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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_09.12.1996CITY OF GEORGETOWN Parks & Recreation Board Amended Minutes September 12, 1996 MEMBERS PRESENT: Ms. Kathryn Stallard, Chair Ms. Cheryl Mize, Vice Chair Ms. Joyce Gadison Ms. Sarah O'Brien Ms. Ronda Seagraves Mr. Tom Swift Ms. Debbie M °Garry Ms. Joan Sukup MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Mark Moore OTHERS PRESENT: Randy Morrow, Director of Parks & Recreation Kimberly Garrett, Administrative Assistant I. APPROVE MINUTES Motion was made by Joan Sukup to accept the August 15, 1996, minutes. Debbie M'Garry seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. II. CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD None III. SUNSET OAKS WEST PARKLAND DEDICATION There was a brief discussion over the land under consideration. The land proposed is detention ponds and the board wants land, but in another area. They want to postpone taking any action on this matter. Cheryl Mize made a motion to stay with the same recommendation that it does not meet regulations. Debbie seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. Kathryn asked if a summary sheet could be made with all the subdivision regulations for easy reference. IV. PECAN BRANCH PARKLAND DEDICATION This parkland dedication was discussed and voted on last month. The map is current and the parkland dedication is now 5 acres and not 40 acres. There was discussion on access to the park from the subdivision. There is an utility and access easement in the back of the proposed parkland that could provide access. The board needs assurance as to wether there will be access. Sarah O'Brien made a motion to accept land with the stipulation that there will be quaranteed access for all phases of development without exiting the development. Cheryl seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. V. PRELIMINARY PLAT WESTWOOD VILLAGE PARKLAND DEDICATION This area of development is off of Dawn Drive and is an apartment complex. There is no proposed parkland dedication at this time. There is adequate parkland in this area. Cheryl made a motion to accept parkland dedication fees. Debbie McGarry seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. VI. CONCEPT PLAN UNIVERSITY PARK, UNIT TWO PARKLAND DEDICATION This subdivision is located across from Southwestern University Golf Course. They are proposing to give 1.5 acres of parkland. This land would be adjacent to a piece of parkland previously dedicated in First Charter Subdivision which would create one large park. The only drawback is that it is located on Southwestern Boulevard which is a busy street. This parkland would also tie into land located along Smith Branch. Sarah O'Brien made a motion to accept the parkland with the understanding that this is an additional 1.5 acres that does not included previous dedications. Debbie McGarry seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. VII. CONCEPT PLAN DEVONSHIRE FARMS PARKLAND DEDICATION This subdivision is located on Highway 29 across from Churchill Farms. At this time there is no parkland set aside for dedication. Land is needed in the area, but the board will take parkland dedication fees. Sarah made a motion to accept parkland dedication fees in leu of land and that we as a board pursue purchasing land that would serve that community with the dedicated funds in a timely fashion. Debbie McGarry seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. VIII. INFORMATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS AND DIRECTOR The playscape committee had not been contacted due to scheduling conflicts, but Cheryl said she would contact them in the next few weeks. Randy was approached by the schools about tennis court at Benold. The parks and recreation board would like to be on the planning process. Randy suggested that the school prioritize where they would like joint equipment placed because of the possibility of the schools changing. Kathryn is still pursuing contact with council on alternate sources of funding. Crystall Knoll will come back to the board when definite parkland lines can be defined. Kathryn suggested touring the San Gabriel Village site for the October meeting. Kimberly is to contact Don Martin and set up a meeting for October 10, 1996, at 6:00 pm to tour the site. The regular meeting will be at 7:00 pm. The Century Plan needs some revisions. The Texas Parks and Wildlife reviewed the Century Plan and found that some things were missing in order to be elibible for a grant. Kathryn asked Cheryl Mize and Sarah O'Brien to help revise the Century Plan. The fees for rental of the community center and softball fields need to be reviewed. Randy was going to look at other cities and their fee structure and also look into the study that was done by Harold McDonald. Tom Swift reported on a meeting with the Citizens Advisory Committee where they discussed Hike /Bike Trial security. Police and heavy use of the trail will help cut down on violence. Chief Hesser liked Tom's idea of having officers on the trail on bicycles early on to encourage people to use the trail and that it is safe. Some possible ideas for the grand opening of the Hike /Bike Trail in October are a fun run, scavenger hunt, and t- shirts. The Chautauqua Park issue will be on the October 10, 1996, agenda. A parkland dedication map is being compiled by GIS and should be ready at the October meeting. Budget information was included in the packet for all board members. Some big items are restrooms at Blue Hole and San Gabriel Park and also a parking lot at Blue Hole and the athletic. VIII. ADJOURN Meeting was adjourned by Joyce Gadison and seconded by Ronda Seagraves.