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planned and asked about other potential lands for future parks. Stancil provided a summary of lands the county has acquired. Tippin suggested a formal survey of residents may be conducted for potential feedback. Stancil reiterated that a survey was discussed for Bingham residents in past years, and perhaps it can be added to the new work plan for next year. Gina Reyman added that it is possible the cities could pay for recreation facilities to help with providing recreation spaces for residents. Stancil explained that the list is a staff recommendation and the council can use this as a guide for the Master Plan 2030 and the upcoming annual report for the BOCC. b. 2022 Council Work Plan- Brainstorming— Stancil presented the annual report and work plan for the BOCC. The council spent time reviewing plans the council would like to carry out in 2022 and concerns or emerging issues the board wishes to bring to the BOCC's attention. Stancil was asked to bring back a draft for approval in December. Report of the Director- a. Project/Program Updates- Stancil discussed the Greene Tract email received and groups associated with the planning for the Greene Tract. He suggested to the council that the Commission for the Environment was also interested in the proposed nature preserve portion of the property, and that a joint sub-committee with the Commission on the Environment(CFE) could be created to help develop plans for the preserve areas. Stancil then gave an update on Blackwood Farm Park construction, challenges with parking at Soccer.com and upcoming events this month and in November, including the Soccer Showcase that will bring revenue to Orange County. Stancil also gave an update on the Mountain to Sea Trail (MST) first easement in the Cane Creek area of Orange County that will be presented to the BOCC at its meeting later this month. b. December 1 meeting (Racial Equity Plan,Fairview landfill)—Stancil reviewed the Fairview landfill and the progress of the project's report. He discussed the Racial Equity Plan presentation from the IWPG meeting in October and proposed that the short presentation may be able to be shown to the council at the December meeting. Council and Committee Reports: a. Intergovernmental Parks Work Group (next mtg April 13) - Stancil provided a review of the IPWG meeting held on October 13. He stated both Hillsborough and Chapel Hill are interested in parks and recreation surveys, and there may be opportunities to collaborate with the PRC in 2022 to conduct these surveys. b. Items from the Council-None c. Friends of Orange County Parks and Recreation (FOPR) - Gina Reyman showed the council an example website design for FOPR. Reyman stated that they are interested in the recruitment of other board members. Reyman reviewed what the FOPR is as an organization and how they plan to support PRC. Chair Greeson added that there are opportunities that the group can help with right now in relation to monetary needs. John asked about photos to use for the website. Stancil said photos can be provided for their website. Reyman ended by offering an invitation to those interested in joining. Next Meeting: December 1, 6:30 pm. Adjournment: Chair Greeson adjourned meeting at 7:59pm.