HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_10.16.2003Minutes of the Meeting of
the Parks and Recreation Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, October 16, 2003
The Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , October 16, 2003.
Members Present:
Doug Blackard, Jean Houck, Jeff Gambino, Mark Shepherd, Mike Watson, Ron Doernbach
Members Absent:
Phil Davis, Mark Ramsey, Lilya Crystal
Staff Present:
' Randy Morrow, Kimberly Garrett
Minutes
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
Jean called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm
2. Roll CaII
3. Welcome new Park Board Member
Jean Houck, Chair, welcomed new parks board member Mark Shepherd. Each member introduced
himself or herself and gave a brief history of their experiences on the board.
4. Information on Architect Selection for November Meeting
A Request For Qualifications for was solicited for the Lake Georgetown Trail and Rivery Park in August.
There were eight firms that submitted Qualifications. Randy is contacting references and reviewing the
submittals. Four will be selected and ask to do a presentation to the parks board at the November
meeting. They will have thirty minutes for the presentation and questions. The board will choose the top
two firms. A recommendation to council will be made on November 25th from the parks board on the top
firm. Randy suggested the board meet on a Saturday before construction starts and walk the path of the
trail. Jeff requested a copy of the RFQ be sent with the November packet. All the board packets will
include information from the architects.
5. Approve Minutes from September 11, 2003
Ron Doernbach made a motion to approve the minutes from September 11, 2003. Doug Blackard
seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote.
6. Future Agenda Items
Architect Selection for Lake Georgetown Trail and Rivery Park
Heritage Gardens Update
7. Adjourn
Doug Blackard made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 pm.