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ASSEMBLY
The Parks Conservancy Board held its regular meeting on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 5:30pm in conference room 119, 230 Government Center Drive, Wilmington NC.
Present: Jeremy Wilson (Chairman), Eric Blaesing, Faye Brock, Melissa Collins, Janeth Dill, Tori Jones, Anne Murray, Aileen Sutton and Commissioner Rob Zapple.
Absent: Beth Crookham, Richard Lawson, Kelsie Obernuefemann 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 who asked if there were any corrections/revisions to the minutes of the December 15th meeting. There were no changes noted and the following
motion was presented:
MOTION: Faye Brock MOVED; SECONDED by Commissioner Rob Zapple, that the minutes of the December 15th meeting be approved. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Jeremy then welcomed newest board member, Aileen Sutton. (Aileen is employed with the YMCA and is also in the Public Administration Program at UNCW.)
Treasurer’s Report. Janeth shared that the current balance is $18,040.03. The Fermental event raffle raised $658.50.
Director’s Report. Tara Duckworth shared that the Northern Regional Park (Castle Hayne) is almost finished. Started paving one side of the roadway and parking lot. The athletic fields
are ready to go. There is one more section left to pave on Castle Hayne Road. Ceremonial grand opening will be held sometime in March. We were awarded $750,000 to build an all-inclusive
playground at Hugh MacRae Park. A committee meeting will be held tomorrow with representatives from the Easter Seals, a Disability Center executive Director. Will try to pick a vendor
at that meeting. The old playground at Hugh MacRae will eventually go to Northern Regional Park. In the process of completing the 10-year master plan. Also currently working on the
survey piece. The entire plan will be presented to commissioners in June. March 16th is the next public meeting. The Parks & Gardens budget of $5.5 million was submitted in December.
Asking for a full-time environmental educator which will greatly aid in the 6,000-7,000 schools kids that come through the gardens each year.
Fall Food Truck Rodeo Update. Eric shared a spreadsheet of revenues from the most recent food truck event along with the two previous events. He noted that revenue was down and asked
for the board’s input with regards to possibly increasing revenue.
Discussed possible date for the next food truck which will be held at Ogden Park. Those present felt April would be the best time due to the amount of events being held in Wilmington
in March. Also discussed ways to recruit more sponsors as well as think about some other activities that the board can do.
Ogden Skatepark.
Progress Update. Andy Johnson shared info regarding donations received from various contractors which will reduce the price of the skate park.
Fundraising Update. Janine shared that as of today $6,230 has been pledged on the indie-go-go site. There are also other amounts that have come in as well. Eaton Elementary has launched
“Pennies for the Park” with donations going to the Skate Park.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the following motion was presented:
MOTION: Faye Brock MOVED; SECONDED by Tori Jones, that the meeting be adjourned. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The meeting adjourned at 6:32pm.
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.