Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meeting

Lake Lure Parks & Recreation Regular Board Meeting March 5, 2026 Call to Order Board Chairman Robin Worcester called to order the March 5, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Parks & Recreation Board at 3:30 p.m. Roll Call Board Members present: Chairman Robin Worcester Ms. Debbie Warren Ms. Jennifer Vivolo Mr. Larry Czajkoski Board Members absent: Mr. Dan Bragdon Mr. Matt Manzi Mr. Ozzie McFarland Mr. Dan Gorman Other Town Staff and Contributors Present: Olivia Stewman, Town Manager Dana Bradley, Director Parks, Recreation & Lake Maddie Bartosh, AmeriCorps Member (via phone) Rick Carpenter, Community Development Suzy Ellis, Lake Lure Flowering Bridge Liaison Agenda and Meeting Minutes The agenda for the March 5, 2026, regular meeting was reviewed. Ms. Vivolo made a motion to adopt the agenda. Mr. Czajkoski seconded the motion, and all members voted in favor. The minutes for the January 8, 2026, regular meeting were reviewed. Ms. Warren made a motion to adopt the agenda. Ms. Vivolo seconded the motion, and all members voted in favor. The minutes for the February 5, 2026, regular meeting were reviewed. Ms. Warren made a motion to adopt the agenda. Ms. Vivolo seconded the motion, and all members voted in favor. 1 PRB Communications Parks, Recreation & Lake Monthly Report The board had no questions regarding Director Bradley's monthly report. Director Bradley reported on the work being done to reopen area trails. Updates of Town Trails AmeriCorps member Maddie Bartosh updated the board on the substantial volunteer contributions and the efforts of the AmeriCorps staff over the past month. She detailed the work being done to reopen each trail. She also noted that trail signage will soon be installed for the sections of the trails that are expected to open in the near future. Lake Lure Flowering Bridge Suzy Ellis provided a summary of the history of the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge. She shared that the organization has been disappointed with the Town's level of involvement, both financially and in terms of community participation. She also updated the board on upcoming events and highlighted several significant recent donations the organization has received. Town Events Ms. Krejci shared upcoming events and stressed the usefulness of the Town's Event Calendar located on the Town's website at www.townoflakelure.com. She emphasized the excitement of the collegiate rower teams and the Rumble, rock climbers' event. She informed the board that the Town will benefitting from the NC SMART debris collection program. She noted that the cell tower will be completed soon. Input from Town Council Liaison Town Manager, Ms. Stewman addressed the board in Councilman Proctor's absence. She reported that the Comprehensive Plan remains under development. In response to a question about allowing lakefront residents to use non-motorized vessels, Ms. Stewman explained that the safety measures necessary to accommodate larger numbers of boaters cannot currently be met. She noted that the existing rowers are limited in number and can be easily monitored and accounted for. She spoke on the plans for getting boats back to their docks and boathouses. New Business Organizational Restructuring Town Manager, Olivia Stewman updated the board on a reorganization of Town staff. The Parks, Recreation, and Lake Department will be dissolved, with its staff, responsibilities, and roles reassigned across various departments. Director Bradley will transition into a role focused primarily on lake regulation enforcement and emergency services, while continuing to oversee the commercial model. Corbie Bradley will maintain her administrative responsibilities related to boat permits, cluster moorings, and commercial permitting, with her position now falling under the Finance Department. Both staff members will relocate to Town Hall. Management of the town's trail system will be divided between Rick Carpenter of the Community Development Department, who will handle planning, and Randy Rollins, Public Works Director, who will oversee implementation. 2 The Parks and Recreation Board will continue to serve in an advisory capacity, providing recommendations to Town Council. Rick Carpenter will also serve as the board's staff liaison and spoke to the board about his professional background and experience relevant to this role. Several board members expressed their appreciation to Dana Bradley for her contributions and service to the board. Rainbow Bridge Placement Director Bradley requested the board's input on relocating the pet collar bridge currently situated at The Green Space. The manager of Bill's Creek Dog Park has expressed interest in having the bridge moved there. A county agency has agreed to maintain the collars on the bridge, while the original donor has committed to continuing maintenance of the structure itself. Consideration will be made and discussed at a future meeting. Old Business Adjournment Ms. Warren made a motion to adjourn the meeting at p.m. Ms. Vivolo seconded the motion, and all members were in favor. Minutes were transcribed by Corbie Bradley. The next regular meeting of the Parks & Recreation Board meeting will be April 2, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. This meeting will be held at Town Hall at The Landings ATTEST: 3