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Nothing Set in Stone for Cam-Plex Park

No matter who ends up owning the land Cam-Plex Park sits on, it will continue to be a passive park.

Ownership of Cam-Plex Park was a topic of discussion at last month’s county commission meeting. The possibility of transferring ownership of the land to the Campbell County Parks and Recreation Department (CCPRD) was suggested. However, no decisions were made.

As it stands now, the land is part of Cam-Plex and is under the governance of the Campbell County Joint Powers Public Land Board, but the maintenance of the park is the responsibility of CCPRD.

Parks and Rec Executive Director Rick Mansur appeared before the land board Tuesday, March 19, with board member Clay Cundy, to discuss the possibility of transferring the land.

Mansur said transferring land to the county would simplify the process and allow the department to move forward with a master plan for Cam-Plex Park.  Right now, when improvements are needed for the Park, they must come before the land board for approval, even though the county foots the bill.

At Tuesday’s meeting, it was evident there was some hesitancy on the part of the land board to part with the land.

According to Board Chair Kevin Couch, the old saying with land applies in this matter, that they’re not making any more of it.

Board member Don Hamm said his reluctance comes from the fact that Cam-Plex Park land was purchased as part of the original bonding issue voted on by the citizens of Campbell County.

Board member Mary Silvernell said she believes a master plan for Cam-Plex is needed before any decision is made on what to do with the ownership of the park.

Cundy pointed out that even if the transfer of ownership is made, it will still be public land.

No decision was made Tuesday night. The next step in the process will be for the land board, parks and rec board, and commissioners to all meet together to discuss how to proceed.

 

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