Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB)

Purpose and Duties

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) serves in an advisory capacity to department staff and the governing body, providing recommendations on parks and recreation matters in the Apex community. The board also reviews and makes recommendations on public recreation requirements for proposed residential developments and provides input on long range plans related to parks and recreation.  A full list of the powers and duties assigned by the Mayor and Town Council to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) can be found online in the Town's Code of Ordinances. 

IMPORTANT:  The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was established in 1987 and has been modified over the years, with the most recent change occurring on June 24, 2025.  Prior to this date, the Board was referred to as the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Advisory Commission and referred to it's members as "commissioners". 

Current Agendas

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) agendas are available on the Friday prior to each meeting. 
The current Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) meeting agenda is linked below (PDF). All historical meeting agendas can be accessed by contacting the Office of the Town Clerk. 

For any questions, comments, or additions regarding the meeting, contact the Director of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources by calling (919) 249-3511 no later than 4 p.m. the Wednesday preceding the regular meeting date.

Meeting Details

Regular meetings of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) are held on the last Wednesday of each month, beginning at 6:00 p.m..  All meetings are held on the 2nd Floor Council Chamber at the Apex Town Hall located at 73 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina.  All meetings are now in-person with a public livestream, which is accessible on the Town of Apex YouTube page.

Meeting Calendar

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board adopted their meeting calendar for Fiscal Year 2025-26 on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.  The approved calendar can be viewed HERE.  

Meeting Minutes

The Office of the Town Clerk serves as the official record keeper for actions of the Apex Town Council and continuously seeks ways to improve efficiency - transparency, resident engagement, and exceptional customer service is our top priority!

The office is currently reviewing and piloting software programs which will house all meeting related materials such as agendas, minutes, ordinances, resolutions, statements, etc. This system will offer residents, staff, and other guests the ability to perform an advanced search of town records more efficiently. In the meantime, members of the public may watch any livestreamed meeting on the Town's YouTube Channel or request meeting minutes from the Town Clerk's Office. Minutes are available for public inspection in-person during normal business hours and/or can be provided electronically via email. Please contact the Office of the Town Clerk by phone (919) 249-1260 or by email with any questions.  

Members

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) shall consist of nine (9) voting members members and one (1) non-voting youth representative as defined by the Resident Advisory Board Administrative Policy.  All members shall be recommended by the Mayor and appointed by the Town Council.  Members shall be appointed for two-year (2) terms, except the nonvoting youth representative which shall have a term of one-year. 

  • Darryl Lanier, Chair*(July 2025 - June 2027)  
  • Michael Kanters, Vice-Chair* (July 2024 - June 2027) 
  • Robert Baber (Partial Term - July 2025 - June 2026)
  • Mary Lee Blatchford (Jun 2023 - June 2026)  
  • Jeremy Croom (Jun 2023 - June 2026) 
  • Lisa Esterrich (July 2024 - June 2027)   
  • Lisa Montoya (July 2024 - June 2027)
  • Adhvik Rao, Non-Voting Youth Representative (July 2025 - June 2026)
  • Johnnie Strickland (July 2025 - June 2027)
  • Nicholas Vosburg (July 2025 - June 2027)

*Pursuant to the Town's Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), the Chair and Vice-Chair positions are annual appointments and do not coincide with the member's term.

Staff Support 

Candice Pearson, Executive Assistant 
Email Candice

Angela Reincke, Assistant Director, Parks Planning & Operations 
Email Angela

Craig Setzer, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources 
Email Craig

Office of the Town Clerk
Email Town Clerk

How to Serve

If you’re interested in serving on this Advisory Board, please complete the Office of the Town Clerk for more information.

Additional Information