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Parks advisory board highlights volunteer efforts, park plan progress and funding needs
Summary
Parks staff and the Parks Advisory Board updated commissioners on maintenance work, a park system plan nearing completion, a July fundraiser to restore power at Ed Grenfell Park and emerald ash borer preparedness; advisory board cited 646+ volunteer hours and traffic counts that show strong use of Rogers Landing and Ed Grenfell parks.
Yamhill County parks staff and the Parks Advisory Board briefed the Board of Commissioners April 3 on maintenance work, the park system plan and community outreach.
Travis Pease, identified in the meeting as the county's parks manager, said staff have focused on maintaining existing sites and addressing deferred maintenance, including repainting restrooms at Rogers Landing and Ed Grenfell and repainting a picnic shelter at Ed Grenfell. Pease said the department is also upgrading the camera system at Rogers Landing by replacing hardware and software and adding a camera.
Nessa Hayes, chair of the Parks Advisory Board, told commissioners the volunteer board has focused on…
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