2022-02-02 Agenda
NEW HANOVER COUNTY PARKS & GARDENS
896 Airlie Road · Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 798-7620 · (910) 798-7621 FAX · www.nhcgov.com
PARKS ADVISORY BOARD
AGENDA
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February 2, 2022 8:15 A.M.
(Airlie Cottage 896 Airlie Road)
1. Call to Order John Hinnant, Chair
2. Approval of January Minutes John Hinnant
3. Voice of the Customer Colin Hackman
4. Top of Mind Topics All
5. Director/Staff Q&A
6. Adjournment
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REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 5, 2022
ASSEMBLY
The Parks Advisory Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at 8:15am at
Long Leaf Park, Shelter #6.
Present: John Hinnant (presiding), Joe Irrera, Nicholas Leger.
Absent: Kagney Kellum, Patrick , and Pete Wildeboer.
Staff: Tara Duckworth, Tanya Gurganious, Andy Johnson, and Jodi Rich.
WELCOME AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The meeting was called to order by John Hinnant who welcomed everyone and asked for a motion to
approve the minutes of the December meeting. The following motion was presented:
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MOTION: Joe Irrera MOVED; SECONDED by Nick Leger, that the minutes of the December 1 meeting
be approved. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
1. Ninja Warrior Course. John shared that he asked that the board meet at the park so that everyone
could look at the new ninja course. Benches will be installed along with a shade structure and a small
picnic table. The board was also able to look at the newly installed adult basketball court. Those
present then walked over to the revised youth court to view that as well, which has a colorful sign
installed stating the rules of court use.
2. Voice of the Customer. None this month. Tara shared that she has spoken to Colin Hackman, and he
will attend the February meeting to discuss the triathlon/marathons.
3. Top of Mind Topics. John asked if anyone had any top-of-mind topics to discuss. He then shared that
while at Long Leaf Park, he noticed that work is progressing on the ninja warrior site.
4. Director/Staff Q&A. Staff provided the following updates: The owl playground has been ordered for
the Hanover Pines playground. New LED tennis lights were added to all four tennis courts at Long
Leaf Park and court resurfacing will take place this spring. A new playground has been installed at
Veterans Park.
5. Next Meeting. Pump track presentation will be shared at the next meeting which will take place on
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Wednesday, February 2 at 8:15am.
6. Adjournment. There were no additional items to discuss. The meeting adjourned at 8:51am.
Respectfully submitted,
Tanya Gurganious
Administrative Coordinator
-Please note that the above minutes are not a verbatim record of the New Hanover County Airlie Gardens Foundation Board meeting.