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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_07.24.1997CITY OF GEORGETOWN Parks & Recreation Board Minutes July 24, 1997 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Tom Swift, Chair Ms. Sarah Ruth, Vice Chair Ms. Ronda Seagraves Mr. Ben White MEMBERS ABSENT: Ms. Joan Sukup Ms. Joyce Gadison Ms. Debbie McGarry Mr. Wesley Kidd OTHERS PRESENT: Randy Morrow, Director of Parks & Recreation Kimberly Garrett, Administrative Assistant There was not a quorum present. The following discussion took place on the listed agenda items. I. APPROVE MINUTES FROM June 12,1997 No action taken, quorum not present. II. CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD None III. REVIEW OF CONCEPT PLAN OF WHITE ROCK ESTATES There was some discussion on the location and size of the subdivision. It is out Highway 29 and there is plans for 158 units. Tom would like to see the board recommend to council that land be donated for a pocket park. If land is not available, money would be acceptable. IV. UPDATE ON SAN GABRIEL HEIGHTS ISSUE The last offer made for the land on Inwood was $185,000. The owner turned down the offer and wanted $215,000. Tom suggested looking at the land on San Gabriel Overlook and talking to council. V. UPDATE ON NAMING OF THE RECREATION CENTER AND THE HIKEBIKE TRAIL Randy met with Joyce and Joni to discuss information on naming the facilities. Randy is working on getting information on Mike McMaster. Possibly go to council on August 26, 1997, with a recommendation. VI. UPDATE ON TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE GRANT The grant is due on July 31, 1997. The grant includes a softball field, a hike /bike trail, a ropes course, a climbing wall, sand volleyball courts, picnic shelters and other amenities. The project goes from the existing athletic complex along the North San Gabriel River to the Rivery area. VII. INFORMATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS AND DIRECTOR Ben White commented on the 4th of July celebration in the park and the fireworks. He said it turned out well. Sarah Ruth attended a recent school board meeting where the topic of an indoor pool was discussed. Possibly do a joint venture and make it a community effort. This issue has come about because Southwestern may be starting their own swim team. This would mean that the High School would not have a place to practice and they are looking for other options for their swim team. The school is looking at setting up a meeting with Randy to discuss options. Tom suggested having someone from the original pool committee sit in on the meeting. Tom Swift commented that the tables in Blue Hole Park look good and Randy said the trees would be replaced when it gets cooler. Pickett Trail is becoming overgrown and needs to be cleared out because it is hard to walk through. Signs need to be put up in Blue Hole about the litter in the park. Randy Morrow said that the Library is now under Parks and Recreation. Railings have been put up at the small bridge on the trail. Sergeant Maxey's people have been clearing the nursery land along the river and it looks real good. Vandals keep breaking the light under Austin Avenue bridge, we have to get a sturdier cage. VIII. ADJOURN No formal meeting, no quorum.