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2 their needs and budget constraints. She included paperwork that describes this concept. This will be a scaled down version to fit the size of the park and budget. There is, however a need for a full sized pump track in the Triangle Area. The Commission had looked at other options in the area and wondered if one could be built at the future Twin Creeks Park. Stancil noted that the funding for this park is still several years away, but there was a planned BMX bike track proposed within an overhead power line area. The Town Commission will consider whether to formally send correspondence to the County asking about this possibility. V. Old Business a. Mountains to Sea Trail. The final community meeting will be next Monday, February 6 in room 230 of the Whitted Building at 7:00pm. The board was presented with the informational documents and proposed maps of where a trail and three alternates could go. The initial focus is to be on extending the Hillsborough Riverwalk, and the State Division of Parks and Recreation has indicated interest in funding easement acquisitions for this segment since it will extend the existing MST. b. 2017 Meeting Schedule/March Meeting Topics. Daniels asked if we can do another van tour of our parks this year, maybe more of the ones south of town. c. HYAA Baseball and Softball-Long-Term Field Issues. HYAA is losing some fields due to development in town in the next two years. HYAA has asked how Orange County can help, and the County is looking at options with HYAA. VI. Report of the Director a. Updates on Various Projects and Facilities. Little River Park Trail Run, etc. This year’s event was a huge success. The Summer Camp listing has been published and the board received a copy. There will be more next month on what is going on at Blackwood Farm Park and River Park. Stancil asked that March 25 be held open on everyone’s schedules for the opening of the Fairview Parking lot and unveiling of James Stewart Field. VII. Council and Committee Reports a. Intergovernmental Parks Work Group (schedule change) Daniels says there will be two meetings, March 8 and October 11. b. Items from the Council. Rhodes asked about the letter to the BOCC. Board asked to have it sent, Bulkley moved to have it sent, Bench 2nd the motion and all voted in favor to have it moved forward. BOCC Annual Advisory Board meeting will be March 28. c. Friends of Orange County Parks and Recreation (FOPR) VIII. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned 8:20pm. Next meeting is March 1 in the EAC conference room, Hillsborough.