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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.