HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_11.13.1997CITY OF GEORGETOWN
Parks & Recreation Board
Minutes
November 13,1997
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mr. Tom Swift, Chair
Mr. Ben White
Mr. Thurman Holt
Mr. Wesley Kidd
Ms. Joan Sukup
Ms. Joyce Gadison
Ms. Debbie McGarry
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Ms. Sarah Ruth, Vice Chair
Ms. Ronda Seagraves
OTHERS PRESENT:
Randy Morrow, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Library Services Division
Kimberly Garrett, Administrative Assistant
I. APPROVE MINUTES FROM October 16,1997
A motion was made by Ben White to accept the minutes from the October 16, 1997,
meeting. Thurman Holt seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote.
II. CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
None
III. SAN GABRIEL HEIGHTS UPDATE
The City Council wants an appraisal of the five acres on Innwood Circle before they make
any purchase. To do the appraisal, a map of the five acres is needed. Randy is trying to get
this from Rusty. Wesley asked about the upkeep of the property once acquired. Randy said
that the area is fairly accessible. Tom would like to see it left a natural area.
IV. REPORT ON ACTIVITY BY CITY COUNCIL REGARDING PARK NAMING
FACILITY
City Council unanimously voted in favor of naming the pedestrian bridge and a portion of
the Hike/Bike Trail after Winfred Bonner and the athletic fields on College Street after Mike
McMaster. Tom said the presentation went well. Council said it was good for all the
members of the board to be at the Council Meeting. The next step is to get bids on the
plaque for Mr. Bonner and get signs made for the fields. Joyce suggested having a
dedication on March 31, 1998, (Mr. Bonner's Birthday) would be a good day.
V. INFORMATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS AND DIRECTOR
Thurman Holt was impressed with what Council said about the Parks and Recreation Board.
Joyce Gadison asked about the price of cemetery lots and the availability of lots. They are
$325.00 per lot and there are many available.
Debbie McGarry said clearing needed to be done by the new apartments on Leander Road
for the pocket park. Randy said they will clear underbrush and leave the nice trees
sometime this winter. She also asked about putting a restroom in pocket parks. The Century
Plan states that a park must be a certain size to have a restroom. She also asked about a
water fountain in that park. Randy said that could be done.
Ben White apologized for not being at the council meeting.
Joan Sukup talked to Susan Hoyt and told her how much the board appreciated Council's
support. Susan told her Council was impressed at seeing the board at the meeting.
Wesley Kidd commended Joyce Gadison on a great job of doing the background work on
Mr. Bonner. He asked how the Blue Hole project with the restrooms and the parking lot
were coming along. Randy said it is being re -bid in pieces to try and bring the cost down.
Status of batting cages. Randy is getting his pictures from Colorado developed. Randy
talked to Gene and right now they want to wait until the first of the year.
Kimberly Garrett reminded board members whose terms are expiring that they will need to
fill out a new application if they wish to remain on the board.
Randy Morrow mentioned that there have been some good articles in the Williamson County
Sun about outdoor education. We have also applied for a tennis grant for the new tennis
center through USTA.
Tom Swift said that the log cabin in Old Town Park needs some attention. Randy said an
ornamental fence was going to be put around the log cabin to keep people away from it and
help preserve it. Litter needs to picked up on Pickett Trail regularly. Status of fence around
cemetery at Blue Hole. There was no money approved in the budget this year for a fence.
The students at Richarte High School had mentioned at one time that they could possibly get
a grant for improvements.
VI. ADJOURN
Ben White made a motion to adjourn the meeting.