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Action Plan standards. He stated that finding equipment that is effective and meets the needs of the division has been a challenge. Reyman inquired on the status of the Lawrence Road project that HYAA is engaged with. Stancil answered that it is his understanding HYAA is moving forward with building new fields at that facility. Reyman followed up with a question regarding any fire prevention strategies in the parks division. Derby informed that it is not something that the division manages but that they do take part in some controlled burns. Gregory Husketh followed up on the conversation of staff shortages. Derby believes that there is a lack of applicants, and that there is a nationwide labor shortage. Xilong Zhao asked about the tennis court construction at Fairview Park, and if it would include pickleball. Stancil informed that the courts will be designed and utilized for both. c. Manager's Recommended FY 2024-2025 Budget Overview-Stancil presented an overview of recent budget information. The Manager's Budget has been announced and reflects a fairly austere budget year. The County is in a hiring freeze since the State is no longer providing funds it used to allocate for certain social service's needs. Many department budgets faced cuts and Stancil is working with the Business Officer to make cuts to line items. The Commissioners are set to make a final decision on the budget on June 18. The previously approved funding for the next round of improvements at Blackwood Farm Park is still available and the Park Repair and Renovations account is still being funded. Reyman sought follow-up on outside agency funding updates. Staff will follow up and forward the Manager's recommendation for outside agency funding requests to the council. Stancil discussed some of the competition in funding and planning for projects, and the nature of the Capital Investment Plan and getting funding. Old Business a. P&R Master Plan 2030 Mid-Plan Review- Update: Stancil reminded the Council of the purpose of the mid-plan review. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan was adopted in 2014, with targeted goals through 2030. The Council has been re-examining the recommendations outlined in the original document. Staff have completed the4 write- up based on Council discussions and sought any additional feedback, including ideas for a final conclusion. Reyman would like to see the need for recreation facilities more heavily emphasized. Flinn referenced the Land Use 2050 Plan, and Stancil offered to include a reference to that as well as the Strategic Plan, as a reflection on County priorities for recreational facilities and nature preserves. Mattingly will send out a final document for the Council to see prior to staff submitting it to the BOCC. b. Chapel Hill Meeting Location—The Council discussed hosting the Chapel Hill meetings at the Solid Waste Management conference room, as it is a new facility with a larger meeting space. Reyman moved to change the Chapel Hill meeting location to Solid Waste, Robinson seconded. All in favor, none opposed, motion carried. c. Fairview Tennis/Pickleball Courts and Perry Hills Mini-Park—Stancil provided a brief update on these projects and discussed the bid process for Fairview tennis courts. The initial bids that came in were significantly above the initial budget. After review and discussion, the project will be re-bid g Fe issued and will be put out closer to August, so