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The Parks Conservancy Board held its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 5:30pm in Conference Room 119, 230 Government Center Drive, Wilmington, NC.
Present: Eric Blaesing (presiding), Janeth Dill, Justin Gibson, Anne Murray, Tori Jones, Richard Lawson, Comer Lyons, Jeremy Wilson and Jessica Wilson.
Absent: Faye Brock, Cindy Kauth, Paul Smith and Commissioner Rob Zapple.
Staff: Tara Duckworth, Tanya Gurganious, Andy Johnson, Janine Powell and Jodi Rich.
WELCOME AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The meeting was called to order by Eric Blaesing who welcomed those in attendance. He then asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the April meeting.
MOTION: Anne Murray MOVED; SECONDED by Jeremy Wilson, that the minutes of the March 21st meeting be approved. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
1. Treasurer’s Report. Janeth shared copies of the current financials. She stated that there was no big change and the current balance is $10,000.
Director’s Report. Tara Duckworth shared that the splash pad was closed for a day or so to allow for the installation of a concrete apron around its border. This will help deter grass
clippings and other debris from getting in the drain.
Food Truck Rodeo. Eric Blaesing reported that there will be a makeup event on Sunday, June 18th. He personally called the vendors and all but two have agreed to participate. New posters
will be forthcoming. The fall Food Truck Rodeo will take place on Sunday, October 29th at Hugh MacRae Park.
Fundraising Progress. Eric asked the board to share any ideas/suggestions they might have with regards to fundraising. Tara handed out jump drives to the new board members which they
can use if/when they are asked about the Parks Conservancy. The board also discussed possible ways to expand the Food Truck Rodeo (paid event, bouncy houses, competitions, etc.) Also
discussed the need to keep branding ourselves so the community is familiar with the Parks Conservancy. (The suggestion was presented that T-shirts be worn by the board/volunteers. Jodi
Rich will research pricing and bring that information to the next meeting.)
Next Meeting Date. The next meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 20th.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Jeremy Wilson MOVED; SECONDED by Anne Murray, that the meeting be adjourned. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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.