HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_07.12.2007Minutes of the Meeting of
the Parks and Recreation Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, July 12, 2007
The Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , July 12, 2007.
Members Present:
William Mateja, Mike Simpson, Kent Buikema, Kay Cobb; Barbara Owens
Members Absent:
Mark Ramsey, Bob Mathis
Staff Present:
Randy Morrow, Kimberly Garrett, Jill Kellum
Minutes
Regular Meeting
1. Tour the Dog Park to begin at 7:00 pm. Regular meeting immediately following the tour.
The Parks Board met at the site for the new dog park. Simpson showed that area and where the
fencing would be built.
2. Call to Order
3. Roll Call
4. Discussion and possible action on Dog Park Ordinance and Rules
Owens made a motion to adopt the Dog Park Ordinance and Rules and was seconded by Mateja.
Simpson brought up for discussion the time out area. In item B13: Dogs showing any signs of
aggression must be leashed and immediately removed from the park; if people have more than one
dog at the dog park at a time and one starts to show aggression, that is the opportunity to place the
more aggressive dog in the time out area until the owner is ready to leave the park. Simpson stated
that could be incorporated into item B 13. The time out area will be limited to one dog. Owens
suggested putting the signage at the entrance of the park with the wording for item B 13 but noting
there is a time out area and then label the time out area and there is only one dog allowed in the area
at a time. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
5. Update on Parks Master Plan
The planners will begin with maps for the Parks Master Plan. Staff has met with the planners and the
GIS staff to see what mapping has already been done so there is not any duplication. A schedule has
not been drafted, but will be done after the contract has been signed. There will be monthly updates
on the master plan.
6. Update on upcoming AT&T Games of Texas
Garrett stated the event starts two weeks from today. Georgetown is involved with the second
weekend. Georgetown is hosting Boxing which starts Thursday and runs through Sunday, Tennis
which starts on Thursday and runs through Sunday where the event will be at the Georgetown Tennis
Center, Georgetown High School, and Benold Middle School, and Adult Softball which will be a
Saturday event. Garrett stated they are still looking for volunteers. In tennis, the biggest need is
updating the brackets at the registration desk and filling up water coolers. At the boxing event
volunteers are needed to control crowds, assist in parking, and checking in participants. The softball
event will need 2 volunteers in the morning and two in the afternoon with checking in the teams and
registration and raking the field. The opening ceremony will be on Friday the 27th at the Dell
Diamond.
7. Approve the minutes from June 14, 2007 meeting
Simpson made a motion to approve the minutes and Cobb seconded the motion and it passed by
unanimous vote.
8. Future agenda items
Cobb would like more information on the hotel and convention center that is proposing construction
above Rivery Park.
Owens would like more information about the bridge in San Gabriel Park.
Garrett mentioned that the August meeting will be the 2nd Thursday on the month.
Garrett will present information on the budget for 2007-2008.
Mateja would like Board to consider the benefits of hiring a professional grant writer vs. a park
planner or a park planner/grant writer.
9. Adjourn
Owens made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned.
Mar ms • Chair Pa ks and R' re • tion Board
Attest:
Barbara o ens, Secretary Parks & Recreation