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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_11.11.1999CITY OF GEORGETOWN Parks & Recreation Board November 11, 1999 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Ben White, Chair Ms. Joan Arneson, Vice Chair Ms. Brenna Nedbalek Mr. Thurman Holt Mr. Jim Atencio Mr. John Philpott Ms. Rochelle Hall- Schwarz Mr. Don Brent MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Wesley Kidd OTHERS PRESENT: Kimberly Garrett, Administrative Assistant I. APPROVE MINUTES FROM September 16, 1999 A motion was made by Thurman Holt to accept the minutes from the September 16, 1999, meeting. Brenna Nedbalek seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. H. CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD None M. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON GEORGIAN PLACE PARK NAMING After clarification from staff on the 80% donation rule for park naming, a motion was made. Joan Arneson made a motion to approve the naming of the park at Georgian Place, Geneva Park. Don Brent seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. IV. PRESENTATION OF NATIONAL GOLD MEDAL AWARD The Parks and Recreation Department won the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Parks and Recreation at the National Recreation and Park Association in Nashville, Tennessee, on October 23, 1999. The award was shown to board members and will be placed in City Hall. A duplicate award has been ordered and will be displayed in the Recreation Center. A motion was made by Thurman Holt to commend the Parks and Recreation Staff for a job well done. Jim Atencio seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. V. INFORMATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS AND DIRECTOR Joan Arneson said she has heard good things about the aerobics classes. The Recreation Center membership now includes aerobics. Joan also reapplied for her position on the board. Jim Atencio congratulated the department on the National Gold Medal Award. He also asked how the Tennis Center was doing. It is doing well, the Pro is working out good. Thurman Holt reapplied for his position on the board. Rochelle Hall- Schwarz reapplied for her position on the board. She said the plaque was beautiful. John Philpott said he enjoyed getting the notes and thoughts in his packet. Don Brent reapplied for his position on the board. He also asked about how the budget went. It went well. The parks department gained 2 new park workers to help out with maintenance. Ben White asked about the batting cages. Council approved the contract and they will be building soon. Kimberly said there would be no meeting in December. VI. ADJOURN Brenna Nedbalek made a motion to adjourn the meeting.