Meeting Agenda
for Thursday, 14 Sep 06, 12:15 PM
at the Millbrook Marsh Nature Center Barn

Board members are invited to come a few minutes early to inspect
the Wetlab renovations to date in the ground floor of the barn.

PUBLIC HEARING: At 12:15 PM the Authority will hold a hearing to receive public comments related to the proposed Grant Application to the PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources in the amount of $350,000 for the Park Forest Community Swimming Pool Renewal, as outlined in the Master Site Plan. CRPR Aquatics Supervisor Todd Roth will open the hearing with a overview of the Master Site Plan. This hearing is related to the resolution proposed in New Business (below).

Residents are asked to please state their name and address prior to any testimony, and to please limit remarks to 3 minutes per person.

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
          10 Aug 06 Regular Meeting                                (Attachment #1)      (Action)
          28 Aug 06 Special Meeting                                 (Attachment #2)      (Action)

IV.     ACTION ON VOUCHERS     August 2006           (Attachment #3)      (Action)

V.       COMMITTEE REPORTS

- The COG Ad Hoc Regional Park Committee: Roy Harpster & Ron Woodhead

Following their last meeting in 17 Aug 06, the COG General Forum approved the 3 agreements related to the regional parks. Each municipality must now approve them by ordinance. The committee will next meet on Th, 19 Oct 06 at 12:15 PM.

          - Millbrook Marsh Nature Center Advisory Committee: Kathy Matason & Molly Hetrick

The committee presented a “Capital Campaign Update” to the COG General Forum on 28 Aug 06. They will now appear before each municipality for specific capital requests. The intent is to construct the level of facilities funded by the campaign.

          - Member & Municipal Committee Updates:

                    • Borough of State College: Donna Conway
                    • College Twp. Parks & Recreation Committee: Kathy Matason
                    • Ferguson Twp.: Sue Mascolo
                    • Harris Twp. P&R Advisory Committee: Roy Harpster
                    • Patton Twp. Rec. Advisory Committee: Cindy Solic
                    • SCASD: Ken Mawritz

VI.     STAFF REPORTS

          • Grant status for P&R projects:     (grant amount)

Underway      - Master Site Plan for Park Forest Comm. Pool Renewal ($22,200)

Approved      - Master Site Plan for Welch Comm. Swimming Pool Renewal ($33,000)

Approved      - Parkland Acquisition (75 acres) off Whitehall Road ($159,000)

Approved      - Master Site Plan for Oak Hall Parklands ($38,000)

          • Activity Report: August 2006                                                (Attachment #4)

          • The “Fall 2006 CRPR Leisure Guide” was published on Sun., 27 Aug 06

          • Supervisor Highlights:

                    Mr. Hall                   Ms. Lee                              Ms. Hetrick

                    Mr. Todd Roth          Ms. Lindenbaum                 Mr. Greg Roth

VII.    COMMUNICATIONS

• Mr. Woodhead will report on an update from SCASD regarding the Welch Pool Renewal “Master Site Plan” process.

VIII.  OLD BUSINESS

• Park Forest Pool Master Site Plan:

- Mr. Todd Roth will update the Authority on the status of the report, and the timetable to obtain DCNR comments on the draft and then final approval by the CRRA.

- Authority action on Authority Resolution #2-2006 is requested, which will authorize the grant application to be submitted for the detailed design and construction of the facility.(Attachment #5 )(Action)

• Building Plans for the Spring Creek Park Maintenance Building Expansion: Architect Alan Popovich will update the Authority on the final plans developed for this project. Theses services were authorized in April 2005 at a cost not to exceed $4,400.

• Outfitting the Nature Center Wetlab: On 9 Mar 06 the Authority approved a contract not to exceed $3,900 with HPArchitects to develop a plan for outfitting the Nature Center Wetlab. Alan Popovich will update the Authority on the status of the renovation planning. Further, it is proposed that the Architectural Services Agreement be amended to provide for the Code-compliant Electrical System Design by the Ling Partnership at a cost not to exceed $1.000. Just as with the prior planning expense, this expense will also be funded by a designated donation. (Attachment #6 ) (Action)

• Tom Tudek Memorial Park - CRPR Maintenance Services Requested for the Expanded Areas in 2007: The attached summary represents the status of items discussed to date. Ferguson Township Manager Mark Kunkle will attend to answer any questions about the proposal. In order to allow for proper budgeting, Board action is requested.    (Attachment #7 )               (Action)

IX.     NEW BUSINESS

          • 2007 Budget Proposal: Mr. Woodhead

                    - 2007 Program Plan (distributed in June)

                    - 2007 Detailed Budget (DRAFT PROPOSAL)         (Attachment #8)

• Consider Authority Resolution #3-2006 to renew for 2007 the “Associate Membership” in the Central Westmoreland Council of Governments at a cost of $130 per year, in order to participate in their “Cooperative Purchasing Program” for Municipal Vehicles (as in prior years).
(Attachment #9 )(Action)

XI.     ADJOURNMENT                                                                     (Action)

NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Thu., 12 Oct 06, 12:15PM at the COG Bldg. Forum Room