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<br />Meeting Summary <br /> <br />Parks and Recreation Council (PRC) <br />Monthly Meeting Summary <br /> <br />MEETING: September 3, 2014 <br />LOCATION: Environment and Agricultural Center Conference Room <br />____________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />MEMBERS PRESENT: Neal Bench, James Carter, Joel Bulkley, Allan Green, Rob Robinson, Tori <br />Williams Reid <br />MEMBERS ABSENT: Eric Roeder (excused), Betty McDade Khan (excused), Erin Dillard, Denise <br />Dickinson <br />STAFF PRESENT: David Stancil <br />____________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />I. Call to Order / Welcome New Member <br /> The meeting was called to order at 6:39 p.m., with a quorum present. <br /> <br />II. Review Meeting Summary (6/4)/Additions or Changes to Agenda: Staff is behind on <br />meeting summaries due to the extended medical leave of staff. The June meeting <br />summary will be included at the October meeting. <br /> <br />III. Report of the Chairs (Bench) <br />a. Applications / Vacant Positions: With the position of Denise Dickinson expired, the <br />town of Hillsborough vacancy remains unfilled. There are now two applications <br />from Town of Hillsborough - Teri Driscoll and Robb English. English had been <br />previously recommended for appointment, but given the BOCC discussions about <br />repeat appointments (please see June meeting summary) the Council deliberated <br />on whether to recommend a new person or a prior Council member. The question <br />of diversity, gender balance, and knowledge of the subject field were discussed <br />about both applicants. A preference poll was taken, and Driscoll will be <br />recommended to the BOCC for this position. Sandi Green’s name was brought <br />forward for the Cheeks Township vacancy. James Carter made the <br />recommendation and Allen Green seconded the motion. The recommendation was <br />approved by unanimous consent. Both Driscoll and Green will be recommended to <br />the BOCC for appointment. <br /> <br />IV. <br /> <br />New Business <br /> a. Review of Advisory Board Comments on Park and Recreation Master Plan 2030 <br />was discussed. Stancil provided handouts and discussed the status of the <br />master plan review, providing updates on feedback from different advisory <br />boards. <br />b. Official Recommendation to BOCC on Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2030 - <br />The Council was asked to begin the process of discussing a recommended <br />master plan tonight, with final revisions and supplemental materials to be