HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_09.08.2016Minutes of the Meeting of the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
September 8, 2016
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board met Thursday, September 8, 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 any time, recess the Regular Session to convene an Executive Session
at the request of the Keith Fruge for any purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas
Government Code Chapter 551.)
Regular Session
(This Regular Session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose
authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
A Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Keith Fruge at 6:10 pm.
Roll Call
Board members present: Keith Fruge, Glenn Holzer, Scott Macmurdo, Robert Palko
Board members absent: Jim Hougnon, Danelle Houck
Staff present: Kimberly Garrett, Eric Nuner, Jill Kellum
Project Update: San Gabriel Bank Stabilization, Garey Park, San Gabriel Park, VFW Park,
Village Park and Pool, McMasters Park, and Founders Park
Eric Nuner stated the San Gabriel Bank Stabilization project is complete. VFW Park was
discussed and asked if there would be access from the front of the park to the back of the park
to the trail. Eric Nuner stated there is not. Kimberly Garrett stated the Garey Park plans are at
100% complete and are in review. The bidding for the project is scheduled for the fall. Kimberly
Garrett stated RVI has 75% construction plans for San Gabriel Park. The bidding is scheduled for
the fall and the construction is scheduled to start in January. Eric Nuner stated the Village Park
and Pool and McMasters for scheduled for contract approvals in the fall. Kimberly Garrett
stated there was no change on Founders Park.
D Update from the Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation
Kimberly Garrett stated the Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation will have their annual
meeting September 261h
Update on the Quarterly Downtown Board Lunch.
Kimberly Garrett stated that Keith Fruge and she attended the lunch. She stated that
Downtown West was approved.
Update on the Bike Study Plan with UT.
Kimberly Garrett stated that the Bike Masterplan is not in the budget to be funded. She stated
UT students are working on a practicum. She said the student's focus is to look at what it would
take to get a policy change for Georgetown to implement a bike masterplan. They will be
coming to Georgetown to look at what the city has already and what changes that will need to
be made. They will look at the benefits of biking, if it is a tourist draw and why the city needs a
bike masterplan. She stated this is not costing the city and there will not be public input on this.
There was discussion about the possibility of forming a subcommittee for a possible future Bike
Masterplan.
G Update on the Proposed 2016/2017 Budget for Parks and Recreation
Kimberly Garrett presented the items that are proposed in the 2016/2017 budget. The
proposed City Manager's budget was presented to City Council on August 9, 2016. The first
reading of the budget was approved on August 23, 2016. The second reading will be held on
September 13, 2016. The new budget year starts on October 1, 2016.
Legislative Regular Agenda
H Consideration and possible action to approve an agreement with Williamson County to
preserve parkland as part of the County's Regional Habitat Plan to protect endangered species
and allow for a roadway accommodation for Westside Park.
Kimberly Garrett introduced Gary Boyd with the Williamson County Conservation Foundation
and the explanation of this item. The Williamson County Conservation Foundation is requesting
that we set aside approximately 3 acres near Westside Park to protect endangered species. This
property is in an area that is outside the current Westside Park Master Plan. The land set aside
would remain parkland, but it would be a passive area with limited use, retaining the property's
natural character. In exchange for setting aside the parkland, there would be roadway
accommodations made for Shell Spur thus giving the Parks and Recreation Department more
usable space at Westside Park. Staff supports this request as it is a win win for both the County
and the City.
Motion made by Robert Palko, second by Glenn Holzer recommend approval an agreement
with Williamson County to preserve parkland as part of the County's Regional Habitat Plan to
protect endangered species and allow for a roadway accommodation for Westside Park.
Approved 4-0
Consideration and possible action to support the rezoning request for San Gabriel Park from
Residential (RS) to Public Facilities (PF).
Kimberly Garrett stated that the Planning department recommended rezoning the park from
residential to public facilities. She stated it is more appropriate to be public facilities and
requires some administrative work to get the rezoning done.
Motion made by Robert Palko, second by Scott Macmurdo to support the rezoning request for
San Gabriel Park from Residential (RS) to Public Facilities (PF).
Approved 4 — 0
Approve minutes from the August 11, 2016 meeting
Motion made by Robert Palko, second Scott Macmurdo to approve minutes from the August
11, 2016 meeting
Approve 4 - 0
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion made by Glenn Holzer, second Robert Palko to adjourn the meeting.
Approved 4 — 0
The meeting adjourned at 7:10 pm.
Keith Fruge, Board Chair
Scott Macmurdo, Secretary
Jill KJXn, Boa d Liaison