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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-12-03 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 DECEMBER 3, 2024 8:30 A.M. Airlie Cottage 896 Airlie Road 1. Call to Order Ryan Bisplinghoff, Chair 2. Approval of Minutes Ryan Bisplinghoff 3. Top of Mind Topics All 4. Director/Staff Q&A Tara/Andy 5. Adjournment NEW HANOVER COUNTY PARKS ADVISORY BOARD PAGE 2 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 5, 2024 ASSEMBLY The Parks Advisory Board held its regular meeting on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at the Airlie Cottage. Present: Jordan Nason, Carol Hunter, Ryan Bisplinghoff, Maryanne Lavoie, Gayle Tabor, Caleb Rash, and Josie Barnhart Staff: Andy Johnson, Latashia Smith, Tara Duckworth, and Tanya Gurganious WELCOME AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES The meeting was called to order by Ryan Bisplinghoff. Ryan asked if everyone had a chance to review the minutes and if there were any changes. Hearing no changes, the following motion was presented: MOTION: Ryan Bisplinghoff MOVED; SECONDED by Carol Hunter, that the minutes of the October meeting be approved. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 1. Top of Mind Topics. Jordan Nason followed up on the changes to Trails End floating dock. He spoke with someone at CAMA and found that the widening of the ramp would be allowed under a separate permit. The boat ramp belongs to North Carolina Wildlife and the county would have to go through them for any changes. Tara mentioned that she could add it to the list of capital projects but that is a totally separate project than what is going on now. Maryann Lavoie spoke about Pages Creek and the waiting list and the number of open raising fees, subleases, and more storage. Tanya explained the kayak storage process and mentioned that all spaces are paid for, but this year renters have not stored them as in years past. Tara mentioned that Pages Creek is very tidal and people could be using their kayaks in different places at certain times of the year. It was ultimately decided that there is no room to build more storage and raising fees would need a vote from the commissioners. Tara asked the board for a recommendation of a fee they think would be feasible to present to the commissioners. Doubling the fee would be too steep without a need such as building more storage. 2. Staff Updates. Tanya discussed the issues some pickleball players have experienced with other pickleball players while waiting for courts. There have been issues at Arrowhead Park as well as Northern Regional Park. Tanya asked the board for suggestions on how to handle the issues. Carol was at a tournament and spoke with a few people and found out the person who caused the most recent issue was an out of town guest of local citizen. Carol passed around handouts of signage in different towns for pickleball. She felt better signage is needed in a different area at Arrowhead Park where it is more visible to players. Carol also suggested having one of the members of Cape Fear Pickleball Club at the courts to assist with court time. Ryan thought we could call them Parks & Gardens ambassadors and have them in an official New Hanover County Parks & Gardens t-shirt. This is common practice at NEW HANOVER COUNTY PARKS ADVISORY BOARD PAGE 3 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 5, 2024 Wrightsville Beach courts. Tara suggested starting with the new and better signage before starting with ambassadors. Also a new and larger paddle rack is needed due to the number of people waiting for court time. Smith Creek and Northern Regional Park expansions will be out for bid soon. Trails End Pier th replacement will begin on November 11. Laney tennis courts will be resurfaced next week. Ogden will follow. Echo Farms clay tennis court expansion is still in the permitting process st and hope to bid by the 1 of the year. th Airlie preview night is November 13from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tara will send out an email invite to the board. Next Meeting. The next board meeting will take place at the Airlie Cottage on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. There will not be a meeting in January due to the proximity of the holiday. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Ryan Bisplinghoff MOVED; SECONDED by Josie Barnhart, that the meeting be adjourned. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:33 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Latashia N. Smith Ώ Please note that the above minutes are not a verbatim record of the New Hanover County Parks Advisory Board meeting.