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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_07.15.1999CITY OF GEORGETOWN Parks & Recreation Board July 15, 1999 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Ben White, Chair Mr. Wesley Kidd Mr. Thurman Holt Ms. Rochelle Hall- Schwarz Ms. Brenna Nedbalek Mr. Don Brent Mr. Jim Atencio MEMBERS ABSENT: Ms. Joan Arneson, Vice Chair Mr. John Philpott OTHERS PRESENT: Randy Morrow, Director of Parks and Recreation Kimberly Garrett, Administrative Assistant Clara Scarbrough, Luther Stearns Log Cabin William Fullen, Luther Stearns Log Cabin Margie Fullen, Luther Stearns Log Cabin Bill Hightower, Luther Stearns Log Cabin Irene Varan, Luther Stearns Log Cabin I. APPROVE MINUTES FROM April 15,1999 A motion was made by Wesley Kidd to accept the minutes from the April 15, 1999, meeting. Thurman Holt seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. H. CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD Discussed under Agenda Item 5 III. CONSIDER AND APPROVE UPDATED PARKLAND DEDICATION ZONES Parkland dedication zones need to be updated due to the City's recent annexation and growing ETJ. The new zones will include Sun City, Shell Road, and Berry Creek. The number of zones will increase from 16 to 19 zones. The zones are determined by population density. Don Brent made a motion to recommend to City Council to accept the updated parkland dedication zones. Brenna Nedbalek seconded the motion and it passes by unanimous vote. IV. REVIEW PARKLAND DEDICATION ALONG NORTH SAN GABRIEL RIVER There is a developer that has submitted a preliminary plan to Development Services that is along the San Gabriel River. The property is along County Club Road and Spring Valley. The developer is willing to give more parkland than is required. Randy said the board might see this again in 60 -90 days. V. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF LUTHER STEARNS LOG CABIN There is an old log cabin out Hwy 29 East that once belonged to Luther Stearns. Clara Scarbrough, a descendent of Luther Stearns, wants to move the cabin to Georgetown. Ms. Scarbrough said that the log cabin is in very bad condition and she would pay all expenses to have it moved and restored. She would like to have it placed at Old Town Park on Austin Avenue because another log cabin is located there. Bill Hightower said that the cabin was of outstanding architecture for that period and he would like to see it restored and used for teaching purposes, like a "living area ". Clara thought it would be a good idea to put the log cabin at Old Town Park with the other log cabin. Thurman Holt suggested finding a better place to put the log cabin. Randy Morrow suggested the Rivery Area and that it could be an area where other historical buildings are displayed. Ben White said he sensed a positive attitude among the parks board members. Ben suggested forming a committee to look at the log cabin and possible locations. Clara said that was a good idea and that she would like to see what other locations would be available. Ben appointed a committee of Brenna Nedbalek, Jim Atencio, and Don Brent as chair, to access the overall project including ongoing maintenance and location. Wesley made a motion to accept the appointed committee of Brenna Nedbalek, Jim Atencio, and Don Brent as chair, to access the log cabin. Thurman Holt seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. The committee will meet on August 7' at 9:00 am at the rec center. INFORMATION FROM BOARD MEMEBERS AND DIRECTOR Wesley asked when Garcia Design was going to come back and give an updated presentation to the parks board. Randy said he would contact Roberto Garcia and set up a time. Don Brent asked about the Tennis Center and when the City would be taking it over. Randy said the City should take it over in a few weeks and it will take 2 weeks to get it ready for business. There will be 3 part-time assistants and a tennis pro hired. Ben White asked about the status of the batting cages. Randy said legal is reviewing the contract and it should go to City Council in August. VI. ADJOURN Brenna Nedbalek made a motion to adjourn the meeting.