Attendance:
Robert
Bush; Sal Cammarata; Susan Davenport; Dennis Hoadley; Tullie Johnson; Kay
Struffolino; Snayha Nath, Teen Council Representative
Staff:
Mary Henderson; Lyman Collins; Bruce Crocker; Dwayne Jones; Doug McRainey;
Gail Taylor
Guests:
None
►Sears
Farm PDD Amendment - 06-REZ-31
Sears
Farm PDD is located within the
Staff
Recommendations
Construction
of a 10’ wide asphalt greenway trail (private, open to the public) along the
eastern edge of the site to link w/ Davis Drive; trail to follow existing sewer
easement per Greenway Committee recommendation.
►Cornerstone
Mixed Use Sketch Plan - 06-MU-07
The
Cornerstone development is located within the mixed-use
Staff
Recommendation
Approval for developer to construct 10’ wide multi-use trail along north side
of
Approval for developer to
construct a 10’ wide asphalt, greenway trail (private, open to the public)
along the eastern edge of the proposed collector road.
This private trail will tie to the proposed private trail through the
Sears Farm PDD on the south side of
This is a request to add 9.66 acres to the original West Lake PDD which is
located west of
Staff
Recommendation
Approval
for developer to make payment-in-lieu for the value of .8 acres.
ACTION:
Kay Struffolino made a motion to accept staff’s recommendation;
seconded by Tullie Johnson. The
motion carried by a unanimous vote.
►Athletic
Committee – Jeff Boucher, Chair –
William Davis reported for Jeff and noted that the committee did not meet in
April.
►Cultural Arts Committee –
Dennis Hoadley, Chair
Dennis reported that the committee met and talked about the cultural arts role
for the festivals; reviewed the festival grants staff report going before
Council; and welcomed two new committee members.
Staff also gave members updates on the Applause, Youth Theatre program
and the old Cary Elementary project.
►Greenway Committee – Robert
Bush, Chair
Robert noted that the committee reviewed the three land dedications brought
before this board this evening. Additionally,
the sign consultant presented alternatives for
►Teen Advisory Committee –
Tony D’Amico, Chair
Dwayne Jones reported for Tony and noted the committee discussed their current
membership structure as it relates to the balance of teens vs adults and agreed
that the existing numbers work. Members
also reviewed feedback from the March Teen Forum and agreed that in addition to
the annual Forum, they would like to pursue other interests.
They want to take a more active role in boards and committees and provide
input into town services.
►Goals Committee Reports
Kay reported for Jeff
noting that they did meet to brainstorm. The
suggested for consideration; a more central location to downtown with
accessibility to schools and daycare or a possible short term location at Cary
Elementary and, expanding the program beyond summer camp.
Dwayne Jones, Recreation Program Manager will meet with this group to
discuss possible options that would include the Middle Creek area.
Scholarship Fund – Sal Cammarata
Sal reported that he is working towards establishing the fund through Cary
Community Foundation and has been collaborating with Jennifer Robinson with Cary
Community in Action and with Debbie Fox with North Carolina Community Foundation
Items currently being addressed include; marketing; fundraising and a
story about the need for a PRCR Scholarship Fund in Cary.
B.
Public Meetings
►Town Council Aquatics Center Work Session – 04/10/07 – Mary
Henderson
Mrs. Henderson advised Board members of Council’s decision to change the scope
of the facility to a community center concept.
The community center concept would include three aquatic components:
1) indoor 8-lane; 25-yard pool with seating for 250; 2) indoor recreation
pool; and 3) outdoor recreation pool. Additionally,
it will include a community center with the total costs estimated to be $23.8
million.
►Community
Input Meeting for Public Art & US 1/64 Pedestrian Greenway Bridge
US 1 & 64 –
Lyman Collins – Lyman noted that it was a successful meeting.
C.
Staff Reports - None
D.
Administration – Mary Henderson, PRCR Director
►Downtown Land Acquisition Update – Mrs. Henderson and the Town’s real
estate staff met with Marilyn Goldman and other interested homeowners of Walker
Townes to address concerns regarding downtown land acquisition.
William referred members to the Program Update.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
►
IX.
NEW BUSINESS
►Citizen Board Member State Forum – Greensboro, NC, August 2-4;
Members received Citizen Board Member Forum flyers in their board packets and
were asked to RSVP to Gail Taylor by June 29th if they planned at
attending the forum.
►Board Member Information Share - None
XI.
ADJOURN – The meeting adjourned at