Deputy Director:
Ø Master Plan Public Meetings
Monday, February 25, 2008
Senior Center, Parker Hall A&B
2225 Tyvola Road
Charlotte, NC
2:00 p.m.
Community Workshop
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
3400 Beatties Ford Road
Charlotte, NC
6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Cornelius Town Hall
21445 Catawba Avenue
Cornelius, NC
6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Matthews Town Hall
232 Matthews Station St.
Matthews, NC
6:30 p.m.
Administrative Support:
Ø Marine Corps Buddy Challenge: IT Staff participated with the Charlotte Fire Department to provide a satellite link from Reedy Creek Park to Iraq during the Marine Corps Buddy Challenge January 26. The link was used by local families to talk via live video and audio feed to loved ones in Iraq. It also allowed the soldiers in Iraq to talk with and cheer on family and participants at the challenge event.
Ø TeleNav GPS Software: This new GPS software was added to all Maintenance employees' cell phones. This allows supervisors to deploy staff more efficiently to worksites, particularly for emergency jobs. The navigation feature also adds to safety. It gives supervisors the capability to pinpoint exact staff locations within the parks, greenways and other facilities.
Greenway Planning and Development:
Ø Little Sugar Creek Greenway: Staff continues to work with Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities and stakeholders on the future plant expansion and development of Little Sugar Creek Greenway at the Little Sugar Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, south of Tyvola Road. Two subgroups were formed: the Education Subgroup and the Habitat Enhancement Subgroup. The Education Subgroup is investigating how to use the site as an educational experience for both students and adults. The Habitat Enhancement Subgroup will discuss opportunities for preserving and enhancing the flora and fauna habitat at the site.
Ø Toby Creek Greenway: Gwen Cook took Bob Carter, a new Greenway Advisory Council (GAC) member, on a tour of what will be Toby Creek Greenway....yes all the wet ditches and winter mud puddles. Bob is a trooper and gained a sense of the potential for connectivity with this project. He'll report to the GAC in March. Construction is expected to begin May 12, the day after Mother's Day...and graduation!
Ø BOCC Items: On Tuesday, February 5, the BOCC approved the following items:
- The May 20th Society's gift of the Spirit of Mecklenburg statue (Captain Jack on his horse delivering the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence to Philadelphia). The statue of the patriot is 1.5 times life size and will be the focal point of a plaza on Little Sugar Creek Greenway, at the corner of 4th St and Kings Dr.
- A reimbursement agreement with the North Carolina Department of Transportation for $5,328,000 for the construction of Little Sugar Creek Greenway.
North Carolina Department of Transportation: A supplemental enhancement agreement with the North Carolina Department of Transportation for up to $172,000 from NCDOT and $28,000 from the Town of Cornelius.
Capital Planning:
Ø Visited the banks site in Huntersville with representatives from Real Estate Services and Huntersville Planning & Transportation Divisions to determine the most appropriate service entrance into the banks property for future park development.
Ø Met with Fred Hudson of New Life Fellowship Baptist Church to discuss future joint use options for the property at Anita Stroud and Double Oaks Parks.
Ø Met with RES and Neighboring Concepts to develop contractor prequalification criteria for the Revolution Regional Sports & Learning Academy project.
Ø Met with Greg Burnam of the Planning Commission (who is also a 4th Ward Resident) to discuss the plans to put a small dog park amenity in Frazier Park.
Ø Met with Marvin Bethune and Mark Hahn to review and discuss the proposed Linear Park Easement & Agreement at 300 South Tryon Street near Romare Bearden Park.
Ø Facilitated the Capital Planning Division FALT Team discussion with representatives from the other Department Divisions.
Ø Attended the Hospitality & Tourism Alliance annual dinner event.
Ø Facilitated the Strategic Planning and Long Range Finance Sub-Committee meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission.
Ø Agreed to attend the 7am Fundraising Planning Breakfast with Mayor Lee Meyers and other representatives of the Town of Matthews for the Matthews Sportsplex on Saturday February 9.
Community and Recreation Center Services:
Ø Kannapolis Intimidators Baseball team: The Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Adaptive Baseball League has been approached by the Kannapolis Intimidators Baseball team to discuss partnership opportunities for the upcoming 2008 Adaptive Baseball season. Various opportunities may be in play, including development of an additional league that would encompass the northern towns and the north east section of the County. TR has also been in contact with members of the community in Kannapolis to create a regional series of Adaptive Baseball Leagues.
Ø A grant through the National Federation for the Blind: Therapeutic Recreation is in discussion with the North Carolina Parents of Blind Children Association to implement an after-school program for elementary children who are blind and visually impaired. This program will be presented with the assistance of a grant through the National Federation for the Blind. The after-school program will initially focus on empowerment with an expanded set of goals to eventually focus on empowerment, elementary concepts, independent living skills, and independent living activity routines. This pilot program is scheduled to begin in February 2008.
Ø Weddington Middle School: Recreation Center Staff visited the fitness lab at Weddington Middle School on Monday, February 4th to see an interactive fitness lab at work. The school has turned two class rooms into a totally interactive workout environment. A class of thirty preteens were utilizing resistance, cardiovascular equipment and interactive dance revolution and bike games in a fun and upbeat environment. Interactive equipment that incorporates gaming, video/TV and physical activity is the latest trend to combat childhood obesity. Interactive activity rooms are being developed in current and future recreation centers
Ø Martin Luther King Jr. essay contest: Merry Oaks Elementary and Park and Recreation staff on site partnered to conduct a Martin Luther King Jr. essay contest for the fourth and fifth grade classes. Nine classes participated, with 50 essays submitted. First and second place prizes were awarded in each class and a grand prize plaque was awarded to the overall winner. The competition was created to practice for the writing exam students will complete in the next couple of weeks. The topic for the essay was "Are we currently living Dr. King’s dream?"
Enterprise Services:
Ø Partnership:
City Storm water Services started repairs to a culvert and bridge near #3 at the Renaissance Golf Course on Monday, February 4 and completed all repairs on Thursday, February 7. American Golf Corporation has undertaken to paint the interior and exterior of the clubhouse. Staff inspected the cart paths along with American Golf Corporation staff, and repairs to the paths are expected to start in March. Work continues on the driving range, and construction is expected to be completed by May. Paving at the front entrance will be completed once all work is finished on the driving range.
Staff received a revised proposal from The First Tee of Charlotte on February 7, 2008 to fund possible changes to Revolution Golf Course, renovate the clubhouse, and to build a driving range and practice amenities for a junior golf program. Staff is evaluating the proposal and expects to respond to The First Tee of Charlotte by February 15.
Ø Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center:
Staff is hosting the Team Charlotte Swim Meet from Friday, February 8 through Sunday, February 10. More than 720 swimmers, ages 10 to 17, from states along the East Coast are expected to participate. The Aquatic Center will be closed for public swimming.
Ø Ray’s Splash Planet:
On Saturday, Feb 9, WSOC-TV will film footage at Ray’s Splash Planet to market a RSP Spring Break TV commercial. Focus will be on water activities, birthday party amenities and fitness activities offered at Splash Planet.
On Super Bowl Sunday, February 3, Ray’s Splash Planet hosted more than a hundred football fans who participated in the RSP Annual Super Bowl Celebration. Guests wore their favorite NFL team jerseys, played games and won various prizes throughout the day. .
Specialized Park Services:
Ø Annual Winter Landscape Seminar: On February 5 more than 600 area landscape professionals attended the Annual Winter Landscape Seminar conducted by NC Cooperative Extension Service at the Oasis Temple. Participants heard presentations by NCSU Extension Turf grass Specialists on preparing turf management programs for area lawns affected by the continuing drought . A local expert with Bartlett Tree Research advised them on problems to expect in trees and shrubs. Licensed pesticide applicators also earned required recertification credits to keep their licenses current.
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Monday, February 4, 2008
Last Week In The News from IndyMac
Acting aggressively to spur the U.S. economy, the Federal Reserve on January 30 reduced the federal funds rate (the rate at which banks borrow from one another) a half point from 3.5% to 3%. The cut followed a .75% cut on January 22, the largest one-day reduction in more than two decades.
The most recent Fed cut came on the same day the Commerce Department announced that the nation’s gross domestic product or GDP grew at an annual rate of 0.6% in the last quarter of 2007, while it expanded 2.2% over the whole year, the slowest pace in five years.
The economy didn’t get much help from consumers whose spending edged up just 0.2% in December, the weakest performance in six months, the Commerce Department said January 31.
Nor was December good for construction spending, which dropped 1.1%, the most in 15 months and twice as much as economists had been expecting, the Commerce Department said February 1.
Employment also showed weakness as U.S. employers cut 17,000 non-farm jobs in January, the first time since August 2003 that U.S. payrolls shrank, the Labor Department reported February 1. Analysts had forecast a gain of 80,000 jobs.
There were some economic bright spots. The Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing index reentered positive territory with a reading of 50.7 in January, up from 48.4 in December. A reading above 50 indicates growth. Orders for durable goods, big-ticket items expected to last three or more years, also posted a larger-than-expected gain of 5.2% in December, the Commerce Department said January 29.
This week look for updates on factory orders on February 4.
Economic data compiled from government reports and news services msnbc.com, cnbc.com, cnn.money.com and Yahoo Economic Calendar.
The most recent Fed cut came on the same day the Commerce Department announced that the nation’s gross domestic product or GDP grew at an annual rate of 0.6% in the last quarter of 2007, while it expanded 2.2% over the whole year, the slowest pace in five years.
The economy didn’t get much help from consumers whose spending edged up just 0.2% in December, the weakest performance in six months, the Commerce Department said January 31.
Nor was December good for construction spending, which dropped 1.1%, the most in 15 months and twice as much as economists had been expecting, the Commerce Department said February 1.
Employment also showed weakness as U.S. employers cut 17,000 non-farm jobs in January, the first time since August 2003 that U.S. payrolls shrank, the Labor Department reported February 1. Analysts had forecast a gain of 80,000 jobs.
There were some economic bright spots. The Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing index reentered positive territory with a reading of 50.7 in January, up from 48.4 in December. A reading above 50 indicates growth. Orders for durable goods, big-ticket items expected to last three or more years, also posted a larger-than-expected gain of 5.2% in December, the Commerce Department said January 29.
This week look for updates on factory orders on February 4.
Economic data compiled from government reports and news services msnbc.com, cnbc.com, cnn.money.com and Yahoo Economic Calendar.
County Commissioner Karen Bentley Update
Happy New Year. Thank you for taking the time to browse through the newest edition of my monthly newsletter. I will be sending out a monthly newsletter by email in the coming months to keep you informed of the Board of Commissions here in Mecklenburg County. There are many important decisions on the horizon. Please subscribe to my newsletter (below) so that you can stay informed of County issues that may affect you. Feel free to forward my newsletter to your friends and family. As the 2008 election cycle is now upon us, I want to encourage your active participation in my campaign efforts. Thank you for your continued support.Best Regards,
Commissioner Karen Bentley
CMS UpdateEarlier in the month, the Board of County Commissioners met with the Board of Education. The meeting included discussions about the role of Public-Private Partnerships in school construction, the process by which CMS estimates student enrollment and the potential impact on funding, and the state lottery and how those funds are used locally.
Mecklenburg�s Drought
Still in the midst of a stage 3 drought since the beginning of October 2007, the county is teetering on the border of being in a stage 4 water crisis. A stage 3 restriction imposes on a community a reduction in the usage of water by 10% to 20%. From all estimations available, it appears that if there is little to no rain in the coming weeks we will soon see ourselves in a Stage 4 situation within the next two months. The drought could cause Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities to lose $20 million in the usual budget because as less water is being consumed due to the restrictions not as much revenue is being made on behalf of the utility company. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities will continue to monitor the situation and take the steps necessary to effectively manage our drought situation.
Mecklenburg Sheriff Special Election
There has been a firestorm of drama over the process in which Nick Mackey was poised for the position of Sheriff. The NC Democrat Party will hold a hearing on February 2 regarding the process through which Mr. Mackey was selected. The Republicans on the BOCC continue to believe that state law gives the power to the Board of Commissioners to appoint the Sheriff rather than to a local political party. Stay tuned for further developments in the coming days.
Police Chief Search
Charlotte is actively searching for its next Police Chief. Candidates are urged to apply up until February 15th. City Manager Kurt Walton will be seeking the help of many city and county officials including the Board of Commissioners in his decision process. Walton is organizing a committee of individuals that will be instrumental in guiding the choice of the next police chief.
Social Services Strain in Mecklenburg
The population of Mecklenburg�s low income and homeless is on the rise. Local social service offices report a huge influx of requests for assistance. Many people are making their way to Charlotte with the notion that jobs are plentiful only to find out once they arrive and begin their job search that it is not as easy as they anticipated. The social services agencies are clamping down tighter on eligibility restrictions for their services. People from rural areas and smaller cities are flocking to Charlotte to find opportunity because of the unemployment rates in their particular location. Many labor-intensive jobs are being outsourced or made obsolete with the use of machinery. County money is allocated to social services agencies to assist individuals having trouble making ends meet. As it is impossible to help everyone that en ds up on Charlotte�s doorstep asking for help it is important for assistance agencies to establish and implement their guidelines for whom they can help.
North Mecklenburg Crime
I attended a meeting last week to listen to many residents in the Mountain Island Lake area. They explained that neighborhoods are suffering due to foreclosures, unkempt rental houses and increasing crime. According to law enforcement, many of the burglaries are carried out by teenagers who are skipping or are suspended from school. CMS is working closely with CMPD to monitor and respond to this situation. I have committed to working through County Code Enforcement to ensure that these concerns are appropriately addressed.
Meck County Park and Recreation May 7 Commission Vote
Our Greenways and Parks are part of what makes Charlotte unique. In the last week of February, PROS Consulting of Indianapolis will host a series of meetings open to the public to unveil its plans for Mecklenburg. The February 28th meeting will be held in District 1 at the Cornelius Town Hall at 6:30pm. I encourage your attendance at this meeting. A final plan is due by April 4th from the consulting firm and the Board of Commissioners is slated to vote on the plan on May 7th.
Meck Cty Park & Rec Update
Capital Planning and Alliance Development Services:
Ø Alexander Street Park: Staff met on site with Trinity Episcopal School and consultant to review final plans for redevelopment of Alexander Street Park. Trinity School is proposing to relocate the park's existing playground and shelter to an adjoining site in conjunction with the new Charlotte Housing Authority's Siegle Point Development. This new development will also include six new tennis courts. An extension of the Little Sugar Creek Greenway will also be a part of this total project. A private capital development campaign by Trinity School will fund the park redevelopment.
Ø Trust for Public Land Carolina Advisory Council Retreat: Staff attended and participated in the Trust for Public Land Carolina Advisory Council Retreat held at Mahlon Adams Pavilion in Freedom Park. The Council discussed its mission and updated components of its Strategic Plan for the next 2, 5 and 10 years.
Community and Recreation Center Services:
Ø Spring 4-H Plant Sale: Mecklenburg County 4-H is holding its annual spring plant sale throughout the month of February. All proceeds from the sale directly support scholarships for Mecklenburg youth and teens to attend summer camp and leadership retreats. For more information on the plants available for sale and how to order, call the 4-H office at 704-336-4015 or visit www.mecklenburgcounty4h.org.
Ø Disc Golf Course: Staff at the 521 Recreation Center walked the proposed disc golf course with Park Planners and Alan Beaver (Park and Recreation Disc Golf professional) this week to approve the design of the proposed course. Two 18-hole courses are proposed for the property with one beginner’s course and a Championship level course. The courses were designed by Stan McDaniel, a local citizen and disc golf legend. Most of the construction of the course will be conducted by the Charlotte Disc Golf Association. After all approvals, construction could begin as early as April.
Ø Teen Summit: On February 7 Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department will partner with the Girl Talk Foundation, Power 98 - WPEG fm for a Teen Summit at West Charlotte Recreation Center. Local personalities Janine Davis, No Limit Larry and Tone X will host the event for teen boys and girls. This is the second of five Teen Summit events planned in the community. These activities are to garner information on teen needs and issues by direct feedback and interaction from teens. The summits create opportunity for real dialogue and some real direction from our youth. Other agencies involved include Stratford-Richardson YMCA, The Chemical Dependency Center, The Males Place and Gang of One. This event is free and also includes food and fun activities.
Enterprise Services:
Ø Partnership: Staff along with representatives from the American Golf Corporation and Ratcliffe Golf Services met with the City of Charlotte Engineering and Property Management and Hart & Hickman Environmental Consultants on January 28 at the Renaissance Park Golf Course for an annual landfill training session entitled “Working Safely Around Closed Landfills”. The training session was pertinent to Renaissance Park, Renaissance Park Golf Course and the Charles T. Myers Golf Course. The main objective was to heighten worker awareness of landfill gas production, composition, persistence, movement, methane gas, methane gas hazard mitigation, methane management and other health and safety issues.
Ø Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center: Staff is hosting the Mecklenburg County 4A Western Swimming Championship on Friday, February 1 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and from 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Saturday, February 3. More than 450 local high school swimmers are expected to participate. Learn to swim lessons will be held as scheduled from 8 a.m. – 12 noon on February 2.
Ø Ray’s Splash Planet: Staff hosted more than two hundred (200) girls and their leaders from the Hornet’s Nest Council/ Trailblazer District Girl Scouts on January 25-26, for their Annual Lock-In. Through out the year, the girls earn their opportunity to participate in this yearly event. The group enjoyed exclusive use of the water park from 8-10 p.m. then hunkered down in the Irwin gymnasium for a night of games, crafts, and movies until 8a.m. Saturday morning. Participants enjoyed an extremely popular event in a programmed and safe environment. Staff and CMPD are to be commended for an excellent job as they accompanied this group throughout the night.
Ø Grady Cole Center: Staff will host the NCAA Division II women and men’s basketball games between Queens University and Pfeiffer University on February 2 at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. respectively. Both teams are members of the Conference Carolinas. Doors open at 5 p.m. and admission is $5.00.
Park Operations and Athletic Services
Ø The Marine Buddy Challenge was held at Reedy Creek Park on
Saturday, January 26. Seventy-two teams competed in the challenge. The buddy challenge consisted of a three-mile run and four fitness challenges. This was the first of three physically challenging events in the 2008 Semper Fi Racing Series. Each event benefits a Marine Corps-related non-profit organization. For more information and results please visit: www.marinebuddychallenge.org
Ø The Frosty 5K Walk/Run Series was held at Mallard Creek Greenway on Saturday, January 12. This was the first of three (3) races that will be held this winter; McAlpine Creek and Freedom Park will host the next races. Over 205 participants participated in the 5K. This event was sponsored by Lowes Foods, Charlotte Health & Fitness magazine, Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation Department, Play It Again Sports and Run for Your Life.
Ø RAY on the Move: Ray attended the WSOC-TV Healthy Living Fair on Saturday, January 26 and enjoyed greeting folks of all ages who came out to learn about ways to live better. An information booth, manned by Park and Recreation staff, exposed attendees to a multitude of choices on how to “Recreate all Year”!
Ø Park Watch Reorganization Update: The consolidation of Park Watch under one management team is almost complete. The regional supervisors started this week, filling out the new organizational structure. Congratulations to Darryl McCallister and Marielayna Rosillo for being promoted into the regional Park Watch supervisor positions and welcome to Charlie Romines. Over the next several weeks and in time for peak season, we will begin transitioning the operations of Park Watch under these new supervisors.
Ø Alexander Street Park: Staff met on site with Trinity Episcopal School and consultant to review final plans for redevelopment of Alexander Street Park. Trinity School is proposing to relocate the park's existing playground and shelter to an adjoining site in conjunction with the new Charlotte Housing Authority's Siegle Point Development. This new development will also include six new tennis courts. An extension of the Little Sugar Creek Greenway will also be a part of this total project. A private capital development campaign by Trinity School will fund the park redevelopment.
Ø Trust for Public Land Carolina Advisory Council Retreat: Staff attended and participated in the Trust for Public Land Carolina Advisory Council Retreat held at Mahlon Adams Pavilion in Freedom Park. The Council discussed its mission and updated components of its Strategic Plan for the next 2, 5 and 10 years.
Community and Recreation Center Services:
Ø Spring 4-H Plant Sale: Mecklenburg County 4-H is holding its annual spring plant sale throughout the month of February. All proceeds from the sale directly support scholarships for Mecklenburg youth and teens to attend summer camp and leadership retreats. For more information on the plants available for sale and how to order, call the 4-H office at 704-336-4015 or visit www.mecklenburgcounty4h.org.
Ø Disc Golf Course: Staff at the 521 Recreation Center walked the proposed disc golf course with Park Planners and Alan Beaver (Park and Recreation Disc Golf professional) this week to approve the design of the proposed course. Two 18-hole courses are proposed for the property with one beginner’s course and a Championship level course. The courses were designed by Stan McDaniel, a local citizen and disc golf legend. Most of the construction of the course will be conducted by the Charlotte Disc Golf Association. After all approvals, construction could begin as early as April.
Ø Teen Summit: On February 7 Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department will partner with the Girl Talk Foundation, Power 98 - WPEG fm for a Teen Summit at West Charlotte Recreation Center. Local personalities Janine Davis, No Limit Larry and Tone X will host the event for teen boys and girls. This is the second of five Teen Summit events planned in the community. These activities are to garner information on teen needs and issues by direct feedback and interaction from teens. The summits create opportunity for real dialogue and some real direction from our youth. Other agencies involved include Stratford-Richardson YMCA, The Chemical Dependency Center, The Males Place and Gang of One. This event is free and also includes food and fun activities.
Enterprise Services:
Ø Partnership: Staff along with representatives from the American Golf Corporation and Ratcliffe Golf Services met with the City of Charlotte Engineering and Property Management and Hart & Hickman Environmental Consultants on January 28 at the Renaissance Park Golf Course for an annual landfill training session entitled “Working Safely Around Closed Landfills”. The training session was pertinent to Renaissance Park, Renaissance Park Golf Course and the Charles T. Myers Golf Course. The main objective was to heighten worker awareness of landfill gas production, composition, persistence, movement, methane gas, methane gas hazard mitigation, methane management and other health and safety issues.
Ø Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center: Staff is hosting the Mecklenburg County 4A Western Swimming Championship on Friday, February 1 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and from 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Saturday, February 3. More than 450 local high school swimmers are expected to participate. Learn to swim lessons will be held as scheduled from 8 a.m. – 12 noon on February 2.
Ø Ray’s Splash Planet: Staff hosted more than two hundred (200) girls and their leaders from the Hornet’s Nest Council/ Trailblazer District Girl Scouts on January 25-26, for their Annual Lock-In. Through out the year, the girls earn their opportunity to participate in this yearly event. The group enjoyed exclusive use of the water park from 8-10 p.m. then hunkered down in the Irwin gymnasium for a night of games, crafts, and movies until 8a.m. Saturday morning. Participants enjoyed an extremely popular event in a programmed and safe environment. Staff and CMPD are to be commended for an excellent job as they accompanied this group throughout the night.
Ø Grady Cole Center: Staff will host the NCAA Division II women and men’s basketball games between Queens University and Pfeiffer University on February 2 at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. respectively. Both teams are members of the Conference Carolinas. Doors open at 5 p.m. and admission is $5.00.
Park Operations and Athletic Services
Ø The Marine Buddy Challenge was held at Reedy Creek Park on
Saturday, January 26. Seventy-two teams competed in the challenge. The buddy challenge consisted of a three-mile run and four fitness challenges. This was the first of three physically challenging events in the 2008 Semper Fi Racing Series. Each event benefits a Marine Corps-related non-profit organization. For more information and results please visit: www.marinebuddychallenge.org
Ø The Frosty 5K Walk/Run Series was held at Mallard Creek Greenway on Saturday, January 12. This was the first of three (3) races that will be held this winter; McAlpine Creek and Freedom Park will host the next races. Over 205 participants participated in the 5K. This event was sponsored by Lowes Foods, Charlotte Health & Fitness magazine, Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation Department, Play It Again Sports and Run for Your Life.
Ø RAY on the Move: Ray attended the WSOC-TV Healthy Living Fair on Saturday, January 26 and enjoyed greeting folks of all ages who came out to learn about ways to live better. An information booth, manned by Park and Recreation staff, exposed attendees to a multitude of choices on how to “Recreate all Year”!
Ø Park Watch Reorganization Update: The consolidation of Park Watch under one management team is almost complete. The regional supervisors started this week, filling out the new organizational structure. Congratulations to Darryl McCallister and Marielayna Rosillo for being promoted into the regional Park Watch supervisor positions and welcome to Charlie Romines. Over the next several weeks and in time for peak season, we will begin transitioning the operations of Park Watch under these new supervisors.
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