Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes

January 12, 2006

7:00 p.m. Town Council Chambers

Board Members Present: Mary Beth Healy-Henrick, Libby Wilhelmson, Beth Arthur, Alan Patterson, Jeff Buser, Susan Britt, Wanda Holloway, Randy Adamson Ex-Officio Hank Dickson

Board Members Absent: None

Staff Present: Len Bradley, Sarah Kennedy

CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Mary Beth Healy-Henrick called the meeting to order and welcomed new member Wanda Holloway.

RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE PRESENTATION & TRAINING

Len Bradley introduced Jennifer MacDougall, N.C. Recreation Resources Service consultant, and Jack “Swede” Frauson (retired) NC Recreation Resources Service Consultant. Ms. MacDougall and Mr. Frauson were present to provide training to the Recreation Advisory Committee members on the role of the advisory committee and its members. A power point was presented and key points discussed (see attachment #1).

MINUTES

Randy Adamson made a motion to approve the minutes from 11/10/05 meeting. Alan Patterson seconded. All were in favor, minutes approved.

WAKE COUNTY 4H YOUTH ASSESSMENT UPDATE

Mary Beth gave an update on the 4H Youth Assessment. Meetings are moving forward. The committee consists of about 15 people and Vanessa Castillo is the Chairman of the group. An intern has been hired to handle the legwork of the committee.

ADVISORY BOARD ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS

Vacant Position

The committee reviewed the application of Beth Rayburn for the vacancy on the committee (see attachment #2). Randy Adamson made a motion to nominate Beth Rayburn to fill the position. Libby Wilhelmson seconded the motion. Hank Dickinson will place the recommendation on the January 17^th Town Council’s agenda for approval. After approval by the Town Council, Mary Beth will contact Ms. Rayburn.

Pedestrian Plan Steering Committee

The Town of Holly Springs Engineering Department contacted Mary Beth regarding a grant they were awarded from NCDOT for a Pedestrian Plan. They are seeking people to serve on the committee to develop a Pedestrian Master Plan for Holly Springs. Alan Patterson volunteered to serve on the committee.

OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS

The committee decided they would like to tour the parks and recreation facilities in Holly Springs. Len volunteered to lead the tour and provide the After School van as transportation. The members will meet Sunday, January 15^th at 2:00 p.m. at the Town Hall parking lot.

Randy Adamson suggested for the next Advisory Committee meeting, each member be prepared to discuss a mission statement and three goals they would like the committee to accomplish.

Alan Patterson would like Len to review and update members on the greenway plan for Holly Springs.

Len Bradley requested if the committee members receive requests from the public to appear before the committee with a concern or complaint that members also allow staff the opportunity to respond to the issue. Most of the time, these issues can be resolved by staff thereby eliminating the need to appear before the committee.

Beth Arthur stated there were two issues which needed addressing. The first is the method for selecting the all star basketball teams and the other is grandfathering in returning non-resident football players. Len said he would check into the basketball issue. The issue of grandfathering in the returning non-resident football players would have to be addressed by the Town Council. Council approved the policy of allowing only residents to register the first two weeks of registration for youth athletics, summer camp, and after school. Any amendment to that policy would need to be approved by Town Council. The person(s) who wish to change the policy should submit a proposal to the Recreation Advisory Committee and the Town Council for consideration. Beth will inform the person of the procedure he/she should take in regards to grandfathering non-resident football players.

Adjourn

There being no further items for discussion, the meeting was adjourned.