HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_05.13.1998CITY OF GEORGETOWN
Parks & Recreation Board
Minutes
May 14, 1998
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mr. Tom Swift, Chair
Mr. Ben White, Vice Chair
Ms. Joyce Gadison
Mr. Thurman Holt
Ms. Rochelle Hall
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Ms. Debbie McGarry
Ms. Joan Sukup
Mr. Wesley Kidd
Mr. Don Brent
OTHERS PRESENT:
Kimberly Garrett, Administrative Assistant
Randy Morrow, Director of Parks and Recreation
Lucas Adams, Williamson County Art Guild
Larry Simpson, Williamson County Art Guild
Dave Glanzer, Williamson County Art Guild
Doug Roush, Williamson County Art Guild
I. APPROVE MINUTES FROM April 16,1998
A motion was made by Ben White to accept the minutes from the April 16, 1998, meeting.
Joyce Gadison seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote.
II. CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
None
III. WILLIAMSON COUNTY ART GUILD
Dave Glanzer spoke to the board on some issues that were brought up at the April meeting. He
said the Art Guild would be developed in three phases. The first phase being the basic
building. The second phase would be the performing arts studio and the last phase would be
the sculpture garden. A basic design of the building was shown to the board. The main
building would be about 8,000- 12,000 square feet and cost about $500,000. That figure
includes donated materials and discounts.
Tom Swift pointed out that the general layout did not show a studio. Dave said that most artists
have their own studios. Tom said that if an area is available that people would come and use
the space. Dave said these proposed drawings are minimum requirements and other features
could be added. Dave also passed out alternatives to the first design.
Information on the Waco facility was presented to the board. It is much smaller than what is
proposed for the Williamson County facility. The Waco facility has a 25 year lease with an
option to renew. The house sits on 2.5 acres. There is also a facility in Marble Falls that is
staffed with volunteers.
Dave said the organization is still seeking funds from the private sector. The only thing the
organization lacks in terms of applying for the grant is a land donation.
Tom Swift said that he wants a final packet of information from the Art Guild and then the
next step for the board is to look at different sites.
IV. FOLLOW UP ON PUBLIC MEETING ON SAN GABRIEL CEMETERY
Rochelle Hall and Joyce Gadison attended the meeting on the San Gabriel Cemetery. The idea
was for the groups to get together and work on the project as a team. There were others there
that wanted to work on their own. The meeting became a political issue and not much was
accomplished.
V. INFORMATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS AND DIRECTOR
Randy Morrow told the board about different things that have been happening in Parks and
Recreation:
• A french drain was installed at the playscape. This should help the drainage problem.
• Drinking fountain has been installed at Kelly Park.
• Carver Elementary Playground has been installed. This was a joint park with the PTA,
GISD and Parks and Recreation
• Registration has begun for swimming lessons and camp.
• The rock work on the Bonner signs and the parking lot sign is complete. We are
waiting on the rock work to be finished at the Athletic Complex.
• A drinking fountain is going to be installed at the switchback on the hike/bike trail.
• We are taking bids on San Gabriel Park and Blue Hole Park restrooms. The bid
opening is Monday.
• In April and May the parks department has helped with the following special events:
Easter Pageant, May Fair, Viking Fest, and currently working on project graduation.
• An environmental impact study is being conducted along the river corridor and contact
has been made with the Corp of Engineers for finalizing a contract with Texas Parks and
Wildlife Department.
Rochelle Hall asked about the tennis lessons being given through USTA. Berry Creek is doing a
separate program from Parks and Recreation.
Joyce Gadison wanted to thank Randy for installing a drinking fountain in Kelly Park. She also said
that the plaque for Mr. Bonner looks good down in the park. Joyce mentioned that single parents need
to be able to take their kids to camp. She said those kids need that kind of structure and the fee is too
high for those kids to attend. Next year she wants to look at a way to get those kids involved in camp.
Ben White asked about the status of the batting cages. A letter was sent to City Council and it is in
Planning and Zoning's hands to recommend to City Council.
Thurman Holt thanked the parks department for allowing Sertoma to store their dunking booth when it
was not in use.
Tom Swift said that the Urban Design Group gave City Council a draft of the document and they are
waiting for them to review it.
VI. ADJOURN
Joyce Gadison made a motion to adjourn the meeting.