TOWN OF PITTSBORO PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES E 1787 PM % WEDNESDAVAPRIL>, 2025 6:00 4/9/2025 - Minutes 1. Call To Order The Pittsboro Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was called to order by Josh Rudy at 6:02pm. Ryan Ford made a motion to start the meeting, seconded by Patti Dukes. All approved and the meeting was called to order. 2. Certification Of Quorum Members Present: Josh Rudy, Patti Dukes, Ryan Ford, Sara Brinson, Brian Finnegan Members Absent: Rebecca Young, Bridgett Perry Staff Present: Director of Parks and Recreation Katy Keller, Recreation Coordinator Maura Reed, Town Clerk Carrie Bailey 3. Adoption Of Agenda Sara Brinson made a motion to adopt the agenda, seconded by Brian Finnegan. Aye-5 Nay-0 4. Approval Of Minutes 4.1. Draft Minutes: December 11, 2024 Patti Dukes made a motion to approve the December 11, 2024, minutes as is, seconded by Sara Brinson. Aye- 5 Nay-0 4.11. Draft Minutes: February 26, 2025 Brian Finnegan made a motion to approve the February meeting minutes with the amendments that we add the sentence that says the motion was approved unanimously" to 2.c and 7.d, seconded by Sara Brinson. Aye-5 Nay-0 5. Public Comment Period No one signed up to speak during the Public Comment Period 6. Park. And Recreation Department Updates 6.1. General Updates Director of Parks and Recreation, Katy Keller provided the Board with the following updates: Proposed skatepark ordinance for BOC approval on 4/14/2025 Fencing, signage and insurance need to be finalized prior to opening. Ribbon cutting ceremony was requested by the Board. Knight Farm Park dog park is scheduled to happen in one week. Posts for the shade structure at the Pop-Up Park to be replaced. July Parks and Recreation Month will be celebrated with one program per week. 7. Board Comment Period Brian Finnegan made comments regarding the Community House The lighting within the building is too low, Brian suggested better lighting The sun setting in the evening provides a glare, Brian suggested some sort of shade features on the west-side windows. There is an echo within the facility, Brian suggested adding something sound dampening features Patti Dukes made a comment that the restrooms at Mary Hayes Barber Holmes were too cold. Josh Rudy made a comment requesting Parks and Recreation Volunteer shirts for the Board SO members can wear them at events. Josh suggested having literature and information regarding Pittsboro Parks and Recreation at Downtown events such as First Sunday and Street Fairs to increase awareness. Patti Dukes suggested having Parks and Recreation informational materials within the Community House for rentals. 8. Old Business 8.1. Village Park Complex Update Director of Parks and Recreation, Katy Keller provided the Board with updates. 9. New Business 9.1. Advisory Board Training 101 Carrie Bailey provided the Board with proper procedures of the meetings. 9.11. Knight Farm PARTF Project Presentation Director of Parks and Recreation, Katy Keller provided the Board with an overview of the Parks And Recreation Trust Fund Grant. A public input meeting will be held on Saturday, April 12 from 2:00pm-3:00pm during the Egg Scavenger Hunt event. Sara Brinson made a motion to approve that the staff continue to apply for the Parks And Recreation Trust Fund Grant for Knight Farm Community Park, seconded by Brian Finnegan. Aye-5 Nay-0 10. Adjournment Brian Finnegan made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Patti Duke. Aye-5 Nay-0 The meeting adjourned at 7:43pm 2bba - he Josh Rudy, Chairperson AReapl Mann Maura Reed Recreation Coordinator