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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_04.15.1999CITY OF GEORGETOWN Parks & Recreation Board Minutes April 15, 1999 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Ben White, Chair Mr. Jim Atencio Ms. Brenna Nedbalek Mr. Don Brent Mr. Wesley Kidd Ms. Rochelle Hall- Schwarz Mr. Thurman Holt Mr. John Philpott MEMBERS ABSENT: Ms. Joan Sukup, Vice Chair OTHERS PRESENT: Randy Morrow, Director of Parks and Recreation Kimberly Garrett, Administrative Assistant I. APPROVE MINUTES FROM March 11, 1999 A motion was made by Jim Atencio to accept the minutes from the March 11, 1999, meeting. Brenna Nedbalek seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. II. CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD None III. NRPA GOLD MEDAL FINALIST Randy announced that the Parks and Recreation Department received notice that they were a finalist for the National Gold Medal this year. The award winner will be announced in Nashville, Tennessee, in October. A video about the parks and recreation department is being prepared to submit to the judges as part of the finalist process. VI. INFORMATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS AND DIRECTOR Randy talked about the upcoming budget for 1999/2000. Some staff positions he will be requesting are additional parks workers, a tennis pro, aquatic supervisor, a special events coordinator, and an additional full time person at the Tennis Center. In addition, the department wants to apply for a Transportation Efficiency Act of the 21s` Century grant administered by TxDOT. This grant would be a trail from Chautauqua Park to the Post Office. Ben said the board would support him on his requests. Wesley thanked parks and recreation for the use of the soccer fields and conference room for the recent UIL Soccer tournament. Wesley asked about the status of lighting the Mike Master Fields. Randy said it was in the budget as a Capital Improvement Project. Wesley also asked about the situation on the water park. Randy said that the creation of a 413 passed 4 -3. Jim asked about getting bike paths on some of the major streets. Randy said that future streets would have bike paths and the older streets would have to be looked at to see if they were wide enough. Brenna said she got the packets on parks and recreation information to pass out at her day care. Thurman said he was sorry he missed the last meeting. Things are exciting and we have a good trail system. John asked if the plans are still available to view on the hike and bike trail. Randy said they were in his office. John also said that he enjoyed the dinner at Sun City. Don asked if the water park would have a negative impact on parks and recreation? Randy said no. VII. ADJOURN Don Brent made a motion to adjourn the meeting.