HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_08.13.1998CITY OF GEORGETOWN
Parks & Recreation Board
Minutes
August 13, 1998
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mr. Tom Swift, Chair
Ms. Joyce Gadison
Mr. Wesley Kidd
Mr. Don Brent
Mr. Thurman Holt
Ms. Debbie McGarry
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Ms. Rochelle Hall
Ms. Joan Sukup
Mr. Ben VAiite, Vice Chair
OTHERS PRESENT:
Randy Morrow, Director of Parks and Recreation
John Watson, Urban Forester
Yvette Rose, Secretary
I. APPROVE MINUTES FROM July 16,1998
A motion was made by Debbie McGarry to accept the minutes from the July 16, 1998, meeting.
Don Brent seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote.
II. CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
None
III. PLAN FOR DEDICATION OF BONNER TRAIL AND MCMASTER FIELDS
The dedication is set for August 15th at 9 a.m. It will start at the Mike McMaster Fields and
then proceed to the switch back for the Bonner Dedication. Tom will start out at the McMaster
Fields with the introduction of the Parks Board Members, Mayor Leo Wood, and the Council
members, and once they proceeded to the Bonner Trail he would introduce Joyce Qadison who
in turn would introduce Shelley Davis to do the speaking at the Bonner Trail. Wesley Kidd
said that he had talked to Tricia Douglass and she said that she would have the choir there to
perform, Joyce said that was good because she couldn't get the District 2 Choir to come out. It
was decided that the Choir would sing one song at each location. Randy said that he would
take care of the refreshments, van shuttle, and the tents for the event.
IV. UPDATE ON LCRA GRANT/RIVER CORRIDOR PROJECT
Tom Swift stated that he has not written the letter of thanks to the LCRA Board, but it was on
his list of things to be done.
V. UPDATE ON URBAN FORESTRY COMMITTEE
John Watson, Urban Forester for the City of Georgetown, spoke to the board about the tree
committee he has formed. He passed out a tentative tree schedule for 1998 -1999 and also
informed the board of the new committee members. This committee will meet every third
Thursday of the month at the Georgetown Public Library at 6:30 p.m. The first meeting is
scheduled for August 20, 1998, and it is open to the public. The Parks Board was invited to
attend the first meeting, Wesley suggested that all members attend the first meeting. Tom
volunteered to be a liaison for the committee. He also suggested that John get a broad cross
section on the community involved in the committee. Randy suggested that John do an agenda
to be posted by Sandra Lee down at City Hall, and a copy be given to all the Tree Committee
Members. A motion was made by Debbie McGarry and seconded by Wesley Kidd to resolve
the tree committee into a sub committee of the Parks & Recreation Board. It passed by
unanimous vote.
VI. INFORMATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS AND DIRECTOR
Wesley Kidd asked about the status of the batting cages. He also inquired about a 14 year old
Romanian child playing in our soccer league.
Don Brent ask if there was still a problem with gangs meeting in the park.
Debbie McGarry ask if any one knew of any organizations that does a paper drive, she has
newspapers that she would like to get rid of.
Joyce Gadison informed us of her new job, with Brazos Higher Education Service Center in
Austin and she also gave us her new phone number.
Thurman Holt invited everyone out to the 150th Celebration at the Old Settlers Park on October
17th & 18th and they are looking for any non - profit organization or group who would like to
participate in the booth sales or activities.
Tom Swift invited anyone interested to come out and audition for the Dan Moody Project on
Sunday, August 16th.
Randy Morrow passed out information on Parks & Wildlife Grant, and discussed the Wendell
Taylor Property.
VII. ADJOURN
Debbie McGarry made a motion to adjourn the meeting.