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• County Planning Department presented a more descriptive GIS Map outlining all of <br /> the public recreation facilities in the County by township , including Duke Forest <br /> properties . - <br /> • Discussed how the Full Work Group could accomplish the tasks included in the <br /> charge to the work group . <br /> g g p <br /> May 27 , 1998 <br /> • First Meeting of the Full Joint Master Recreation and Parks Plan Work Group . <br /> • Work Group received a power point presentation of past recommendations regarding <br /> Joint Recreation and Parks Planning Efforts, including the School Land Use Council <br /> Resolution . <br /> • Two subcommittees were established to complete the primary tasks identified in the <br /> charge to the Work Group : Needs Assessment and Resource Assessment , <br /> June 24 , 1998, <br /> • Second meeting of the Full Joint Master Recreation and Parks Plan Work Group . <br /> • Subcommittees presented updates- of their activities since the May 27 meetings . <br /> • The Work Group discussed the summaries provided by the subcommittees and <br /> offered input that would help subcommittees accomplish their tasks . <br /> • The Work Group representatives agreed to participate in an inventory of recreational <br /> facilities in the county and to publish a brochure of available recreation opportunities <br /> by the end of the calendar year . <br /> As noted above, the Joint Recreation and Parks Plan Work Group has completed a <br /> substantial amount of background information . The group is charting a course to fulfill the <br /> charge of the Commissioners by drafting a plan that will describe the best long-term solution for <br /> recreation and parks in the entire county . Although not specifically included in the charge , the <br /> Work Group and County Staff will also develop a brochure of available recreational opportunities <br /> in the County . This should be a helpful document that will direct citizens and visitors to local <br /> recreational facilities and events . The final report of the Work Group will be completed and <br /> presented at the first Assembly of Governments Meeting in 1999 . <br /> If you desire additional information or would like me to provide an update at a Town <br /> Council meeting, please inform me . <br /> Sincerely, <br /> aml <br /> Margaret Brown, Chair <br /> Board of Commissioners <br /> Attachments <br />