HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_08.09.2007Minutes of the Meeting of
the Parks and Recreation Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, August 9, 2007
The Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , August 9, 2007.
Members Present:
Barbara Owens, Kay Cobb, Mark Ramsey, Mike Simpson, William Mateja
Members Absent:
Bob Mathis, Kent Buikema
Staff Present:
Randy Morrow. Kimberly Garrett, Jill Kellum,
Minutes
1
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Mark Ramsey at 7:00 pm.
2. Roll call
3. Update on Recreation Center Expansion
Garrett stated staff is going to council Tuesday night for approval of the guaranteed maximum
price for the recreation center expansion. Chasco is the construction company that was selected
and they submitted a guaranteed maximum price of 10.9 million. This includes a million dollar
contingency. The ground breaking will be in September. Mateja asked about the process of the
City Council approval and the process if there is any opposition. Garrett stated there could be
discussion from the public but there is not any foreseen opposition. Garrett explained that the
Parks and Recreation staff is not presenting to Council that is being presented by the Finance staff.
Ramsey asked how long it would take to build. Garrett stated it would take 15 months for
expansion and then the renovation would start after the expansion.
4. Update on Parks Master Plan
Garrett stated that staff met with Halff Associates concerning maps and inventory. Halff
Associates will meet with the Arts and Cultural board in September concerning art in the park.
Then Halff Associates will interview the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and start the open
meetings at Wolf Ranch and perform telephone surveys and school surveys.
5. Update on 2007-2008 Parks and Recreation Budget
Garrett stated the budget is preliminary. There has not been a first reading for the budget, but she
explained that the tax rate has been set. The first discussion from City Council will be on August
20th. Some things that will be considered are renovating the batting cage to a skate park and
renovating the adult baseball field in the park. Items for the recreation center that was not
included in the bond, such as video surveillance, audio system, door access, and data cabling, will
be funded through the budget. Owens asked if in the recreation center budget was the equipment
needed for judging the swim meets included. Garrett stated that staff asked for this equipment
and they are aware of the cost but it was not funded. Staff will ask for this in the next budget
year. There was discussion and clarification on the budget process. Garrett stated that 2 parks
workers were funded and additional park maintenance money was funded. Ramsey stated that
future parks and recreation board member need to understand the importance of maintaining the
parks as the city grows. As the city grows there will be more parks to maintain and it takes
people and equipment to keep it going. Simpson asked about the annexing recently for the City
and how it affects the budget. Garrett states that the utilities, electric, water and wastewater are
being considered first and also police and fire. Morrow stated that the parkland dedication
would only affect the future constructions.
6. Update on Dog Park Opening
Garrett stated that City Council gave approval to construct the fence for the Dog Park. The
builder will start next week on the fence. Simpson stated that utilities wanted to look at the pipes
in the area one more time. There will be coordination with the concrete company and the fencing
company. Simpson stated that a fence permit was not needed. The 2nd reading of the ordinance
to establish a dog park is Tuesday. Once this is approved then the signs for the rules can be in
production. The estimated date for opening will be the first part of September.
7. Approve the minutes from July 12th, 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
9. Adjourn
Mateja made a motion to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:03pm.
Attest:
Mark arose , Chair Parks . Recr tion Board Barbara Owens, Secretary ks & Recreation
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