HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_09.16.1999CITY OF GEORGETOWN
Parks & Recreation Board
September 16, 1999
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Ms. Joan Arneson, Vice Chair
Mr. Wesley Kidd
Ms. Brenna Nedbalek
Mr. Jim Atencio
Mr. John Philpott
Ms. Rochelle Hall- Schwarz
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Mr. Ben White, Chair
Mr. Don Brent
Mr. Thurman Holt
OTHERS PRESENT:
Randy Morrow, Director of Parks and Recreation
Kimberly Garrett, Administrative Assistant
Irene Varan, Luther Stearns Log Cabin
Lou Fuller, Luther Stearns Log Cabin
Margie Fuller, Luther Stearns Log Cabin
I. APPROVE MINUTES FROM August 12,1999
A motion was made by Jim Atencio to accept the minutes from the August 12, 1999,
meeting with the corrected date of January 2001, as the completion date of the San
Gabriel River Park III. Brenna Nedbalek seconded the motion and it passed by
unanimous vote.
H. CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
None
III. PRESENTATION OF HIKEBIKE TRAIL SAFETY PROJECT
This presentation was delayed until the next meeting.
IV. DISCUSSION ON GEORGIAN PLACE PARK NAMING
The developer from Georgian Place is going to dedicate a 10 acre park and would like it
to be named Geneva Park. The board viewed the current map on Georgian Place and did
not see a 10 acre park designated. The board needs more information and clarification as
to the proposed park.
V. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON LUTHER STEARNS LOG CABIN
Lou and Margie Fuller with the Museum Board said they surveyed the log cabin and said
it could be rebuilt. Mr. Fuller said he would like it to be a museum project. He would
like to help gather the necessary information and supplies in order to reconstruct the log
cabin. The Museum Board would design a sketch of what they envision the log cabin
would look like. This will take about one month. Mr. Fuller also mentioned that the
Steam's Family may want to get a historical marker.
It was also discussed that an archeological study should be done on the site to discover
what tools and dishes were used during that time period. This would help in
reconstruction. An approval from the current landowner to do the study would be
required. Mr. Fuller said he would come back to the January meeting with a sketch and
findings about the archeological study.
VI. INFORMATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS AND DIRECTOR
Wesley asked about the status of Reata Trails. Randy said the land is being cleared and
all of the equipment has been ordered. The park should be completed this winter.
Rochelle asked about the status of the lighting the McMaster Fields. Randy said next
summer it should be done.
John asked how the budget hearings have gone. Randy said the budget passed 5 -2 on the
first reading. The second reading is scheduled for September 28, 1999. John also asked
about the status of the park at Berry Creek. Randy said the homeowner's association was
working with the new developer to get some land donated.
Brenna asked about the playground equipment at Annie Purl. Randy said there is $10,000
in the City budget to help build a playground. The PTA/school is going to match that
amount.
Jim wanted to know how the grand opening of the Tennis Center went. Randy said it
went good, there were a lot of people that attended.
Randy said work has begun on Reata Trails Park. The Detailed Development Plan for the
San Gabriel River Park III Project is almost complete. The plans are 90% finished. We
are waiting to here from TNRCC about a waiver for the water pollution abatement plan.
We should be able to bid out the project in October.
VII. ADJOURN
Rochelle Hall- Schwarz made a motion to adjourn the meeting.