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Agenda Items / Notes (May 9, 2012) 1. Call to order Chair Gordon called the meeting to order at 5:45 PM . 2. Introductions Introduction of members, staff and guest present 3. Guest Speakers – Pat Underhill with Compass Turf along with Jim Orr – Chapel Hill-Assistant Director, Recreation Operations and Marty Pomerantz- UNC- Director of Campus Recreation (See attached copy of PowerPoint Presentation) Highlights: • Are we managing our assets best for the communities use? • Quality vs. Quantity • One artificial turf field= programming capability of 3 to 5 natural turf fields • Pros – More play time, softer less maintenance; more versatile use • Cons – More upfront cost; more referrer cost; need sleeve inserts Questions • Heat? – Does get hot 88 degree day = 120-140 degrees on field. Irrigate or manage programs around peak times. UNC gets no complaints. • Injuries? For data go to http://www.scienceofsocceronline.com/ and http://www.fifa.com/ 4. Possible Phase 2 of the Interactive Parks Locator Map – Marabeth Carr and Beth Young inquired if the IPWG had any interest in pursuing a Phase 2 map for locating greenways and trails. Orange County IT Department is willing to meet with small group like Phase 1 to discuss. IPWG agreed to form same group as phase 1. However; due to IT’s work schedule the first meeting will not take place until late summer/early fall. 5. Status Report - Community Use of Schools Pilot Project – Dave Stancil Dave gave an overview of his discussions with the Orange County Schools and is waiting for a response. (See attached handouts on Community Use of Schools for Recreation) 6. Directors Reports A. Orange County – Dave Stancil • Adult and Youth Volleyball and Basketball underway • This summer full and ½ day camps offered (most are already full) • June 2nd two events scheduled – Fishing Rodeo and Fairview Live • Since last meeting two events – Easter Egg Hunt and Earth Fair • Has a $15,000 grant for Archaeological study at Hollow Rock Access Area • Looking into developing community gardens at Blackwood Farm B. Town of Chapel Hill - Butch Kisiah • Capital Projects – Monthly Report online • Renovation of Cedar Falls Restrooms underway • Lights - Inline Hockey at Southern Comm. Park, tennis courts at Ephesus Park • Master Plan Reports coming along (Parks and Greenways) June 12 public forum • ADA assessment of all of the playgrounds in town • Registration of summer camps underway ( one filled up in less than 3 hours) • Earth Action Day – very successful • Locally grown – coming up this summer • July 4th at Kenan Stadium. C. Town of Hillsborough - Mike Gering • Awarded a PARTIF grant for $425,000 for Riverwalk • Wayfinding signs installed around town • Parks & Rec and Tree Board may be consolidated • Hog Day May 18th and 19th • Town won – “Great Streets Award”