made by the public.
Revenue and Expenditure Report (00:26:06)
No significant issues were noted in the revenue and expenditure report.

The revenue and expenditure report was reviewed, and there were no significant issues or concerns raised during the discussion.
March Director's Report (00:26:23)
Updates on park manager position, Winky field lights, and Neil street park landscaping.

The director's report included updates on the park manager position, with interviews scheduled for the end of the month. Research is ongoing for the Winky field lights. Landscaping work is planned for Neil street park. The report also covered the availability of park brochures and updates on indoor archery and the farmers market.
Adjournment (00:33:09)
The meeting was adjourned following a motion to do so.

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made and seconded. The meeting was then officially adjourned.