HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_10.19.2006Minutes of the Meeting of
the Parks and Recreation Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, October 19, 2006
The Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , October 19, 2006.
Members Present:
Barbara Owens, Bob Mathis, Kay Cobb, Kent Buikema, Mark Shepherd, Mike Simpson, William Mateja
Members Absent:
Ron Doernbach, Mark Ramsey
Staff Present:
Randy Morrow, Kimberly Garrett, Jill Kellum
Minutes
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Regular Meeting
1. Tour of Community Center renovation project — Regular meeting will begin at 7:00 pm
at the Parks Administration Building
The tour of the Community Center commenced at 6:30pm. Terry Jones, project manager for
the City of Georgetown, and Tom Nichols, architect for 1113 Architects, answered
questions and explained the renovation of the Community Center.
2. Call to order
The meeting was called to order by Barbara Owens at 7:10pm.
3. Roll call
4. Update on Community Center — Garrett
Garrett stated that the construction is to be completed December 22, 2006. Owens asked
what the new fees were for the rental of the Community Center. Garrett stated that most of
the fees doubled and she explained the new rental fees. Morrow stated that the increases
cover the cost of maintenance, clean up, utilities and janitorial. Morrow stated the goal is
the cover the maintenance and the utilities. Garrett stated there is a contract with a
janitorial service to help clean the facility. Garrett stated there will be a grand opening.
Mateja asked if the signage for the building has been addressed. Garrett stated that there
would be new signs to identify the Community Center. Mateja stated that new signage
would be good. Garrett and Morrow stated the street will be one way between the
Community Center and the Flower Garden.
5. Update on Dog Park — Simpson
Simpson stated that City Council allotted in the budget $85,000 for the dog park and
Simpson thanked the staff for their support. Simpson stated at the Pecan Grove he has
noticed some drainage problems with the area which were not observed before due to lack
of rain. Simpson stated they needed to get together with the staff for time lines on
construction. Simpson stated that the ordinances would have to be reviewed and amended
to allow off leash within the fenced Dog Park area. Simpson stated he would like to see
volunteerism used for the building and donations from both private and corporate and also
to see a joint agreement with the Animal Shelter. The initial $85,000.00 was for fencing,
double gated entries for the small and large dog areas, and water areas. Simpson stated
that depending on the drainage, that the 6.25 acres may have to be shrunk down or get
creative. Simpson stated that typical dog parks are 2.5 — 3 acres. The 5 — 6 acres is
something he would like to preserve and that it is in a nice area being in San Gabriel Park.
Cobb asked about the drainage issue as far as any suggestions. Simpson stated the fence is
a collector of debris instead of it going through. In the small dog area this would not be
acceptable but stated that the initial assessment of the property the small dog park area
would not be in that area. Mateja asked who owned the area around the Pecan Grove.
Simpson stated there is private property along one side of the proposed area. Simpson
showed a conceptual drawing of the area for the dog park. Mateja asked if the community
comes in and harvests the area for pecans. Simpson stated that this issue has been
discussed. Garrett stated that the public would still have access. Simpson stated that in
year two of the construction they would look into turf management.
6. Approve minutes from 09-14-2006 meeting
Buikema made a motion to approve the minutes. Cobb seconded the motion and it
passed by unanimous vote.
Future agenda items:
Discuss the proposed tree ordinance - Brewer
Update on the recreation center renovation - Garrett
Update on budget items for 2006 — 2007 fiscal year - Garrett
7. Adjourn
Shepherd made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm.
Attest:
Mar amsey, Chair P •. and Recreation Board Kay Cobb, - cre : Parks & Recreation
Board