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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRC meeting notes 030712Quick Report FROM: Parks and Recreation Council (PRC) SUBJECT: Regular Meeting DATE: March 7, 2012 LOCATION: Mebane Arts & Community Center, 544 Corregidor Drive, Mebane ____________________________________________________________________________ MEMBERS PRESENT: Bagby, Dickinson, Bulkley, Roeder, Carter, Hobgood, Green. MEMBERS ABSENT: deNijs (excused), Bench (excused), Warren. STAFF PRESENT: Stancil, Dean Ray (Mebane) VISTIORS: Jae Furman __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Beginning time of meeting: 6:32 pm Co-Chair Bagby called the meeting to order and thanked Mebane Parks and Recreation Director Dean Ray for allowing the group to visit the Mebane Center and facilities. After a brief overview of the facility (built in 1995 at a cost of $2.5 million, with ballfields in 1994 and soccer fields in 2006), the group went on a tour of the Center and viewed adjoining playing fields. Report of the Chairs: Bagby noted that, with the resignation of Richal Vanhook, there were two vacancies on the group. Mr. Furman introduced himself and noted his work on a number of open space projects, and added he had applied to serve on the Council. Bagby indicated he had recently visited the Central Recreation Center and spoken with several persons from Cedar Grove who might be interested in applying to serve. Bagby also noted that one item some of the persons he met with at Central Recreation Center noted was a lack of persons of color on the most recent program guide. Stancil indicated he would look into the situation. Bagby also added that he was interested in seeing if the County football program could look into playing games or scrimmaging with teams from Mebane and other area programs, but understood there are differing weight limits. Report of the Director: Stancil noted that staff was awaiting a proposal from UNCG professor for assisting with the Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan, and hoped that by the next meeting a consultant / temporary staffer would be selected. The Draft Ordinance Amendment on Concealed Carry is being reviewed and research conducted. There may be further consideration in the late-spring or summer. On March 19, a public input session at the Northern Human Services Center will be held regarding the future plans for that facility. Recent work with OWASA on identifying the Mountains-to-Sea Trail corridor through the OWASA Cane Creek lands has generated interest from some residents of two neighboring subdivisions. Meetings are planned with those residents to discuss the plans and the MST. Committee Reports: Friends Group – Dickinson reported that no new activity had occurred. Green asked about the process for getting 501©3 approval, and indicated he had done some research. Hobgood explained his familiarity with the process for his group. Dickinson and Green agreed to meet to review the next steps. No Intergovernmental Parks Work Group (IPWG) meeting had occurred since the last meeting.       Old Business: None New Business BOCC Letter re Annual Report / Work Plan – the Council reviewed the letter received from the Commissioners. An update on the Comprheneisve Parks and Recreation Master Plan had since been provided to the Board by Stancil, and the group agreed at their next meeting to look at prioritizing the top few goals and objectives in this years submittal. Outside Agency-Funding Requests – The Council reviewed the three Outside Agency Funding Requests received for FY 2012-13: Boys and Girls Clubs, Bridge II Sports, and Ligo Dojo Karate. Each application was discussed from the standpoint of how it met with four questions posed by staff, and with the BOCC guidelines. The group discussed the relartive merits and strengths and weaknesses of each proposal, and provided feedback to staff to be used in developing a recommendation for the County Manager’s budget. Adjournment The group was reminded the April meeting will be held at the Environment and Agricultural Center in Hillsborough. Meeting adjourned at: 8:39 PM Name of Notes Taker : David Stancil