HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_08.08.2013M f
Minutes of the Meeting of
the Parks and Recreation Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, August 8, 2013
The Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday, August 8, 2013.
Members Present:
Charles Brashear, Chuck Bridges, Daniel Dance, Katherine Kainer, Keith Fruge, Robert Johnson, Robert
Palko
Members Absent:
Staff Present:
Kimberly Garrett, Jill Kellum
Minutes
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm.
2. Roll Call
3. Presentation by Parks and Recreation Summer Intern - Claire Freelove
Claire Freelove, the Georgetown Parks and Recreation Summer Intem gave a
presentation of all the different events and activities she participated in during her
summer internship.
Robert Johnson asked what the biggest surprise was for her during her internship.
Claire Freelove stated she worked a lot with aquatics and never worked with aquatics
before. She stated her assumption of aquatics was; you have a pool, some lifeguards,
you teach them CPR and you put them out there. She stated she learned from
Stephanie Darimont that it is not easy, the lifeguards are well trained and water is the
most dangerous recreational pieces of equipment.
Claire Freelove was asked by a board member if she would consider working for the
City of Georgetown. Claire Freelove said she feels the City of Georgetown has a great
program and she would like to come back. She was impressed with the facilities and
the programs that are offered.
4. Staff Updates
a. Creative Playscape
Kimberly Garret stated the staff from Baker Aicklen and the parks department
tâ
toured playgrounds in the DFW area on July 24 to gather information and ideas
for the Creative Playscape redesign. Staff also met with Baker Aicklen on
a
Monday, August 5 to go over design ideas and concepts. They have
incorporated the children's charrettes and public input. They are looking at the
landscape and trees to see how the design will fit the area. After a design is
created another public meeting will take place. The designers are looking at
incorporating Georgetown landmarks and a history of Georgetown and the
playscape. A meeting the first week of September will be held to go over
preliminary concepts and designs with the board.
b. San Gabriel River Trail Extension
Kimberly Garrett stated that today the city closed on the property behind
Chautauqua Park. Kimberly Garrett stated all the permits have been received
and the bidding documents are being prepared. Once bids are received, the
board will approve the contractor's fee before going to council for final
approval. Kimberly Garrett stated that today the city closed on the property
behind Chautauqua Park. These bids will be presented to the Parks Board.
c. End of Summer Pool Schedule
Kimberly Garrett stated the following is the pool schedule for the end of the
season. This schedule is necessary due to lifeguards going back to college and
pre- season sports.
River Ridge, Tennis Center & Village Pools: Open through August 11
Recreation Center Outdoor Splash Pool: Open through August 24. Will reopen for
one day only August 31.
Williams Drive Pool: Open through August 25. Will reopen August 31- Monday,
September 2.
d. State Guard Games
Kimberly Garrett stated a team of four lifeguards - Kate Krause, Madi Smith,
Aaron Duke and Hunter Boyd â represented the City of Georgetown as Team
Code Red Cross at the State Lifeguard Competition held in Corpus Christi on
July 24. These individuals represented the City in a fantastic showing which
garnered a second overall finish, coming in only behind Kerrville. Competition
was tough as the City of Georgetown faced 12 strong teams from the
Woodlands, Frisco, McKinney, Cedar Park, Conroe, Schlitterbahn and
Summerland. Teams competed in four different areas: CPR, First Aid, Spinal
Scenario and a group scenario. To get to the state competition the team had to
qualify by placing 1st â3rd overall in one of the four regional competitions.
Regional competitions typically have anywhere from 12 -35 teams competing.
The City of Georgetown Code Red Cross team came in 1st place overall at the
Central Texas Lifeguard Competition held in New Braunfels on July 15 to earn
their spot at the state competition.
Congratulations to these four individuals on a job well done!
e. 2012/2013 CIP Update
Kimberly Garrett presented an updated CIP report.
f. Garey Park Request for Qualifications
Kimberly Garrett stated staff is working to complete the Request for
Qualifications for Design of Garey Park that will be sent out to interested
Landscape Architect/Engineering Firms as we look toward designing Garey
Park. We will ask that two parks board members and two city council members
be on the selection committee along with Mr. Garey. The review will take place
during September. The request for qualifications will be posted in the paper
fA N
August 11 and August 18 . The selection committee will be reviewing
proposals and interviewing the companies.
u
g. City Council workshop on September 10 regarding Aquatic Master Plan and
Playscape
Kimberly Garrett stated the Aquatic Master Plan presentation and information
on the Playscape will be presented to city council.
5. Discussion and possible action to appoint two Parks and Recreation Board members
to the Garey Park Architectural Design selection committee.
Kimberly Garrett stated the proposals are due September 5th and they will be
distributed to the committee on September 9 . The committee will have a couple of
weeks to review the proposals and then the companies will be reviewed. The
committee will look through the applications and selecting the firm who will be doing
the construction plans. The committee will include 2 councilmembers, 2 parks board
members, Kimberly Garrett Eric Nuner and Mr. Garey or his son. Keith Fruge and
Robert Johnson volunteered to participate on the selection committee.
Motion made by Daniel Dance, second by Robert Palko to appoint Keith Fruge and
Robert Johnson to the Garey Park Architectural Design selection committee.
Approved 7 -0
6. Discussion and possible action regarding September Parks and Recreation Board
meeting.
m
The meeting will be conducted on the regular date of Thursday, September 12 .
Update from the Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation
Id
There was not a monthly meeting and the annual meeting will be September 23 in the
Community Room at 7 pm.
S. Approve minutes from the July 13, 2013 meeting
Motion made by Keith Fruge, second by Robert Palko to approve minutes from the
Ih
July 13 , 2013 meeting.
9. Adjourn
Motion made by Katherine Kainer to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:20
pm.
Ro ert Johnson
Chair - Parks and creation Board
J' Kellum
oard Liaison - Pazks and Recreation Board
j
Katherine Kainer
Secretary - Parks and Recreation Board