Comstock Township - Parks and Recreation - January 12, 2026 Meeting
The board reviews updates on park signage, including directional signs and signage for Neil Street Park, with discussions on including Echo Valley on the signage. The program review highlights the success of various community events and programs, including archery and the farmer’s market, with suggestions for future improvements. The board considers the relocation of a war memorial currently at Pier Park to potentially Merrill Park or the cemetery, with input from the VFW. Job descriptions for park staff are updated, and pay increases for seasonal staff are approved to attract higher-quality candidates. The meeting also includes a positive evaluation of the parks director’s performance and plans for upcoming events and improvements.
00:00 Introduction
00:04 Call to Order
00:17 Approval of Agenda
00:26 Public Comments
00:33 Consent Agenda
02:42 Presentations
02:53 Program Review
06:09 Farmer’s Market Discussion
09:29 Community Garden and Events
23:00 Program Coordinator’s Annual Review
27:14 Park Signage Discussion
33:55 Welcome and Call to Order
34:00 Discussion on Park Signage and Directional Signs
40:00 Signage and Branding Strategy for Parks
46:00 Budget Considerations for Signage Updates
51:00 Signage Permits and Legal Considerations
57:00 Seasonal Park Attendant Job Description Update
63:00 Approval for Increased Pay Rate for Park Staff
64:36 Discussion on Staffing Pay and Budget Adjustments
69:32 Approval of Pay Increases and Job Descriptions
70:48 Parks Brochure Updates
79:25 Discussion on Pier Park Memorial Relocation
88:42 Director Evaluation and Performance
93:01 Reports and Correspondence: Archery Program Survey
95:10 Expenditure Report Discussion
95:51 Director’s Report and Questions
96:28 Standard Operating Procedure for Documenting Drug Use in Parks
97:26 Memorial Bench Installation at Wendy Softball Complex
99:14 Archery Program and Survey
102:30 Member Comments and Announcements
103:18 Motion to Adjourn
