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Commissioner Jacobs said he had spoken to the Mayor, in years past, about the possibility of the County providing the facilities and the Town providing the programming and maintenance. He said this was refused. He added that in current informal conversations there appears to be more interest and revisiting the issue may be worthwhile. n.) Little River Park, Phase ll(page 58) Based on the Little River Park master plan (existing Phase I plan completed in 2002; plan for Phase II being drafted by Orange and Durham staffs for future review). Year 1 and 2 activities would be focused on infrastructure improvements needed (re-pave the park entry road, expand parking, repave the ADA loop trail, and add a new maintenance shed). In Years 6-7, other improvements including a new playground and new trails are projected to be needed. Fifty percent of funding to come from Durham County. David Stancil said Durham County is not able to fund their portion next year and will need to push this back one year. o.) Park and Recreation Facility Renovations and Repairs (Page 59) Each year, park and recreation equipment and facilities need renovation, repair, replacement and upgrades. This project provides for a scheduled funding source for these needs. The benefit of this approach, created in 2014, is similar to that for County HVAC and roofing projects, and funds needed are allocated from a schedule of needs calculated during the 2030 P&R Master Plan process. This allows a schedule of repairs and renovations, etc. that can be planned for in advance. Each year the master list of scheduled projects is reviewed and prioritized, and projects proposed to be funded from this account. Commissioner Jacobs asked whether the Greene Tract and trails would ever be added to the CIP. David Stancil said it is still listed as a solid waste asset, but it could be added to the CIP. He said he would need direction from the Board. Commissioner Jacobs said it is a community asset. He said the request is for some natural trails that make it accessible. David Stancil said there will be a payback of$700,000 to $800,000 to the solid waste fund for the portion of the Greene Tract that the County owns. Bonnie Hammersley said this is an accounting issue that merits further investigation. Commissioner Jacobs asked for an update on the Collins property little league fields. David Stancil said the managers and staff inet with the Town and HYAA to accommodate that site with fields. Commissioner Jacobs requested a memo be sent to bring the Board up to speed. Bonnie Hammersley expressed her willingness to answer or research any questions that the Board may have. She said the final hour of the May 14th meeting will focus solely on the 2015 to 2016 items. She said if there are any questions pertaining to those years specifically, she will be sure to have answered by that meeting. A motion was made by Commissioner Rich, seconded by Commissioner Pelissier to adjourn the meeting at 9:56 p.m. Earl McKee, Chair