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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_10.12.1995CITY OF GEORGETOWN Parks & Recreation Board Minutes October 12, 1995 MEMBERS PRESENT: Ms. Kathryn Stallard, Chair Ms. Ronda Seagraves, Vice Chair Ms. Joyce Gadison Mr. Harold McDonald Dr. Nick Sikes Mr. Tom Swift MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Mark Moore Mr. Roger Pena Ms. Debbie M`Garry OTHERS PRESENT: Randy Morrow, Director of Parks & Recreation Kimberly Garrett, Administrative Assistant Mary Ann Guilliams, Southwest Texas State University Leslie Guilliams, Southwest Texas State University Kim Thompson, Southwest Texas State University Paul Shepard, Milburn Homes Keith Young, Key Group Engineering, Inc. Randy Morrow reported to the board that councilman Winifred Bonner passed away on October 12, 1995, and the funeral would be held Monday, October 16, 1995 at 1 p.m. at the Macedonia Baptist Church in Georgetown. I. APPROVE MINUTES Motion was made by Joyce Gadison to accept the September 14, 1995, minutes. Harold McDonald seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. II. CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD None III. DISCUSSION OF PARKLAND DEDICATION OF KIMBRO TRACT The board took action on the above item, accepting 1.7 acres at the front (southwest corner of plat, phase 1, block A) of the proposed subdivision in order to satisfy the developer's parkland dedication obligation of 1.67 acres. The motion also included the acceptance of two retention ponds, which Mr. Paul Shepherd, Project Manager for Milburn Homes, said he would grade in such a fashion that the retention ponds would be suitable as parkland during dry weather. One of the retention ponds abuts the 1.7 acres of dedicated parkland, and the Board was especially happy to have that property. The other retention area is at the back (northeast corner of plat, phase 4, block Q of the property, and Mr. Shepherd said that the current plat could be reconfigured to create the required 15 feet of public access. The motion stated that the Parks and Recreation Department and the Board would work with the developer to determine details of grading and possible uses of the retention ponds. These details particularly concern the retention area in the back of the development, which will have to have public access. The motion was made by Tom Swift, seconded by Ronda Seagraves and it passed by unanimous vote. IV. DISCUSSION ON FUTURE FINANCING ISSUE Earlier in the month, Kathryn Stallard, Randy Morrow, Ronda Seagraves, and Nick Sikes met with Professor Dirk Early and his student at Southwestern to discuss the future financing survey. The board then reviewed the new draft of the questionnaire making comments and corrections. The goal is to have the questionnaire ready by January 1996 and make the survey a self mailer. V. REPORT ON OTHER TEXAS CITIES' ALCOHOL POLICIES Kimberly Garrett gave a report on other cities' alcohol policies within our area. The majority of the cities polled have a policy on alcohol in city parks. The trend was that cities close to Georgetown allow alcohol and cities further away did not allow alcohol in parks. VI. INFORMATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS Randy Morrow told board members that the November meeting would be a joint meeting with City Council to discuss the alcohol issue and future financing issues. The meeting will include dinner and be held on November 9, 1995. Ronda Seagraves was concerned about what happened to Sonny the Swan in San Gabriel Park. He was found in the river and the remains were taken to the animal shelter. Joyce Gadison wanted to know what happened to the trees in Kelly Park. The Public Utilities Department cut down the trees, which are on a railroad right away, at the request of the Police Department. The area, which is between the Park and an apartment complex, was being used for drug related activities. Joyce expressed her concern that park board members need to informed of what is happening in their neighborhoods. VII. ADJOURN Motion to adjourn was made by Nick Sikes and seconded by Joyce Gadison.