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ASSEMBLY
The Parks Conservancy Board held its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 5:30pm in conference room 119, 230 Government Center Drive, Wilmington NC.
Present: Jeremy Wilson (Chairman), Faye Brock, Richard Lawson, Anne Murray, Kelsie Obernuefemann and Commissioner Rob Zapple.
Absent: Eric Blaesing, Melissa Collins, Beth Crookham, Janeth Dill, Tori Jones, Aileen Sutton and Jamie White.
Staff: Tara Duckworth, Tanya Gurganious, Andy Johnson and Janine Powell.
WELCOME AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The meeting was called to order by Jeremy Wilson. There was no quorum and the minutes were not approved. They will be approved at the June meeting.
1. Treasurer’s Report. The March financials were reviewed by Janine Powell.
Director’s Report. Tara Duckworth reported that staff is completing the punch list for the Northern Regional Park. The ribbon cutting will take place Saturday, May 21st. Tara has spoken
to the Division of Water Resources about the installation of ground water monitoring wells. They will monitor the wells to check for saltwater intrusion and aquafor levels. The portion
of land at Ogden Park has been sold to DOT for Military Cutoff Extension. The funds acquired from the sale will go to complete Phase II of the skate park. There will also be enough
funds to construct a one-mile, 10ft wide asphalt multi-use trail at Ogden Park. The basketball court at Hugh MacRae has been completed. The court is equipped with adjustable goals which
have been heavily used since being installed. Renovations of the basketball courts were also done at Roland Grise Middle School. Demolition of the Hugh MacRae playground is slated to
take place the 1st or 2nd week of May. We are hoping for a late June completion.
Food Truck Rodeo Report. Janine shared more trucks than ever participated with record-breaking crowds. There was almost $1,000 sold in merchandise alone. The Fermental event will be
held in May.
Ogden Skate Park
Progress/Fundraising Update. We have funding to complete phases I & II as designed. Amenities will be covered by other upcoming fundraisers. Tony Hawk suggested making the bowl 10 ft
deep and to widen it a little. Andy has received another lead for fill dirt. Volunteers are needed for the April 30th event at Fermental. Information will be sent out to the board.
Committee Reports/Discussion of 2016 Plans
a. Fundraising & Development. Plan to meet during next month to talk about additional event to be held along with Food Truck Rodeo.
b. Volunteer. Faye Brock reported that this has been a good month for parks. The realtors association plans to do the volunteer event again next year. She will continue to look for
more sponsorships for events like those held this month.
Non-Agenda Items. The board will vote for officers at the June meeting. The policy will be changed so that this is done yearly instead of every other year. Commissioner Zapple asked
about an annual meeting and the possibility of having it as a field trip to Ogden, Airlie or Northern Regional Park.
Jeremy asked the board to think about the best place to do that. Will visit some parks in May, then the remainder in July. Andy & Tara will make arrangements.
The question was posed regarding possibly changing the time of the meeting. After some discussion, Jeremy stated he would send an email out to the board to see if there is a preference
for changing the time
Richard Lawson suggested the board partner with area high schools to have students adopt a park. Need to set up parameters and meet with schools to possibly have in place by the beginning
of the new school year. Suggested they look into UNCW students as well, possibly those majoring in parks & recreation.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:14pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Tanya Gurganious
Administrative Coordinator
-Please note that the above minutes are not a verbatim record of the New Hanover County Parks Conservancy Board meeting.