Mr. Rollins informed the Board that the Great Mills Road Property Committee met on October 25, 2000. Members walked the site and discussed many options for the property. Park-planning consultants, Crozier and Associates and Whitney, Bailey, Cox and Magnani, are working with the Committee and will develop a master plan for the property within the next few months. At least five acres must be used for public recreational purposes since Program Open Space funding was used to purchase five acres of the property. The City constructed an above ground skatepark and charges fees, has protective fencing, etc.
Ocean City has an inground, concrete skatepark.
He pointed out that information on the project had been sent to the Board in writing previously. Year-round usage would benefit Great Mills High School during the fall and winter months for competitive swim programs and instruction. Jane Sypher asked if the recommendation would be in conflict with the work of the Great Mills Road Property Committee. Mr. Rollins and Mr. Taylor stated that at the preliminary stages of the study, the Committee seems to support the idea. Additional funding was also requested for the Lexington Park Recreation Center project.