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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_02.13.1997CITY OF GEORGETOWN Parks & Recreation Board Minutes February 13, 1997 MEMBERS PRESENT: Ms. Kathryn Stallard, Chair Ms. Cheryl Mize, Vice Chair Ms. Joyce Gadison Ms. Ronda Seagraves Mr. Tom Swift Ms. Joan Sukup MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Mark Moore Ms. Debbie McGarry Ms. Sara Ruth OTHERS PRESENT: Randy Morrow, Director of Parks and Recreation Kimberly Garrett, Administrative Assistant Frank Hubbard, Disk Golf Representative I. APPROVE MINUTES Motion was made by Tom Swift to accept the January 16, 1997, minutes. Cheryl Mize seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. II. CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD None III. PRESENTATION ON DISK GOLF - FRANK HUBBARD Frank Hubbard, a resident of Georgetown, gave a presentation on Disk Golf. He showed a short video demonstrating the game. He gave numerous advantages to having a Disk Golf Course. Some include low maintenance, all ages can play, low cost to players, and you can host tournaments. Frank is very eager to see Georgetown Parks and Recreation build a Disk Golf Course. He said he could get volunteers to help with the construction and raise funds to build the course. Tom Swift made a motion that the board supports in principle the concept of Disk Golf and requests that staff and Frank Hubbard work together to work out the details. Joni Sukup seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. IV. INFORMATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS AND DIRECTOR Joni Sukup brought an article that was in the paper concerning in -line skating. Randy Morrow said they were looking into it, but insurance was high because it is such a dangerous sport. There would be a big liability for the City. Joni agreed and said it was a very dangerous sport. Tom Swift suggested looking at other cities that had in -line skating rinks and see what they do to make theirs successful. Cheryl Mize told the Parks and Recreation Board that she would be staying on the board Joyce Gadison thanked Randy Morrow and Katherine Stallard for their support of Martin Luther King Day. Katherine Stallard reminded everyone of the Boards and Commissions Dinner in March. Randy Morrow handed out a list of activities that the Parks and Recreation Department had been working on. VI. ADJOURN Meeting was adjourned by Joyce Gadison and seconded by Cheryl Mize.