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Mayor forms recreation‑center ad hoc committee; commission moves to back study
Summary
Mayor Richard Stewart announced appointees to a county ad hoc committee to study a community recreation center and the commission voted to suspend rules and support the committee, naming initial members and directing staff to proceed.
Mayor Richard Stewart told the Board of Commissioners he is forming an ad hoc committee to explore options for a community recreation center. At the April 17 meeting the mayor read the initial list of members (including Stanley Bean, Johnny Hughes, Curtis Francis, Dan Sidley, Chuck Reed, Eric Vanzant, Dave Van Buskirk, Holly Eslick and Jamie Babian) and said additional members would be named.
Commissioner Chuck Stines moved to suspend the rules to allow immediate consideration of the item; the motion passed. Commissioner Gene Snead then moved the commission support the ad hoc committee and related actions needed to move the matter forward; the motion was approved by voice vote.
Why it matters: The committee is intended to draw community members and commissioners together to study needs, location and funding options for a recreation center — a project the mayor said will require further public engagement and possible future budget decisions.
What’s next: The ad hoc committee membership will be completed and the group will begin outreach and planning. The commission’s vote allows staff to work with the committee on next steps.
