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ASSEMBLY
The Parks Conservancy Board held its regular meeting on Tuesday, December 15th, 2015 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, Anne Murray and Commissioner Rob Zapple.
Absent: Beth Crookham, Tori Jones, 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.
Treasurer’s Report. Janeth shared that the current balance is $18,040.03. Fermental raised $658.58 from raffle. Still waiting for Steve’s check, gave % of sales to conservancy.
Director’s Report. Tara Duckworth shared that Northern Regional Park is almost finished. Started paving one side of roadway and parking lot. Athletic fields are ready to go. One more
section left to pave on Castle Hayne Road. Grand opening will be held sometime in March. Hugh MacRae park playground awarded 750,000 to build all-inclusive playground. Committee meeting
will be held tomorrow with reps from Easter Seals, Disability Center executive Director. Will try to pick a vendor (several have submitted proposals) intending to have it removed and
rebuilt before the kids get out of school. Old playground will go to Northern Regional Park. In process of completing 10-year master plan, currently working on survey piece. Will be
presented to commissioners in June. March 16th is the next public meeting. Budget was submitted at about 5.5 million dollars. Asking for full-time environmental educator.
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 number 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 contractors.
Fundraising Update.
Group Planning of Fundraising/Outreach Efforts.
Committee Reports.
Fundraising/Development.
Volunteer and Events.
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 6:32 pm.
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.