HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_04.10.1997CITY OF GEORGETOWN
Parks & Recreation Board
Minutes
April 10, 1997
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mr. Tom Swift, Chair
Ms. Sara Ruth, Vice Chair
Ms. Joyce Gadison
Ms. Ronda Seagraves
Ms. Joan Sukup
Ms. Debbie M °Garry
Mr. Ben White
Mr. Wesley Kidd
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Ms. Cheryl Mize
OTHERS PRESENT:
Randy Morrow, Director of Parks and Recreation
Kimberly Garrett, Administrative Assistant
I. APPROVE MINUTES
Motion was made by Tom Swift to accept the February 13, 1997, minutes. Ronda
Seagraves seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote.
II. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
Joni Sukup made a motion to nominate Tom Swift as Chair of Parks and Recreation
Board. Joyce Gadison seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. Tom Swift
is the new Chair.
Debbie McGarry made a motion to nominate Sarah Ruth for Vice Chair by acclamation.
Joyce Gadison seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. Sarah Ruth is the
new Vice Chair.
III. SAY GOOD -BYE TO OUT GOING MEMBERS AND WELCOME INCOMING
MEMBERS
Two new members were welcomed to the Parks and Recreation Board. They were Wesley
Kidd and Ben White. Outgoing members are Kathryn Stallard and Mark Moore. Randy
Morrow, Director, presented Kathryn a plaque and a book, Friends In Deed for all her
hard work and dedication to the Parks and Recreation Board over the years. Tom read the
preface of the book. Mark Moore was not present to accept his plaque.
IV. CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
None
V. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF BERRY CREEK PARKLAND DEDICATION
The person scheduled to speak to the board on Berry Creek did not show up. We should
expect to see this on a future agenda.
VI. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL FOR LOCATION OF NEW RESTROOMS AT
BLUE HOLE PARK
Currently contracted with Marvin Dorsey to draw up plans and permits for new restroom
facilities in the Blue Hole Park. Randy would like meet with some people at Blue Hole
Park on a Saturday to discuss the location of the restrooms. Maybe some people from the
community would like to have some input on the location.
Randy would like to meet before the next meeting. Tom suggested April 26, 1997, at
10:00 am. The meeting should run from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. Marvin Dorsey will be
there with some plans to help out.
VII. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL FOR NAMING RECREATION CENTER AFTER
MIKE MCMASTER AND NAMING HIKE /BIKE TRAIL BRIDGE AND
SWITCHBACK AFTER WINFRED BONNER WITH HISTORY PLAQUE.
Randy said that Mike McMaster was an ex- council member who was on the council for
8 years and was very instrumental in starting the Parks and Recreation Department.
Before the Parks and Recreation Department was formed, the Parks Department was under
Community Services and before that it was under the Street Department. McMaster also
helped in getting the Recreation Center built. He was very involved with the youth in the
City. The City would like to name the recreation center Mike McMaster Recreation
Center.
Ronda asked about procedure to name a city facility after someone. Structures can be
dedicated for living or deceased, whereas parks are reserved for deceased. The Parks and
Recreation Board makes a recommendation to City Council and then they have to approve
the name change.
The City would like to name the foot bridge and switchback after Council member
Winfred Bonner. He was the first black to serve on City Council in Georgetown and this
would be something that the youth could remember him by. A history plaque could be
constructed telling the life story of Bonner and his contributions to the youth. There has
been some discussion on whether or not to name the whole trail after Council member
Bonner. Tom likes the idea of naming the bridge, Bonner Bridge. He believes this would
become a central meeting place and at the bridge have a very extensive plaque that talks
about the contributions to the history and future of the town. The trail is fluid and
flexible whereas the bridge is strong and sturdy and will be in place for a long time. By
naming the bridge after Council Member Bonner, people could see the man in the bridge,
being very strong and sturdy. An event is scheduled to begin at the foot bridge on July
4th and that would be an excellent time to dedicate the naming of the bridge.
These two council members had a vision of what the City should be like and spoke their
mind. This will not be easy to do.
Sarah made a motion that it be recommended to City Council to name the Recreation
Center after Mike McMaster and the foot bridge after Winifred Bonner. Ronda Seagraves
seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote.
A sub - committee composed of Joyce Gadison and Joni Sukup, serving as co- chairs and
Sarah Ruth was formed to enlist community members to help develop a presentation to
City Council. This committee was formed to move the plan ahead in general and come
back to the May 15th meeting with a draft recommendation to City Council, a draft of the
history, input from the community, and strategy for presentation to City Council. The
committee members were urged to contact Randy as soon as possible to find out more
information. Tom would like to see the recommendation on the agenda at the June City
Council meeting.
VII. INFORMATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS AND DIRECTOR
Joni Sukup asked about an upcoming car show in the park. Wal -Mart is doing a car show
on the south end of the park.
Joyce Gadison has a question about the concession stand being built in the park. The
Georgetown Youth Baseball Association is building a concession stand and restroom in the
park for the youth baseball association. She also commented that Spring Break Camp went
well this year.
Sara Ruth was asking about the Frost Elementary PTA and their fund raising efforts to
purchase some playground equipment for the school. Randy has been in touch with Ms.
Isfelt and has given her some catalogs to look out for playground equipment. Sara also
was concerned with the schools changing the ages of children they serve and keeping
current with the playground equipment.
Debbie McGarry asked about the apartments going up on Leander Road and installing
playground equipment. Randy said he would install playground equipment after the
apartments were finished.
Wesley Kidd thanked the Parks and Recreation Board for pushing for a Hike /Bike Trail.
He uses it daily.
Ben White asked for a overview of the parks. Tom suggested adding a tour of the parks
on the April 29th meeting.
Randy Morrow mentioned that there has been vandalism on the trail with the benches and
graffiti. Also, a child was hurt on the playscape while playing on the bridge. Andy
Hesser checked it out and it looked fine. He is certified in playground safety.
VIII. ADJOURN
Meeting was adjourned by Joyce Gadison and seconded by Debbie McGarry.