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b. "Nature of Orange" Photography Contest 2022- Kalani Allen,Administrative Support DEAPR staff member presented information about the 2022 Nature of Orange Photography Contest. She provided the council with promotional material to be posted on social media, and in Orange County businesses. She gave a summary of the contest rules and highlighted that the contest was created to highlight Orange County nature preserves, parks and trails. PRC agreed to be a sponsor for the photo contest once again for the upcoming 2022 contest. c. Approval of 2022 Meeting Calendar—Council reviewed the 2022 meeting calendar. Stancil emphasized the April and November meeting location in Chapel Hill and the May park site meeting. Rhodes asked about touring the new Bonnie B. Davis Center and new parks base prior to any in-person meetings when applicable. Stancil agreed that a tour of the new facilities could be done. Rhodes moved that the 2022 meeting calendar be accepted. Smith seconded the motion.The calendar was unanimously approved by all members. Old Business: a. Approval of IP Work Group Representative—Stancil reviewed that former member Cecily Kritz was the representative to the IPWG. Colvin stated that he was still interested in the representative position. Chair Greeson asked if any additional members would like to be considered, with no responses Smith moved to approve Colvin, and Mikki Fleming seconded the motion.The council approved unanimously for Colvin to be the new PRC representative to the IPWG. b. Little River Regional Park-Approvals from 11/16-Stancil reviewed that on November 16 BOCC approved the renewal interlocal agreement with Durham County for the Little River Regional Park. Stancil explained the newly adopted master plan for the Little River Regional Park was created by Orange County graphic designer Melissa Blackburn largely from materials the department had on hand about the park and staff discussions of the last few years. Stancil explained and highlighted that this agreement is for the next five years and gave insight to what is included in the master plan, such as priorities for the park, handling of signage, and the maintenance of the partially developed mountain bike skills course. Chair Greeson asked if any changes were made to the agreement the council should be aware of as it relates to the new agreement. Stancil explained the new provision on things like the Laws House which is located on park land, as an example of the two counties may come together to discuss an issue where one county has an interest in pursuing an action and the other does not. c. 2030 P& R Master Plan Review-Brainstorming First Priority-The council discussed items that would be a priority for staff to bring to the council to complete for 2022 as it relates to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Stancil highlighted areas that would take additional time and would not be achievable by the February meeting. The council took time to discuss potential speakers to present and address the council on collaborations in the county such as the school system, the Sportsplex, and Friends of the Mountain to Sea Trail representatives. Chair Greeson provided feedback on deciding a priority. He suggested that the council provide topics that speakers could discuss and bring to the council. Report of the Director- a. Project/Program Updates- PRC Survey Results-Stancil reviewed results from the survey members completed from the prior meeting. From the survey results,the council agreed that a youth delegate/ex officio member position be proposed to the BOCC as the first priority of 2022.The council discussed potential speakers from various organizations in the county to present to the council at a later time and form more collaboration. Chair Greeson brought up the idea of resources relating to diversity. Stancil explained that the department has reached out to the contact person who facilities the Racial Equity plan presentation. Recreation