Attendance:  Jeff Boucher; Lizette Cruz-Watko; Jamie France; Marilyn Goldman; Dennis Hoadley; Tom Hemrick; Tullie Johnson; Steve Smutko;  Snayha Nath, Youth Member; Councilman Nels Roseland, Liaison

Absent:  Susan Davenport

Guests:  Boy Scout Troop 374 – St. Andrews Presbyterian Church

Staff:  Mary Henderson; Doug McRainey; Bruce Crocker; Lyman Collins; Dwayne Jones; Gail Taylor

I.

Call to Order – Steve Smutko, Chair

Introduction – Mary Henderson introduced new PRCR staff member Leda Isenhour as the Department’s new Marketing Specialist.  Leda has worked for the Hickory Visitors and Convention Bureau and Kernersville Parks and Recreation Department.

Welcome – Chair Steve Smutko welcomed Boy Scout Troop 374 to the April meeting.

II.

Minutes – March 6, 2006
ACTION:  Marilyn Goldman made a motion to approve the March minutes as presented.  The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

III.

Public Speaks Out –
Silverton resident Nate Royalty addressed board members with regard to the Black Creek Realignment project.  Mr. Royalty asked staff to consider saving a winged elm tree.  Additionally, Mr. Royalty asked that staff investigate a drainage issue north of North Cary Park near Verizon Wireless. 

Tullie provided a handout promoting the upcoming Steven’s Nature Celebration of Nature on Sunday, May 14^th from 1-5 p.m.

IV.

Special Presentation – None

V.

Land Dedication Review – None

VI.

Reports

A.         Committee Reports

            Athletic Committee – Jeff Boucher, Chair
It was noted that sportsmanship pamphlets were provided to participants; coaches and officials on proper behavior during league practices and games The committee reviewed special requests and discussed changing the age cut-off dates.  Additionally, a representative of Amberly PDD requested that the Town give consideration to providing softball leagues for older adults.

            Cultural Arts Committee – Dennis Hoadley, Chair
ACTION:  Due to the resignation of committee member Rob Rusczak, Dennis made a motion to move Cultural Arts Committee member Deanna Kerrigan to a 3-year term and to appoint Philip Shepard to a one-year term; the motion was seconded by Tom Hemrick.  The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
 
The committee reviewed the requests for Cultural Non-profit Organizations’ Funding for FY07.  The committee recommended funding for 14 organizations at a total of $89,250.00.  The total requests amounted to $111,500.00.

            Greenway Committee – Leta Huntsinger, Chair
Parks Planning Manager Doug McRainey reported for Leta.  Doug reported the Committee discussed the Bachelor Branch pedestrian underpass; the teen planting project and staffing the greenway tent for upcoming special events, i.e. Cary Road Race; Cary Cycling Celebration and Spring Daze.

ACTION:  Leda Huntsinger made a motion to appoint David Wylie to a 3-year term on the Greenway Committee; the motion was seconded by Dennis Hoadley.  The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

            Teen Advisory Committee – Steve Smutko, Chair
Steve reported that the 2006 Teen Forum on March 11^th was a success.  The forum theme was Finding Your Way – Making Your Mark.  Keynote Speaker Jill Esplin spoke on how to “Discover Your Real Color”.  The committee will review evaluations and make those adjustments for next year.

B.         Public Meeting Update –
Town Center Civic & Cultural Arts District Study Work Session (3/7) – Mary Henderson reported that the consultant presented its final design concept.  Town Council commented favorably and will consider the plan in conjunction with the streetscape plan..

Artist Selection Panel for US 1/64 Pedestrian Bridge (3/10) – Lyman Collins reported that the panel reviewed 70 responses to the call for public art and narrowed those to 5.  This was the first of three meetings.  The five finalists will attend a June 16^th meeting to present concept designs and models.  These models will be available for public review and comment.

Black Creek Watershed Restoration Workshop (3/21) – Doug McRainey reported that staff, along with board member Susan Davenport, attended the workshop.  North Carolina State University received a 3-year grant to improve the watershed. 

C.         Staff Report Update – None

D.         Administration

American Tobacco Trail Public Work Shop – Doug McRainey referenced the Program Update listing this public meeting at Central Carolina Community College in Pittsboro tomorrow, April 4, 4-7 p.m.
Doug noted that the American Tobacco Trail will be an agenda item in the coming months as Cary plays a role in planning and making connections with greenways and trailheads.

Recreation Programs – Dwayne Jones, Recreation Manager
Dwayne brought attention to the Volunteer Form for The Cary Road Race; seeking volunteers to assist and also noted Cary’s Cycling Celebration on Sunday, April 9^th.
Summer Camp registration is now at 1500 participants with some sessions having limited space.

            Teen Council – Snayha Nath, Teen Representative
Snayha encouraged the scouts attending this meeting to join the Teen Council.  Teen Council members logged 163 volunteer hours for the month of February.  Recently, 20 teens assisted with a tree planting project at Bond Park and will again take part in another planting project slated for this fall.  In addition to reviewing their volunteer activities; Snayha noted one of their major  projects will be Adopt-A-Highway which will take place four times a year.

Cultural Arts Programs – Lyman Collins, Cultural Arts Manager
Lyman referred to the Program Update noted there were many events listed in this months’ update.
Lyman also noted that RFP’s were underway for the Walnut Street Park Public Art Project.  The Artist Selection Panel has been established for this project and the panel is seeking a representative from this board.  Tullie Johnson volunteered to serve on the Artist Selection Panel.  The selected artist will be integrated into the design team. 

            Festivals Committee – Marilyn Goldman, Liaison
Marilyn reported that the committee discussed the Mission Statement and Goal Developments for Lazy Daze and Spring Daze.  A volunteer form for Spring Daze was included in member packets.  Tullie Johnson noted that April 23-29 is Volunteer Week and encouraged people to volunteer. 

Athletic Programs – William Davis, Athletic Manager
No report was given.

VII.

Old Business

VIII.

New Business
Goal Setting – Mary Henderson referenced the 2006 End of Year Report that was provided at the March meeting.  Council has directed staff to meet with their respective citizen advisory boards/committee to set goals of what is to be accomplished in the coming year.  The PRCR Board will set their 2007 Goals at the May meeting. 

IX.

Adjourn – The meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.