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21 <br /> David Caldwell, Community Center Coordinator, continued the presentation: <br /> Rogers Road Center <br /> • Opened November 2014 <br /> • Operated by Rogers Eubanks Neighborhood Association (RENA) <br /> • Leveraged additional hours through volunteers <br /> • Many program offerings through grants and community outreach <br /> Efland Cheeks Center <br /> • Opened 1992 <br /> • Programs and activities decreased in 2000's <br /> • United Voices of Efland Cheeks / The Collaborative <br /> • Center open 10-3 M-F, formation of neighborhood association underway <br /> Cedar Grove Center <br /> • Grand Opening - June 18 <br /> • Open M-F 10-3 - June 1 <br /> • Cedar Grove Neighborhood Association has elected Board of Directors <br /> • Community volunteers trained, on way to incorporation <br /> Conclusion <br /> • Communities engaged and working toward incorporation <br /> • County base support providing seed funding <br /> • Neighborhood associations working on needed legal paperwork to be able to <br /> contract with County <br /> • Goal — both new centers have expanded hours via operating agreements by end of <br /> calendar year <br /> Jeff Thompson, Asset Management Services Director, said he is very excited about this <br /> update and looks forward to continued progress in the months ahead. He opened the floor for <br /> questions. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said the Rogers Road Center is in the heart of its community <br /> and can be safely accessed on foot. He asked if this is true at the other centers, and if access <br /> needs to be considered. <br /> David Caldwell said at the Cedar Grove Center, local churches are involved in <br /> volunteer transportation. He said seniors tend to take public transportation to the Center. <br /> He said the Efland Cheeks Center is a bit different. He said it is within walking <br /> distance, but is in a more dangerous area and is an unsafe walk due to the lack of sidewalks, <br /> safe crossings, and traffic signals. He said they are working with public safety to enhance this <br /> area. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin asked if there is a plan for paid staff to be hired at these <br /> locations. <br /> David Caldwell said there is one paid staff person and one community volunteer on site <br /> from 10:00 am to 3:00 p.m. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said both of these sites will be accessible by bus service. He <br /> said at the Efland Cheeks Center, the Richmond Hills neighborhood is connected by a <br /> greenway and another neighborhood is being built on the other side. <br /> PUBLIC COMMENT: <br />