HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_07.15.1993CITY OF GEORGETOWN
Parks & Recreation Board
Minutes
July 15, 1993
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Ms. Robin Hallett, Chair
Ms. Joyce Gadison
Mr. Harold McDonald
Mr. Roger Pena
Ms. Ronda Seagraves
Ms. Kathryn Stallard
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Dr. Nick Sikes
Mr. Tom Swift
Ms. Debbie Fustin
OTHERS PRESENT:
Marvin Waley, Leadership Georgetown
Joe Savage, Leadership Georgetown
Norm Bray, President of Chamber of Commerce
I. APPROVE MINUTES
Motion by Joyce Gadison and seconded by Roger Pefta to approve minutes of the meeting
held on June 10, 1993 with corrections as noted. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
II. Approve Leadership Georgetown Project "San Gabriel Park Christmas Lights."
Marvin Waley went over "Trail of Christmas Lights" proposed through San Gabriel
Parks. Volunteers (40 -45) will man the project and provide labor for actual development
and set -up. Funding is being provided through private and business contributions. The
time period is proposed at 22 days with an electric bill of approximately $300 to $350.
There was a lengthy discussion concerning safety, liability, and traffic flow.
Recommendation to council to accept this project in the park with the appropriate liability
and electricity bill being paid by Leadership Georgetown was made by Harold
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McDonald. Motion was seconded by Joyce Gadison. Motion carried by unanimous
vote.
III. Revised Parks and Recreation Facilities Policy
Briefly discussed changes to existing City Ordinance Chapter 12.20. A copy was given
to each member to look over before next meeting. Harold McDonald gave a brief
overview of the revised community center portion of the ordinance. Approval of the
revisions were tabled until next meeting.
IV. Adopt -A -Park Brochure
The brochures was discussed with recommendations for removing Parks & Recreation
Board name on brochure. Robin Hallett would like to re -work the brochure to provide
better clarity. She asked for Kathryn Stallard to work on the brochure. The finalization
of the brochure was tabled until next meeting.
V. Information from Board Members
Ronda Seagraves - What happened to G.Y.R.A. group? There was a brief discussion
and Roger Pena agreed to call and check on them.
How is the playscape progressing? Robin Hallett gave a report saying that $800 had
been raised with a $5,000 commitment for lumber being provided by McCoys. They did
2 fund raisers and have a large fund raiser planned in San Gabriel Park in the fall. At
this time they have set the week of November 15th as their build date with approximately
$10,000 raised.
Joyce Gadison - Would like to know what happened to one of the picnic tables at Kelly
Park. The parents request that the one that has been removed be replaced and if possible
more tables be put in Kelly Park. There was a brief discussion regarding the possibility
of adding benches by the basketball court. Robin Hallett is to check with Randy
regarding these suggestions.
Robin Hallett - Called the boards attention to a couple of items in the board packet. An
updated board list is attached to these minutes as corrected by the board members. In
addition, each of you has received a copy of the updated bylaws which include the
change of time and place for the board meeting.
Derek Timourian left his position with the city and today was his last day. Derek is
going to be a great loss for the Parks and Recreation Department. His efforts were
instrumental in the city receiving the Gold Medal for Parks and Recreation and in
programming recreation classes.
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Planning and Zoning meetings were discussed including the way there meetings are run
and the procedures under which they operate. Robin suggested that maybe each board
member sit in on one of their meetings to see how they address procedural events and
how the staff interacts with the board members. Parkland dedication rules and
regulations were discussed and each board member was encouraged to review this in the
City bylaws.
VI. ADJOURN
Motion to adjourn by Kathryn Stallard with a second by Joyce Gadison by unanimous
vote.
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