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TOWN
OF CARY March 3, 2003, 5:15 PM Town Hall Campus - Building B |
| ATTENDANCE: Board Members: Tom Hemrick, Chair; Lisa Duke; Jamie France; Bob Hickey; Leta Huntsinger; Toby Kennedy; Greg Lytle; Kay Struffolino; Dave Upton; Melissa White; Marla Dorrel, Council Liaison,
Absent: Liz Nacewicz, Teen Representative Guest(s): Karen Gray, Deputy Town Clerk; Jonathan Nacewicz, Teen Representative |
| Call to Order – Chair Tom Hemrick called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. | |
| Herb Young Award - Chair Tom Hemrick was the 2003 recipient of the Herb Young award at the recent Annual Volunteer Recognition Banquet. Tom acknowledged the dedication and support that all board members give to the community in their role on the PRCR Board. | |
| Minutes – Greg Lytle made a motion to approve the minutes with the correction duly noted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. | |
| Calendar Updates | |
| Public Speaks Out | |
| Special Presentation | |
| Board Orientation - Karen
Gray, Deputy Town Clerk Karen administers Town Boards and Commissions. Karen gave a brief history of the Town and provided members with the Town Organization Chart and a booklet, 'Working with the Town of Cary'. Karen told members that the Town Council appreciates the work and dedication of all members that serve on the seven Council Boards/Committees. Members were cautioned not to transact public business requiring a vote via email; keep their voter registration current; and to notify the clerk's office of any change in address; phone number, email, etc. Members were asked to sign the Town of Cary Technology Use Form. Many had concerns, as currently they don't have access to Town equipment. Council member Marla Dorrel noted that their signature, at this time, simply acknowledges that they do not have access/use of Town of Cary equipment. Council member Dorrel also asked that staff check with the Technology Services Department to modify the form to include a section pertaining to volunteers. Bond Referendum - Mary Barry |
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| Land Dedications | |
| Carpenter Village -
39-acre parcel Doug McRainey noted the developer is proposing 300 additional units; however they have donated 19.5 acres and have already met the 20-acre cap. Staff has asked the developer for a multi-use trail along the north/south collector road and along the east/west collector road to provide access to the future parks to be located in the area. The applicant stated they will construct a multi-use trail on the east/west boundary not the north/south. ACTION: Greg Lytle made a motion to accept staff's recommendation. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. |
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| Administration | |
| Accreditation - Mary Barry thanked the board and staff for their involvement in the accreditation process. Judy Newsome and Mary Casey exhibited the 'prestigious' award presented to the department on February 28th. Cary is the third municipality in North Carolina to be accredited. | |
| Greenway Committee - Greg Lytle, Chair | |
| Greg noted that two items were discussed: 1) trail cross-sections and 2) mid-block crossings, making sure they are safe and alert people to the location. The March meeting will focus on priorities. | |
| Cultural Arts - Lyman Collins | |
| Public Art Advisory Board - Lyman noted that Council has approved the creation of a Public Art Advisory Board. This board's responsibilities include working with staff to review the budget for potential projects, review and make recommendations regarding public art projects from the private sector, provide citizen input for public art decisions and provide a process for implementing the goals of the approved plan. A public information session will be held later this month and Council will make board appointments in May. This 9-member board will make recommendations on project priorities and funding. Lyman noted that this Public Art Advisory Board will interface with the Cultural Arts Committee. The Cultural Arts Committee will retain their role relative to all aspects of the cultural arts decisions; however, recommendations on public art will go directly to the Public Art Advisory Board. | |
| Cultural Arts Committee - Toby Kennedy | |
| Toby reported that this committee would step back from primary to secondary recommendations on public art. The first couple of meetings with the Public Art Advisory Board may be joint meetings with the Cultural Arts Committee to establish a close communication and collaboration. This collaboration will allow the Cultural Arts Committee to focus on other issues. | |
| Athletics - William Davis | |
| William referred members to the Program Update.
William noted that winter programs were wrapping up and that spring
programs were getting started. The Cary Tennis Center had a great weekend with all courts full on Sunday. Thomas Brooks Park kicked off the season two weeks ago with tournaments and booked the first youth rental at that facility. William distributed volunteer forms for the Cary Road Race taking place on April 12th. |
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| Athletic Committee - Bob Hickey | |
| Bob reported that in
addition to reviewing an appeal by a basketball coach, the committee also discussed rules and the use of fields by the West
Raleigh League. Baseball team placements are taking place this weekend. |
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| Recreation Programs - Dwayne Jones | |
| Dwayne referred members to the Program Update. | |
| Senior Center Report - Kay Struffolino | |
| Kay provided members with a update handout. Kay reported that volunteers were needed for Senior Games and that the Senior Center is a location of Early Voting (3/29, 4/4, 4/5) for the upcoming Bond Referendum. | |
| Teen Council Report - Johathan Nacewicz for Liz Nacewicz | |
| Jonathan reported on the Teen Council's recent activities and also reported on the recent appointments to the Teen Advisory Board which are noted later in the minutes. | |
| Old Business | |
| Dog Park Update- Jamie France reported that the Dog Park Club is gaining momentum with 117 members. Play groups have become so successful, that in some instances, dogs and owners have been turned away from the weekly or biweekly play groups. The group continues to build support. | |
| New Business | |
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Committee Appointments Athletics Committee: ACTION: Dave Upton made a motion for the Board to approve the following appointments: Dave Gaebel (2nd term); Walker Reagan (2nd term) and Kathleen O'Neil (1st term). The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Cultural Arts Committee: ACTION: Toby Kennedy made a motion for the Board to approve the following appointments: reappointments for Debra Yalacki; Lucinda Cole; Victoria Caster; Cheryl Sutton; Kay Struffolino and Thomas Jazwa; Karen Dowling to 1st term appointments. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Greenway Committee: ACTION: Leta Huntsinger made a motion for the Board to approve the following appointments: Doug Smith and Stuart Powell. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Chair/Liaisons - Tom Hemrick presented the following names for appointment: PRCR Vice Chair, Greg Lytle. 2003 Committee Chairs: Athleltics Committee, Bob Hickey; Cultural Arts Committee, Toby Kennedy; Greenways Committee, Leta Huntsinger; Teen Advisory Committee, Kay Struffolino. Liaison Assignments for 2003: Dog Park, Jamie France; Senior Center, Kay Struffolino. ACTION: Tom Hemrick made a motion that the board accept his recommendations for appointment. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Teen Advisory Committee - Kay Struffolino, Chair and Liz Nacewicz, Vice Chair. ACTION: Toby Kennedy made a motion to the following adult appointments: Ronald Anderson/1year; Rebecca Graham/2-year; Harold Litzenberger/3-year and Viola Lee/3-year. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Youth Teen Advisory Committee One-year Appointments as follows: Hannah Litzenberger/High School; Jonathan Nacewicz/High School; Nicholas Barbati/Middle School and Laura vonGunten/Middle School |
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| Board/Committee Orientation - Tom Hemrick reminded members of the upcoming reception taking place at The Cary Senior Center | |
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Morrisville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Advisory Board - Tom Hemrick noted that he attended the Morrisville PRCR Advisory Board meeting that has been in existence for three years. |
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| Adjourn | |