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24 <br /> 1 Alternatives group is equally committed to supporting people as they leave jail and reenter the <br /> 2 community. <br /> 3 Commissioner Jacobs said the group was very devoted and interested, and to him it <br /> 4 was gratifying to see a cross section of interests coming together to help develop a unique <br /> 5 vision. He said the group discussed its variation as it moves forward. He expressed thanks to <br /> 6 the Sheriff, his gracious flexibility, and willingness to focus on what is best for Orange County. <br /> 7 Chair McKee said he was glad that Commissioner Pelissier and Commissioner Jacobs <br /> 8 mentioned the many stakeholders that were involved in this process. <br /> 9 Commissioner Rich asked if there are best practices elsewhere regarding the makeup <br /> 10 and charge of an advisory group. <br /> 11 Travis Myren said the Jail Alternatives Work Group asked for staff to come back with <br /> 12 this information. <br /> 13 Commissioner Burroughs said she liked the synthesis of the report, and commended <br /> 14 Travis Myren. <br /> 15 Commissioner Price asked for clarification if a new Criminal Justice Resource Manager <br /> 16 is being created, or if there is a similar position already in existence. <br /> 17 Travis Myren said the person who is currently contracted to operate the drug court is <br /> 18 Courtney Kennedy, but there has not been an overseeing manager but would now bring this <br /> 19 one and Pre-Trial Services under the County Manager's purview. <br /> 20 Commissioner Pelissier said Commissioner Jacobs, herself, Bonnie Hammersley and <br /> 21 Travis Myren will be visiting the Durham Criminal Justice Resource Center this month. <br /> 22 Commissioner Jacobs said in discussing this issue, it was found that there is another <br /> 23 group, working through the judiciary, which was meeting to discuss mental health issue that <br /> 24 could be represented in the advisory group. <br /> 25 <br /> 26 A motion was made by Commissioner Price seconded, by Commissioner Rich to accept <br /> 27 the recommendations contained in the Memorandum Regarding Organizational Placement of <br /> 28 Jail Alternative Programs and authorize staff to implement the recommendations. <br /> 29 <br /> 30 VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 31 <br /> 32 8. Reports <br /> 33 <br /> 34 a. Fairview Park— Parking Lot Project <br /> 35 The Board considered receiving the report and considered the planned parking lot <br /> 36 solution for Fairview Park. If desired, the Board may authorize staff to prepare plans, permit and <br /> 37 construction documents for the purpose of constructing this parking lot in the summer of 2016. <br /> 38 Accordingly, the Manager and staff will include needed additional funds for this project in the FY <br /> 39 2017-22 CIP and the FY 2016-17 County capital budget. <br /> 40 David Stancil, Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation (DEAPR) <br /> 41 Director, reviewed the following background information: <br /> 42 <br /> 43 BACKGROUND: <br /> 44 The County's Fairview Park opened in 2011, funded by a combination of 2001 voter-approved <br /> 45 bonds, a grant from the NC Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF), and payment-in-lieu <br /> 46 funds. Because of site limitations (the northern portion of the site is the former Town of <br /> 47 Hillsborough landfill, predating current-day landfill regulations), the park design and ultimate <br /> 48 construction was focused on the southern portion of the property. Park facilities include a <br /> 49 baseball/softball field, tennis courts, playground, picnic shelter with restrooms, basketball <br />