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at a later meeting after the Markovits and the community have a more detailed plan. Members agreed. b. Appointment to the New Hope Creek Advisory Committee- Members voted on the new PRC representative to the New Hope Creek Advisory Committee. Reyman asked for any volunteers, and new member Lousie Flinn said she was interested. A vote was taken after Zimmerman motioned in favor of Flinn being the new representative, and Vice Chair Mikki Fleming seconded the motion. Members approved all in favor, and youth delegate Grayson Shinn showed his support as well. c. Possible Storybook Trail at County Park-There is interest in a storybook trail in a county park. Stancil illustrated the components of a storybook trail. The Orange County Library, Erin Sapienza, and Friends of the Orange County Library have expressed interest in this project, along with some park managers. Trevor Robinson voiced support for a changeable storybook rather than a permanent display. Flinn expressed that this would be an opportunity to promote equity and inclusion within the county. Truluck stated that she would like to join the interest group comprised of the Friends of Orange County Library and other community members. The Council acknowledged Truluck's interest and approved. Old Business: a. P&R Master Plan 2030 Mid-Plan Report/Findings (Continued Discussion and Timeline): Stancil facilitated more discussion on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2030 Mid- Plan review. He spoke on the creation of parks within underserved communities that the County has pursued. Other topics included accessibility and how facilities are received, collaboration within towns to ensure parks are created with limited land space, and survey results and questions related to those answers. Reyman asked about the condition of the only indoor gym at Central Recreation Center and whether a second gym will be built. Stancil said plans for another gym are in the Capital Investment Plan toward the end of the decade. The subject of pools and more questions regarding what those entails, and gardens were considered. Stancil ended the discussion with a timeline of when the Mid-Plan draft report will be shared with the Council. Report of the Director: a. Project/Program Updates (Perry Hills, Blackwood, Headwaters Preserve, etc.): Stancil gave the date for the final Perry Hills Park master plan meeting, and the Blackwood Farm disc golf update, as he said the County is looking for a designer. For the Headwaters Nature Preserve, Stancil added that the County would create a stewardship and management plan to configure and design this preserve. He also mentioned that the department is a part of the Southeast Bumble Bee Atlas, with Chris Hirni as the Orange County coordinator for this project. b. August Meeting Plans (Davis EAC, Hillsborough)- Parks and Recreation Master Plan Mid- Plan. Council and Committee Reports: