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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_03.10.2016Minutes of the Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas March 10, 2015 The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board met Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 6:00 pm at 1101 N. College Street, Georgetown, TX 78626. Regular Session—To begin no earlier than 6:00 pm. Parks and Recreation Board may, at anytime, recess the Regular Session to convene an Executive Session at the request of the Board Chair, Keith Fruge, for any purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.) Reeular Session A Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Keith Fruge at 6:05 pm. B Roll Call Keith Fruge, Chuck Bridges, Glenn Holzer, Sharon Reed, Scott Macmurdo, James Hougnon Absent: Robert Palko Staff: Kimberly Garrett, Eric Nuner, Jill Kellum C Welcome and introduction of new board members Keith Fruge introduced and welcomed new board members Sharon Reed, Scott Macmurdo and James Hougnon. D Update from the Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Kimberly Garrett stated the Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation met on Monday. They are moving forward with the Daddy Daughter Dance on Friday, June 24th at the Georgetown Community Center. They are looking for another project to partner with the Parks and Recreation Department and the proceeds they receive from the dance will be used for this project. They are looking to be more visible in the community and are looking at partnering possibilities by purchasing bike racks, benches, etc. to be installed in the parks. E Project Update: San Gabriel Bank Stabilization, Williams Drive Pool Re -development, Garey Park, Westside Park, San Gabriel Park, VFW Park, Village Park and Pool, McMasters Park, and Founders Park Eric Nuner reviewed the project update with the board. At 7:50 pm Chuck Bridges excused himself from the meeting F Update and discussion on the future Bike Master Plan. Kimberly Garrett gave an update on the future Bike Master Plan. At the October 8, 2015, Parks and Recreation Board meeting, a subcommittee was formed to work on a future Bike Master Plan for Georgetown. Since that time staff and management have discussed the process going forward and agree that both parks and transportation should work together on this project. During the upcoming 2016/2017 budget process, a program request for a formal plan will be submitted for consideration in the budget. The Parks and Recreation Board and the Georgetown Transportation Board will both be involved in the plan, as well as members of the biking community. In the City's overall transportation plan that was completed last spring, there was a recommendation to move forward with a formal bike plan. This is the next step in that plan. G Update an the Austin Avenue Bridge Project Open House Meeting. Kimberly Garrett gave an update on the Austin Avenue Bridge Project and how it relates to access off the bridges to the trail. This is an informational item on an open house scheduled for March 31st. Please Join Us at the First Public Meeting: March 31, 2016 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Georgetown Public Library 402 W 8th St., Georgetown, TX 78626. This meeting is an open house format and there will be no formal presentation. Attendees are welcome to come and go at their convenience. Legislative Regular Agenda H Consideration and possible action to elect the Secretary of the Parks and Recreation Board Motion made by James Hougnon, second by Glenn Holzer to elect Scott Macmurdo as Secretary of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Approved 5-0 I Consideration and possible action to elect the Vice -Chair of the Parks and Recreation Board Motion made by Scott Macmurdo, second Keith Fruge to elect Glenn Holzer as the Vice -Chair of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Approved 5-0 J Consideration and possible action to set date and time for 2016 Parks and Recreation board meetings Motion made by James Hougnon, second by Glenn Holzer for the 2016 Parks and Recreation board meeting to continue on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6 pm. Approved 5-0 K Review and discussion of board by-laws and attendance policy for board members. The board was given a copy of the board by-laws. There were no additional questions. L Presentation, discussion, and possible direction on Garey Park design update. Kimberly Garrett introduced Brian Binkowski, lead architect with Halff Associates. Brian Binkowski presented an update on the progress of Garey Park. 100% Design Detail graphics along with updated OPPC was presented. A current schedule is attached. Mr. and Mrs. Garey and Glenn Garey were in attendance. Motion made by Glenn Holzer, second by Sharon Reed to move forward with the Garey Park design as presented. Approved 6-0 M Consideration and possible action on parkland dedication for the Georgetown 120 PUD Kimberly Garrett introduced Phillip Wanke, lead architect with Place Design and Mike Elabarger, planner with the City of Georgetown who is assigned to this project. The conceptual details of this PUD were presented at the meeting. The Georgetown 120 PUD (Planned Unit Development) is a proposed development located off of Inner Loop north of Hwy 29. The proposed development includes both single family residential and multi -family. Motion made by Sharon Reed, second by Scott Macmurdo to approve the parkland dedication for the Georgetown 120 PUD as a proposed development located off the inner loop north of HWY 29. Approved 6-0. N Appoint Parks and Recreation Advisory Board member as a liaison to the Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Motion made by Keith Fruge, second by Glenn Holzer to appoint Sharon Reed as a liaison to the Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation. Approved 5-0 O Set date and time for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Annual Parks Tour The annual parks tour will be planned for April 27th at 3:30 pm. P Approve minutes from the February 11, 2016 meeting Motion made by Sharon Reed, second by Keith Fruge to approve the minutes of the February 11, 2016 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting. Approved 5-0 Adjournment Adjourn Motion made by Scott Macmurdo, second by Keith Furge to adjourn the March 10, 2016 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting. Approved 5-0 Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm. zltt-4' ) 7 K th Fruge, oared Chair Scott Macmurdo,Secretary i� ill Kellum, Board Liaison