Title:
Public Hearing - Naming of Access Easement at Eastway Community Park to "Jackie Gregg Knuckles, Jr. Connector"
Summary
ACTION:
1. Open the public hearing on the request to name the access easement at Eastway Community Park to "Jackie Gregg Knuckles, Jr. Connector"
2. Close the public hearing and approve the naming as presented, "Jackie Gregg Knuckles, Jr. Connector"
Staff Contact: James Williams - Planner, Park and Recreation
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
This easement provides a critical connection from Eastway Community Park and the Eastway Regional Recreation Center to Briarwood Community Park and Briarwood Elementary School. The easement is located on property owned by James P. Knuckles, who has submitted a naming application to name the easement "Jackie Gregg Knuckles, Jr. Connector" after his late grandson. Mr. Knuckles, active in his community and church, is the founder and owner of K&S Sanitation Services, Inc. His company is located on Industrial Drive in the heart of the Plaza Eastway coalition of over 18 diverse neighborhoods and the future Eastway Regional Recreation Center. A member of the Charlotte Better Business Bureau, James was an active member in the Calvary Apostolic Church holding various leadership positions until its closure. He has mentored over six successful waste sanitation service companies.
This application was presented and endorsed by the Greenway Advisory Council on October 8, 2018 and by the Park and Recreation Commission on January 8, 2019.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
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