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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_06.17.2020Minutes of the Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board City of Georgetown, Texas June 17, 2020 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 - Danelle Houck, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chair The meeting was called to order by Danelle Houck at 6:01 pm which was held at the Georgetown Public Library. B Roll Call - Danelle Houck, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chair Members Present: Danelle Houck, Larry Gambone, Wayne Beyer, Jack Flatau, Jolene Melancon, Katherine Kainer Members Absent: Chad Holz Staff Present: Kimberly Garrett, Eric Nuner, Robert Staton, Jill Kellum C Parks and Recreation staff member introduction and presentation - Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director Kimberly Garrett introduced Robert Staton, Recreation Specialist for Senior Programs. Robert Staton gave a description of his job responsibilities with the Georgetown Parks and Recreation. D Update from the Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation - Danelle Houck, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chair Danelle Houck stated there is not an update for the Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation. E Update on impacts of COVID-19 to Parks and Recreation. -- Kimberly Garrett Kimberly Garrett explained the City's response to COVID-19 and all the processes for closing and re -opening facilities and programs. All non -essential spending has stopped, and some projects have been put on hold. Katherine Kainer said she liked that the city kept employees working. A visitor asked about if numbers, COVID-19 numbers, go up if there will be closures again and if there is any tracking being done on the people at the recreation center. Additionally, Katherine Kainer asked if there is something in place asking people to let us know if they got sick with COVID-19. Kimberly Garrett stated that was not her call. F Project Updates and Staff Report - Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director Kimberly Garrett introduced Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director. He stated the Golden Bear project is proceeding and several other projects have been put on hold. The Grace Heritage Plaza is a project that PARD is managing and it is almost complete. The Village PID park project that is funded through the PID and PARD manages, the construction began on Monday. Wayne Beyer asked about the Community Gardens. Eric Nuner explained this is one project that is on hold. Legislative Regular Agenda G Consideration and possible action to recommend approval of the Parks 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan - Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director Kimberly Garrett explained the items in the 5 - year Capital Improvement Plan and stated that City Council has the final approval after staff and the city manager's office compile the information. For the current year the Parks ADA Transition Plan is moving forward and the rest of the projects are on hold which include San Gabriel Park Phase III Design, Region Trail Extension, Neighborhood Park Development, Parks Master Plan, Tennis Center Pool Demo. She explained the 2008 Park Bond and that a $35.5 million park bond was approved by voters in November 2008 and $22.6 million has been issued to date with a remaining $12.8 million. The Proposed Parks 5-year CIP grid was shown but is sparse due to not having a Parks Masterplan. The proposed Parks CIP FY2021 is to continue the ADA transition plan and ask for money for all deferred projects. The presentation she gave will go to City Council Workshop on June 23, 2020. Katherine Kainer stated a silver lining from the COVID-19 response to park usage is we might get good feedback for the Master Plan. Motion made by Wayne Beyer, second by Katherine Kainer to approve the Parks 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan Approved: 6-0-1 absent H Consideration and possible action to approve minutes from the March 12, 2020 meeting - Jill Kellum, Administrative Supervisor Motion made by Katherine Kainer, second by Larry Gambone to approve minutes from the March 12, 2020 meeting. Approved: 6-0-1 absent Adjournment: Adjourn - Danelle Houck, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chair Motion made by Katherine Kainer, second by Larry Gambone to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:17 pm Danelle Houck, Board Chair Katherine Kainer, Secretary l Kellum, Board Liaison These minutes were approved at the virtual meeting of August 13, 2020.