MHCO Vision Committee
Meeting Minutes
August 10, 2017
Present: Chairman Dewey Preslar, Jr., Chair Don Steichen, Kathy Johnson, Phil Johnson, Gilbert Bailey, Kevin Otis, LuAnne Clark, April Yarborough
Guest: Mark Hurt, DanCo Builders
Absent: Maria Lowder, Mike Arrington
I. Welcome:
Chair Don Steichen opened the meeting and welcomed everyone in attendance. Guest, Mr. Mark Hurt, then delivered the opening prayer before a motion was made to accept the minutes from the May 11, 2017 meeting. With a second, minutes were approved as written.
II. Pool Recommendation:
Mr. Kevin Otis announced that he and several others, including board members and select staff members, met to discuss the plan for developing the new pool/bath house/splash pad area. The Executive Committee has since selected Mr. Hurt to provide a quote for the project in an extended six-lane pool design. Mr. Hurt explained that he attempted to put an all-inclusive package together for the project and detailed the process from beginning to end, starting with the demolition of the current pool. He then itemized the bid after handing out hard copies to the group. The total quote for the project is $886,451. The pool will cost roughly $350K alone. Chairman Dewey Preslar, Jr. asked what dollar amount needs to be given to NCMF to raise funds to complete the project. With some discussion, Mr. Hurt agreed to provide a breakdown of each item separately (i.e. pool, pool house, fencing, demolition, etc.). Chairman Preslar declared that he will talk with Mr. Jeff Hensley regarding funding options and Mr. Otis noted that site engineering, soil testing, and the creation of drawing plans have already been approved through Executive Committee. Mr. Hurt will provide detailed drawings prior to Homecoming. Moving forward with the project will be subject to cost.
III. Pollinator Garden Request – MOU:
Mr. Otis declared that as a safety measure, someone from the Granville Gardeners group should be on-site while any work is being done to the garden. To accommodate more public access, visiting hours should be extended to Monday through Thursday, 8am-8pm and Saturday 8am-2pm. Motion made to accept changes, seconded and carried.
IV. Adjoining Property Offer
Mr. Otis reported that there are 40+ acres at the back of the Home’s farm land that have been appraised at $125K and is currently listed for sale at $175K. Additionally, an 8-acre section of land across Loop Rd. has been appraised at $50K. Both parcels of land will need to be surveyed for more accurate appraisals. With some discussion, a motion was made to seek board approval to make an offer to purchase the 40+ acres for $125K. Motion seconded and carried.
VI. Strategic Plan – Annual Plan
Mr. Otis announced that the objectives and goals for the annual plan were derived from the strategic plan and explained the developmental process. A motion was then made to approve the Annual Plan as presented. Motion seconded and carried.
VIII. 150th Anniversary Committee
Chair Steichen declared that Mr. Dan Rice has been approached to chair this committee and will deliver his decision soon.
IV. Action Plan Development/Next Meeting
With no further business to discuss, Chair Steichen adjourned the meeting at 6:20pm.
The next meeting will be held on November 9, 2017 at 5:00pm at the Cobb Center.
Minutes prepared by April Yarborough