Meeting Agenda for Thursday, 8 Nov 07, 12:15 PM
at the Centre Region COG Building, Forum Room

I.         CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL:

              • Ms. Cindy Solic, Chair    Patton Twp.         • Ms. Sue Mascolo, Vice-chair   Ferguson Twp.

              • Mr. Roy Harpster, Treas. Harris Twp.         • Ms. Donna Conway       State College Borough

              • Ms. Kathy Matason, Sec.  College Twp.       • Dr. Donna M. Ricketts   SCASD

                                           • Craig Humphrey, Borough Council Liaison (non-voting)

II.       COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC for any item not on the agenda (up to 5 min./person)

III.      APPROVAL OF MINUTES from 11 Oct 07          (Attachment # 1)        (Action)

IV.      ACTION ON VOUCHERS from October              (Attachment # 2)        (Action)

V.        COMMITTEE REPORTS

            • COG Ad Hoc Regional Park Committee: Mr. Harpster & Mr. Woodhead

The committee met on 18 Oct 07. They will next meet on 29 Nov 07 to (1) review the municipal comments on the Welch Pool Renewal Options and make a recommendation to the General Forum, and (2) review the proposed RFP / Scope of Work for the Oak Hall Parkland Master Site Plan consultant selection.

            • Millbrook Marsh Nature Center Advisory Committee: Ms. Matason

            • Member & Municipal Committee Updates:

                            College Twp.                     Ferguson Twp.                   Patton Twp.

                            State College Borough       Harris Twp.                        SCASD

VI.      STAFF REPORTS

            • Activity Report: October 2007                                                        (Attachment # 3)

            • Active.Net service implementation update: Mr. Woodhead            (Attachment # 4)

            • Supervisor Highlights:

                        Mr. Hall                      Ms. Lee                                   Ms. Hetrick

                        Mr. Todd Roth              Mr. Greg Roth                        Ms. Lindenbaum

VII.     COMMUNICATIONS - none

VIII.   OLD BUSINESS

• PARK FOREST POOL RENEWAL - PROJECT UPDATE:

                        • Review the Proposed Plans for the Renewal: Alan Popovich, Lead Architect

                        • Review the updated timetable for the necessary plan reviews         (Attachment # 5)

• Consider / Authorize the submittal of the development plan to the Patton Township Planning Commission.

• Consider / Authorize requesting a variance from the Patton Township Zoning Hearing Board with regard to increasing the height of a number of lighting standards for the pool area (only) from the 12' permitted to 20’. The architects will be present to explain the details of this request.

• Reciprocal Parking Agreement with SCASD: Being prepared by the CRRA Acting Solicitor. If available, the draft will be distributed for Board discussion.

• WELCH POOL RENEWAL - MASTER SITE PLAN:

• The municipal comments with regard to the Option/Cost Selection are due to the COG Exec. Director by 6 Nov 07. Those received will be provided to the Authority for discussion and to obtain an Authority recommendation for the COG Ad Hoc Regional Park Committee.

• For general information, a chart reviewing the estimated municipal contribution requests (if Option 3 is selected) has been prepared by staff. (Attachment # 6)

• Staff will also discuss the future meetings necessary as we proceed on finalizing the selected plan (including locating the selected concepts on the site).

IX.      NEW BUSINESS

• Consider strengthening the “CRPR Child Safety Policy” (implemented in 2003)

                        The policy currently requires that applicants furnish the following documents:

                        - PA State Police “Criminal Background Check”

                        - PA Dept. Of Public Welfare “Child Abuse Clearance”

We request that the agency be authorized to also obtain two additional verifications to assist with searching for documented, out-of-state incidents:

                                    - ChoicePoint “Social Security Number Verification,” and

                                    - ChoicePoint “National Criminal File PLUS” Search

Since Federal law requires that employers provide notice and obtain an applicant’s permission prior to requesting an employment-related background check, such notice and authorization would be incorporated into the application process for both paid and volunteer positions (for policy-specified positions).

            • Discussion regarding the 2008 Fee Policy for action at the Dec. Meeting  (Attachment # 7)

                        - Pool Admission Fees (daily, season pass, group)

                        - Sport Field Reservation System (new for 2008)

                        - Nature Center Fees (will be discussed by the MMNC Advisory Comm. in Nov.)

                        - Senior Center “Senior Calendar Partner” Policy

X.        ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                    (Action)

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: 13 Dec 07, 12:15 PM at the COG Building - Forum Room

- Finalize the 2008 Fee Policy (the Winter/Spring Leisure Guide will be published on Sun, 6 Jan 08)

- Consider a resolution which authorizes staff to apply for the Authority’s 7^th annual PCC grant.

- Update on the training and transition to the Active.Net services