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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.