HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_02.10.2000CITY OF GEORGETOWN
Parks & Recreation Board
February 10, 2000
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Ms. Brenna Nedbalek
Mr. John Philpott
Mr. Wesley Kidd
Mr. Douglas Blackard
Ms. Tracy Dubcak
Ms. Jean Houck
Mr. David Rinn
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Mr. Ben White, Chair
Mr. Jim Atencio, Vice Chair
OTHERS PRESENT:
Randy Morrow, Director
Kimberly Garrett, Assistant to the Director
Fred Attaya
Debbie Walker
I. APPROVE MINUTES FROM January 13, 2000
A motion was made by Tracy Dubcak to accept the minutes from the January 13, 2000,
meeting. Jean Houck seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote.
II. CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
None
III. CONSIDER APPROVAL AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON FIRST AMENDMENT
TO SAN GABRIEL BATTING CAGES, INC., LEASE AGREEMENT (GENE
LAWHON)
This item was pulled from the agenda due to insufficient information.
IV. CONSIDER APPROVAL AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON FRIENDS OF THE
PARKS - FRED ATTAYA
Fred Attaya spoke to the board on his background and some projects he had done in
regard to 501c3 organizations. Fred discussed ways a 501c3 non - profit organization
could help parks and recreation. Some items included a nature center, developing land
the City already owns, and soliciting time, materials and money from the community.
Some concerns were expressed by board members regarding the process in which a 501c3
operates. They are a separate entity from the City and require no approval from City
Council to fund projects. Wesley said more information was needed before a decision_
could be made.
V. APPOINT PARKLAND DEDICATION COMMITTEE TO REVIEW PARKLAND
DEDICATION FEES
Tracy Dubcak was appointed chair of a committee to review the parkland dedication
process. Doug Blackard and David Rinn were also appointed to the committee. The first
meeting of this committee will be held on February 16, 2000, at 7:00 pm at the
Georgetown Recreation Center.
VI. REPORT FROM STAFF ON SAN GABRIEL RIVER PARK III
Randy Morrow reported that two contractors were approved by City Council on February
8, 2000, to begin construction of San Gabriel River Park III. Cherokee Construction, L.P.
and Rope Works, Inc. were the two contractors approved. Cherokee Construction will be
doing the majority of the work including the softball fields, concession stand, hike/bike
trail, and roller hockey rink. Rope Works will be responsible for building the challenge
course and climbing wall. Construction should start once a contract has been signed.
VII. LETTER FROM PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD IN SUPPORT OF
LIGHTING THE ATHLETIC COMPLEX AND TRAIL THROUGH
ALTERNATIVE FUNDING
Randv asked the board to show support in finding alternative funding to install the lights
at the softball complex. When the construction bids for San Gabriel River Park III came
in, they were too high. The lights had to be cut from the project. He is asking the board
to help gather letters of support for an additional $500,000 to be used to light the athletic
complex.
VIII. ADJOURN
Jean Houck made a motion to adjourn the meeting.