HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRC Agenda 06032026 AGENDA
Orange County
Parks and Recreation Counci'
Trevor Robinson, Chair; Louise Flinn, Vice-Chair; Logan Cason, Vladimir Colina; Marissa Hoer;
Alissa Martucci; Maggie Moriarty, Acharan Narula; Allen Parker; GiGi Rashdi, Chloe Reid (YD);
Navya Sharma (YD); Natalie Ziemba.
June 3, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Bonnie B. Davis Environment and Agricultural Center
Board Room
1020 US 70 West
Hillsborough, NC
Time Item Title
6:30 I. Call to Order
6:30 *** SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE PARKS &
RECREATION COUNCIL AND THE ORANGE UNIFIED
TRANSPORTATION BOARD
(See attached Joint Meeting Agenda)
7:30 II. New Business
a. Piedmont Wildlife Center Proposal - Twin Creeks Park
8:00 III. Old Business
a. Approval of Meeting Summary, May 6 (Attachment 1)
8:15 IV. Adjournment
Next Meeting: August 5 (Chapel Hill)
Meeting Summary—Parks and Recreation Council
May 6th, 2026
Bonnie B Davis Center, Hillsborough
Members Present:Trevor Robinson (Chair), Louise Flinn (vice-chair), Marissa Hoer, Allen
Parker, GiGi Rashdi, Logan Cason, Alissa Martucci, Natalie Ziemba
Members Absent: Vladimir Colina, Acharan Narula, Chloe Reid (youth delegate), Navya Sharma
(youth delegate)
Staff: David Stancil, Abby Mattingly
Trevor Robinson called the meeting to order at 6:30pm.
Report of the Chair:
a. Chair Comments—Chair Trevor Robinson had no comments.
New Business:
a. Changes to the agenda— No additions or changes.
b. New Member Introductions— Marissa Hoer was present for her first meeting. Two
other new members were appointed by the BOCC, but unable to attend.
c. FY 2026-2036 Capital Investment Plan—Stancil discussed the Manager's Recommended
Capital Investment Plan (CIP) 2026-36 and addressed DEAPR's projects. The CIP is a 10-
year blueprint for major projects that the county intends to invest in. Only the first year
is operationalized, and other years are subject to change. Several DEAPR projects have
been deferred from previous years, as there has been a significant investment in school
funding. However, the funding for the new Central Recreation Center (CRC) has
remained as a project in year two for 2027-28. This will begin with a community
feasibility study. The CRC was built in 1957, and heavy usage has generated a need for a
new facility. Internal conversations will begin in the falloff this year to address needs for
the future facility, as a prelude to the feasibility study. Construction is scheduled to
begin in 2030. Stancil also mentioned the funding for conservation easements, Hollow
Rock Nature Park, Little River Regional Park development, and others. Several of the
projects had existing funding or old balances, while others are scheduled throughout the
CIP. The BOCC will be evaluating the proposed CIP, and will make changes prior to its
June 161" adoption.
Old Business
a. Approval of Meeting Summary, April 1: Louise Flinn moved to approve, Alissa Martucci
seconded. Meeting summary approved.
b. Orange County Trails Plan: The Board of County Commissioners received a presentation
of the draft plan on April 141". The BOCC was receptive, and the Trails Plan will now be
circulated to other relevant advisory boards for review and comment. The OUT Board
will be attending the next PRC meeting to discuss the Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan, and the
Trails Plan. On July 1"the draft plan will be presented to the Planning Board. The health
department, and department on aging advisory boards have been invited to review and
comment but these are not yet scheduled. The PRC will review the plan again in August
for final recommendations.
Report of the Director
a. Project/Program Updates—The County Manager presented his proposed budget to the
BOCC on May 5, and there was a request to explore options for additional cost
reductions. Included in the proposed budget were increases to fees for adult
programming, tournament reservations, and shelter reservations. However, there was a
request to reevaluate expenses and revenues for all County departments. Robinson
updated the PRC on the recent disc golf meeting with representatives from the New
Hope Bird Alliance, disc golf advocates, DEAPR staff, and a professional facilitator. The
group walked the proposed path to identify any areas that need relocation. Staff is
hopeful that a compromise can be reached, and a final design can be adopted for
construction to begin in the fall.
Council and Committee Reports
a. Intergovernmental Parks Work Group—April 9, 2025— Robinson attended the April 91h
IPWG meeting. The IPWG is comprised of representatives from multiple parks
organizations and meets biannually. Chapel Hill and Hillsborough presented their
respective greenways plans and Stancil presented the J Branch Rail Trail Feasibility
Study.
b. Items for the Council/Sharing of Volunteer Opportunities— none
Adjournment: Robinson adjourned the meeting at 7:50pm
Next Meeting: June 3 (Hillsborough)