HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRC minutes 060116FROM: Parks and Recreation Advisory Council
SUBJECT: Monthly Meeting
DATE: June 1, 2016
LOCATION: Environment and Agricultural Center Conference Room
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MEMBERS PRESENT: Neal Bench; Joel Bulkley; Evelyn Daniel; Michael Dempsey; Tori
Williams Reid; Haywood Rhodes; Betty McDade Khan; Rachel Massai; John Greeson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Bob Smith; Rob Robinson; Allan Green
STAFF PRESENT: David Stancil; Lynn Hecht; Adriah Hooten, Intern
SPECIAL GUEST: John Stock, SportsPlex
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I. Beginning time of meeting: 6:30pm
II. Meeting Summary (5/4) No comments on the May notes. No additions to the agenda.
III. Report of the Chair (Williams Reid)
a. New Appointment-Bob Smith. Robert Smith, who goes by “Bob,” was recently
appointed to the PRC by the BOCC. He is unable to be here today as he is
coaching a soccer game at the moment.
IV. New Business
a. Sportsplex – Overview and Expansion Plans (John Stock). Stock provided a
presentation on Sportsplex, including activities and programs, financial
information and plans for the future. Since taking over in 2009, Recreation
Factory Partners, the management group headed by Stock that is contracted to
operate the Sportsplex on behalf of the County, has made a profit each year. Plans
are now underway to add an indoor soccer/lacrosse/ basketball field house to
expand facility offerings. These facilities are in the County’s Capital Investment
Plan (CIP). In response to a question, Sportsplex doesn’t plan on raising
membership fees.
b. Soccer.com Center News. The Board of Commissioners is set to approve
acquiring land to add 37 acres adjoining the Soccer.com Center on West Ten
Road. This will allow for the expansion of more fields, additional parking and
restrooms, and storm water control. Terms have been negotiated and a contract
signed, now just waiting for BOCC approval. The CIP includes funding for
expansion of the complex in about three years, and this may include potential for
artificial turf fields.
V. Old Business
a. Mountains to Sea Trail (MST) Planning-Next Steps. We are preparing for our
next meeting which may be June 27th working to secure a facilitator, and talking
with other experts who would come to the meeting - fire chiefs, land owners, and
an attorney. OWASA in the meantime has been developing a possible set of
conditions by which they would agree to allow the MST on their lands. A meeting
is set for June 23rd during which time the OWASA Board will take public
comment. Adriah Hooten, DEAPR’s summer intern, is creating a survey to use
with this project.
b. Hollow Rock Nature Park-Update. Had to reschedule the grand opening to June 5
due to rain.
c. Community Centers-June 1 Plan of Action. Both the Cedar Grove and Efland
Cheeks centers opened today on a “soft” basis. On June 18th, at 10:00am, the
Cedar Grove Community Center will have a grand opening event. Three seasonal
staff members have been hired to complement the full time staff member
managing the centers. Eventually, there is the hope to have volunteer staff from
those communities to help staff the centers and potentially take over operations of
the centers (following the Rogers Road Community Center model.)
VI. Report of the Director (Stancil)
a. Updates on various items. The Fishing Rodeo is June 4. There was a successful
tree climbing event at Blackwood Farm Park over Memorial Day weekend. CIP
and FY 2016-17 budget to be finalized by BOCC June 9th and voted on June 21.
VII. Council and Committee Reports
a. Intergovernmental Parks Work Group. No meeting. Khan has been representing the PRC
on this committee and now with involvement with the CG Community Center Committee,
is asking if someone could replace her. Daniel says she will attend these meetings.
b. Items from Council. None.
c. Friends of Orange County Parks and Recreation (FOPR) – no report.
d. Joint Advisory Board Meeting Committee updates. Bench reported on this. He sent an
email out to the chairs and vice chairs of all the boards to get people involved in the
Committees formed from that joint meeting. From this, folks are agreeing to be on these
Committees.
VIII. Adjournment at _8:10pm
No July Meeting
Next Meeting: August 3, 2016 (Environment and Ag Center)