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Commission hears Recreation Incentive Fund approvals, staffing updates and a $23,000 ADA van purchase
Summary
Director Victor Morales told the commission that Recreation Incentive Fund projects were approved by the Board of Supervisors and have one year to finish; he also reported planned staffing fills and that the Van program bought a used ADA vehicle for $23,000, saving tens of thousands versus new.
Victor Morales, Director of Parks and Recreation, informed the Botetourt County Parks and Recreation Commission on June 1 that all Recreation Incentive Fund project applications were approved by the Board of Supervisors at its May meeting and that project managers have been notified by award letter. Morales said awarded projects have one year from notice to complete work.
During discussion of locality and capital matters, Buddy Buchanan asked about capital projects earmarked for Greenfield under a performance agreement. Dr. Donald Scothorn said the projects remain planned and that the performance agreement requires the funds be used for the specific listed projects and cannot be moved to unrelated projects.
Morales said the department's annual budget has not been finalized but that staff expect to fill the Administrative Assistant vacancy and not include a Special Events Coordinator position in the current budget cycle. He also reported that the Van program purchased a used ADA‑accessible vehicle for $23,000; by Morales' account, a comparable new vehicle would cost about $86,000–$120,000.
For routine business, Commission member Danny Agee called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.; Buddy Buchanan moved to approve the agenda and Brittany Crigler seconded. The agenda and the May minutes were each approved by voice motion earlier in the meeting. John Mays moved to adjourn at 7:00 p.m.; Buddy Buchanan seconded and the meeting concluded.
