HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks Conservancy Bd Minutes June 2014Assembly: The Parks Conservancy Board held its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 5:30 P.M. in conference room 119, 230 Government Center Drive, Wilmington, NC.
Present: Eric Blaesing, Oliver Carter, Commissioner Beth Dawson, Melissa Ivey, Jeremy Wilson.
Absent: Faye Brock, Tom Conway, John Dismukes and Theron Marshall.
Staff: Tara Duckworth, Tanya Gurganious, Andy Johnson and Janine Powell.
Topics:
Approval of Minutes. The meeting was called to order by Eric Blaesing who asked if there was a motion to approve the minutes of the May meeting. The following motion was presented:
Motion by Beth Dawson, second by Jeremy Wilson, that the minutes of the May meeting be approved with the correction listed above. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Committee Reports
a. Policy. Jeremy Wilson shared that Tara received a letter from the IRS dated April 23rd which states if our application was completely in order, we will receive a tax exempt determination
within approximately 90 days. That would put us at a July 22, 2014 deadline. If the IRS requires additional information, we will not hear back for 180 days, which is late October.
b. Volunteer. Janine shared that we have surpassed $1,000 for the Plant an Azalea memorials.
Eric shared that he and Faye met with staff in an effort to formalize the volunteer program. Once the website gets up and rolling it would be a good way to get people involved. Jodi
Dellinger and Eric put together a draft program for the board to review which they called the Parks Star Passport. Eric asked the board to come up with recommendations for the program
and share them at the next meeting. Various volunteer opportunities were discussed. Additionally, it was pointed out volunteer hours need to be tracked as efficiently as possible.
Janine showed the board the new Parks Conservancy website. A calendar will be added so that upcoming events and other information can be showcased.
c. Events. Eric asked if more trucks should be invited to the next Food Truck Frolic since we had such a good response last time. He stated that he did not want to invite trucks from
out of town if it will offend local vendors. After some discussion, it was decided that out of town truck would not be invited as the board wants to see how the next event goes. The
next Food Truck Frolic will take place October 26th at Hugh MacRae Park.
d. Fundraising. Janine shared the beginning balance of the Conservancy’s account was $4010.74. Our current balance is $8,473.75. Oliver will provide a Treasurer's report at future meetings
to keep the board abreast of the funds being raised.
Non-Agenda Items. Tara shared that the County Commissioners passed the budget which includes the widening of Hugh MacRae walking trails to 10 ft., the installation of an urban skate
plaza at Ogden Park and grant match funds to expand multi-purpose trails throughout the County.
Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
Transcribed by Tanya Gurganious