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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_11.14.1996CITY OF GEORGETOWN Parks & Recreation Board Minutes November 14, 1996 MEMBERS PRESENT: Ms. Cheryl Mize, Vice Chair Ms. Joyce Gadison Ms. Sarah Ruth Mr. Tom Swift Ms. Joan Sukup Mr. Mark Moore MEMBERS ABSENT: Ms. Kathryn Stallard, Chair Ms. Debbie McGarry Ms. Ronda Seagraves OTHERS PRESENT: Mary Lee Dobi, Recreation Superintendent Kimberly Garrett, Administrative Assistant Keith Young, Key Group Engineering John Kuchar, Guest Jonathon Kuchar, Guest I. APPROVE MINUTES Motion was made by Tom Swift to accept the October 10, 1996, minutes. Sara Ruth seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. II. CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD None III. OVERVIEW ON THE REDESIGN TEAM - CARLA BENTON Over the last year the development process has been redesigned. In that redesign, many groups of people were contacted as to how the development process could be improved. The changes were incorporated and new model was designed. The Council has accepted the proposed model and implementation will start with a pilot program on January 1, 1997, and last for 3 to 4 months. A staff liaison from Parks and Recreation will be assigned to the team as needed to discuss park issues. They will be brought in at the first level. Carla and her staff were commended for doing a good job on the project. IV. DISCUSSION OF DEVONSHIRE FARMS PARKLAND DEDICATION Keith Young from Key Group Engineering presented parkland dedication on Devonshire Farms Subdivision which is located on Highway 29 East. The parkland proposed is greenbelt and parkland along the San Gabriel River in Phase 10 of the development and two detention areas, greenbelt, and parkland in Phases 6 and 7. There would be a temporary park access easement to allow residents to get to park areas until permanent access was available. There was much discussion on the proposed parkland. Located on the property are 2 large stock tanks, a historic home, barns and corrals. The first area of development has approximately 350 homes proposed, but there is no parkland for development in the immediate area for residents. This was a major concern of the board. Tom Swift expressed concerns that he would like to see parks within walking distance of the first phases. Keith also agreed that from a marketing standpoint, parks in the first phases of development would be advantageous selling points. Keith Young proposed that he could put some pocket parks in the first phases of development and present it to the board at a future meeting. Tom Swift made a motion to table action on Devonshire Farms until a special meeting could be called. Sara Ruth seconded the motion. V. INFORMATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS AND DIRECTOR Mark Moore said that the GISD pays a $5,000 lease on the baseball fields in San Gabriel Park. He would like to get in writing from the City who is responsible for the maintenance. Sara Ruth mentioned that the High School Swim Team is looking into building a bulk head for Williams Drive Pool. Joyce Gadison attended the last Council meeting and Chautauqua Park will remain the same name. Cheryl Mize said that she is considering running for City Council in 1998. She is petitioning to get moved to Planning and Zoning Board for next year, if that happens then she would not be on the board next year. Kimberly reminded everyone whose Parks Board term was expiring that they need to reapply to continue on the board. Those members who are expiring are Debbie McGarry, Joyce Gadison, Mark Moore, Kathryn Stallard, and Tom Swift. VI. ADJOURN Meeting was adjourned by Joyce Gadison and seconded by Tom Swift.