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students for access to swim, mommy and me classes, masters swim team in Lee County, summer league swim team, and a year round competitive swim team. She provided an estimate on the staffing needs and projected revenues from swim meets and membership options. County Manager John Crumpton stated that the deck would need to be raised on the 50 meter pool at OT Sloan. Ms. Graves stated that most meets would take place on a short course which is 25 yards in length. No action was taken. Request_to_Appear_Before_the_Board_of_Comm issioners_Dh IOguRlsxj5VR.pdf 2021 Proposal - Lee County Aquatics At OT Sloan.pdf VI.B Request to Appear to Discuss Pickleball and Lee County Park Renovations - Tonya Wicker Tonya Wicker, member of Sanlee Pickleball Club, provided information and a request for improvements in Lee County and more specifically at Kiwanis Childrens Park related to pickleball. Ms. Wicker stated that the current plan for Kiwanis Children's Park could be expanded from having two pickleball courts to having four junior league pickleball courts so potentially 8 courts could be included in the upper section. Her request was to include 3-4 pickleball courts. Kiwanis Children's Park is central to the community. Her suggestion included puting junior tennis and pickleball courts to increase opportunities for youth in junior tennis and pickleball. Ms. Wicker stated that she has met with the County Manager and Parks and Recreation Director to discuss the request related to Kiwanis Children Park. No action was taken. Request_to_Appear_Before_the_Board_of_Commissioners_DgUOW2Oy63aCue.p df VI.0 Old North State Baseball Request for Memorandum of Understanding for use of Lee County Park Facilities - Dr. John Crumpton The Old North State League is the newest summer collegiate baseball league in North Carolina. The league was developed due to the demand for summer collegiate teams in NC. The league helps each player develop and showcase their abilities in front of scouts and gives NC residents a change to stay in the state during the summer. There are currently 11 teams in the Old North State Baseball League and the league is trying to expand to 14 teams. On February 22nd the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board unanimously recommended that staff move forward with putting together a contract with the Old North State Baseball League to present for approval by the Board of Commissioners. The request is for Old North State to use the County facility at Tramway Park. It is a 60 day league and they will pay $6,000 for the season. Commissioner Mark Lovick asked about the sharing of the concessions with other programs. Dr. Crumpton stated that there shouldn't be a conflict due to the schedule however there may not be availability to store materials in the concessions between each events'use. MOU Old North State 3.10.21.docx Motion: Motion to approve Memorandum of Understanding between Lee County and Old North State Baseball for facility use at Tramway Road Park. Mover: Bill Carver 5