Members Present:  Kelly Commiskey, Renee Hutcheson, Douglas Harned, Katherine Oury, Nathaniel Parker, Andy Hadsell, Richard Redfoot

Staff Present:  Tara Adams, Scott Fogleman

SPEAKER

Item 1

Call to Order

Ms. Commiskey

Item 2

Approval of the November 30, 2005 Meeting Minutes

Motion to approve made by Ms. Oury, and seconded by Mr. Redfoot.  Mr. Harned voiced concern in lack of information.  Ms. Oury and Mr. Redfoot withdrew their initial motions.  Dr. Harned will contact, Tara Adams, staff lesion regarding the input of additional information.  Commission will revisit approval of November minutes at the next scheduled meeting. 

Item 3

 Town Council Report

No items were discussed.

Item 4

Items for Discussion:

A.

Elect Vice Chairperson

A nomination of Ms. Hutcheson as Vice Chairperson to the commission made by Mr. Harned.  Motion seconded by Ms. Oury.

The Commission voted unanimous approval, 7-0.

B.

Town’s 2007 Fiscal Year Budget

• Scott Fogleman, Budget Director for the Town of Cary, solicited input and ideas from Commission members regarding the Budget for the 2007 Fiscal Year.

Suggestions:

•  Implement a Sustainable Design Assessment Team within Cary

Commission will meet next month to vote on this suggestion after further information has been provided.

• Use of fencing around the Dog Park as space for possible advertisement; have the Dog Park pay for itself

• Raise taxes

• Façade Improvement Program for downtown area

• Website to be devoted to Downtown development

• More funding for Downtown development, streets, libraries, art, environmental and stormwater management for sites grandfathered in

• Bonds for Downtown

Commission requests a Long Range Planner to be present in April to discuss the Town’s future plans in the downtown area, as well as funding for potential development.

C.

Introductions Of Commission Members

Item 5

For Information:

Construction Activity Reports

Handouts were sent to Commission prior to the meeting.

Item 6

Adjournment: 

Ms. Commiskey