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spoke about his concern about week WIFI spots around the county. Stancil said the <br /> county is working on this. <br /> c. Blackwood Farm Park-preconstruction status Stancil spoke about the progress of the <br /> design for the next phase of construction. One of the discussions revolves around <br /> the amphitheater and trail system for it (like for trucks to get to and from it.) Disc Golf <br /> is part of the plan as well as a ranger station, nature center and additional parking. <br /> Stancil is hoping it will be under construction by next spring or summer. Stancil <br /> spoke of a group wanting to have a local music festival at this park. The old home <br /> site also needs much work done on it before it can be used again. <br /> d. Items for September meeting. The Mountain to Sea Trail update. The Lands Legacy <br /> Action Plan will be update by then. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair. <br /> VI. Report of the Director <br /> a. Budget and CIP updates: The County Commissioners will be providing updates on <br /> the budget related to the recent pandemic. A budget was adopted for FY 20/21.The <br /> County rolled back the previous year's budget. No travel and training will be in this <br /> year's budget. No new Capital Funding or small capital projects, like new computers, <br /> new park benches and etc. will be funded. Cost off sets came from summer camp <br /> not hiring summer camp counselors is one savings. There will be a mid-fall <br /> evaluation to determine further cuts, if needed. CIP can have some amendments <br /> from the County Commissioners. There was a recent major shift of funds to a <br /> Durham Tech expansion project. This shifted some County projects for some years <br /> out. The Nature Center at Blackwood Farm Park may be moved out. Soccer.com <br /> expansion will shift back 6-10 years out as well as other park and open space <br /> projects being delayed. Rhodes says this discussion should be a large part of the <br /> next meeting. <br /> b. Lynn Hecht's upcoming retirement was discussed. Rhodes and Stancil thanked <br /> Hecht for all her work on the PRC; photo contest and other work with the county <br /> these past 25 years. Hecht thanked them and said she looks forward to other <br /> projects and would love to remain in touch. Her retirement is set for the end of <br /> August, the 21 sc being her unofficial last day on the job. <br /> VII. Council and Committee Reports <br /> a. Intergovernmental Parks Work Group (next meeting October 14?) <br /> b. Items from the Council, no items. <br /> c. Friends of Orange County Parks and Recreation (FOPR). Rob Robinson, past <br /> member, is still involved with this group. Rhodes will be talking with him about this. <br /> VIII. Meeting adjourned at 8:15PM. The next meeting will be September 1, 2020, 6:30pm, and <br /> will be a virtual meeting as the County will still be in Stage 2, stay at home mode. <br />