Title
Vote to appoint the District 3 appointments of Emily Behr and Terri Tyson to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee with the terms expiring on June 30, 2027
Abstract
Introduction & Background: The Recreation Advisory Committee advises the Chatham County Board of Commissioners and staff on recreation programs and county-owned recreation and park facilities. It plays a key role in implementing the Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan adopted in 2019. The committee typically meets six times a year on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
The Recreation Advisory Committee falls under the approved Advisory Committee Policy and has a total of ten (10) voting members. Each commissioner appoints two (2) voting members.
The current members:
District of Appointee |
First Name |
Last Name |
Date Term Expires |
District 1 |
Keith |
Shae |
6/30/2025 |
District 1 |
William |
Sparrow |
6/30/2026 |
District 2 |
Johns |
Barlow |
6/30/2027 |
District 2 |
Megan |
Lynch |
6/30/2027 |
District 3 |
Emily |
Behr |
6/30/2027 |
District 3 |
Terri |
Tyson |
6/30/2027 |
District 4 |
James |
Folgleman |
6/30/2026 |
District 4 |
Andrew |
George |
6/30/2027 |
District 5 |
Guadalupe |
Perez |
6/30/2026 |
District 5 |
Tammy |
Phillips |
6/30/2026 |
Discussion & Analysis:
District 3 currently has two vacancies on the Parks and Recreation Committee. After advertising, Commissioner Delaney would like to appoint Emily Behr and Terri Tyson.
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: This advisory committee helps to accomplish goal six (6) to provide recreational opportunities and access to open space.
Budgetary Impact: No budgetary impact.
Recommendation/Motion: Motion to appoint the District 3 appointments of Emily Behr and Terri Tyson to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee with the terms expiring on June 30, 2027.