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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_02.15.1996CITY OF GEORGETOWN Parks & Recreation Board Minutes February 15, 1996 MEMBERS PRESENT: Ms. Kathryn Stallard, Chair Ms. Ronda Seagraves, Vice Chair Ms. Joyce Gadison Mr. Roger Pena Dr. Nick Sikes Ms. Debbie McGarry Mr. Tom Swift Mr. Harold McDonald Ms. Sarah O'Brien Ms. Joan Sukup Ms. Cheryl Mize MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Mark Moore OTHERS PRESENT: Randy Morrow, Director of Parks & Recreation Kimberly Garrett, Administrative Assistant Mary Lee Dobi, Recreation Superintendent I. APPROVE MINUTES The minutes from the January 11, 1996, meeting were reviewed and it was noted that Harold McDonald was absent and Roger Pena was present. A motion was made by Joyce Gadison to approve the minutes as corrected. Ronda Seagraves seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. A motion was made by Nick Sikes to accept the November 9, 1995, minutes. Harold McDonald seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. II. CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD None III. WELCOME NEW INCOMING PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS AND SAY GOODBYE TO OUTGOING MEMBERS Kathryn Stallard began the meeting by introducing the new board members. The new members are Cheryl Mize, Joan Sukup, and Sarah O'Brien. The members going off the board are Nick Sikes, Harold McDonald, and Roger Pena. Outgoing members received a plaque and a copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul. a Second Helping, for their hard work and dedication to the Parks and Recreation Board. IV. 1995 SEASONAL AND OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL UPDATE Mary Lee Dobi gave a report on the seasonal and outdoor recreational activities that occurred during the past year. She discussed the basketball, soccer, volleyball and softball leagues that the Parks and Recreation Department offers. These leagues have grown tremendously. The swimming program has also grown in the past year. Water aerobics is now offered four nights a week and also on Saturdays. The swimming lessons filled very fast last year, so there is need for more classes. Special events are also a big part of the Recreation programs. This past year the Parks and Recreation Department hosted a Haunted Hayride at Halloween, a Valentine's 5K Run/Walk and Dynamite Saturday Nite. V. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPRECIATION DINNER There will be an appreciation dinner to all board members current, new and outgoing at the First Baptist Church on March 7, 1996. Everyone is invited to attend. VI. INFORMATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS Roger Pena had some words of advice to give to the new members. He said for them to get to know the city council members and keep them up to date on what the Parks Board is doing. He also said to always vote your conscience on the issues. Harold McDonald told the new members to take note of how things are now and watch the Parks and Recreation Program grow. Joyce Gadison thanked Randy for coming to the Martin Luther King March on January 15, 1996, on the square. Kathryn Stallard talked about changing the By -laws concerning the roles of the officers. She suggested the Vice -Chair take over as Chair of the Board the following year. This is so the Vice -Chair can play a more active role in the Parks and Recreation Board. The Vice -Chair should also be responsible for tracking the Parkland Dedication Fees and Land given to the City of Georgetown. Randy Morrow gave an update on the Hike /Bike Trail saying that the bids would go to City Council soon. He also mentioned a proposal from Reata Trails 4 Subdivision to buy land for a future park. There is no money at this time to purchase land since the City recently purchased land for a park in that area. After discussion with the members, the consensus was not to buy the land because the area is now well served with 10 acres of parkland and other areas of the city are in need of parks. VII. ADJOURN Motion to adjourn was made by Tom Swift and seconded by Ronda Seagraves.