Parks Recreation and Cultural Resources Department
Greenway Committee Meeting
August 17, 2006
Location: Room 11130, Town Hall, 316 N. Academy St.

ATTENDANCE

Members Present – Leta Huntsinger, Candace Burt, Robert Bush, Toby Kennedy, Greg Lytle, Reid Miner, Bob Morris, Laurie Ringaert, Dana Stockwell, David Wylie

Absent – Sharon Ramsey, Nikhi Ananthula  

Staff - Doug McRainey, Joe Godfrey

BUSINESS

Call to Order – Leta Huntsinger called the meeting to order at 6:08pm.

Minutes – The minutes for the July 20^th meeting were reviewed by the Committee.
Action:  Toby Kennedy made a motion to accept the minutes of the July 20, 2006 meeting.  The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

Public Speaks Out – N/A

Development Review (Greenway/Land Dedications)

Hilliard Forest – Doug McRainey presented information on the alignment of a portion of greenway to be built in Hilliard Forest .  The committee was not in favor of the alignment that was submitted.

Action: Toby Kennedy made a motion directing staff to look into realignment of the greenway away from the outer edge of the development and instead alongside the internal buffer. The motion passed unanimously. 

Piney Plains – Doug McRainey presented information on the Piney Plains greenway alignment.  No action required.

Project Updates
American Tobacco Trail – Doug McRainey presented information on the American Tobacco Trail project.  The Department of Transportation has requested that the Town of Cary provide construction administration and maintenance for the Chatham County portion of the trail.  The committee favors completion of the trail as soon as possible and recommends that the Town of Cary do whatever is necessary to expedite the process.

Old Business
n/a

New Business
September agenda items
Discuss 2006 committee goals
Discuss future improvements and develop a master plan for the Black Creek greenway

Adjourn