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Centre Region Parks & Recreation Board / Authority
Meeting Agenda for Thursday, 14 Dec 06, 12:15 PM
at the COG Building Forum Room
I. CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL:
• Ms. Cindy Solic, Chair Patton Twp. • Ms. Sue Mascolo, Vice-Chair Ferguson Twp.
• Dr. Ken Mawritz , Secretary SCASD • Mr. Roy Harpster, Treas. Harris Twp.
• Ms. Kathy Matason College Twp. • Ms. Donna Conway State College Borough
• Craig Humphrey, Borough Council Liaison
II. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC for any item not on the agenda (up to 5 min./person)
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - 9 Nov 06 Joint Meeting w/ Ad Hoc Regional Park Comm.
Members of that committee have also been asked to review and respond regarding these minutes.(Attachment #1)(Action)
IV. ACTION ON VOUCHERS November 2006 (Attachment #2) (Action)
V. COMMITTEE REPORTS
- Millbrook Marsh Nature Center Advisory Committee: Kathy Matason
- Member & Municipal Committee Updates
College Twp. Ferguson Twp. Patton Twp.
State College Borough Harris Twp. SCASD
VI. STAFF REPORTS
• The Winter / Spring CRPR LEISURE GUIDE will be distributed on Sun, 7 Jan 07
• Activity Report: November 2006 (Attachment #3)
• Supervisor Highlights
Mr. Hall Ms. Lee Ms. Hetrick
Mr. Todd Roth Ms. Lindenbaum Mr. Greg Roth
• Status of Parks Capital projects: Mr. Woodhead (Grant Amount)
• Master Site Plan for Park Forest Comm. Pool Renewal ($22,000 approved)
Final Plan is awaiting approval by DCNR then grant reimbursement
Working with COG Finance Comm. on funding strategy
• Construction Grant for Park Forest Comm. Pool Renewal ($350,000 pending)
Expect announcement in June 2007
• Parkland Acquisition (75 acres) off Whitehall Road ($159,000 approved)
Finalizing land survey work and subdivision request
Expect closing in June 2007
• Master Site Plan for Wm. L. Welch Comm. Pool Renewal ($33,000 approved)
Proposed Scope of Work for consultants has been submitted to DCNR
Land Survey is underway (see action below)
Proposed lease details submitted to CRRA Solicitor for development
• Master Site Plan for Oak Hall Parklands ($38,000 approved)
Scope of Work for MSP and RFQ for topographic survey are under development by staff
A proposed schedule for the Parks Capital Projects is attached for discussion. (Attachment #4)
VII. COMMUNICATIONS (none)
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
- Welch Pool Surveying Project
In November the Authority authorized staff to proceed with awarding the land surveying contract
to the expanded Welch Pool tract to the “lowest responsible bidder.” The survey work is
necessary to provide data for the new lease agreement. 5 surveyors responded with a quotation
(the summary was mailed out earlier), the lowest of which was submitted by Sweetland
Engineering in the amount of $3,950. The Authority is asked to officially approve this
previously-issued Purchase Order. The survey work is now underway.(Action)
- Welch Pool Land Lease
The Acting CRRA Solicitor, Terry Williams, is preparing a draft of the proposed lease for the
expanded Welch Pool tract between CRRA and SCASD. It is based upon information furnished
by the Board and staff. The Authority is asked to review the document and identify any areas of
concern before it is presented to the District for their comments.(Attachment #5 -
when available)(Action)
IX. NEW BUSINESS
- Follow-up from the joint meeting with the Ad Hoc Regional Park Committee: Mr. Woodhead
The COG General Forum approved the following motion at their November meeting: “That the General Forum authorize the Ad Hoc Regional Park Committee to make
recommendations on capital projects relating to the regional parks and pools, as time and
resources permit, and in consultation with the Centre Region Parks and Recreation Board.”
The General Forum also charged the AHRP Committee to develop by June 30 a recommendation
on long-term operations of the Ad Hoc Committee for “Parks Capital Projects” and to define
their complimentary relationship the CRPR Board / Authority (for operations). The
Board/Authority should begin to consider points for those discussions.
- Consider action on the “2007 Fee Policy”: Mr. Woodhead. The action officially authorizes the agency to charge the approved fees during 2007. (Attachment 6) (Action)
- Consider endorsing an easement across MMNC lands for the Puddintown Road Bikeway by College
Township: Mr. Woodhead. This project, (as described in the attached letter) has been recommended for Authority approval
by the MMNC Advisory Committee. A drawing will be available at the meeting. Endorsement is
necessary per the MMNC lease from Penn State. There is no cost to the Authority; pavement
maintenance will be the responsibility of College Township. It is recommended that the Authority endorsement be contingent upon the approval of the
ClearWater Conservancy Board, as required by the Conservation Easement between CWC and
PSU.(Attachment #7)(Action)
- Consider 10 Appointments to the Millbrook Marsh Nature Center Advisory Committee.
The appointments of half of the committee expires each December. If approved, these 2-year
terms will expire on 31 Dec 08. Our sincere thanks to these volunteers.
CRRA Kathy Matason Reappointment
ClearWater Conservancy Jennifer Shuey Reappointment
SCASD Sue Younkin Reappointment
PSU Coop. Wetlands Center Robert Brooks, Ph.D Reappointment
CC Historical Society Jackie Melander Reappointment
BE Archeological Society Mary Alice Graetzer Reappointment
At-Large Holly Fritchman Reappointment
At-Large Diane Kerly Reappointment
At-Large Rick Marboe, Ph.D. Reappointment
PSU Steve Maruszewski New Appointment (Action)
- Consider acting on Authority Resolution #5-2006
This resolution authorizes a grant application to continue the PA Conservation Corps grant for
July 2007-June 2008. This grant has an estimated value of $80,000. If the competitive application
is approved by the PA Dept. Of Labor & Industry, it will be the 6th consecutive year the Authority
has obtained this grant. (Attachment #8) (Action)
X. ADJOURNMENT (Action)
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Thu., 11 Jan 07, 12:15PM at the COG Bldg. Forum Room
- Reorganize Board / Authority for 2007 - pending 2 reappointments
- Approve the meeting schedule for 2007
- Review the Fall 2006 Program Report
- Review 2006 Accomplishments & Adopt the 2007 Goals / Work Plan
- Act on Welch Pool consultant selections and on the proposed Welch Pool Lease with SCASD
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