HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_05.08.2014Minutes of the Meeting of the
Parks and Recreation Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
May 8`", 2014
The Parks and Recreation Board met on Thursday, May 80, 2014 at 6:00 pm at 1101 N. College Street, Georgetown,
TX 78626.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Robert Johnson, Keith Fruge, Katherine Kaiser, Charles Brashear, Chuck Bridges, Jason
Shurley, Robert Palko
STAFF PRESENT: Kimberly Garrett, Eric Nuner, Jill Kellum
Regular Session — To begin no earlier than 6:00 pm.
Parks and Recreation Board may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene an Executive Session at the
request of the Robert Johnson for any purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code
Chapter 551.)
A. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Robert Johnson at 5:58 pm.
B. Roll Call
C. Introduction of staff member Pete Polkinghorn, Tennis Pro at the Georgetown Tennis Center
Pete Polkinghom introduced himself and gave a brief overview of the Georgetown Tennis Center and some
of the programs offered. He explained that he is working with GISD to offer elementary school students an
opportunity to learn tennis through the school.
D. Discussion and possible action on the Draft 2014/2015 Parks Capital Improvement Plan
Kimberly Garrett explained the draft 2014/2015 parks CIP. There was no action taken. This item will
come back to the board in June.
E. Consideration and possible action to recommend approval of the Parks Maintenance SRF
On June 10t' through the City Council workshop this information will be presented. Kimberly Garrett
stated this would go into a special revenue fund (SRF) account so the money is not gone after the budget
year, it can actually build up.
Motion made by Robert Palko, seconded by Chuck Bridges to recommend approval of the Parks
Maintenance SRF. Approved 7-0
F. Appoint a subcommittee to review the parkland dedication fees and guidelines.
Kimberly Garrett explained what the parkland dedication fees and guidelines are and what the purpose of
the board's role is in updating the current parkland dedication. A subcommittee of 2-3 members is
requested to review the parkland dedication fees and guidelines. This chapter of the Unified Development
Code has not been updated in several years. The subcommittee will meet no more than 2 times per month
with staff to discuss recommendations on improving the parkland dedication guidelines and fees. They will
then make a recommendation to the Parks Board and then onto City Council. This subcommittee might
meet for 3-4 months depending on the recommendations.
Keith Fruge, Charles Brashear and Jason Shurley will be on the subcommittee to review the
parkland dedication fees and guidelines.
G. Update from Downtown Related boards and commissions meeting.
A meeting was held on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 with several boards that have ties to the downtown.
Chairs and Vice Chairs from Parks and Recreation Board, Library Board, CVB Board, Main Street Board,
Arts and Culture Board and the Historical Review Board all met to discuss current projects in the
downtown and the collaboration that could happen between all of these boards to make Georgetown a
Signature Destination. Bob Johnson, Keith Fruge, and Kimberly Garrett attended. Kimberly Garrett stated
they will meet again July 30, 2014. Kimberly Garrett explained the collaboration with these boards.
H. Consideration of Parks and Recreation Director's monthly report
Kimberly Garrett presented information on the current projects that are ongoing in the Parks and Recreation
Department.
I. Update from Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation
Keith Fruge stated the Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation did not have a quorum for the meeting.
They are working on the Daddy/Daughter dance.
J. Discussion and possible action to approve the minutes from the April 10, 2014 meeting
Motion made by Katherine Kainer, seconded by Robert Palko to approve the minutes from the April
10, 2014 meeting. Approved 7-0
K. Adjourn
Robert Johnson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:35 pm.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 pm.
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