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Staff said the capital-improvement summary pulls together estimates and prior department priorities for items such as greenway trails, soccer fields, a splash pad and court repairs. Several board members said the document contains many summary estimates but lacks the underlying data (unit costs, quotes or contractor estimates) needed to evaluate priorities and fiscal impact. Members suggested staff provide a summary level “basis of estimate” worksheet and more detail about how departmental priorities were developed before the plan is sent to council.

A motion that the board not make a recommendation at this time passed on a voice vote. Staff and board members discussed scheduling a special meeting or returning the plan with more supporting information, and noted the capital plan will be revised annually as part of the budget process.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Recreation Advisory Board Meeting 03/19/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Board members declined to make a recommendation on the five-year capital improvement plan, citing insufficient review time and requesting supporting basis-of-estimate documentation before recommending it to council.","taxTitle","Selma, Johnston County, North Carolina","taxId",60782,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6629512,"Selma approves Carolina Thunder gym use; board requires same volunteer screening and scheduling protections",818,4566199,5384650,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2703630-8777a0a44fe443ddbf00015a5ec90e44&start=4566&end=5384","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2703630-8777a0a44fe443ddbf00015a5ec90e44/thumbnail_4566199.jpg","/articles/6629512/Selma/Johnston-County/North-Carolina/Selma-approves-Carolina-Thunder-gym-use-board-requires-same-volunteer-screening-and-scheduling-protections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6629512-be90b1f4d30939336c14f68161fb0f8c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771202790&Signature=XZVDcwSA21Wu4cLpoqrap9GZfsBRQw3owASC~bRMAYqppEP6z84FGpLy5grIqsIDyhNiu0bqqZN3GUdvQWmMtvp3~e~0kvhLeTIRB4UGtO2nf4UJW~LJriNh0WkgmAhLaXBspmCvfQc8ysxcqdNk0FJ1dBtGJEvT1XkhbbacFnuhAdKvfE9nTwp0W3ZwD8kNFPIgZ1tGjSSlRSmQcyCGnKsEvoiafNlJhDrIpaF0mE1jUG3MC23MMTTHIu78-lo328fJfI0~1woNjYCXsWGPQzaRJSkAFb6eBZkfVPCNztA3Jff9z2DPiKWjOyF52vZZwW9xJpKxQrlaZ0lNpC6lmQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Selma Recreation Advisory Board approved a facilities-use agreement March 19 with Carolina Thunder, an AAU basketball organization, that grants the group access to the Harrison gymnasium in exchange for providing free skill-development sessions (noted as Sunday training) and some financial reporting to the town.

Board members raised questions about potential conflicts with the town’s summer camps and other programs. Staff said the agreement requires Carolina Thunder to submit schedules in advance and that the town maintains multiple facility options to prevent displacement of existing town programs. The agreement language specifies that Carolina Thunder will provide Sunday training sessions open to town participants in lieu of rental fees, and includes a financial-reporting requirement absent from the earlier-drafted Johnston County Football Club version (staff said that was a drafting/timing difference reviewed by counsel).

Board members also asked the town to require that Carolina Thunder volunteers and coaches complete the town’s volunteer background-check application and be disclosed to the town before participating. The board approved the agreement with that addition by voice vote and asked staff to ensure the contract is revised to include identical volunteer screening and notification provisions as added to the football-club agreement.

Staff explained both agreements are intended as one-year, renewable partnerships to build program pipelines and that language can be revised in subsequent renewals if performance or scheduling concerns arise.","The board approved a facilities-use agreement with Carolina Thunder AAU basketball to use the Harrison gymnasium in exchange for Sunday skill-development sessions and limited financial reporting; the board added a requirement that volunteers be processed through Selma’s volunteer background checks.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":78,"_46":91,"_48":92,"_50":93,"_52":94,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":95,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":96,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6629516,"Selma approves facility-use agreement with Johnston County Football Club, requires volunteer background checks",1327,3238339,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2703630-8777a0a44fe443ddbf00015a5ec90e44&start=3238&end=4566","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2703630-8777a0a44fe443ddbf00015a5ec90e44/thumbnail_3238339.jpg","/articles/6629516/Selma/Johnston-County/North-Carolina/Selma-approves-facility-use-agreement-with-Johnston-County-Football-Club-requires-volunteer-background-checks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6629516-f75259f39b7d33352280388c60cb633a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771202790&Signature=eXXI5GP-rzifJ1wHZlhet0eQYspNIjL0GDnnym5GQ1Cy7MF31HpCYXOZKIhKM2yX0QGCxZmyxmfNiQfYtuy9k5uxXDs11bhxrtFCDOVOzZEIP7jdqp0V241yFNRCA95HpR9zZ1g~EmVKFQ4cpLK-O2u7eLkws9jlaehi9j9QO4JHRpMLq2fqAu7wrdMn7BSH4zYamfhjDHMMGleY-S8dNZX47ZPT95OXGmuR2nGXxvEtK~9ZBoWwXwUsrCW4foE7poQ0WJs2YhRvoFmtf7~oR-hUNgmaFjqGZZtUiF6N382YgHvLJd7EMQrdYFgR1mrGK1~4EC2C-Dd86cS2r5NhXQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Selma Recreation Advisory Board approved a facilities-use agreement March 19 with the Johnston County Football Club that allows the club to use municipal soccer fields, classroom space and a library room at no rental cost in exchange for providing limited coaching and volunteer support. The board added a requirement that all volunteers and coaches be disclosed to the town and complete the town’s volunteer background-check and approval process prior to participating.

Staff said the agreement was reviewed by town counsel and is structured as a one-year renewable contract intended to help the town build a pipeline of players and volunteers while expanding program offerings. Under the agreement, the football club will provide at least two volunteers to support skill development sessions (two practices per week noted in revised language) and will coordinate outreach to local schools, though the contract language referenced “including but not limited to” a list of local schools.

Board members sought clarity about what facilities were included (the club’s request specified the soccer fields, classroom space and library room; locker rooms were excluded) and pressed staff to ensure the town’s youth programs take scheduling priority. Staff said the town has additional facility options and will manage scheduling to avoid displacing existing town programs.

A motion to approve the facility-use agreement with the added volunteer-disclosure and background-check requirement passed on a voice vote. Board members said the arrangement is intended to grow youth opportunities while keeping town-run programming available and protected.","The Recreation Advisory Board approved a facilities-use agreement with the Johnston County Football Club, adding a requirement that the organization disclose volunteers and ensure all volunteers complete the town’s volunteer background check before participating.",{"_33":98,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":99,"_41":100,"_43":101,"_45":90,"_46":102,"_48":103,"_50":104,"_52":105,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":106,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":107,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6629520,"Selma board approves event sponsorship policy, asks staff to define benefits and create sponsor packet",1075,2162644,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2703630-8777a0a44fe443ddbf00015a5ec90e44&start=2162&end=3238","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2703630-8777a0a44fe443ddbf00015a5ec90e44/thumbnail_2162644.jpg","/articles/6629520/Selma/Johnston-County/North-Carolina/Selma-board-approves-event-sponsorship-policy-asks-staff-to-define-benefits-and-create-sponsor-packet","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6629520-5d4e669a86d193f069ec01423020fc6b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771202790&Signature=NEXAUIyR2cnD64cuoY3jUWP29TbfxQ1PzMabeIC5cdGgIcaG1U5DHUHZKjAiy5m2yuTtMyfekT-uldX1HuyIsoi3S5p5eTK4Fk-iycQtgVmn3wdODPVdaVcE3vvv8VazazlpPxlsG~yIg9mi5VQK3Jiv-IV404mfEkHeHUP733J75mlJOYS74Om3XLa0S4oEEHLn-snsUMqVmzQSicAWJ9u-iye54KXk~14IkWIMKFuF~jlNSMLAnTtmksyNYfKzndb2M77XpHARKMSOdAXKoKps~FGPUSf~sn99Eom2nVHQFS25eQAei8~BDeuuaDGiZwj6C70EM-raqPVjCphKCw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Selma Recreation Advisory Board approved an event sponsorship policy March 19 that establishes tiered sponsorship levels and general recognition types for town events, but board members directed staff to clarify deliverables and produce a detailed sponsor packet outlining specific benefits.

Board members said the policy is a useful high-level document but urged staff to remove subjective adjectives such as “spotlight” and “special recognition,” and to instead define precisely what sponsors will receive (for example, number and timing of social-media posts, logo placement sizes on event signage, and inclusion in press materials). Several members recommended that the policy remain high-level and be paired with an operational packet or procedure that includes examples and exact marketing materials for each tier.

Staff noted the policy is intended as a general framework and that event coordinators will walk potential sponsors through the individual benefits when negotiating contributions. The board asked staff to provide the sponsor packet (with sample materials and suggested logo sizes) for future use and for consistent presentation to prospective sponsors.

A motion to approve the event sponsorship policy with the suggested clarifications passed on a voice vote. Board members said the policy will be used alongside existing sports sponsorship rules and that higher-tier sponsors will receive additional recognition at the community’s largest draws, particularly the All American Festival and Railroad Days.","The Recreation Advisory Board approved an event sponsorship policy that establishes sponsorship tiers and recognition levels but asked staff to produce a detailed sponsor packet and remove ambiguous phrasing before public outreach.",{"_33":109,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":110,"_41":111,"_43":112,"_45":101,"_46":113,"_48":114,"_50":115,"_52":116,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":117,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":118,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6629525,"Selma recreation board backs master plan and Richard B. Harrison complex plan for Part F grant",1848,313655,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2703630-8777a0a44fe443ddbf00015a5ec90e44&start=313&end=2162","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2703630-8777a0a44fe443ddbf00015a5ec90e44/thumbnail_313655.jpg","/articles/6629525/Selma/Johnston-County/North-Carolina/Selma-recreation-board-backs-master-plan-and-Richard-B-Harrison-complex-plan-for-Part-F-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6629525-5bc6d3805bca7fbae877b62c02b8f797/orig.mp4?Expires=1771202790&Signature=Fl1iRaXCGL-bbPVzARrBQut9LTPITShJl4o-x6uOtMLiYaFH28wD80QYwpoCddX7ePZujCOLBrolIRC0rE0VYB7Nz-gh95uFkiifsfGWmaoGzTcb~FLnsUBRRmKjdo1eS33relBrbWici9DBG2ez2OhvkfgIxS2v3OHXDOgtN8MJF3Suu3w-w~Jfiavy4ry21DcykUlk2vgGTfktidXdPfMb4fYjHvU45MhQaSCuB5Fji~hMBKucSJUU8I1E0qph6s8GSg7ElkLx3L1qEGNf2sGvEtFozKMW9-DUU8erfClPV67TfoHnN2wvxxTUIZHZj0BCp3uUM~og4LuyLX9CYQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Selma Recreation Advisory Board voted March 19 to recommend the town’s revised parks and recreation master plan, including the Richard B. Harrison Athletic Complex plan, be forwarded to the town council for inclusion in the Part F grant application.

Board members said the plan and an accompanying needs-assessment survey support the town’s application but asked for several clarifications before final publication, including: labeling that recommended items are not listed in priority order; clarifying that small/youth tennis courts be identified as such; removing gendered language in the cheerleading program description; and emphasizing the Harrison gymnasium’s role as a central recreational asset for indoor sports and community programs.

The survey presented to the board reflected responses from 35 people and was distributed through QR codes, social media, the town website and flyers at the elementary school. Staff said the survey will remain open and can be run as a rolling instrument, with the current data set to be used for the immediate Part F application. Board members said 35 responses is usable for the application but asked staff to provide the full response breakdown and to consider bracketing responses by date in future pulls.

Board members asked staff to correct inconsistent capitalization and punctuation throughout the draft and to make terminology consistent (for example, “senior center” capitalization and whether references to courts should specify “youth tennis court”). Staff agreed to make those edits. Several members also recommended adding language to the Richard B. Harrison Complex section that highlights the gymnasium’s role for basketball, pickleball, indoor soccer and summer programs.

A motion to approve the revised parks and recreation master plan and to recommend it to town council for inclusion in the Part F grant application passed on a voice vote. The board noted the plan is a living document and said it expects future edits and additional materials (such as a basis-of-estimate for capital items) to come forward during the grant and budget processes.

The board also asked staff to explicitly mark the master-plan recommendation list as “not listed in order of priority” so readers understand items are not prioritized within the document. Staff said the master plan will be used both as a comprehensive plan and to support facility-specific requests in the Part F application.","The Selma Recreation Advisory Board voted to recommend the town’s revised parks and recreation master plan — including the Richard B. Harrison Athletic Complex plan and survey results — be forwarded to town council for inclusion in the Part F grant application, after requesting several textual edits and clarifications.","actionData","errors"]

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