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Orange County <br /> Parks and Recreation Council <br /> Meeting Summary <br /> Date: May 1, 2019 <br /> Place: Little River Park <br /> PRESENT: Tori Williams Reid; Haywood Rhodes;; John Greeson; Tim Tippin; Gina Reyman; <br /> Robert Robinson; Michael Zelek; Bob Smith; Tim Braddy; Rachel Cotter <br /> ABSENT: <br /> STAFF: Lynn Hecht; David Stancil; Mike DiFabio <br /> I. Call to Order: The meeting was convened at 6:00pm. Roll was called. <br /> II. Additions or Changes to Agenda, Meeting Summary: March 8 notes were reviewed. <br /> Michael Zelek and Bob Smith were present. <br /> III. Report of the Chair: <br /> a. Membership/Vacancies: Cedar Grove and Chapel Hill Township have vacancies. <br /> Jennifer Moore's application was considered for Cedar Grove position even though <br /> she is from Hillsborough. She is African-American and could provide diversity on the <br /> board. If the board doesn't recommend her, the BOCC could. Reyman made a <br /> motion to recommend Moore, Greeson 2nd the motion and all voted in favor. The <br /> board will wait to fill the Chapel Hill Township position as it just came open today. <br /> b. Review of April 4 BOCC Session. Stancil and Rhodes spoke about the PRC Work <br /> Plan and the one for this year and where we are with it. The BOCC also spoke of the <br /> vacancy on the board (Cedar Grove). Commissioners spoke of the need for an <br /> Inclusive playground and a Senior"Playground." This inspired some conversation <br /> amongst the group about these types of facilities. Cotter noted that she could <br /> recommend many ideas and plans for both the Inclusive and Senior Playground. <br /> c. Other Comments-none. <br /> IV. New Business <br /> a. Update on Little River Park (Mike DiFabio, Little River Park Manager) <br /> DiFabio has been at LRP for almost 15 years, and spoke of all the various reasons <br /> people come to park. One can camp, run, hike, bike, and enjoy a playground and <br /> more. The park draws not only Orange and Durham Counties but also people from <br /> further away. DiFabio described the park as being in a transitional phase. Age <br /> shows in some aspects such as the aged wood of the shelter. The department is <br /> currently in the beginning phase of a new master park plan for future development of <br /> the park. There is a survey out to help with this process. Many staff, volunteers and <br /> community organizations help keep the park thriving. The Triangle Off-Road Cyclists <br /> (TORC) is a great supporter and advocate of the park. The Trailheads organization is <br /> also a big supporter. They conduct a yearly road race and have had 14 races over <br /> the years. Proceeds go to the park, with $10,000 generated from the last one. <br /> Programming is free at the park. The local scout groups have been great advocates <br /> and volunteers. Many Eagle Scout projects are here in the park. Morehead <br />