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Quick Report
FROM: Parks and Recreation Council
SUBJECT: Monthly Meeting
DATE: May 4, 2011
LOCATION: Central Recreation Center
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MEMBERS PRESENT: Dickinson, Hobgood (co-chairs), Vanhook, Bagby, Lee, Green, Carter
MEMBERS ABSENT: Hudson, DeNijs *
STAFF PRESENT: Taft, Stancil
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Hemminger
* - excused
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Beginning time of meeting: The meeting was called to order at 6:35
Report of the Chairs: The Chairs discussed the three vacancies on the Council and the lack of
applicants for the vacant Chapel Hill Town Limits and Township and Hillsborough Township positions.
The only current applicants (2) both reside in Cheeks Township. Since Cheeks is has two
representatives already serving, the two applicants were not of interest to the Council.
Report of the Director: a. Lori reported on start-up issues with Fairview Park, including ongoing
development of good partnerships with Community Watch and Hillsborough PD. It was noted that some
vandalism has already occurred. b. The Jones Creek Greenway at Twin Creeks Park (Moniese Nomp) is
expected to open in early June. c. The BOCC has approved a proposal for new Parks and Recreation
Comprehensive Master Plan created in-house. d. PARC reviewed the proposal for a new subdivision in
the place of and similar to the Efland Commons subdivision previously reviewed. The council
recommends that sidewalks and crosswalks be included as well as comments previously made.
Committee Reports:
IPWG – Keith reported on Phase II of the new Parks Locator Map, and that various
representatives of the Health community provided interesting ideas and discussion. The IPWG had a
chance to break out for discussion of various issues. Keith sat in on the Community Use of Schools
discussion where it was mentioned that reciprocity may be the way to go.
Sportsplex Advisory Council – Chuck reported that the Commissioners approve a re-organization
of the committee. The new advisory committee reports to and advises Sportsplex staff, but should also
report to PARC annually.
Goals will be discussed at the next meeting.
Old Business: The future Bingham Township Park – Allan reported on his own community outreach
regarding the future park. Comments were made about the applicability of the 1988 plan for current
decision making as well as the concern that OWASA was supposed to have been the park in that area.
Dave mentioned that the county had been talking with OWASA about various properties that might serve
the need. Allan also mentioned that the residents he spoke with would like low-impact amenities. Dave
advised that there are expectations for both active and low-impact recreation at this park. It will be a
balancing act.
Meeting adjourned at: 7:50 PM
Name of Notes Taker : Lori Taft